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Sam,
Excellent post. I'm considering a v8 914 conversion myself and value opinions of folks that have built or owned one......actually more so than the kit makers for obvious reasons.
I've located guys with cars for sale as well as those that are still enjoying their v8s. I guess the most often asked question by someone like me is which kit to use. Opinions from guys that have owned more than one 914 v8 suggest a mix of parts. The sub chassis idea from Red Dawg seems like a excellent idea but then the Renegade kit looks good as well. From what I understand, most are using Kennedy adaptor components. This is a bit confusing trying to understand the various ideas used as well as where the parts are coming from. I'm hearing names like Red Dawg, Simpson and Renegade as the kit providers and am in the process of receiving what they have to offer in the area of info packs, videos etc. I guess as soon as it all comes in, it will make more sense to me.
It seems that radiator cooling is performed different depending on which kit you choose. This is one area I don't want to skimp on due to my location (Ga.). I'm also considering a/c and want a car/kit I can adapt that to. Renegade offers everything needed for a/c weather the car came with it or not.
I'm looking at this project two different ways: to buy a car which is cosmetically complete and then doing the v8 conversion to it "or" buying a partially complete v8 914 conversion. I have considered a turnkey car but that would defeat my purpose in wanting to get back into wrenching on cars again.
I'm still in the learning stages and reading daily about 914's, parts, cars for sale, etc......my wife is looking at me kinda funny these days. She has not seen me so obsessed before. It has been 20+ years since I owned a porsche and am looking forward to wrenching again.
If you've got a v8 914 partially assembled that is for sale, or a good donor "spelled little if any rust chassis", shoot me a email.
John
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