We
love seeing what exciting projects our customers are currently working
on. Every month we would like to showcase a couple of cars in whatever
state they are in - on the road or on the rack.
This month's winner is Mike Carter! This is his flared 1974 914 with a modified 2.0 L motor.
This month's winner is Mike Carter! This is his flared 1974 914 with a modified 2.0 L motor.
The car originally came out of Texas, but
Mike bought this 1974 914 in Ohio in 2010 as a roller with motor and
trans sitting outside the car on the ground. The old owner was going
through a divorce and needed to sell. He had already finished the flares
and was beginning to plan out the build on the engine but never got the
chance to.
Mike built a strong 2056 cc 2.0 motor
using Keith Black performance pistons/cylinders and a high performance
Jake Raby cam, among other upgraded valve train components. The
compression was set at 9.1 and he bought new DRD Racing L6 heads and
installed a set of rejetted and tuned Weber 40 carbs.
The flywheel was lightened to 12lbs and
an all new clutch assembly was added. He installed a 1974 Porsche 911
front suspension and brakes and upgraded to a 930 Turbo wheel package
with 16x7 in the front and 16x9 in the rear.
All of the interior components and
upholstery have been refurbished, and nearly every seal and rubber
gasket over has been replaced as well. Mike reckons he has taken nearly
every nut and bolt off the car at least once. This is certainly one of
the more in depth builds we have seen so far and we hope it keeps
bringing you joy for years to come. Thank you for the great submission
Mike!
Please submit your image
and a brief summary to 914rubber@914rubber.com. If we select your photo for the newsletter you can win a $15 914Rubber gift card!
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