| The Porsche 914 is an extremely adaptable | | | | doesn't leave much room for change. The stock |
| sports car. Introduced in 1969 the model was | | | | suspension should be upgraded to the 911 in the |
| produced until 1976. The mid engine two seater is | | | | front for the 5 lug bolt pattern which is more |
| a small car and very nimble. The only down side | | | | responsive can be upgraded easier and carry |
| with the 914 is that it was slightly underpowered. | | | | larger wheels and tires. Also the rear of the car |
| I believe this was done to keep the 914 from | | | | must have 914-6 hubs installed and the trailing |
| cutting into the market share of the Porsche 911. | | | | arms reinforced, this will also allow the use of 5 |
| The engines available in the stock 914 during the | | | | bolt pattern wheels. Changing to the 5 bolt pattern |
| run were the 1.7L (flat-4), 1.8L (flat-4), 2.0L | | | | also allows you the option of using any of the |
| (flat-4), and 2.0L (flat-6). this is where the | | | | Porsche fuchs wheels of the appropriate size. |
| modification of the Porsche 914 begins. It is most | | | | Finally, the last of the Porsche 914 modifications is |
| common to rebuild one of the stock original stock | | | | the body. Without taking away the original look of |
| engines and with the vast availability of Porsche | | | | the 914 there are a variety of body kits available |
| aftermarket parts and OEM parts you can put | | | | from fender kits in steel to fiber glass to Porsche |
| together a very snappy 914 with acceptable | | | | 916 look alike kits. The ultimate body modification |
| horsepower increases. Where the fun is is in the | | | | kit for the 914 is the 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera |
| installation of more productive Porsche 911 | | | | GTS Coupe. Modifying the body of the Porsche |
| engines. The most popular engine change is the | | | | 914 will absolutely change the dynamics of the |
| 2.7L, next on the list in popularity is the 3.0L both | | | | car. Everything from aerodynamics, to overall |
| produce excellent horsepower and are extremely | | | | weight will create a different feel in the car which |
| reliable. The king of the hill however is without a | | | | is to be expected. |
| doubt the 3.6L which will give a Porsche 914 | | | | When modifications to the 914 are being |
| enough horsepower to drive just about anything | | | | considered it is a personal thing. I have attempted |
| off of the asphalt. When changing out the stock | | | | in this short space to give you a picture of just |
| engine with one of the more powerful Porsche | | | | what can be done with the versatility of the |
| 911 flat-6 engines it is necessary to install | | | | Porsche 914. Mechanical changes to effect overall |
| stiffening kits into the 914 because of the | | | | performance, suspension changes to increase |
| increase in torque and horsepower these engines | | | | stability and driveability and body modification to |
| deliver. | | | | personalize the exterior of the car. As for the |
| The next natural step in the modification of the | | | | interior that is where I stop. There is just to |
| Porsche 914 is the suspension. The stock 914 | | | | much that can be done to make the interior |
| used a 4 lug bolt pattern for the wheels which | | | | space of the 914 a reflection of the owner. |