Porsche 914 1.7

Over the years, Porsche’s 914 platform has benefited from engine swaps generating more power than the factory. One of the most reliable is the Subaru swap seen here — an EJ22 2.2L flat-four-cylinder engine. In such swaps, conversion to water-cooling and a more modern, fuel-injected powerplant can yield approximately 40% more power than the original factory 1.7L engine.

The 914 was Porsche’s replacement for the aging 912 and was launched in 1969. Thanks to its light weight and responsive chassis, the 914 earned a reputation as a lively little sports car. A variety of colors were offered, but Bahia Red stands out both because it was shared with the Porsche 911 and because of its namesake Brazilian state, in which the wildest and most colorful Carnival celebrations were held.
Modifications
EXTERIOR

15-inch EMPI aluminum “914 style” wheels with
Fiberglass 916-style front & rear bumper and rear wind deflector
Aftermarket side mirrors
Maddog Motorsports inner longitude stiffener kit (stiffens uni-body)
Restoration Design metal jack receiver tubes, plates, and jacking donuts
Front trunk hydraulic struts upgrade (replaces stock springs)
Rear trunk hydraulic struts upgrade (replaces stock springs)
INTERIOR

AM/FM/CD audio unit with internal hidden antenna
Aftermarket coolant temperature gauge
Miscellaneous knobs, buttons, adjusters, and other switch gear
MECHANICAL

Subaru EJ22 2.2L flat-four-cylinder engine
Sachs clutch kit including clutch disc, pressure plates, throw out bearing
Modified engine wiring harness by Busaru
SmallCar custom Subaru shortened oil pan kit
SmallCar engine mount (Modified to 914 cross-bar)
Kennedy Engineering Transmission Adapter
Renegade Hybrids coolant hose kit and adapters
Aluminum radiator, dual electric cooling fans, and pressure tank
Pelican upgraded metal fuel lines
Fuel pump, related hoses, and gaskets
Upgraded front anti-sway-bar assembly
Electric windshield washer retrofit
 

Servicing & Documentation
The seller reports the following items were serviced, replaced, or repaired during the engine-swap and refurbishment process. Receipts and/or documentation are not included.

EXTERIOR

Respray in factory Bahia Red
New factory front windshield
Front marker light assemblies (lenses, bulbs and front flood lights)
Battery tray metal “Hell Hole” repair kit Installed
Front boot gasket
INTERIOR

Auto Atlanta carpet kit
914 specific rubber dash top cover
Horns and rebuilt steering wheel horn switch
MECHANICAL

Head gaskets, timing belt, rollers, and tensioner
Water pump and oil pump
Alternator and starter motor
Ignition coil, spark plug wire set, and spark plugs
Knock sensor, camshaft sensor, crankshaft sensor, O2 sensor
Throttle cable, clutch cable, and boots
Shifter rebuild kit: bushings, boots, etc.
Front and rear brake pads, rotors, and rubber hoses
Rebuilt brake calipers
Fuel tank, gaskets, and seals
Interstate battery

Imperfections
Odometer is inoperative
Headlights only turn on with high beams
Heater-core is currently bypassed
Keys to do not operate trunk lock (not coded/matched)