The Porsche 914 is an extremely adaptable sports car. Introduced in 1969, the model was manufactured until 1976. The two-seater mid-engine is a small and very agile car. The only downside to the 914 is that it was underpowered. I believe this was done to prevent the 914 from reducing the market share of the Porsche 911.

The engines available in the stock 914 during the run were 1.7L (flat-4), 1.8L (flat-4), 2.0L (flat-4) and 2.0L (flat-6). This is where the modification of the Porsche 914 begins. The most common is to rebuild one of the original series engines, and with the wide availability of Porsche spare parts and OEM parts, you can build a very nimble 914 with acceptable power increases. Where the fun is in the installation of more productive Porsche 911 engines. The most popular engine change is the 2.7L, next on the list in popularity is the 3.0L, both of which produce excellent power and are extremely reliable. However, the king of the hill is undoubtedly the 3.6L that will give a Porsche 914 enough power to drive just about anything off the tarmac. When swapping the stock engine for one of the more powerful Porsche 911 flat-6 engines, it is necessary to install booster kits on the 914 due to the increased torque and power these engines offer.

The next natural step in modifying the Porsche 914 is suspension. The stock 914 used a 4-lug bolt pattern for the wheels that doesn’t leave much room for shifting. The stock suspension needs to be upgraded to the 911 up front for the more responsive 5-stud bolt pattern, can be upgraded more easily, and carry larger wheels and tires. Also, the rear of the car should have 914-6 bushings installed and reinforced trailing arms, this will also allow the use of 5-bolt pattern wheels. The change to the 5-bolt pattern also allows you the option of using any of the appropriate size Porsche fuchs wheels.

Finally, the last of the modifications of the Porsche 914 is the body. Without taking away from the original look of the 914, there are a variety of body kits available, from steel to fiberglass fender kits and kits similar to the Porsche 916. The latest body modification kit for the 914 is the Porsche 904 Carrera GTS. Coupe from 1964. Modifying the body of the Porsche 914 will absolutely change the dynamics of the car. Everything from aerodynamics to overall weight will create a different in-car feel than you’d expect.

When modifications to the 914 are being considered, it’s personal. In this short space I have tried to give you an idea of ​​what can be done with the versatility of the Porsche 914. Mechanical changes to achieve overall performance, suspension changes to increase stability and driveability, and body modifications to customize the exterior. of the car. . As for the interior that is where I stop. There is much that can be done to make the interior space of the 914 a reflection of the owner.