This project consists of installing a 1995 Ford SHO 3.2 V6 into 1974 Porsche 914. The 914 started out as a 4-cylinder (flat-four) of around 95hp. The V6 motor is rated at 215hp and 200 ft/lb of torque. This is a unique combination. I’ve only seen two other attempts and they were installed transversely, using the SHO trans and driveline. This build is a one-of-kind, longitudinal install of the SHO V6 using the 914 5-speed transaxle. I chose this combination because the performance specs of the SHO motor closely matched those of the flat-sixes the factory used in its race-winning 914s yet was unconventional and not typically done.
Time to pass the project on to the next caretaker. I’ve outgrown the project and want to move on to other things. I’d prefer to pass the entire project on to someone interested in seeing it finished and packaged pricing will reflect this. Package price is $7500.00 USD. Prefer cash or paypal.
Here’s some details about the 914-SHO Project (914 World Forum Posting / SHO Forum posting):
Engine fit before rear firewall extension - pic1
Engine fit before rear firewall extension - pic2
Engine bay front firewall widening
Rear trunk/firewall extension
Engine lid/trunk modifications
1995 3.2L V6 SHO motor
Cylinder/piston inspect/replacement thread.
Initial Base Idle Set video.
Thread where issues identified & fixed.
Motor run & retest after repairs.
Motor details:
Bench Test Prep - pic2
Drivetrain:
Time to pass the project on to the next caretaker. I’ve outgrown the project and want to move on to other things. I’d prefer to pass the entire project on to someone interested in seeing it finished and packaged pricing will reflect this. Package price is $7500.00 USD. Prefer cash or paypal.
Here’s some details about the 914-SHO Project (914 World Forum Posting / SHO Forum posting):
- Based on a 1974 914/1.8L (not a 6-cyl model, though PO had a six in it at one time)
- Longitudinally mounted 3.2L V6 SHO motor with stock upper intake runners
- Fiberglass fender flares
- Modified engine bay firewalls;
- Front firewall modified and widened center **** to fit 3.2L V6 SHO motor with single accessory belt
- Rear firewall modified and moved rearward to allow for air intake at rear of trunk lid and to maintain a proper seal between engine bay and trunk. This results in the loss of some trunk space
- Engman longitudinal reinforcement kit, the 3-piece cockpit kit (see 914 World thread-page 20+)
- Handmade rear longitudinal reinforcement kit (see 914 World thread-page 19)
- Handmade inner suspension tower reinforcement kit (see 914 World thread-page 20)
- Replaced left and right jack donuts with new pieces
- Replaced metal and repairs to dents in front trunk floor
- New metal fuel lines - yet to be installed
- Replace numerous body panels with steel where putty had been used previously
- Battery tray removed & longitudinal rust repaired
- Longitudinal jack posts removed and reinforced
- Custom ABS plastic air box to feed intake air to motor
- Exhaust/muffler shield modified to be removable
Engine fit before rear firewall extension - pic1
Engine fit before rear firewall extension - pic2
Engine bay front firewall widening
Rear trunk/firewall extension
Engine lid/trunk modifications
1995 3.2L V6 SHO motor
Cylinder/piston inspect/replacement thread.
Initial Base Idle Set video.
Thread where issues identified & fixed.
Motor run & retest after repairs.
Motor details:
- Crank, bearings, valves, guides, and seals inspected and replaced as needed
- Valves lapped
- Replaced pistons with used
- New piston rings
- Honed cylinders
- Lapped valve seats
- Walbro GCL601 Fuel Pump
- FP-Minimum Current: 12 Volts
- FP-Operating Pressure: 45 PSI
- FP-Minimum Flow @ Outlet: 32 GPH (121 LPH) High Pressure
- Complete test harness used for bench testing
- All engine sensor output verified during bench tests
- All CEL codes resolved during bench testing
- Completed several hours of running to seat piston rings
- Intake runner outer seams ground smooth
- Heads professionally cleaned and decked
- Replaced numerous freeze plugs in block
- DIS relocated off the plenum housing
- Polished exhaust manifold shields
- Polished fuel rails
- 160 psi
- 148 psi
- 150 psi
- 157 psi
- 160 psi
- 161 psi
Bench Test Prep - pic2
Drivetrain:
- 1974 Porsche 901 transmission - side shifter, replaced bushings
- Custom engine bar/mounting adapter
- Kennedy clutch/adapter - 228mm (9”) Stage II
- Stock half-shafts
- Stock trailing arms - not boxed
- Bilstein shocks front/rear, rears have adjustable perch
- Engman new style 914 fuse/relay panel - relocated under front cowling
- Custom relay panel - relocated under front cowling
- All necessary SHO engine components; PCM, CCRM, DIS, IMRC
- Two SHO ECUs; XJ2 and B9B1
- Custom test wiring harness with schematics to complete final engine harness
- Multiple painted bumpers
- NOS Engine lid
- Wheels/tires suitable for rolling only
- Targa top
- New RS Style door panels
- 911/944 style seats (black) with rails - rails need adapted to 914 mounts
- Assorted parts removed for bodywork.
- Includes custom rotisserie based on two-1000lb engine stands
- Includes hand built adjustable metal car dolly with wheels
- Includes hand built rolling engine stand/test stand. This is used to install motor from underneath
- 6x 50lb bags of medium grade, glass fragments, blasting media
- Complete customized schematics for body and engine (electronic & paper)
- Complete SHO motor manual plus documentation of changes (electronic & paper)
- Online forum postings detailing plans and progress
- CD of Annual picture library since 2009
- Detailed parts and resources spreadsheet
- 95 Taurus Electrical and Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual
- 86-95 Haynes Taurus manual
