PROJECT GALLERY — 914/6 GT

1975 914-6 GT 3.2L DME Gulf Tribute Upgrade Conversion

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1975 914-6 GT 3.2L DME Gulf Tribute Upgrade Conversion

For this client we completed a GT conversion on his 1975 914-6, which had a 3.2L 6-cylinder DME. We provided a concours level full body strip & reseal respray with a full 914-6 gt body conversion - using steel fender flares, rocker panels, front bumper, lower valance, rear bumper, and rear lower valance.We added an Oil Cooler and Air Shroud Kit and carried out a full glass reseal & refresh with felt guides. All of the trim & brightwork was replaced. This build featured a PMS GT Fuel Filler Conversion With PMS Center Fill Kit System and custom cut diamond mesh air grilles. A battery...

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"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

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"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

View this post on Instagram 914-6 GT Style "BIG LAGUNA" in from San Diego for service after 12 years & 7500 miles #patrickmotorsports #porscherestoration #porsche #porsche914 #9146 A post shared by PATRICK MOTORSPORTS (@patrickmotorsports) on May 15, 2020 at 12:30pm PDT The front trunk is the heart of our dry sump oil cooling system. This starts out with a Peterson OIL TANK part# OIL 08-0011-DB - 16 quart (4 gallon) aluminum (race) – dual breather - 9 inch. Diameter X 19 inches tall – Also uses the billet aluminum brackets part # OIL 08-0101 Price: $68.00. The oil is routed...

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Tangerine 1972 914/6 GT 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion Restoration

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Tangerine 1972 914/6 GT 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion Restoration

  At Patrick Motorsports we are among the fortunate few who are able to mix our passions and our livelihoods.  While some days we take it for granted and its just work, other days we look around and appreciate being surrounded by the best output of the truly iconic marquee that is Porsche.  The enthusiasm and passion that our team and our clients have for these cars is simply immense.   One such project of 2018 that embodies this passion and utter determination is a 1972 914 restoration belonging to a client of ours based up in Colorado.  The '72 914...

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1975 914/4 To 914/6 3.2L Upgrade Conversion Restoration

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1975 914/4 To 914/6 3.2L Upgrade Conversion Restoration

  This 1975 914-4 was converted to a 914-6 with a 3.2L DME motronic engine, 901 5 speed trans with Wavetrac ATB diff, sport headers & exhaust, backdated bumpers, upgraded suspension & brakes, and a hidden front oil cooler. The end result is a slick, understated classic with nearly triple the stock power! Stripped down, the engine bay needed to be perfected before anything new could go in.We blanket the car in 3M, specially designed to protect the body and paint from welding sparks. Jess working his magic in the engine bay, spotting and replacing any rust spots with new metal....

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1971 914/6 Italian Model to 914/6 Big GT Spec 3.6L DME Upgrade 915 Upgrade Conversion

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1971 914/6 Italian Model to 914/6 Big GT Spec 3.6L DME Upgrade 915 Upgrade Conversion

This original 914-6 was first delivered to Captain Willis, a paratrooper stationed in Bitburg Germany and later resided in Pordenone Italy.  Both he and the car were transferred to Florida where the car collected dust for many years.  In 2008, the vehicle was sold on eBay and started its transformation into a 914/6 GT.   Like many projects that come to Patrick Motorsports, this 914-6 sat in the midst of restoration for several years.  Oftentimes individuals and even shops underestimate the difficulty, labor and knowledge required for a full restoration.  The body of the vehicle was to receive GT style flared...

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914/6 GT 2.0L Twin Plug 901 Vintage Race Car Build

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914/6 GT 2.0L Twin Plug 901 Vintage Race Car Build

914-6 GT Vintage racer, ready for racing HSR, VARA, SVRA with a twin plug 2.0L engine & 901 gearbox. We have finished all the metal work & most of the body fitment on our fixture table, now it's going on the rotisserie for inner fender detailing & belly pan metal work             Here the 914-6 GT rear quarter flare has been hand fitted with hammer & dolly to mate up to the chassis prior to being cut off with the original flare. this will allow us to "butt" weld the GT flare back on the...

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Porsche 914 To 916 3.8L MOTEC EFI Slide-Valve ITB 915 Race Car Upgrade Conversion

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Porsche 914 To 916 3.8L MOTEC EFI Slide-Valve ITB 915 Race Car Upgrade Conversion

914-4 conversion to 916 style body, with a 964 based 3.8L MoTec managed Slide Valve EFI engine & 915 WEVO mid-engine transaxle. The car also incorporates the new M185 MoTec digital dash.  Final form, pictured with front and rear spoilers attached.       Parts List Shown With Store Links: Peterson Dry Sump Oil Tank Assembly - 4 Gallon (OIL 08 0011 DB) Remote Oil Breather Ventilation Catch Tank - 3 in. DIA (OIL 08 0410) AP Racing / Allstar Performance Dual Feed Remote Brake Reservoir (BRA CP2293 85) Setrab 180F Engine Oil Thermostat Set AN-12 Universal (OIL 901 107 T180...

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British Racing Green 914 to 914/6 2.7L Road Rally Trim Restoration Conversion

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British Racing Green 914 to 914/6 2.7L Road Rally Trim Restoration Conversion

This 914 was transported down from Sacramento for a 2.7L 6-cylinder conversion, paint "BRG" & complete full leather interior! The build intent was for a quick drive to Tahoe, or out to the coast - we added the rally inspired hood mounted oscar lights for Deer safety! All services completed in house by the fantastic team here at PATRICK MOTORSPORTS             914/6 Oil Tank Filler Neck Kit (OIL 901 107 640 40 PMS - STORE LINK) Front Louvered Air Duct Pan Shown AbovePorsche 914 / 914/6 Steel Front Lower Louvered Air Duct Pan (BOD 9146...

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914/4 To 914/6 GT Chassis Conversion & Restoration

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914/4 To 914/6 GT Chassis Conversion & Restoration

 This 914-4 chassis was brought to us from Texas for a complete chassis restoration. The chassis was stripped, sent over for a strip & acid bath to find all the history of this car. We then repaired the light rust & body damage, prepared for steel GT flares, drop floor pans (for tall driver) and complete competition cage system front to rear. Let us know if this is something you would like us to build for you!  914/6 GT M491 Oil Cooler And Air Shroud Fabrication and Installation   Chassis reinforcement plates welded-in  Additional chassis reinforcement          ...

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1973 914/4 to 914/6 GT 2.7L 901 Side Shifter Upgrade Conversion

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1973 914/4 to 914/6 GT 2.7L 901 Side Shifter Upgrade Conversion

This 1973 914-4 came to us from San Jose, California for the 914-6 GT conversion. The car is fitted with a 2.7L engine 40mm Zenith carbs, a 901 side shift transaxle. We took the car to bare metal, added steel GT flares, all 914 GT lightweight side rockers, GT front & rear valance, GT front & rear deck lids, GT front & rear bumpers, and GT engine lid. We hand built a lightweight roll cage system - all tubing is bent & fitted and is welded to re-plated areas of the chassis. You always need to re-plate with .120 sheet...

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914/6 GT Race Car 3.2L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion

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914/6 GT Race Car 3.2L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion

This "GT" race replica was built exclusively at the PATRICK MOTORSPORTS workshop in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.   When a fuel cell is wanted or required there is no finer choice than a Fuel Safe fuel cell. They are used and approved by all sanctioning bodies in every racing application from off road to Indy. If you are looking for a fuel cell, Fuel Safe should be your first and only choice!As you can see the front trunk is the heart of our dry sump oil cooling system. This starts out with a Peterson OIL TANK part# OIL 08-0011-DB - 16...

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914/6 GT3R Race Car

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914/6 GT3R Race Car

Porsche 914 6 GT - Race Car We utilized the Porsche 993 Twin Turbo brake calipers and rotors for this project. For proper offset and fitment, it is necessary to use our billet aluminum caliper adaptors and brake hat set. Part number PMP 911TTHAT the brake rotor for twin turbo disc conversion to 911 front hub narrow body type. They are black anodized billet aluminum ***USE THESE WITH PMP911TTCM ADAPTORS TO COMPLETE YOUR BOLT ON BRAKE UPGRADE*** - PATRICK MOTORSPORTS EXCLUSIVE-This makes the brake conversion a direct replacement. The struts are the latest threaded housing Bilstein fashioned after the 935 cars. The spindles...

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914/6 GT 993 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion - The Mule Car

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914/6 GT 993 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion - The Mule Car

For the installation into the “Project Mule Car”, the engine has been fitted with our Cam Block of Kit, Single Belt Alternator/ Crank Pulley Kit, 914-6 Engine Sheet Metal Kit, our special Engine Conversion Mount, 993 3.6L DME Engine Conversion Harness, Conversion Air Intake Boot Kit, Air Injection System Delete Kit, Stainless Steel Sport Headers with Polished Stainless Silencers, 914-6 Reproduction Oil Tank System, and our SETRAB Front Mount Oil Cooler Kit. Many other factory based parts will be used. This car will be fitted with a late model 1986 915 transmission with LSD featuring the WEVO rear tail shift...

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914/6 GT 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion

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914/6 GT 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion

  This car is fitted with our front oil cooler system, the Setrab oil cooler (part # PMP 500-15NPT3/4). This is plumbed to the engine using Goodridge fittings and stainless braided hoses. Adding an oil cooler system is a must for operation of the air cooled engines in warmer climates, as the factory engine mounted cooler just does not keep your engine operating in its optimal temperature range, causing premature engine wear and loss for performance. Our systems have been designed to keep your engine operating at its desired operating temperature which extends engine life and improves performance. 914 GT OIL COOLER...

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Palma Green Metallic 1973 914/6 GT DTM Conversion

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Palma Green Metallic 1973 914/6 GT DTM Conversion

Here is another fantastic 914 to 914-6 GT conversion finished in Palma Green Metallic (Palmagruen). Our kit allow you to add the flush mount filler cap & bezel to your 914 with the original fuel splash tray, with the original tank or our 914 fuel cell - lockable  Louver pan fitment for front oil cooler Store Links:Porsche 914 / 914-6 Steel Front Lower Louvered Air Duct Pan (BOD 9146 LVRPAN PMS)Or the full oil cooler kit here914-6 GT M491 Front Mount Oil Cooler and Air Shroud Set (OIL 914 207 M491 PMS) Louver pan bead rolled to blend in nicely, for...

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914/6 GT With 3.6L DME and 915 Conversions

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914/6 GT With 3.6L DME and 915 Conversions

1995 993 3.6L DME engine, all PATRICK MOTORSPORTS conversion parts 1986 915 transmission, LSD, and short ratio gears     When a fuel cell is wanted or required there is no finer choice than a Fuel Safe fuel cell. They are used and approved by all sanctioning bodies in every racing application from off road to Indy. If you are looking for a fuel cell, Fuel Safe should be your first and only choice!All components are fitted prior to painting, this way we know everything fits properly and any changes are made before painting. This starts out with a Peterson OIL...

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