Fitting 5 lug Fuchs to my 914

[KAS.750]

Good afternoon chaps.

I’m looking for some advice links etc to the most economical way of getting five lug Fuchs/ replicas on my 914.
I would be happy to fit repro wheels as long as they are a faithful copy.
Has anyone done this?

Many thanks in advance.

[defianty]

Well here's everything you need to know.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticle ... ersion.htm

The only problem these days is finding all the parts economically. Not an easy task.

My front struts are from an 911 SC and mated to original 914 control arms but with uprated 21mm torsion bars, although stock would be fine for you unless you wanted stiffer. Front calipers are also from an SC and I have a 19mm master cylinder too. My rear hubs were redrilled to the five lug pattern and 914-6 discs were used. The original 914 2.0L rear caliper was retained. Ideally I'd like to upgrade the rear brakes but that will come later. For your application that will be fine.

It may be an idea to start off with something like this for the front end.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-911- ... SwzHxZv6E2

But, once you've changed the bushes, bearings, discs, pads, shocks, refurbed the calipers and on and on... New may have been a better option. You'll have to do the sums to fit your own budget.

May just be an idea to make a list and start collecting good secondhand parts as they become available.

Good luck.

[KAS.750]

Thanks for your reply Stephen.Ideally I want to keep most of my original hardware as its in good condition.
I have seen some replicas with hub adaptors but they are not a very convincing copy sadly.

[Mr Pharmacist]

Its an expensive exercise these days!!

Even the wheels are going to set you back a fair wedge - there was a discussion on replica here:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=60902

having the hubs drilled will the be cheapest option, but i don't know of anyone who's done it over here?

[Dean.s]

Might be worth calling godspeed brakes in Bridgend they may be able to correctly drill the hubs.

[Jeff Brinton]

You should seriously consider the conversion kit from PMB Performance here in the states. The cost is very reasonable at $775.00 US dollars and the install is straight forward.
The kit includes:
(2) Front Rotors (early or late) machined to 5x130 with studs included.
(2) Sets of bearings and seals for above.
(2) Rear rotors machined to 5x130.
(2) Machined Hubs (you must supply the cores) freshly plated in silver zinc with studs included.
(2) Rear wheel bearings.

http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog/i ... 746772.htm

The owner of PMB is Eric Shea.....he's very well know in the vintage Porsche community. His '74 914/6 GT tribute was recently featured on Jay Leno's Garage show....here's a very good video of the car.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tevszu3rPO8

[KAS.750]

Thanks for the reply’s chaps.
I am still undecided which way to go with this and I may refurb the Empi 8’s for the short term.

[LMR]

Those EMPIs are very cool. Refurbishment is very sensibly priced versus the conversion costs to 5 stud

[Mr Pharmacist]

Adrian - parts here to start the fuchs conversion if you are still thinking about it :

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=61764

[KAS.750]

Adrian - parts here to start the fuchs conversion if you are still thinking about it :

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=61764

Thanks Stuart but I have decided to stick with the Empi's for now.

[Mr Pharmacist]

A wise (and economically prudent) decision!