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> Stock 1.7 or something bigger?, What would you like?
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post May 15 2024, 01:09 PM
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I have a stock 1.7 I just disassembled. Nice early case, the heads look fantastic, etc...

Anyone need a stock 1.7 built or 1.7 big bore? My buddy Ken at Jansen Enterprise (well known engine builder and machinist) will be doing the actual build so let me know if you have any needs. I'm a long time 914 guy and autocrosser. I don't want this stuff to go to waste so I am just putting it out there towards a build if someone needs it. It can make your build a heck of a lot cheaper so let me know if you need an engine built right now. I'll hook you up. Stock 1.7 or big bore will be cheapest because these heads look fantastic but if ya wanna use this early case and have him build a 2.6 that will rip your ears off he can do that too. Lol

He just does air cooled stuff (VW/Porsche) and has built many podium finishing cars/engines. Super cool guy and really nice builds.

So, what would you make out of this stock 1.7 long block if you needed an engine???

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My current ride is this beast. A very angry twin-plug 2.7 at 12.5 to 1 comprehension. Yep, Kenny built this monster engine

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post May 15 2024, 01:40 PM
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A generous offer from a great guy. I used to own one of Mike's (koozy) previous cars and he was generous with his time both with answering questions and filling in gaps in the history of the car. Ken Jansen is well known in this area as a top notch engine builder. I have seen some of his builds and they are impressive. Ken has a small, busy shop and if Mike has an "in" to get an engine built by Ken someone should take advantage of this. If I needed an engine I'd jump on it. Ken has been recommended to me by multiple sources within the VW and Porsche communities.

Thanks again Mike for giving back to the community. And, your current car is impressive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 15 2024, 02:09 PM
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While i'm a bit biased these days when it comes to displacement i still fondly remember driving my stock 1.7L.

You can get into a surprisingly large amount of trouble with a tired old 1.7L ...
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post May 15 2024, 02:19 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 15 2024, 01:09 PM) *

While i'm a bit biased these days when it comes to displacement i still fondly remember driving my stock 1.7L.

You can get into a surprisingly large amount of trouble with a tired old 1.7L ...
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Mostly blocking traffic and getting rear ended

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post May 15 2024, 02:27 PM
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@Andy - Ain't that the truth!!! Lol
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post May 15 2024, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(fiacra @ May 15 2024, 12:40 PM) *

A generous offer from a great guy. I used to own one of Mike's (koozy) previous cars and he was generous with his time both with answering questions and filling in gaps in the history of the car. Ken Jansen is well known in this area as a top notch engine builder. I have seen some of his builds and they are impressive. Ken has a small, busy shop and if Mike has an "in" to get an engine built by Ken someone should take advantage of this. If I needed an engine I'd jump on it. Ken has been recommended to me by multiple sources within the VW and Porsche communities.

Thanks again Mike for giving back to the community. And, your current car is impressive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Thanks, Bro. I appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing your new ride
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post May 15 2024, 08:00 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 15 2024, 02:09 PM) *

While i'm a bit biased these days when it comes to displacement i still fondly remember driving my stock 1.7L.

You can get into a surprisingly large amount of trouble with a tired old 1.7L ...
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Yep, a small, light car with a, um, modest engine can be driven flat-out on the street and (almost) not attract attention.
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post May 15 2024, 08:22 PM
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Your car looks like a monster at the autocross! Man that looks fun.
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post May 15 2024, 08:27 PM
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What do you mean by flat-out? My 1.7 hits 105 mph & quite quickly. It's about power-to-weight ratio. The 914 was never made for corpulent people. RADAR is everywhere around here.
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post May 16 2024, 05:37 AM
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post May 16 2024, 05:38 AM
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What do you mean by flat-out? My 1.7 hits 105 mph & quite quickly. It's about power-to-weight ratio. The 914 was never made for corpulent people. RADAR is everywhere around here.

You might be the 1st person ever to say a 1.7L gets to 100 mph quickly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

My original teener started life as a 1.7L. I had a coworker that was north of 300 lbs. whenever I gave him a ride anywhere the decrease in acceleration was simply painful. As stated, it’s all about power to weight ratio.

Having said that, I really enjoyed that car with the 1.7L and did have plenty of conversations with the law. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/busted_cop.gif)

A 914 is about the lateral G’s, not the longitudinal. Want massive longitudinal G’s? A motorcycle or an EV will feed that need.

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post May 16 2024, 07:56 PM
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I guess 60 seconds to reach 105 mpg could be "quite quickly".
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I guess 60 seconds to reach 105 mpg could be "quite quickly".


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I wish my car could get 105 mpg. It does hit 105 mph however. Time is relative & the more you accelerate the slower your relative time. Your clock slows down relative to those around you who aren't moving.

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