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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Upgrading 71 1.7 to 2.0
Posted by: R_u_dd Dec 13 2014, 01:56 PM
I have the opportunity to purchase a http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=246746 to upgrade my '71 1.7. What problems am I going to run into with the electronics and mechanics, clutch fit etc? It's got to be easier than the Suby conversion I've had my sights on for a while. It's priced at $995 and was running when it was pulled. Does that sound like a good price?
Posted by: bdstone914 Dec 13 2014, 02:25 PM
Are both engines fuel injection equipped?
If you get the 2.0 complete with ecu and engine harness there are no electrical or mechanical problems. I would get a compression check on the 2.0.
Could be a good price if the engine is in good shape.
Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Dec 13 2014, 03:27 PM
I'm thinking 500 tops. It's an unknown engine. I've seen some very sad engines that "ran"
Posted by: RobW Dec 13 2014, 06:53 PM
Compresssion check, visual check of fuel injectors, wiring, and oil.
A 2.0 is better than a 1.7 in terms of HP and torque. You will notice. Then again, if the motor is tired, you may not.
A stock 2.0 IMHO is worth about 100K original miles, and 60-80K rebuild miles.
Posted by: bdstone914 Dec 13 2014, 07:31 PM
I have the opportunity to purchase a '75 2.0 to upgrade my '71 1.7. What problems am I going to run into with the electronics and mechanics, clutch fit etc? It's got to be easier than the Suby conversion I've had my sights on for a while. It's priced at $995 and was running when it was pulled. Does that sound like a good price?
If if is the same engine listed in the classifieds here you will need a different set of headers or heat exchangers and exhaust. That one was set up for a rear engine dune buggy.
Posted by: R_u_dd Dec 13 2014, 07:37 PM
I have the opportunity to purchase a '75 2.0 to upgrade my '71 1.7. What problems am I going to run into with the electronics and mechanics, clutch fit etc? It's got to be easier than the Suby conversion I've had my sights on for a while. It's priced at $995 and was running when it was pulled. Does that sound like a good price?
Yes, he has the original fuel injection for the engine and a carb set-up. The previous owner had it on a sand rail- using duel carbs- but upgraded to a v8, and sold the engine. Apparently it ran nicely on the sand rail.
Posted by: R_u_dd Dec 13 2014, 07:39 PM
Compresssion check, visual check of fuel injectors, wiring, and oil.
A 2.0 is better than a 1.7 in terms of HP and torque. You will notice. Then again, if the motor is tired, you may not.
A stock 2.0 IMHO is worth about 100K original miles, and 60-80K rebuild miles.
Probably the same one- Eugene, Oregon.
Posted by: R_u_dd Dec 13 2014, 07:50 PM
Compresssion check, visual check of fuel injectors, wiring, and oil.
A 2.0 is better than a 1.7 in terms of HP and torque. You will notice. Then again, if the motor is tired, you may not.
A stock 2.0 IMHO is worth about 100K original miles, and 60-80K rebuild miles.
Probably the same one- Eugene, Oregon.
Yep, http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=246746 just two hours north on Interstate 5
Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 13 2014, 08:04 PM
You can use the 1.7 exhaust on the 2.0 motor. It won't be optimal, but it'll work OK.
--DD
Posted by: R_u_dd Dec 13 2014, 08:26 PM
You can use the 1.7 exhaust on the 2.0 motor. It won't be optimal, but it'll work OK.
--DD
Would you get more horsepower out of custom headers and custom exhaust? How much do you think?
Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 14 2014, 12:32 AM
Depends on how good your exhaust builder is. The really good setups (like the Tangerine Racing header) can get you 5-10 HP out of a stock motor, or significantly more with a larger or hotter motor. Others are less effective, and some may even cost you some power.
--DD
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