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Posted by: daveward Oct 22 2006, 10:55 AM
For the record, it seems odd that "bus" returns no search results...especially since I was just reading a 'friendly' debate on the merits of using bus heads.
Anyway, on to the question: I will likely end up with two engines needing rebuilds. Which would be the best to start with...assuming the end result will be a torquey, street 2-2.2 liters for a near-stock 914.
1. Bone tired, bone stock '74 1.8, from a 914
2. Bone stock, said to be rebuilt once, '79 2. 0 "GE" engine from a bus
Thanks for your help. Dave
Posted by: bd1308 Oct 22 2006, 10:58 AM
Posted by: Bleyseng Oct 22 2006, 12:16 PM
For the record, it seems odd that "bus" returns no search results...especially since I was just reading a 'friendly' debate on the merits of using bus heads.
Anyway, on to the question: I will likely end up with two engines needing rebuilds. Which would be the best to start with...assuming the end result will be a torquey, street 2-2.2 liters for a near-stock 914.
1. Bone tired, bone stock '74 1.8, from a 914
2. Bone stock, said to be rebuilt once, '79 2. 0 "GE" engine from a bus
Thanks for your help. Dave
use the 1.8l case and heads for the rebuild. Use the 71mm crank and rods for the rebuild sooo...you can build a 2056 motor using these parts after they are properly reconditioned.
The 1.8l heads are a good start with decent valve sizes 41x34
What are you using for induction? Duals carb, Ljet FI??
Get your cam/lifters from Jake Raby or heck buy a engine kit from him instead of buying the wrong parts elsewhere.
Posted by: JPB Oct 22 2006, 01:32 PM
The difference is the depth of the pile my friend the depth of the pile. 
Posted by: Leo Imperial Oct 23 2006, 09:47 AM
Good advice. Rebuild the 1.8 914 heads then post the pictures here so they can be called bus heads.
Posted by: bd1308 Oct 23 2006, 10:04 AM
apparently nobody makes mistakes anymore.
Posted by: davep Oct 23 2006, 10:20 AM
You need at least 4 characters to search with. 
with the 1.8 case & heads plus the 2.0 crank & rods.
Posted by: Bleyseng Oct 23 2006, 10:31 AM
Good advice. Rebuild the 1.8 914 heads then post the pictures here so they can be called bus heads.
1.8L 914 heads look the same as 1.8L bus heads sooo
still a on the cheap motor would be using the 1.8 heads rebuilt by say Adrian, 2.0L internals on the 1.8 914 case. Decent hp and on the cheap motor.
run a good cam/lifter combo!!
as a bad cam combo will kill any engine
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