 Would this devalue a 914?, '76 2.0 engine in a '74 1.8 914 |
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| jonferns |
 Jul 29 2007, 08:47 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States 
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OK, so we have a 2.0 engine from a '76, and may put it in our yellow '74 1.8 (for the extra, what, 20hp?)....would this be a wise decision? The 914 is very original, but in no way a concours car...the only "mods" may be the koni's...
now, would putting this engine in this car heavily devalue it? I am against it, but my dad insists... any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks |
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| Carlitos Way |
Jul 29 2007, 08:50 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
Value? what value?
If you're thinking about selling it... sure, someone might say it has the "wrong" engine. However, if you plan on keeping it... why not go for the bigger engine? Just get rid of any additional smog crap you don't need. Personally, I have no problem with an "unoriginal" engine in a mostly stock car. There's a HUGE difference between a concourse car and a daily driver, and a stock car. Unless you plan to go to an originality contest... do what makes the most sense. |
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| sixerdon |
Jul 29 2007, 09:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 23-May 03 From: Dartmouth, MA Member No.: 731 |
Jon,
To answer your question, check out the green '71 on ebay right now with a 2.0 '76 engine. It also has the '76 tranny and the '76 tan interior. The car is a gem! Watch where this price goes. Imagine if it just had a 1.7 with tail shifter and standard '71 interior. This car won 1st place at this years Zone 1 event in Newport. This baby is ready to drive anywhere. Turn key and smile. Don |
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| jonferns |
Jul 29 2007, 09:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States
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so, the 2.0 would be more desirable?
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| BMITCHELL |
Jul 29 2007, 09:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 28-February 05 From: Moorpark, CA Member No.: 3,681 |
yes!!
I sold my 1.8. If it had a 2.0 I would still have it. |
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| sixerdon |
Jul 29 2007, 09:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 23-May 03 From: Dartmouth, MA Member No.: 731 |
Swapping to a 2.0 isn't a bad thing. You can always sell the car with the original engine when you are ready. Good experience on understanding these cars. Your decision.
Don |
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| jonferns |
Jul 29 2007, 09:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States
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just wanted some support. the engine swap is still a ways off....maybe winter....so, should the car be labeled as such (2.0)?
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| jonferns |
Jul 29 2007, 10:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States
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gotta put some serious time into cleaning/detailing this engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/FERG.gif)
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| SirAndy |
Jul 29 2007, 10:14 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,244 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(sendjonathanmail @ Jul 29 2007, 06:47 PM)  for the extra, what, 20hp in your dreams ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) the '76 2.0L was the least powerful of the 2.0L, and that was when they were new. now after god knows how many miles, don't expect too much "improvement" over your 1.8L ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
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| dflesburg |
Jul 29 2007, 10:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,722 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Warm and Cheerful Centerville Ohio Member No.: 1,896 Region Association: None |
If your wife had bigger boobs and a smaller butt, would you leave her?
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| BMITCHELL |
Jul 29 2007, 10:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 28-February 05 From: Moorpark, CA Member No.: 3,681 |
Replace a tired 1.8 with a tired 2.0. Your still ahead of the game with more HP.
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| Spoke |
Jul 29 2007, 10:51 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,185 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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I have a 1.7 and 2.0. Put the 2.0 in. 20HP more when talking about 93 HP total is more than 20% increase in power. I vote to do it.
Spoke |
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