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> 1.7 Owners or Previous Owners ........ Opinions Needed
Kaduku
post Feb 10 2013, 01:23 PM
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I am new to 914s and have a chance to purchase my first 914, which is a 1.7. I know the 2.0s are faster and better, but is 1.7 good enough for me????

Please help me decide!
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rmital
post Feb 10 2013, 01:30 PM
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I've had both 1.7 and 2.0
I guess you could say the 2.0 has a little more "pull" off the line (best I could describe), but please if you've found a nice solid 1.7 that's mechanically sound, get it....better than a rusty 2.0!

a friend has a '71 1.7, and when I drive it I get the same "yahhoooo" feeling when I hit the gas..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Feb 10 2013, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE(rmital @ Feb 10 2013, 11:30 AM) *


a friend has a '71 1.7, and when I drive it I get the same "yahhoooo" feeling when I hit the gas..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


Okay the "Buy It" meter just moved up one notch. Thanks, and yes it looks structurally and mechanically sound. And it's pretty too
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post Feb 10 2013, 01:46 PM
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Don't know if this matters, but it is a 1973 1.7
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post Feb 10 2013, 02:11 PM
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QUOTE(Kaduku @ Feb 10 2013, 11:46 AM) *

Don't know if this matters, but it is a 1973 1.7


That one looks like a nice 914, but you'll need a knowledgeable 914 person/mechanic to do a PPI.

1.7L's had 80 HP 70-72 MY's - in 73 it dropped to 76 HP & a very "doggy" 69 HP for CA sold cars!

...vs 95 HP for the 73-74 2L - which you will notice the difference IMHO having driven 70-72 & 73 1.7s & my own 73 2L.

Then the 75-76 dropped the 2L to only 86 HP IIRC, so maybe Ray drove a later GC engined 2L, which wasn't much different than a 70-72 1.7 at 80 HP?

However, I agree that a nice rust free 1.7 is better than a rusty 2.0.

Try driving a few of both & see what YOU like or don't, then make your decision. Also the 73-74 2.0 will be a bit more pricey than a 1.7, so your budget may determine which works for you.

.... as you'll see comparing here:
http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/197...arga-2-0/Values

http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/...eport?vc=879762
^ - back track to select different years & 1.7, 1.8, etc. on these two links

Also use this to evaluate all you look at seriously:
http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zTN_Gen_914CAF.pdf

Also read up here & these links to "edumacate" yourself on 914s -
http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/
http://bowlsby.net/914/CanAm/
914club.com
p914.com

Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Feb 10 2013, 02:20 PM
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Porsche put the 1.7 in their 70 thru 73 914's. It is a well-tested engine. The 914 is fun car to drive regardless if it has a 1.7 or 2.0.
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post Feb 10 2013, 02:30 PM
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Try driving a few of both & see what YOU like or don't, then make your decision.


Lol, You know I will want a 2.0 if I drive one, which I haven't yet. This is the reason why I want to hear from owners from their experience. In fact, I have only drove one 914 for like 500 yards, don't remember which model, but it could have been a 75 or 76.

In other words, I am trying to find justifications to buy this particular car.

Thanks for info Tom!
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post Feb 10 2013, 02:34 PM
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I like my little 1.7. Early cars are lighter. Always go for the least rusty car possible.
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post Feb 10 2013, 02:49 PM
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QUOTE(JawjaPorsche @ Feb 10 2013, 12:20 PM) *

Porsche put the 1.7 in their 70 thru 73 914's. It is a well-tested engine. The 914 is fun car to drive regardless if it has a 1.7 or 2.0.


Beautiful 914, looks like the one I am interested in.

Thanks everyone, this is really helping me decide.
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post Feb 10 2013, 03:26 PM
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QUOTE(Kaduku @ Feb 10 2013, 03:49 PM) *

QUOTE(JawjaPorsche @ Feb 10 2013, 12:20 PM) *

Porsche put the 1.7 in their 70 thru 73 914's. It is a well-tested engine. The 914 is fun car to drive regardless if it has a 1.7 or 2.0.


Beautiful 914, looks like the one I am interested in.

Thanks everyone, this is really helping me decide.


Thank you so much for your kind words about my 914. I am blessed.
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post Feb 10 2013, 04:41 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 10 2013, 03:34 PM) *

I like my little 1.7. Early cars are lighter. Always go for the least rusty car possible.


And rusty cars are even lighter! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Seriously engine swaps/upgrades are easier and cheaper to deal with than rust.

My 73 started as a 1.7, PO swapped to a 2.0, I recently swapped in a 2056 with a mid_RPM cam and daul Webers (hope this doesn't spark the never ending FI/Carb religion battle). My 2056 has quite a bit more right foot response, but still not fast by any stretch of the imagination. I'm glad I swapped, but others are content with a 1.7 or 2.0, and then others go for sixes and V-8's. It all boils down to what you like, but avoid rust... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Feb 10 2013, 04:56 PM
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Like the others have said, HP is the easy part. Rust repair is much harder and could be more costly.
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post Feb 10 2013, 08:16 PM
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I'm putting a driven hard 1.7 in my restoration project when its finished. Going to paint the tin and clean up the fins and drive it till it gets too tired.
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post Feb 10 2013, 09:37 PM
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I would recommend always having a 914 knowledgeable person look it over too...
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post Feb 10 2013, 10:27 PM
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never buy a car without pulling the rockers
I would recommend always having a 914 knowledgeable person look it over too...



I guess this has to be done!
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post Feb 10 2013, 10:31 PM
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post Feb 11 2013, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE(rmital @ Feb 10 2013, 11:30 AM) *

I've had both 1.7 and 2.0
I guess you could say the 2.0 has a little more "pull" off the line (best I could describe), but please if you've found a nice solid 1.7 that's mechanically sound, get it....better than a rusty 2.0!

a friend has a '71 1.7, and when I drive it I get the same "yahhoooo" feeling when I hit the gas..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)




A well tuned four 1.7 is a blast. Do not let that size stop you from buying a car thats clean or fits your needs in every other way. GL
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post Feb 11 2013, 12:31 PM
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Go for the 2L. I've owned both and the 2L is a lot more fun than the 1.7L
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post Feb 11 2013, 12:32 PM
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You said it was a 73? That is great because that the first year of Porsche changing to side shift tranny! Much better tranny!
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post Feb 11 2013, 12:44 PM
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My first ride in a 914 was one with a 2.0 bus motor rated at 68 HP or something like that. I thought it was awesome. LOL shows how many rides I've had in a 914. As long as you're not expecting it to accelerate like a modern large displacement sports car, you'll be fine.
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