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> what engine does my 914 have?
Just_a_guy
post Apr 12 2022, 02:04 PM
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I just bought my very first 914! It’s a 1975 and needs a lot of work. it runs well and has been converted from the original fuel injection to a single carburetor. I wanted to find out if it was a 1.8 or a 2.0 attached is a photo with the engine code GC002117. From my research I believe it’s a 2.0 but the original owner told me it was a 1.8. What are the differences between these two engines? is the engine code enough to identify which it is? How many four-cylinder 2.0‘s were made? Does it make the car more valuable if it has a 2.0?

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Rick1952
post Apr 12 2022, 02:57 PM
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Yes, It is a 1975 2.0 based upon the GC------. It is a USA/California engine with all of the smog equipment.
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post Apr 12 2022, 05:13 PM
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Welcome aboard and yes the GC designation is a 1975 2.0.

Post some pics when you are able and how is she running?
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post Apr 12 2022, 05:34 PM
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I would want to see the heads to make sure nothing strange is going on.
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post Apr 12 2022, 05:47 PM
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Welcome aboard and yes the GC designation is a 1975 2.0.

Post some pics when you are able and how is she running?


Idles fine and sounds great but needs new tires before I can actually drive it. The car used to be red and many years ago the previous owner painted it white and it is not looking so good… I plan on painting it red once again! The car came with three tote bins full of parts. previous owner was determined to restore it and had the engine taken out cleaned and all of the gaskets replaced (or so he says). Car hasn’t run in eight years but when I checked oil it was full and extremely clean.


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post Apr 12 2022, 06:01 PM
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Good luck with your car. The single carb is a cheap fix when the original fuel injection is removed usually because of performance issues.
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