Piston Swap used VW bus to NEW stock 2.0, What Else? Options

[detoxcowboy]

I have a 1974 2.0 with Reman Heads that are getting cc'd. Upon futher investigation it turns out I have VW Bus Pistons. I would like to put New Stock 914 Pistons in to replace these. I understand compresion math and deck hieght, shimming etc.. But would like to know what do I need to do Mechanically to do the swap without causing me more problems than I started with.. Car has run really well and is only getting reman heads because of a broken chunk with helicoil attached came off with exhaust hanging stud... Suposedley the car engine was rebuilt 8000 miles ago but i do not know the extent nor do I beleive anything I was told when I bought the car anymore though I do not think I was lied too just a differ of what is restored and what is rebuilt.. I would like to get away with the minumum right now and crack the case later when I am more edjucated and know better what I want out of my engine.. Stock is fine with me now and may stay that way but would hate to rebuild a car that runs well ..spend a lot more money getting it stock rebuilt only next year to decided i want more power or torque..

What is the respectable safe minumum to a Piston Swap like this..

[detoxcowboy]

I got it now, form a previous question.. Thanks Cap'n

"If you replace your existing pistons, be aware that you need to have the rods reconditioned and the new wristpins fitted to the small ends."

[type47]

The good Dr gives sage advice but I would look into getting 96mm pistons for 2 reasons; I think they cost less than Euro piston sets and they are one of the first installations when 914 owners want more power. You are looking into installing a different set anyway, while you're in there ... (DW)

[detoxcowboy]

The good Dr gives sage advice but I would look into getting 96mm pistons for 2 reasons; I think they cost less than Euro piston sets and they are one of the first installations when 914 owners want more power. You are looking into installing a different set anyway, while you're in there ... (DW)

I agree w/ the DR. and your logic has truth too, but so far everything I have done to the car has been towards stock w/ often new for reliabilty or slight improvement. I would hate to change that around now and would also not want to half step a power modification especially with more money involved and my limited experience at this time.. I do not think I am ready plus if I drive it stock for awhile (year or two) then maybe I could appreciate further changes even more so as I would know the differnece..