Is there a way to tell which engine came stock on my 914? Options

[ubii]

I know this might be a dumb question, but is there any way to tell which engine (1.8 or 2.0) came stock from the factory on my 914? I recently bought what I thought was a 1975 2.0, only to later discover that according to the engine serial number (EC044801), that it really is a 1.8. The PO listed it as a 2.0, only because it had the 2.0 emblem on the back and unfortunately I was dumb enough not to verify the engine serial number before I bought it . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) The fuel injection system has been completely gutted and has been replaced with a single carb, so I do not know if it originally came with a L-Jet or D-Jet. I am simply trying to figure out if this 914 originally came with a 2.0, which was later replaced by a 1.8 for some reason or if it originally came with a 1.8 and someone mistakenly added the wrong emblem later on. The engine serial number does appear to be within the range for 1975, which is (EC 0037552 - EC 0045072), but all this does is confirm that the engine and car were built the same year. I guess in the end, it doesn't really matter, though it would be nice to know if this is the original engine or not.

VIN Info - http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...mp;viewid=12405

Thanks, ubii

[ubii]

Who knows how or why the 2.0 emblem ended up on the car, but at least, now I know that it originally came from the factory with a 1.8. Thanks again for all of your help.

Thanks,

ubii

[ArtechnikA]

Who knows how or why the 2.0 emblem ended up on the car, but at least, now I know that it originally came from the factory with a 1.8.

Andy's response is probably at least partly true.

There are guys who will paste 'Type R' stickers or 'Turbo' emblems on cars in the vain hope of inflating their egos by admiration of the unsuspecting.

But don't feel bad - there are lots of people who think their 911's are 'S's because they can't see past the red spray paint on the fan shroud to the engine type number...

FWIW - unless you're hoping to compete in national-level Concours d'Elegance, no one really cares what engine the car came with, or what's there now. I agree the history is nice to know so I applaud your research.

Put in whatever engine you like, or do what you want to that one.

IMO - it's about the driving, not the stickers...

[type47]

Who knows how or why the 2.0 emblem ended up on the car, but at least, now I know that it originally came from the factory with a 1.8.

Andy's response is probably at least partly true.

There are guys who will paste 'Type R' stickers or 'Turbo' emblems on cars in the vain hope of inflating their egos by admiration of the unsuspecting.

But don't feel bad - there are lots of people who think their 911's are 'S's because they can't see past the red spray paint on the fan shroud to the engine type number...

FWIW - unless you're hoping to compete in national-level Concours d'Elegance, no one really cares what engine the car came with, or what's there now. I agree the history is nice to know so I applaud your research.

Put in whatever engine you like, or do what you want to that one.

IMO - it's about the driving, not the stickers...

Nicely put. This will give you the chance to get rid of the single carb and put on the real fuel injection system! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)