1.7 FI to carbs to install in a Bradley GT body, 9/15/09 update w/picts need an opinion from the experts Options

[jays914]

See additional pictues posted 9/15/09

Everyone,

I would like to know how much of a problem it would be to take 1.7 914 FI engine and convert it to a carbs to put into a Bradley GT project car. The body kit is an original 1976 model that was never put together. The Bradley was purchased by my cousin and I have the spare engine. The engine (in a barn for the last 15 years) will be torn down for inspection and parts replaced as needed.

Thought this would be a good way to reuse the 1.7 since most of the other comments I have heard or read for this type of engine were less than favorable.

Should the engine get a big bore kit, cam, dist, low pressure fuel pump? If so, does anyone have the required parts for the conversion? How much?

Thanks for your input!

Jays914

[dlo914]

You could up the size by going with 96mm pistons and the total CC's will come to 1988 and you will need a 2.0l crank and rods (IIRC) . And since you're going with carbs you're gonna need a different cam. Also since you're tearing down the engine might as well have the heads port n polished.

Correct me if i'm wrong. Others should be putting in their own advice soon.