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| tacm |
 Apr 7 2013, 09:35 PM
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Greetings all,
I am in the process of acquiring a new to me 914. I had a 1.7 or 1.8 20 plus years ago for a few months. I have always loved the model, and hence the reason I am coming back. My question is this, I will be wanting a higher powered car. I have read a lot about VW type 1 performance engines and I think 130 to 150 hp is reliably possible for a bug. What differences are there between the VW/Porsche engines? What builders does the group recommend? What is a realistic HP goal for a weekend driver? |
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| ConeDodger |
Apr 7 2013, 11:32 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 24,030 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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But to answer your question, if you're going to stick with the 4 cylinder, I suggest the the 2056. about 130 reliable HP with carbs, less if you go with stock EFI. The engine should last a long while and be lots of fun to drive.
McMark builds a 2056 for $5-6K that will make you smile and never let you down. |
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tacm Realistic power expectations Apr 7 2013, 09:35 PM
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What differences are there between the VW/Porsch... Apr 7 2013, 09:39 PM brant if you stay with stock displacement and budget of ... Apr 7 2013, 09:46 PM rick 918-S I can't believe Me of all people is posting th... Apr 7 2013, 11:21 PM
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I can't believe Me of all people is posting t... Apr 7 2013, 11:29 PM
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I can't believe Me of all people is posting t... Apr 8 2013, 07:23 PM McMark Regardless of who builds it (;)) a 2056 is an amaz... Apr 8 2013, 01:06 AM kg6dxn
And if you have 400hp, but only use 25% of the th... Apr 8 2013, 06:50 PM Razorbobsr
Greetings all,
I am in the process of acquiring ... Apr 8 2013, 06:02 AM bandjoey
Greetings all,
I am in the process of acquiring... Apr 8 2013, 12:38 PM Razorbobsr
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