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> Anyone with a large displacement engine?, 2.0 rebuilt to 2.39 by GemVW
nwm5709
post Jun 22 2016, 09:05 PM
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So I'll be looking at a car this weekend that has a large rebuilt engine. I'm told it's a 2.0L rebuilt to 2.39 by Gervais Engines (gemvw.com) in CA in 2010. I've never heard of this size engine in a 914 and was just looking for general feedback from anyone here in regards to drive-ability and reliability. Any major issues or concerns I need to be aware of? I like the idea of the larger engine but I also want to be able to put some regular miles on the car. Thanks!

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post Jun 22 2016, 09:14 PM
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That's a good question. My last TypeIV was a Raby Kit 2432 or should I say the only Raby Kit 2432. He quit doing kits a short time after that and mine was the only one built. It was very drivable. But here are some questions you need to ask. About the cylinders: is it bored? The cylinders on a TypeIV carry away heat. The thinner the cylinder wall the less heat it can carry. What cam? The wilder the cam the less good behavior you get out of the engine. I've never heard of this combo so bore and stroke would be interesting.
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