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| PTP |
 May 19 2019, 08:01 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 19-May 19 From: Portugal Member No.: 23,144 Region Association: None  |
Hello All!
I'm new to this forum as I have recently bought a 1970, 1.7L, 914. The engine needs quite a bit of work and I'm considering to replace it by a 2.0, from a vintage VW. Would you say that such engine would work/fit in the 914? Are they visually alike? Would there be the need of a great adaption in the car? Thank you in advance! |
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| Superhawk996 |
May 19 2019, 09:15 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,028 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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Gotta respectfully disagree.
1.7L is only a disappointment in a 914 to those that want to go fast in a straight line. If you want to go fast in a straight line, I'd argue there are much better vehicles for that job than any 914 regardless of what powertrain you put in it and how many thousands of dollars are spent "upgrading". As a community, we do a disservice to 914's to suggest that the 1.7L was some sort of under powered dog. Sure, it wasn't even fast by 1970's standards but the handling is unlike anything that was available at the time in it's price class. Sure a 2.0L is nicer. Sure a 2.7L six is even better. And let's agree that a 4.0L Singer built six would the AWESOME. But you can have a GREAT time in a stock 1.7L. Just learn to drive it in the corners! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| PTP |
May 19 2019, 03:53 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 19-May 19 From: Portugal Member No.: 23,144 Region Association: None |
Thanks, Superhawk! The only reason why I'm thinking of putting in a new engine is because the one there needs work... not because of speed or torque... otherwise, I prefer it original!
I'm guessing I will eventually sell the car as I struggle with time for it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ May 19 2019, 04:15 PM)  Gotta respectfully disagree. 1.7L is only a disappointment in a 914 to those that want to go fast in a straight line. If you want to go fast in a straight line, I'd argue there are much better vehicles for that job than any 914 regardless of what powertrain you put in it and how many thousands of dollars are spent "upgrading". As a community, we do a disservice to 914's to suggest that the 1.7L was some sort of under powered dog. Sure, it wasn't even fast by 1970's standards but the handling is unlike anything that was available at the time in it's price class. Sure a 2.0L is nicer. Sure a 2.7L six is even better. And let's agree that a 4.0L Singer built six would the AWESOME. But you can have a GREAT time in a stock 1.7L. Just learn to drive it in the corners! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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