 1.8 to 2.0 engine conversion, What's required and tips for the job |
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| -JR- |
 Dec 4 2004, 09:20 PM
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Life goes faster at 150MPH  Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Victoria BC Canada Member No.: 2,055  |
Hey guys, I'm a new 914 owner and have been a 914 "wanter" for some time. I bought a car that I knew needed engine work but it had a great body!
So now I am looking at the engine work and I am thinking up upgrading my EV case 1.8L engine to a 2.0. I've never worked on a air cooled motor before and from what I gather this conversion is pretty straight forward. However, having said that I'm not convinced that it's as easy as just buying larger pistons and cylinders. Can someone please spell out for me all the parts that are different from a 1.8 to a 2.0L engine if there isn't too much? I'd really appreciate it! I did search the forum and didn't find any topic covering this. -JR- |
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| -JR- |
Dec 5 2004, 02:15 AM
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Life goes faster at 150MPH Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Victoria BC Canada Member No.: 2,055 |
Would anyone know if you can put the 2L pistons on 1.8L rods? I've heard the 2L rods are different, but I'm not sure if it's just the length or if it's also the bearing surfaces too. I just want to give my old 1.8 a little more of a kick without spending a bundle as I start my 6cyl project in about a year.
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-JR- 1.8 to 2.0 engine conversion Dec 4 2004, 09:20 PM
qa1142 Good question, I am starting same project Dec 4 2004, 09:25 PM Rhodes71/914 Are you going to use carbs or FI?
Oh and Welcome,... Dec 4 2004, 09:36 PM -JR- It's got dual webbers on it right now actually... Dec 4 2004, 10:00 PM Mueller cranks are different
66mm for 1.7/1.8
71mm for 2... Dec 4 2004, 10:30 PM bondo Shameless plug:
My classified ad for 2.0 engine p... Dec 4 2004, 11:10 PM McMark Building a 1911 would be the cheap route. You cou... Dec 5 2004, 02:31 AM -JR- QUOTE
qa1142 Not true.
1.8L is 93mm bore and 2.0L is 94mm bore... Dec 5 2004, 11:32 AM
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