1.7L to 2056 Options

[sreyemj]

I have a 1.7L motor in my project 914 that needs to be refreshed and I'm thinking of converting it to a 2056 at the same time. This is a somewhat budget build, I'm on a timeline to get it back on the road this summer and as a student there's no way I can justify buying a 9k kit. After looking through quite a few threads on the subject, I'm considering having the case line bored and checked by Tims ACVW in Kent, WA (or maybe there is someone else in Washington State I should consider?). I would prefer to assemble the engine myself if I have time (depending on the rest of the car), otherwise I'll have it assembled.

FAT/Rimco have a 2056 short block kit including pistons and cylinders for $1800 and 1.7L head exchange with 42x36mm valves for $1600. I'm not sure than includes opening the heads up for 96mm cylinders. The FC 442 camshaft looks to be more for carbs, I'm thinking I may want a different camshaft so I can stay with my stock D-jet. Anyone have any experience or input on the FAT/Rimco kit or heads? Is there another option I should consider at the price point?

Short block kit:
https://fatperformance-rimco.com/products/t...short-block-kit

Heads:
https://fatperformance-rimco.com/collection...-heads-exchange

[sreyemj]

I just checked Len's website: https://newsite.hamheads.com/2017/07/01/aa-...9144-knockoffs/

I'm not sure they're making these anymore, but as of January Len had a couple pair still available.

Thanks, talked to Len this afternoon and purchased a pair. Price was the same as yours, sounds like he has one more set available.

What induction will you be using?

The stock FI 1.7 won't be enough for the 2056.

I thought D-jet could be used with a 2056? I'm debating a set of duel Weber 40s or the Dub Shop megasquirt setup (local to me in Washington State). The MS setup seems like an excellent system, but I really need to find out how much the rest of the engine will cost before deciding if the Dub Shop kit is an option.

I had also thought about using the D-jet for now (and installing a FI cam) and then adding megasquirt later after I saved some more money. I need to let Len know what compression ratio and cam I will be using before he can finish the heads, so any suggestions for cam FI or carburated cam choices are appreciated.

[mepstein]

I just checked Len's website: https://newsite.hamheads.com/2017/07/01/aa-...9144-knockoffs/

I'm not sure they're making these anymore, but as of January Len had a couple pair still available.

Thanks, talked to Len this afternoon and purchased a pair. Price was the same as yours, sounds like he has one more set available.

What induction will you be using?

The stock FI 1.7 won't be enough for the 2056.

I thought D-jet could be used with a 2056? I'm debating a set of duel Weber 40s or the Dub Shop megasquirt setup (local to me in Washington State). The MS setup seems like an excellent system, but I really need to find out how much the rest of the engine will cost before deciding if the Dub Shop kit is an option.

I had also thought about using the D-jet for now (and installing a FI cam) and then adding megasquirt later after I saved some more money. I need to let Len know what compression ratio and cam I will be using before he can finish the heads, so any suggestions for cam FI or carburated cam choices are appreciated.

I would ask Len (about the cam). He know type 4 engines better than most.