Engine Build, Which Parts to Purchase Options

[sjhenry1075]

Hey everyone,

For those of you who are on the east coast, I really wish I could have made it to the gathering, but I had just moved, and I am in the process of having the car re-sprayed, so it was just bad timing.

I am in the process of building a 2056 from my stock 1.7 case. I just have a few questions, and as many times I have searched this, I just did not get a concrete answer so here I am. Also, sorry for the length of this post.

In regard to the engine build:

- which pistons should I use? AA, Keith Black, or JE?
- Should I stick with the FI, or switch to carbs? What are the pros/cons? I realize that switching to carbs allows a more aggressive cam, but how much of a difference would it make performance wise?
- For heads, 2.0 heads have a reputation for cracking, so I was going to use 1.8's with 44x38 valves. Thoughts? Is it worth it to upgrade to the 911 swivel feet?
- For my exhaust I'll be using my MSDS header with a spintech muffler.

lastly, the car is being painted in the original Adriatic Blue. I'll definitely share photos once it's completely finished!

Thanks everyone!

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

for a 96 mm big bore, (AA pistons work just fine) you can buy new 1.8 heads and keep the fuel injection, and if you do not want heat MSDS headers and the supertrap muffler work GREAT together and sound great as well

Hey everyone,

For those of you who are on the east coast, I really wish I could have made it to the gathering, but I had just moved, and I am in the process of having the car re-sprayed, so it was just bad timing.

I am in the process of building a 2056 from my stock 1.7 case. I just have a few questions, and as many times I have searched this, I just did not get a concrete answer so here I am. Also, sorry for the length of this post.

In regard to the engine build:

- which pistons should I use? AA, Keith Black, or JE?
- Should I stick with the FI, or switch to carbs? What are the pros/cons? I realize that switching to carbs allows a more aggressive cam, but how much of a difference would it make performance wise?
- For heads, 2.0 heads have a reputation for cracking, so I was going to use 1.8's with 44x38 valves. Thoughts? Is it worth it to upgrade to the 911 swivel feet?
- For my exhaust I'll be using my MSDS header with a spintech muffler.

lastly, the car is being painted in the original Adriatic Blue. I'll definitely share photos once it's completely finished!

Thanks everyone!