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Zaffer |
Apr 20 2024, 08:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 10-December 06 From: Radiant, VA Member No.: 7,343 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I know this subject has been beaten to death, but just trying to look for the most current information on parts as I know quality changes over time.
I am no longer doing a Subaru six conversion to my 914 as I will keep the T4. I have 2, one 2.0L and one 1.8L. My car is a factory ‘75 2.0L. I will run factory FI and am not interested in Megasquirt, carbs, or any other aftermarket FI, at least for now. The 2.0L I’m using I bought from George Hussey in 2009 “in running condition”, but it’s been sitting on my engine stand since. I am going to rebuild my 2.0L and bump it up to a 2056, but have some (a lot of) questions: Can I use the factory FI for a 2270? I don’t think so, IIRC, but want to make sure. I have the 1.8L that I could make a 1911, but is it any better than a 2056? Why or why not? What P&C’s should I use? I know the main ones are AA and KB. I’m looking at the Biral AA’s at the moment. Can I use a more aggressive cam with factory FI? What valve springs should I use and is there a better setup? My initial plan is as follows: - Install new P&C’s - Balance the crankshaft, rods, and pistons - Rebuild the heads: replace/upgrade the valve springs, replace the valve guides, inspect and replace/upgrade(?) valves - Either use factory cam or upgrade cam, if possible with factory FI. - Install a larger oil pump, if still available. While I want to make some improvements with the engine, I am not going to spend 10K+ doing so. This car will be a nice weather driver and I do not plan on doing any track events or autoX’s with it. I want to make the engine nice and “reliable”, but I don’t need new heads, Nickies, etc. I am rebuilding the engine myself but using a really good local machine shop as well. I do not need to get every Nth of power from the engine, but would like to reasonably improve on it without going crazy. Any advice on what to, and not to, do is welcome and I realize I’m going to get multiple different answers. As for the car itself, it’ll remain mostly stock with Factory 4-lug Fuchs, factory brakes, etc. Thanks! |
technicalninja |
Apr 24 2024, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,290 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region |
...but the machine shop I use seems really good and he and I sit around and talk shop whenever I’m there as it’s fascinating and he is a wealth of knowledge. He’s trying to get me to come work for him so he can hand off the business, but I’m busy enough with what I have now. You have a guru already! What you choose to do with him is up to you... He ALREADY likes to talk! You should listen. Machine shops are a dying breed. You should Vulcan Mind Meld him if you can. Take donuts, kolaches, pizza... Find out what he likes. Then ask to be involved... He'll probably like showing stuff to a younger guy. Even if you don't make a living at motor work seeing it done properly is advantageous. Have you been working as a "line" tech at the dealerships and the indies? What was your specialty? Doing internal engine work on stock "appliance" cars is NOT something I do any longer. I just change "units" myself on those as well. The motor work I do is performance only. If I'm taking it apart, I'm modding it... Now, how I earn my bread and butter is specializing in automotive HVAC systems. https://granburyautoac.com/ AC work has always been GRAVY at any of the dealerships I worked at... I specialized in the cleanest, least liability, best paying work of all! |
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