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| 2mAn |
 Feb 9 2026, 12:42 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914  Group: Members Posts: 492 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California  |
Hey Everyone,
Been considering buying a Type4 "kit" and building one up from scratch. I recall theres a book thats been suggested to use, and wanted to know what you guys think. I have contemplating doing this for a while now and figured I would see what you guys think. This would be a side project with no definitely timeline as the engine currently has no home and would be a problem for future me. So, what do you think? Any suggested books, tools, etc that are "must-haves" ? Thanks! -Simon |
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| 2mAn |
Feb 9 2026, 02:01 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 492 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
Heres whats included for a little over $3k delivered.
QUOTE Scat 88 stroke crank Chevy rod, dynamically balanced. Unused. CB H beam rods. Chevy journal, 22mm wrist pin. Unused JE 103mm forged pistons w/ rings and cylinders. Unused 914-2.0 heads machined for 103mm. Rebuilt with SS valves 42x36. Scat dual springs and Scat chromo retainers. Lightened stock flywheel. 11lb 6oz. For 215 clutch. Also balanced. Used case bored for 103mm but not yet clearanced for the crank. New parts are from the late 90's Yay or Nay? |
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| Superhawk996 |
Feb 9 2026, 02:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,663 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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QUOTE(2mAn @ Feb 9 2026, 04:01 PM)  Heres whats included for a little over $3k delivered. QUOTE Scat 88 stroke crank Chevy rod, dynamically balanced. Unused. CB H beam rods. Chevy journal, 22mm wrist pin. Unused JE 103mm forged pistons w/ rings and cylinders. Unused 914-2.0 heads machined for 103mm. Rebuilt with SS valves 42x36. Scat dual springs and Scat chromo retainers. Lightened stock flywheel. 11lb 6oz. For 215 clutch. Also balanced. Used case bored for 103mm but not yet clearanced for the crank. New parts are from the late 90's Yay or Nay? Recipe for a Grenade. Not a good 1st engine build. |
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2mAn Type4 Newbie wants to build one..?... Feb 9 2026, 12:42 PM
mgphoto This is your starting point.
https://www.thrift... Feb 9 2026, 12:52 PM GregAmy Spend some time on youtube looking at Ian Karr... Feb 9 2026, 12:53 PM SirAndy Scary or dive in!?
Yes ... :D Feb 9 2026, 01:17 PM 2mAn
This is your starting point.
Thanks, thats the ... Feb 9 2026, 01:30 PM iankarr Go for it! You'll learn tons. Just set you... Feb 9 2026, 01:30 PM flipb Two unsolicited cents:
When you say "kit... Feb 9 2026, 01:38 PM mgphoto Additionally find a pdf version of the engine Fact... Feb 9 2026, 01:51 PM
mgphoto
Heres whats included for a little over $3k d... Feb 9 2026, 02:04 PM Ninja :agree:
Parts list sounds good, but the crank is... Feb 9 2026, 02:58 PM 2mAn I had been trying to source a 1.7 case that someon... Feb 9 2026, 03:23 PM Superhawk996 It’s everything.
The 103’s and a few other ... Feb 9 2026, 03:37 PM iankarr Exactly. If you're attempting a build, I'd... Feb 9 2026, 04:10 PM mgphoto Good prior experience.
No mention of induction sys... Feb 9 2026, 05:43 PM
VaccaRabite DO NOT buy that kit!
The 914 responds excepti... Feb 9 2026, 08:54 PM |
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