2.0 vs 1.7 and 1.8, What to buy Options

[Bertus]

Hi all,
Back in college (15+ years YIKES!), I used to have a 75 1.8 L. A fellow 914 friend of mine at the time used to refer to it as a 1.8 L boat anchor. Anyway now that I am interested in getting a 914 again I would like to know just how big a difference there is between the 2.0 and the 1.7 and 1.8. I am aware of the HP specs for each engine size and what not, but since I never got to ride in a 2.0 I don't know how big a difference those extra HP actually make. Any input would be appreciated in helping me make a decision on just how much influence engine size should play on my 914 shopping.

By the way this is a great web site, just wish it was around when I had my first one. I probably would have never got rid of it!

Thanks Bert

[tat2dphreak]

QUOTE (Bertus @ Jun 24 2005, 08:34 AM)

Thanks for the info everybody. Next question, how much rust is acceptable, since there is probably no such thing as a totally rust free 914, at least in my spending range. My previous 914 had severe issues with the area under the battery, and it was only 12 years old at the time. I know bad rust under the battery tray and in the jack holes are red flags. However, if there is a little rust under the battery tray is it worth taking a risk on if it isn't too bad, or would you just steer clear. Andy how do you end up with a 2.1 L, and how is that working out for you? Is that an expensive venture like converting to a 914/6. Thanks Bert

how much rust? how much do you feel confident in fixing... some cars have been saved from the brink of being rust-dust, and some were cut up that were considered fixable by some... it's all in what you feel confident in... myself, I dunno if I would take on much fixing on my first project... there are *ALMOST* rust-free cars. under the battery tray is definitely fixable, if it hasn't gotten too DEEP!


2.1 is really 2056cc, which is 72mm stroke(stock 2L crank) with 96mm pistons(instead of 94mm on a stock 2L) the 2L(or 1.8, 93mm) cylinders are opened up to accept the bigger pistons... it's probably cheaper than even doing a euro-spec 2L (flat top pistons, higher compression) it's NOWHERE NEAR as much as converting to a /6! in fact I bought a fully built 2056 for my car for 2k, you can find engines for 2-4k often... 4k won't get you 1/2 the stuff you need for a /6... but a 2056 ISN't a /6 either (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) or you can do it yourself for about a grand...

btw, 4k-5k can also get you an AMAZING engine KIT from Jake Raby, the TIV god (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) which will probably be in the 2270cc range(78.4x96mm) and will get you up in the 150hp range+ which IS comprable to a /6(more than the stock 2.0L /6 and less weight)