engine swapability? Options

[lincoln]

ok ok sooner or later i KNOW a 1.8 will feel too small for me and im not terribly interested in a v-8 conversion because then it wont really be a porsche anymore ( altho its most vw right now ?) and same with the v6 americanmade motor swaps

only american made motor i would consider would maybe be the new chrysler hemi, but that takes a lotta coin

question is what porsche motors are interchangable without having to go a full custom install, ie; what fits the stock 914 without major modification , as in it drops in easy and can do it in a weekend?

getting my feelers out now so when time comes ill already be forewarned heheh

BTW the baby blue is really starting to grow on me so im bout 98% sure its will be repainted same color

[davep]

The engine would have to go well beyond a 2.0 bore to reach 2.7 or 2.9 since you cannot fit that much stroke. If done properly the engine would be worth over $10K not $500, otherwise it is just a core.

No RH drive in Germany, a few converted in the UK and Australia, but definitely not factory.

The only drop in, as has been stated previously, is the type 4. Jake or McMark can help with a good one. Otherwise the next easiest install is a 911 motor using the 914/6 parts. The car is at least designed for it.

If you look carefully at the 914 you won't find that it is even 50% VW, most is unique unto itself.