1.8 v 2.0 Options

[netwolf232]

I have been looking for a 914 now for a couple of months. I have around 4k to spend and I would like to get a nice condition car that I can Autox on the weekends. I don’t need the car to be competitive just as long as its not the slowest car out there. My problem is I have been looking at several publications each day trying to find a 73-74 914 with a 2.0L engine without any luck. I went and looked at a couple but the had too much rust and damage on them. Would I be happy with just a 1.8L? I am not too familiar with how the 914 engines are laid out. Did Porsche use different blocks for the 1.8 and 2.0 or were the bores just different? I am basically looking for a nice looking straight car with a strong engine and tranny. What are the major differences between the engines? Are there any performance possibilities with a 1.8? Should I just keep looking for a 2.0 until I find one that works for me. I am in the San Diego, CA area if anyone knows of any cars that might fit what I am looking for. Thanks for the help.
-Andrew

[netwolf232]

I wish I could find a very nice 2.0 for 4k but there just dont seem to be many. Either they have lots of rust or they have been in accidents. How do the cylinders on those engines work? Instead of boring them out did they just replace them depending on the displacement? I saw a picture of one and it looked like the cylinders almost screwed into the block. Anyways if anyone knows of a clean 2.0 or 1.8 in the San Diego, CA It would be much appreciated. I know I have always treated my cars with lots of care and respect and I am trying to find one where the owner has the same mentality. Thanks for the help guys. Is there anyone out there who has owned both a 1.8 and a 2.0 and can make comparisons.
-Andrew
-Andrew