Big 4 in a '70 or '71 Options

[hydroliftin]

I'm new here so forgive me if this has been covered before. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I am looking into the purchase of a 914. I would prefer a 70 or 71 because they weigh the least. I am 6' 4" and would require some modifications to the seat & shifter to drive one comfortably, but I think this is doable.

The question I can not seem to find answered (I used search) is if the 1.7 engine in the 70/71 can be built up to 2.0 liters or more to make a reliable 100 or more HP/torque number? If not is it easy to retrofit a later model 2.0 into the early chassis? I am not really interested in a 914/6 conversion as I would like to keep to the original design as much as possible, just a little bump in power (torque mostly).

[grantsfo]

I'm close to 6'4". Only modifications I made were to change steering wheel to smaller diameter and remove backpad to allow the seat to recline a bit more. Probably a good idea to get a spacer to push the wheel a little closer to you.

Jake does have very cost effective kits for stock to 2056cc rebuilds. That would bring you much better performance. I had a 1.7 in my family for 12 years and learned to appreciate that little engine, but my 2.0 was definitely more fun! Jake has some posts on 1.7 on his forum too. Worth checking out.

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