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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
pros/cons of a differnent engine, need some expert opinions (hehe) |
jonferns |
Jul 31 2007, 06:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States |
ok, figured I would come here to ask this question...I would like to compile a list of pros/cons of putting a '76 2.0 engine in a (mostly original) '74 1.8...
besides more power, what am I gaining? I am torn between the increase in power, vs keeping the originality of the car (not that it will ever a concours competitor) If I ever had to sell it, would it be worth more with the original 1.8, or the 2.0? -JON (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
orthobiz |
Jul 31 2007, 06:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Here's my take (and I know NOTHING about what it will really take to make the full switch). I looked high and low for a 2.0 but found a beautiful 1.8 instead. I have no regrets. The thing rides like a go kart anyway so as long as it's moving forward I feel like I'm flying.
Anyway, I had a chance to put a 2.0 euro piston motor while it was at Brad Mayeur's. He said I could still use the L-jet FI, guess it had enough "juice" to feed the motor. Also said I could use the same exhaust. And he told me it would be not easily noticeable to cursory inspection. He also had the FI D-jet and was able to make the "complete" switch, put my motor in mothballs for subsequent re-installation upon resale. I would imagine you would not want to use the 2.0 exhaust because it had the most restrictive flow of all. And the other pieces of the puzzle (brain, FI, etc.) specific to the 76 might not be the best for a power gain. And, it seems that the cars holding their value best are the ones that are most original. I know I'm looking for an original radio and interior light with the silver rim (mine has the typical accursed fogging and warping), etc., trying to bring it back to factory. But, the amazing thing about these cars is how easily they can be personalized. And personally, I'd rather buy a 1.8 with a 1.8 in it, unless it were a daily driver in which case I wouldn't care BUT I wouldn't want to pay as much for it. So, maybe someone can tell you how much of your 1.8 will port over to the 2.0. Might make your mind rest easy... Paul |
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