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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) |
IronHillRestorations |
Aug 1 2007, 10:07 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,729 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
My personal opinion is that it will be a long time before a 1.8 will bring what premium desirable 2.0 four cylinder cars are bringing. Unless it's an all original (paint, interior, engine) unmolested preservation class candidate, I wouldn't worry about making tasteful upgrades.
As far as putting a six, I don't think a correctly done conversion will detract from the value of any 1.8 or 1.7, again unless it's some pristine original car. I wouldn't bother with a 2.0 six though unless you just fell into a great deal. If you are going through the trouble of a six conversion, the bare minimum IMHO would be a 2.2, which are some of my favorite small displacement sixes. All that said, if you ever drive a 914 with a 3.0 or 3.2, you'll be "ruined"! |
Johny Blackstain |
Aug 1 2007, 12:40 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
As far as putting a six, I don't think a correctly done conversion will detract from the value of any 1.8 or 1.7, again unless it's some pristine original car. All that said, if you ever drive a 914 with a 3.0 or 3.2, you'll be "ruined"! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 100% |
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