pros/cons of a differnent engine, need some expert opinions (hehe) Options

[jonferns]

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)

[sixerdon]

OK Guys, I think there is some misinformation being slung around this topic. Since when is a '76 2.0 not as good as a '73 or '74 2.0?? According to my sources, all of the USA 914 2.0 engines have the same compression ratio. That would be 7.6:1. The '73 & '74's were rated at 95 hp/DIN. The reason for a reduction to 88 hp in the '75/'76 engines was the addition of the air injection and a re-routing and design of the exhaust system. The addition of EGR and CAT didn't help matters in CA either. Take out the air injection system and plug the holes, remove the EGR and get a performance exhaust system and you will be right back to '95 HP. That is of course if the engine is healthy.
I'm assuming that since Jon lives in NJ he doesn't have the CA emissions on the subject 2.0.
BTW Jon, just what does this engine have? Has the AI system been removed? Describe the exhaust.

Your question of whether it will devalue your car if you replace an original 1.8 with a '76 2.0? My friend just sold his restored '71 with a '76 engine, trasmission and interior on ebay this past Sunday for $19.5K. The car was extra quick being in a light weight '71 chassis. The best blending of early and late 914 stock components.
I doubt he could command that price in a stock original '71 unless maybe it had less than 1K miles on it. Go figure.
Don