Wanting a bit more power out of the 1.7.. options? Options

[Bill Meyer]

I'm new to the 914 world and coming from the 911 side the only thing I miss is the power. Otherwise, I actually prefer the new 914 to my Bahama Yellow 67 911S.

Anyway, it's a 73 1.7 that's been recently rebuilt, the only change being a Webcam and Hydraulic lifters, no idea of specs on the cam though.

What about a bigger bore kit on my 1.7. How big can you go on these cases, and will the FI and stock heads starve it for power? I'm not looking for a race motor, just something that scoots around nicely, say 100-125HP.

Whatever I do I absolutely want to retain Fuel injection. That being said, is my best option a later 2.0, and if so, how much reliable HP can be done with FI?

Thanks for any advice,
Bill

oh, and here's a pic of the new girl.

[Joe Ricard]

Looking at my spread sheet I was at 2200 for my 2098cc Red Neck motor.
Now with LE200 heads it doubled.

There is not a part on this motor I have not done something too.

case full flow and plugged
new high volume full flow oil pump
split duration spiffy cam and lifters
was hopped up dual spring 2.0L heads
97mm Arias pistons
Wasser boxer rods
lightened crank with type 1 rod journals
11 lb flywheel
6 puc solid Kennedy clutch
all balanced to a knats ass including the fan
Full Mallory ignition
was 40 IDF's but will probably go to 44's now
and a Tangerine 1 5/8"

OK so lots of stuff came from the old motor like carbs exhaust ignition.