Swaping a 2.0 for the 1.7, What hangups should I expect? Options

[aircooledboy]

Hey everybody,

Newbie here. I have lurked her for a long time, and learned some great stuff from some amazingly knowledgeable folks. I signed up in february, but this is my virgin post, so be gentle with me, and maybe give me a little cuddle when we are through. I was infected with 914ism when I bought my first 914 "Swiss Cheese Edition" when I was 16 (that was 24 years ago??? AHHHHHH!!!). I have owned 5 drivers on and off over the years , and currently have a very nice 72 with a stock 1.7 that I have had as my summer toy for 4 years.

Recently I picked up a very well running 75 stock 2.0 after the guy driving it said I was full of shit when I told him he really needed to address his very rusty rear suspension counsol mounts before they gave way. Well, shockingly the passenger side gave way. So, now I own it as well as his 2 parts cars. I intend to swap the 2.0 for my 1.7. I know that the 75 is not as desirable as the earlier 2.0, but it is still more HP than my 1.7, so (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) in she goes.

I have spent about 3 million hours laying under my 914s over the years, but it has always been under 73 or older cars. I had a really nice 75 2.0 in the late 80's, but it was so dependable, I never did anything but replace an air control box. Consequently, I don't have any good frame of reference as far as what things are not gonna mate up when I swap these rascals. My question is a four parter:

1. What parts do I need to change to accomodate the side shifter in place of my current tail shift;

2. What thangs are not gonna be a simple re-connect (and what the hell do I do about it) when I put the 75 2.0 in my 72 1.7 engine bay. I have literally had older d jets in and out of my cars dozens of times over the years, but never dropped anything newer than a 73. Thus, I don't really have a good feel for what changes I will have to deal with switch to the 75 2.0.

3. Are there any changes I should make while I have the 2.0 out. Other than clean the hell out of it, I am looking for ideas on simple modifications which will improve reliability or performance. While, for the first time in my life I own a 914 AND have the money to spend on it if I want, I am not really looking to drop 2k on a dual weber setup or anything like that right now.

4. Is there any way to use my shiny perfect 1.7 SS heater boxes with the 75 2.0. I understand they are not intended to be interchangible, but since I don't have to worry about emissions testing out here in the boonies, I am just wonering if anybody has tried to make this kind of retro fit.

There, that wasn't so bad. Just a little bleeding on the sheets, and an overpowering desire for a cigarette, but other than that losing my viginity was great. Now I have to go rifle though my trash for the Dove soap box I threw out this morning. I sold a few little parts off those cars on E-bay, and I picked up a great tip on how to save money on shipping today.

Can't wait for the wisdom to come pooring in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Chris