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A few Questions from a new 914 owner, Engine decisions |
jrrhdmust |
Oct 12 2011, 06:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,402 Joined: 12-October 11 From: Alabama Member No.: 13,668 Region Association: None |
Ok so i just picked up my first Porsche 914. It is a 1974 with I think an original 1.8L engine. It is the light blue color.
So I picked up a project with a ton of parts and 2 engines and transmissions. One of the engines is the 1.8L with a dual carb set up, the other engine is the 2.0 with the fuel injection set up. I need to run the VIN and see what was stock. But assuming the 1.8L was stock, is it worth it to put the 2.0 in the car? Also the paint is a mix, from the factory it was light blue, however someone painted red over it. I am thinking I am going to go with the red, but just seeing if it matters much. Anyway, any and all help is greatly appreciated! |
Dave_Darling |
Oct 12 2011, 07:10 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
All you can tell from the VIN is the model year, where it was made, and if it is a 914. Nothing about the engine size is encoded in the VIN.
Yours should start off 47429... The "47" means it's a 914 (four cylinder), the next "4" means it is in the 1974 model year, and the "29" means it was built at Karmann. The rest of the VIN is a sequence number, that's it. Check inside the engine bay. US-bound cars would originally have had a sticker in there that states that the engine meets emissions requirements for the 74 model year, and it would list the displacement of the engine. In general, a 914 with an injected 2.0 would be worth more than one with a carbureted 1.8 engine. More fun, too. The carbs are almost certainly aftermarket, because the only carbs that were installed by the factory on the four-cylinder 914s were the European-only 1.8s--and those were a pair of single-throat Solexes. I like Olympic Blue 914s, but I may be just a little prejudiced. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) --DD |
tornik550 |
Oct 12 2011, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
I suppose it depend of your goals however since you mentioned that you were planning on sticking with the repaint color, that would indicate that you are not dead set on keeping things stock. If it were me, I would go with the 2.0l. More power, generally more desirable. I realize that many would disagree with this but I would replace the 2.0l FI with the 1.8l carbs- depending on the type of carbs. I like the simplicity of carbs. Just my 2 cents (there are a million more knowledgeable people on this forum).
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VaccaRabite |
Oct 12 2011, 07:21 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
if the 2.0 is servicable, put it in.
That said, a running carbed 1.8 is better then a 2.0 with no compression on a cylinder. In which case you rebuild the 2.0 while driving on the 1.8. Zach |
914werke |
Oct 12 2011, 08:09 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,072 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Go back to the Olympic Blue!!
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nsr-jamie |
Oct 12 2011, 09:29 PM
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914 guy in Japan Group: Members Posts: 1,182 Joined: 7-November 07 From: Nagoya, Japan Member No.: 8,305 Region Association: None |
Olympia blue is one of my favorite colors for the 914s...I think it would be worth more if done in the original color but its your car. Check your paint code and see what number you have there. It should be on the drivers side inner door jam where the door hinges are.
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jcambo7 |
Oct 12 2011, 10:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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jrrhdmust |
Oct 13 2011, 09:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,402 Joined: 12-October 11 From: Alabama Member No.: 13,668 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the thoughts. I too am normally a carburated person, and I haven't read stellar writeups on these early fuel injection set ups. I am also a Bigger Displacement usually means bigger horsepower person.
It is really rough, but given the information I paid a fair price for it. Attached image(s) |
nathansnathan |
Oct 17 2011, 08:02 AM
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moparrob |
Oct 17 2011, 09:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 27-April 10 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,663 Region Association: None |
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SUNAB914 |
Oct 17 2011, 10:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 698 Joined: 29-December 08 From: Fredericksburg VA Member No.: 9,880 Region Association: South East States |
Restoration thread coming soon?
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SirAndy |
Oct 18 2011, 05:48 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,645 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I haven't read stellar writeups on these early fuel injection set ups. In that case you weren't looking hard enough ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/ Although the articles above are for the D-Jet FI and your 1.8L should have had the L-Jet injection, it'll still be a very informative read. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
somd914 |
Oct 18 2011, 08:23 PM
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somd914 |
Oct 18 2011, 08:25 PM
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if the 2.0 is servicable, put it in. That said, a running carbed 1.8 is better then a 2.0 with no compression on a cylinder. In which case you rebuild the 2.0 while driving on the 1.8. Zach (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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