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| 911 defector |
 Apr 17 2012, 08:00 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 17-December 11 From: Chicago Member No.: 13,904 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I'm looking at the the 914's for sale and I see a lot of nice 1.7 & 1.8's. What's the difference in handling, power, and performance in general? Thanks
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| Spoke |
Apr 17 2012, 08:07 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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I don't think there's much difference in HP between the 1.7 and 1.8L engines. Both are anemic. The 2.0L has almost enough HP to be fun. Personally I would look for a 2.0L over a 1.7/1.8L.
When you do find a 914, take a 914world member with you. The couple of beers/lunch/dinner it will cost you will be well worth it. As the saying goes, beauty is skin deep, rust goes all the way through. |
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| type47 |
Apr 17 2012, 08:14 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
... but the best thing to do is find the one with the body in the best condition, as Spoke pointed out, rust is the biggest enemy of the 914. You can always build up an engine (since you are a 911 defector, you will be seeking more power very shortly) and a 2 L can be built on a 1.7 or 1.8 case (cranks are different, heads are different, tin, ...). So, if you find a 1.7 with a good body, it might be more desireable than a 2L with a rusty body.
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| timothy_nd28 |
Apr 17 2012, 08:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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The 1.7L has slightly more HP than the 1.8L. However, the 1.8L may have cheaper and more available fuel injection parts.
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| Mikey914 |
Apr 18 2012, 09:17 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,661 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(type47 @ Apr 17 2012, 07:14 PM)  ... but the best thing to do is find the one with the body in the best condition, as Spoke pointed out, rust is the biggest enemy of the 914. You can always build up an engine (since you are a 911 defector, you will be seeking more power very shortly) and a 2 L can be built on a 1.7 or 1.8 case (cranks are different, heads are different, tin, ...). So, if you find a 1.7 with a good body, it might be more desireable than a 2L with a rusty body. Second that. The motor work is easy, the rust repair can be quite extensive. |
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