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> I gotta say..., the 1.7 isn't bad.
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post Nov 6 2012, 07:18 PM
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I've been driving my car for a few months now, and after driving over to Santa Rosa today, I gotta say that ol' 1.7 isn't a shabby engine. Sure, it doesn't throw you back in the seat. But I wouldn't call it slow and I certainly wouldn't pass on a good running car just because it was a 1.7.

Probably not sharing anything new, but I haven't seen a lot of posts that support the 1.7/1.8.

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post Nov 6 2012, 07:20 PM
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They're great at sea level. And awesome for cruising across the US. Every day at altitude is another story...
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post Nov 6 2012, 07:23 PM
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You need to turbo that 1.7.
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post Nov 6 2012, 07:36 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 6 2012, 05:18 PM) *
I've been driving my car for a few months now, and after driving over to Santa Rosa today, I gotta say that ol' 1.7 isn't a shabby engine. Sure, it doesn't throw you back in the seat. But I wouldn't call it slow and I certainly wouldn't pass on a good running car just because it was a 1.7.

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I had plenty of fun with my 1.7L D-Jet car ...
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post Nov 6 2012, 07:44 PM
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They are actually a pretty formidable autocross car in the right hands. Momentum maintained and the 1.7 is hard to beat...

You should turbo it though... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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post Nov 6 2012, 08:26 PM
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I have had my 1.7 for 40 years so I am little biased! The D-Jet engine is pretty much bullet proof if you maintain it. Like anything, it will last a long time if you will take care of it. Mine is the 73 version with the paper air filter.
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post Nov 6 2012, 11:00 PM
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Mark...

That worn 1.7 with the M-S, third-fourth that you put in my '72 is still goin' strong...lots of fun.

I still have to talk to you about the fuel pump....soon

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post Nov 6 2012, 11:08 PM
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I agree, especially in 1911 trim. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Nov 6 2012, 11:14 PM
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TURBO!
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post Nov 6 2012, 11:37 PM
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I started with a 1.8...now it's a 1911. MUCH nicer!
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post Nov 6 2012, 11:42 PM
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I'm putting the old 1.7 back into my rustoration project.
Tune up and new hoses. Run it till it gets too tired.
Then we'll build the best MPG engine we can.
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post Nov 7 2012, 02:45 AM
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Is that my old 1.7? I drove that motor hard for years - 300 miles on I-5 in the hot summer with 240 degree oil temps, etc and it never complained.
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post Nov 7 2012, 06:03 AM
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I have a 1975 californian 1.8 also called "the ultimate boat anchor" thanks to its 74 hp engine and heavy bumpers.
Because the cat is not mandatory in France, it has been removed, the muffler is a Bursch and I dynoed the car at 80hp.
Bumpers have been reworked and dozen of pounds have been removed.
A few month ago, with this "boat anchor", I proudly have beaten all 911s and Boxsters in a short autoX ...
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post Nov 7 2012, 08:16 AM
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I AXed a 1.7 once and it blew. I could see how it would cruise though.
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post Nov 7 2012, 09:52 AM
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QUOTE(DblDog @ Nov 6 2012, 09:00 PM) *

Mark...

That worn 1.7 with the M-S, third-fourth that you put in my '72 is still goin' strong...lots of fun.

I still have to talk to you about the fuel pump....soon

Bob

Yeah, your 1.7 was one of the ones that motivated me to just put this engine in and drive. Haven't forgot about the fuel pump. Got spares here on the shelf. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


QUOTE(mightyohm @ Nov 7 2012, 12:45 AM) *

Is that my old 1.7? I drove that motor hard for years - 300 miles on I-5 in the hot summer with 240 degree oil temps, etc and it never complained.

Yup! It's been great.

QUOTE(RobW @ Nov 7 2012, 06:16 AM) *

I AXed a 1.7 once and it blew. I could see how it would cruise though.

Yeah, I'm gonna head over to Trekkor's AX on the 17th at Sears Point. We'll see what that's like. But on the freeway and around town, I got no complaints.

Okay, now to turbo it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Nov 7 2012, 12:52 PM
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Glad to hear that cuz I bought my first 1.7 this week. should be here in a few days.
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post Nov 7 2012, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 6 2012, 05:18 PM) *

I've been driving my car for a few months now, and after driving over to Santa Rosa today, I gotta say that ol' 1.7 isn't a shabby engine. Sure, it doesn't throw you back in the seat. But I wouldn't call it slow and I certainly wouldn't pass on a good running car just because it was a 1.7.

Probably not sharing anything new, but I haven't seen a lot of posts that support the 1.7/1.8.

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I bought mine from the PO for a great price about 5 years ago. They rebuilt it and looks like the case was bored .040 over.

Rebuilt the FI with Bowlsby harness when I got it and went over every bit of the D-jet FI and replace the MPS with a rebuilt.

It's no racing machine but around town and occasional fun runs is enjoyable.
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post Nov 7 2012, 02:43 PM
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....I'm satisfied with them all!(never owned a 1.7?) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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post Nov 7 2012, 04:10 PM
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Everyone knows you can't turbo a 914!

(OK someone had to repeat this persistent myth).

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post Nov 7 2012, 06:47 PM
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Mine is a 73 1.7 and i love it.


Aside from a clunk into first sometimes, it's a dream to drive and fun .

With the Bursch exhaust it sounds good too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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