Having a 2056 built for my 75 914, Anything I should consider? Options

[930cabman]

[quote name='mate914' date='Jan 4 2026, 11:52 AM' post='3239453']
I have two 6 cylinder cars now. If I was ever going to install a type four again. I would build a 2.3 with aftermarket FI. You are so right.
Matt


You haven't said what your plans are for the car or how much you've budgeted for this project. Suppose it's for the street. Objectively, for what you're investing in this motor, you could build a 2.3 liter that realistically could make as much as 180 HP.

With that said, you've made some compromises. The 9590 is a very good cam, especially if you absolutely must stick with the stock FI. Otherwise, modern FI or carbs can get you "better" performance without the limitations of the stock FI (depending on your plans for the car) for less money i.e. Webcam. Carbs work great on a 50 year old VW motor, very tunable and are less money (than a GoWesty throttle body), if modern FI isn't a viable option. You could use the cam savings on a stroker crankshaft like a 78mm stroke (you're planning on buying a stock 2 liter crankshaft anyway, just get a 78mm one from DPR instead). If you decide to go this way, adjust the compression ratio to your camshaft maker's recommendations.

JE pistons are very good pistons, but some believe the KBs are better suited for a street motor. Consider boring the OEM cylinders to 96mm and using KB pistons (use the savings on a 78mm crankshaft from DPR).

1.8 heads are OK, but as you already know, 2 liter ones have better performance possibilities (better combustion chamber, plug location). Rather than rebuild the 1.8 ones (assuming that's possible with 50 year old heads), new "2 liter" heads (bare, so you can choose the valve sizes) are available from AA pistons for $420.

But, as already mentioned, it's your car and your decision. Our thoughts are probably worth about what you've paid for them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif). You have a great plan and best wishes for your project.
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I have a 2.7/6 conversion and a 2056, kinda like the 2056 for simplicity sake. If I was to do it again, I would look real hard at a PMB 2.3, bolt in and go