 1972 914, 1.7 vs 2.0 engine for this car |
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| tom444 |
 Jan 14 2006, 02:28 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 16-November 05 From: phoenix az Member No.: 5,140  |
I have a '72 rust free beautiful car with a low compression 1.7 I can get another 1.7 from a local junkyard for cheap, or for a considerable amount more get a 2.0
How much a difference is a 2.0 from a 1.7? Tom This post has been edited by tom444: Jan 14 2006, 02:29 PM |
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| Dave_Darling |
Jan 14 2006, 02:40 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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As useless as I usually think numbers are....
Stock 1.7 (except 73 CA-only version) -- 80 HP, 95 lb-ft torque. Stock 2.0 (US version) -- 95 HP, 105 lb-ft torque. ~20% difference in power, ~12% difference in torque. --DD |
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| TravisNeff |
Jan 14 2006, 02:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Big difference in torque, with my 1.7 it feels like I am a little hard on it in day to day driving. I had a 2.0 in there but had a spark plug insert fail and went back to the 1.7. The 2.0 feels effortless cruising around (comparitavely speaking). But, if it was a 2.0 that had some drivability issuse vs. a 1.7 that was tip top - I'd go for the 1.7.
Mileage will be better on a 1.7, but you need to run super. So in the end the dollar per dollar spent at the pump is about the same. |
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| davep |
Jan 14 2006, 05:35 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,151 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
It really depends on the condition of the 2.0 motor. The real 914 2.0 has the three stud intake pattern on the heads. Those are generally good heads to have. Either a stock rebuild or a base for a performance engine, the 2.0 is a good start. What is the price difference?
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