help me ID my 914/4, 1972 porsche 914/4 Options

[john914/4]

well, you will need to replace the crank and rods to use 2.0L pistons, assuming the 1.8 is still a 1.8, and wasn't rebuilt into something else.

if they are 2.0L pistons the pin height is for a 72mm(2.0) crank, with 2.0 length rods, the 1.8 and 1.7 used a 66mm crank and different rods with different pins.

if you are going to build the engine, I suggest getting Jake Raby's build video and studying it like your new favorite porno.
you can get it at type4store.com

if my engine was in a box of pieces I'd be worried too... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) but don't worry, with jake's video, and us here... we'll help

I really appresiate your help and advice. I will check the block and get a new crank and rods if needed. I will also get the vidio. again thanks.

I wanted to show you the front of this 914. I have been having a hell of a time figuring out how to download photo's to the site I'll give it a go.

[john914/4]

I purchaced a 1972 porsche 914/4 a few weeks back and am having a bit of trouble getting the numbers broke down. the VIN is 4722919064. it was manufactured on 06/72. the karman plate in the drivers door reads NR. 2439512. L9H. the engine was out of the car and it has a number stamped onto the block AW009121. there was a set of webers with it and I found the following on them 40 IDF 19. ? the car seems very original with very minamal rust. it cam from michigan. the color is a gold color under the red paint. I bought a 1970 914/4 a few months before I ran into this one and being the other (1970) is body is completely rusted I am going to use it for parts. I have purchaced a number of books on the 914 and some kind of point me in a direction but not very through. I am under the impresion that this is a 1800 VW bus engine. and maybe a off color. I am prepairing to rebuild the engine and I want to be able to get the correct parts. will these webers work? any help would be very greatly appeciated. this is my first porsche/VW 914. I have a 1972 El camino restored by myself so I do know cars. but these little guys are a mystery right now. thanks for reading. before I leave one more thing that I thought was interesting is the front of this 914 has no grills for the driving lights and is rounded unlike the flat fronts of all the 914's I have seen below the rubber bumper its plain and rounded (2 piece).

[john914/4]

well, you will need to replace the crank and rods to use 2.0L pistons, assuming the 1.8 is still a 1.8, and wasn't rebuilt into something else.

if they are 2.0L pistons the pin height is for a 72mm(2.0) crank, with 2.0 length rods, the 1.8 and 1.7 used a 66mm crank and different rods with different pins.

if you are going to build the engine, I suggest getting Jake Raby's build video and studying it like your new favorite porno.
you can get it at type4store.com

if my engine was in a box of pieces I'd be worried too... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) but don't worry, with jake's video, and us here... we'll help

I really appresiate your help and advice. I will check the block and get a new crank and rods if needed. I will also get the vidio. again thanks.

I wanted to show you the front of this 914. I have been having a hell of a time figuring out how to download photo's to the site I'll give it a go.

[tat2dphreak]

I think you are talking about the stock Valance being rounded, where others are flat...

others have gone to aftermarket air dam, or LE-style Valance

I think your 914 looks awesome, btw!

[Pat Garvey]

Where the heck did that front bumper come from?
Pat

[tat2dphreak]

Where the heck did that front bumper come from?
Pat

I'm guessing it came with the car when he got it, Pat... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

I kinda like it, never seen one like it tho

[john914/4]

I think you are talking about the stock Valance being rounded, where others are flat...

others have gone to aftermarket air dam, or LE-style Valance

I think your 914 looks awesome, btw!

thanks. the front valance was on the car when I purchaced it. it is unusal as I have never seen one. I don't know if I will keep it on as I like the style on my 70 parts car. I may put the rear valance from my 70 on as well. it looks pretty cool. but there is a factory hole on the drivers side and it appears that there is some sort of electrical hook in? me and my brother can't figure that one out. maybe a battery connection. I don't know. again thanks for you valuble knowledge with my car. I am also thinking of putting the 1.7 from my 70 in it to get it on the road while i rebuild the 1.8 over the winter. again thanks for all your help.

[john914/4]

Where the heck did that front bumper come from?
Pat

I'm guessing it came with the car when he got it, Pat... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

I kinda like it, never seen one like it tho

I really appreciate all your help and I would like to ask another question. on my center console on the floor there is a VDO boost, press. gauge. I have not seen this in any other 914 so far. what was the reason for the gauge. It apears stock. thanks.

[tat2dphreak]

dunno. stock console had oil temp, voltage and a clock.

I pulled out the voltage and clock on mine, for oil pressure and CHT,

maybe that is an oil pressure gauge? or if the person was going to turbo the car, they may have indeed wired a boost gauge.

[john914/4]

dunno. stock console had oil temp, voltage and a clock.

I pulled out the voltage and clock on mine, for oil pressure and CHT,

maybe that is an oil pressure gauge? or if the person was going to turbo the car, they may have indeed wired a boost gauge.

thanks for the reply. I believe I will change mine as well. need better info then those gauges. again thanks.

[Cupomeat]

Nah, leave the boost gauge and wire it so that upon full throttle, the gauge reads 2bar boost.

It will impress the ladies... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

[tat2dphreak]

dunno. stock console had oil temp, voltage and a clock.

I pulled out the voltage and clock on mine, for oil pressure and CHT,

maybe that is an oil pressure gauge? or if the person was going to turbo the car, they may have indeed wired a boost gauge.

thanks for the reply. I believe I will change mine as well. need better info then those gauges. again thanks.

I used this oil temp gauge
this oil pressure gauge
be sure and use the dual sender, so you will have the stock light + the gauge

I also used the CHT from VDO, but at this point I can't recommend it since I can't get the F'n thing to work right.


edit: almost forgot, you will need the little adapter rings, these are slightly smaller than stock. the adapter rings can be had from egauges.com cheaply or you can make your own

[Grelber]

Why not just add extra gauges? There's plenty of room: