Hey guys im new here and i really like 914s, and i am a proud owner of a 1972 vw bus, ( which has the same block as a 914 i think) and i was wandering which 914 4 cylinder has the most power? i know it is obviously going to be a 2.0 but i think there are different type? just please let me know, thank you

thanks guys!

I would say pre-'75 2.0.

I think they all were 95 hp.

a turbo Subaru conversion, I would think...

914 2.0 (three-bolt) heads make the most power. Then pick up a set of 96mm pistons and cylinders for about $250 and install them. You'll still have the same bottom end and unknown heads that you would have run anyway, so you're putting a little cash at risk, in exchange for more power than any stock motor. If you've got a few more bucks to spare at the time, have the valves reground.

It's not the 'right way' to do it, but it would be a great way to add a little HP without spending a lot of cash (at the risk of that cash being worthless if the engine does blow). If I were in the situation of having a little money to spend, it's what I would do.

&

3,2L or greater, 911 motor with twin plugs and aggressive cams and modern FI management. Be prepared, be prepared my son.

Yeah--Let's see that Bus!!!

The "GB" code European-spec 2.0 had higher compression than the US version, 8.0:1 versus 7.6:1. It was rated at 100 DIN HP by the factory. That was the most powerful four-cylinder stock 914 engine.

As mentioned before, the 73-74 2.0 ("GA" code) was the most power US-spec 914 motor, at 95 DIN HP.

--DD

ok guys thanks for the opinions yall are helping alot, but i guess if you want pics they will but up soon, but please bear with me im only 14 haha, ive been working on this thing steadilyif you want to see the project: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic...asc&start=0

Sweet Bus! I've actually got a '74 Baywindow I'm working on as we speak.

Its a Westfalia without the popup. Getting a lime green paintjob as soon as I get it sanded down and primed...

a few more

ohh sweet bus! i will trade side windows lol,

hmm if i had money i would,
and the suburu motor seams to be a good idea but i really no nothing what so ever abbout subarus

Sweet bus--we had a '77 when I got my driver's license--it was turned from the Family Wagon to the Party Wagon!!!

(say it's not so, but it is)

http://members.rennlist.com/markbs914s/

Check out the Thunderbus. Cap'n Krusty built & drove it, then I bought it & rebodied it. Last I heard it was in the Netherlands.

That's how old I was when I bought my first 914! Now it's 8 years later and I have owned 3. It gets under your skin pretty quick.

True.
Sorry guys not doing the Swap nemore. im keeping the stock motor and the only thing i will be doing is exaust and maybe some Bosch 2+2 spark plugs lol so i probably wont be updating it here Because this is a 914 forum lol. But here is a full build of what i have been doing. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic...asc&start=0

Stay away from the Bosch +2 plugs. Or the +4s. Or the not-absurdly-expensive platinum plugs of any kind from Bosch. Their quality is rather poor. Stick with Bosch copper plugs, or silver if you like. Or go with a different brand if you like them.

--DD

No worries. Nice to read your thread over on the Samba.. You really got some ribbing over there didn't you!! But good on you, ask what some of those idiots were doing at 14 years old... I respect the fact that you'll tear something apart to see how it works, thats the best way to learn - Good on you. See you back here on 914world when you have decided to Turbo that 914 you will eventually buy

Thanks for the advice on the plugs!

And sorry im not doing a Turbo 914 motor lol. Especially Since my
bus will be a dd and i dont want it to overheat lol. And yeah some of the guys on the samba are Jerks but a few are cool and helped me out. but ill post here if you guys will want me too. I honestly like this forum because i love all kind of cars haha. I just dont want to post and use up bandwith For something you guys dont want to see lol. So just let me know

Stick around, we have a surplus of opinions to share.

BTW, love your project. I had a '72 hardtop Westy like the other one pictured. Biggest problem with the '72 is the lack of a hatch over the engine. They changed that in '73 and it's much better. You'll be among friends over here, buses and 914 seem to go together. Just one rule:

Haha Thanks.
Is it pics you ask for?
The night we pushed it to my grandmas.



Interior wa nice-ish for a 72


Months later, I got it running (still had a small problem with the right carb) but my cousin drove it to get gas and take pictures

Took some pics at the graveyard. The watermark is 666 but its not mine haha im not into that stuff

Rattle can wheels...


Got some merc wheels free. same bolt pattern so.. ya know haha

Axles... Yuck


Almost stripped down.

Bought these.

finshed them


Well i attempted to rebuild my carb at like 3 in the am lol and then i ran it for a little. then oil came seeping out. Me being 14 thought something drastic like piston rings. Thats why i was thinking of a heart transplant haha. But it turns out i left the float out...

Bought this lil guy off Cl for 20

and took mine apart and put the float and pin in mind lol then sat it on.

drew a diagram when i took it off

Hooked it up

Got this lil guy for free lol

But back to the bus
Bought beam adjusters

and photobucket is screwing up so i guess ill show the rest later.

You da man!

Great project. Something to work toward. After the carb flooding, the oil will have gas in it, so it won't work like it is supposed to. You really should change it- but don't use synthetic, its so good it finds all the leaks to slip through.

Check the brakes.

Put in Bosch copper plugs, I think it is WR-7D. Put in a new fuel filter. Spark plug wires are a good idea too.

Yeah thanks man.
I changed the oil abut 2 months ago haha. It runs great and everything. I also replaced one of the fuel filters. And one of the braked where sticking so i rebuilt it.
But as i said Photobucket messed up so ill put more pics up later because I'm in school now lol

Bought this and primer

filled the reflector holes(blurry pics)


Finished a crap load of trim holes








The other reflector holes


the filled weld all sanded

primered

the vw family

Primered hole bumper but got lazy taking pics

Weld to be filled next time.