Did they make 1972 model 914’s with 2.0L engines in them? |
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Did they make 1972 model 914’s with 2.0L engines in them? |
chris914 |
Jan 20 2008, 01:20 PM
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The information on the web page
“Porsche 914 Technical Information Chassis & Engine Info up to 1973” http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/tech...assis_info.htm Show’s that the 1972 year with a 2.0L engine option. Is that correct? Could you buy a 1972 with a 2.0L? |
SirAndy |
Jan 20 2008, 01:24 PM
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The information on the web page “Porsche 914 Technical Information Chassis & Engine Info up to 1973” http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/tech...assis_info.htm Show’s that the 1972 year with a 2.0L engine option. Is that correct? Could you buy a 1972 with a 2.0L? your link doesn't work ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) btw. there's production numbers, which start in '69. a lot of '73 cars were actually produced in '72. so, technically, yes, there were 4817 2.0L 914s build in '72, *BUT* they were all sold as '73 models and had a '73 VIN number ... Production Numbers: http://www.914world.com/specs/productionnumbers.php Engine Numbers: http://www.914world.com/specs/engnumbs.php so, no '72 VIN ever came with a 2.0L engine ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
DanT |
Jan 20 2008, 01:27 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
how about the 200+ 914-6s built for '72....they were 2.0Ls afterall (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) or were those just left over '71s? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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turtleturtle |
Jan 20 2008, 01:49 PM
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So is that a yes or no guys? So far you said 73 had them and then you said 71 had them. What about 1972?
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roadster fan |
Jan 20 2008, 01:55 PM
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looking at the production numbers provided by Andy maybe a 2.0 six since some were produced in 71 and 72. The vin with start with 914 on the six instead of 472 on the four.
Dan is referring to six cylinders when he talks about left over 71's. Jim |
SirAndy |
Jan 20 2008, 01:59 PM
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well, he *did* mention '73 2.0L cars so i *assumed* he was talking about the 4 cylinder cars as *no* /6 cars were build in '73 ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Andy |
Rusty |
Jan 20 2008, 02:00 PM
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how about the 200+ 914-6s built for '72....they were 2.0Ls afterall (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) or were those just left over '71s? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) There were 2.0L cars in 1972, but they were six cylinder 914s. Could a 2.0/4 engine have slipped into the verrrry end of the 1972 model year, during changeover time? Stranger things have happened. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
SirAndy |
Jan 20 2008, 02:01 PM
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So is that a yes or no guys? So far you said 73 had them and then you said 71 had them. What about 1972? no, i didn't. never said anything about '71. *NO* 2.0L 4 cylinder cars prior to '73 ... see link i provided above ... all production 6 cylinder cars had a 2.0L /6 (doh!) motor ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
Rusty |
Jan 20 2008, 02:02 PM
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Of course, it also depends how you define 1972. The calendar year or the model year? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
(what is the meaning of is?) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
SirAndy |
Jan 20 2008, 02:16 PM
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Of course, it also depends how you define 1972. The calendar year or the model year? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) i *clearly* stated above that *NO* car with a '72 VIN ever left the factory with a 2.0L 4 cylinder motor. i don't think you can "define" it any more clear ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Andy |
GWN7 |
Jan 20 2008, 02:24 PM
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chris914 |
Jan 20 2008, 02:59 PM
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This is were I got the info.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/technical_...hassis_info.htm |
SirAndy |
Jan 20 2008, 03:07 PM
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and? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) as you can see, that pelican page also lists "Production Numbers", and the 2.0L produced in '72 all clearly have '73 VIN numbers ... like i said, '73 was the first year of the 2.0L /4 engine ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Andy PS: at the top of the pelican table "Build Year (Model Year -1)" |
chris914 |
Jan 20 2008, 04:13 PM
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Thanks!
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davep |
Jan 20 2008, 05:03 PM
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That page is as clear as mud and about as useful. Chock full of errors and incomplete as well. |
Pat Garvey |
Jan 20 2008, 08:59 PM
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Just for informational purposes......
I picked up my 72 914 on 8/22/72. It had the appearance group, but the wheels & tires were 4.5/155's. Even then I knew that was wrong. So, I told the dealer that I expected the proper wheel/tire combination, or I wouldn't take it. Dealer told me they had one of the new 914S cars & it had the correct wheel width/tire combo & I could have them from that car for (I think) $200. Didn't like the Fuchs (yeah, I know - but I've changed) & couldn't afford another $200. So, we made another deal (I was very visibly pissed). They would order the correct wheel/tire combo & throw in a Bursch exhaust. Took the offer. I was fine with the wheels/tires, but the Bursch vibrated against my snowplow rear valence until its resonance cracked the metal. Point is - there were 2 liter cars available in the late summer of 72. I can only assume that they were VIN'd as '73's. Pat |
roadster fan |
Jan 20 2008, 10:13 PM
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Of course, it also depends how you define 1972. The calendar year or the model year? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) i *clearly* stated above that *NO* car with a '72 VIN ever left the factory with a 2.0L 4 cylinder motor. i don't think you can "define" it any more clear ... just to stir the pot Andy, where did you say 2.0L 4 cylinder motor? "so, technically, yes, there were 4817 2.0L 914s build in '72, *BUT* they were all sold as '73 models and had a '73 VIN number ..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) and to stir a little more, "well, he *did* mention '73 2.0L cars so i *assumed* he was talking about the 4 cylinder cars as *no* /6 cars were build in '73 ... rolleyes.gif Andy" actually he specifically asked about 72 2.0 liter cars in the original post " (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) "Show’s that the 1972 year with a 2.0L engine option. Is that correct? Could you buy a 1972 with a 2.0L?" Anyway, just having fun, please don't take offense, i knew what you meant but I see how it could have been confusing since the 6's were 2.0 Liters and available in 72. |
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