An affordable upgrade from a 1.8, Engine Upgrade Options

[lexatola]

Hello all - I'm brand new to this forum with my first post! I've got other Porsches but just purchased my first 914. I picked up a 1970 with a 1.8 motor with dual weber 40 IDF Carbs.

I've been researching motors and see that the 2270 is a very popular upgrade. I love everything I've read about it - thinking about the kit from the type 4 store.

So what work would need to happen to the 1.8 in order to make this happen?

Will the Weber 40s work for induction or will this build require 44s?

Are there other tried and true builds that could be put together from known parts for less money?

I'm just trying to figure out the best way to build a cost effective motor that will make the car go and last....

Love to hear opinions,

Alex

[lexatola]

Thanks for the various responses. I'm looking to restore this car to largely original cosmetics. I'd like to keep it narrow, add a nice set of 15" Fuchs. Tighten up the suspension and add a bunch of HP and Torque and have it be a great tear around street car. I have an Emory 356 outlaw that makes about 120hp but the car only comes in at about 1,600lbs. I figure the 914 will need to make around 150hp to be comparable. I like the 2270 because of its torque. My other cars are all high revers. This would be something different.

Best,

Alex

[horizontally-opposed]

Thanks for the various responses. I'm looking to restore this car to largely original cosmetics. I'd like to keep it narrow, add a nice set of 15" Fuchs. Tighten up the suspension and add a bunch of HP and Torque and have it be a great tear around street car. I have an Emory 356 outlaw that makes about 120hp but the car only comes in at about 1,600lbs. I figure the 914 will need to make around 150hp to be comparable. I like the 2270 because of its torque. My other cars are all high revers. This would be something different.

Best,

Alex

Welcome to 914world, and the world of Porsche's "other" genius.

I was looking for exactly the setup you are, and was sabotaged just before pressing go by a high-school friend's offer to help me convert my car to a six. Doing a 2270 to 150~ hp right isn't cheap, as I discovered, so I went with a rebuilt 2.2 six with (nice) used parts and a mix of NOS and aftermarket parts. It was about a wash when I started in 2010. Not so much now, I bet—though I hear good Type IV parts are getting hard to find.

I too like the Type IV for its torque (and, especially) its low weight. That said, I've got no regrets. Your mileage may vary, and you'll have the car I wanted if you stick to your plan.

Enjoy!

pete