An affordable upgrade from a 1.8, Engine Upgrade |
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An affordable upgrade from a 1.8, Engine Upgrade |
lexatola |
Sep 17 2014, 10:14 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 17-September 14 From: Woodinville, WA Member No.: 17,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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 |
EdwardBlume |
Sep 19 2014, 03:28 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
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It all depends what you want to use the car for. A DD may call for something entirely different from a streetable track car. Then there's cost. If I were starting out, I would put money in suspension and mods with the 1.8 in, and upgrade to a 2056 when someone sells one for a decent price. |
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