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i know this is a 911 forum but i have a question about a 912 since they are basically the same car
would it be possible to put a 1600 vw dual port engine in a 912 with minimal work and not destroying the car by cutting up the metal thanks

I know it will bolt right up to the tranny, but how will you support it in back?

Joe

1600 dual port engines don't have rear engine mounts when used in a "type 1" chassis (type 1's are Beetles and Karmann Ghias). The engine simply bolts onto the transmission bellhousing and that's it as far as mounting goes. I don't know if there's anything special about the 912 that requires it to have a rear engine mount. If it is absolutely essential, you should look for what's called a "universal" type 1 crankcase. These crankcases were made with provisions for a rear engine mount, to be used in the type 2's (vans) that used the 1600 dual port. The provisions are just threaded holes near the bottom rear corners of the 'case. Everything else about them is the same, so you can put any 1600 dual port compatible part you like on them. I figure with a pair of Webers on it most people won't be able to tell the difference between that and the original 912 engine with the twin Solexs (they are Solex carbs, aren't they?). Of course, some people think 911 engines are just hopped up Beetle engines too. Oh, to be so unenlightened...


[This message has been edited by Robert Insane (edited 12-19-1999).]

what do u mean support it in back arent they basically the same engine

yeah the originals are solex carbs

Unless you are thinking about using a type IV engine, like maybe a 1.7 or even better a 2.0L, then you'll end up with your basic 912E...what an original idea!!!