Thinking about a 2.0 engine

srb7f · 10-03-2004, 03:20 PM

I currently have a 74' 1.8 motor in my car, and I'm thinking of getting a 2.0.
It seems the going price for a 2.0 with the D-jet is about $1000 for a running motor with unknown history right now, but I'm just a bit weary of putting a motor with uncertain history into any car of mine.
I'd like to rebuild one myself, but I'm really not sure if any extra tools, etc. are required other than the engine stand that I have. Is it possible to rebuild heads yourself, or is it best to have a shop do the heads and do the rest yourself? Whatever case is best, I'm curious what I would pay for a 2.0 engine needing rebuild, and then how much additional I'd need to spend to make a good, reliable street engine?
Also, is it possible to use the L-jet fuel injection system on a 2.0 motor, or does this cut down on power/performance/efficiency? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Steve

Alfred1 · 10-03-2004, 03:37 PM

How much are you looking to spend on a motor? Type IV motors are not inexpensive. I think Jake is going to offer a 1911cc kit for around $2800 but I guess you'll still need induction and exhaust. Kit Carlson will soon be offering a good (by all reports) aftermarket fuel injection system that you could use. Do you at least have the Haynes manual and Tom Wilson's book? You might be able to save a few bucks by having a competent shop inspect your heads for cracks and installing new guides and seats for you and you can install the valves and springs yourself.

srb7f · 10-03-2004, 05:22 PM

I'd like to do as much of the work as possible, rather than buy a motor all ready to go. I really don't have a price in mind, but rather trying to find out an estimate of what one would spend on the core motor and then the parts to rebuild as much of it as I can. Has anybody done this recently? Steve

Alfred1 · 10-03-2004, 06:11 PM

Aircooled.net sells a set of 96 mm KB pistons for $275. I believe that you can have your cylinders machined for the larger pistons for about $150. You'll want a good cam and matching lifters for around $300, cylinder head work for, say, $500, grind your crank for $50, induction for $1000, exhaust $600. Add another $1000 for miscellaneous and shipping and taxes and you have approximately $4000. I don't know if you could do it for much less than that.

914GT · 10-03-2004, 06:25 PM

Steve

My machine shop is in process of rebuilding my old 2.0. It's going to have a variety of engine coatings on internal parts, as well as on the outside of the cylinders and heads. Feel free to visit this web site for pictures - http://home.earthlink.net/~docsengine/914engine/index.html Tomorrow I should have more pictures showing the crank, pistons, rods, and rocker arms. I'll probably put this engine up on eBay when it's done unless I find a roller to put it in.

srb7f · 10-03-2004, 06:33 PM

Any idea how much you might be asking for it?

914GT · 10-03-2004, 07:33 PM

Steve - I sent you a PM.

ws91420 · 10-03-2004, 07:45 PM

Hey Steve, I'm south of you in Lynchburg. I rebuilt my 2.0 myself. no special tools needed. Got a local garage to get gears off crank to replace main bearings. Retired local machinist to put guides and repair any seat damage. If I can help let me know, always looking for 914 owners around here.

srb7f · 10-04-2004, 05:25 PM

ws91420: Can you send me your e-mail address? If you don't mind my asking, how much did it cost you to do all the work yourself? If you'd rather e-mail me off the list, it's sbomeli@virginia.edu