2.0 in a 71 914 ????

[rgmrgm]

my 1.7 is about had it and i have a chance to buy a 2.0 ltr 914 engine w/ FI system computer, exhaust and gas tank. engine has 12k miles on an all german parts rebuild, First is it worth $1200, second will it mate to my transmission, and lastly what other conversion issues will i have, thanks

[racer]

Physically, it will work fine. May be some harness issues to get the 2.0 Brain to work.. just don't know. Is your 1.7 currently injected or converted to carbs? It will bolt right up to your trans.

[Jagshund]

If you're not dedicated to originality, you could also go the Subi route. The EJ22 turbo engines can be had for under $200 (plus peripherals such as ECU, cooling and adapter).

Edit: Please don't egg my house for making this suggestion.

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

If your 1.7 is still injected, the 2.0 will bolt right up to everything. You don't need the other gas tank, as yours should be pretty much identical to the 2.0 one. (If the new one is in better shape then by all means swap, but it isn't necessary.)

If someone swapped your 1.7 over to carbs, you'll need to undo that swap to use the injection on the 2.0 engine.

--DD

[Joe Ricard]

Make sure you retain the side shift.

Like Dave said it's a straight forward swap.

[rgmrgm]

Another question, the engine number is 5577 CJ 477439 this number is on a plate riveted on top of the original engine number, anyone know what this is. the seller won't let me remove the plate to see what is under it.

[jess p]

I'm actually doing the same swap myself,but decided to go with carbs.