Vw engine in a 356 will it go ok

[912UK]

Hi I am looking to put in a 1200cc VW single port engine as they are cheep aschips in to my 1954 356 will it go straight in or will I need to change the fly wheel or do any mods to the gear box

M

[ViolentBlue]

you'll need to use your porsche flywheel

[ROTHKO]

hi im doing the same thing but with a 1641 and im in england! so far everything fits ok. The starter also looks ok but it may need minor shimming. even the cluch seems happy. My only recomondation is that you get hold of a larger engine.The 1200cc is weedy even in a bug, 1600'c are cheap available and very easy to modify. Mine was only £600 but a standard second hand 1600 is about £250-£350. Also they can end up looking similar to the original engie. Good luck.

[ROTHKO]

oh err, i mean in a 912. D-OH! ignore what i just put.

[912UK]

I only want to put in a 1200cc engine as it is the closes to the org engine with very little moding .If I am to spend real money on the car then I have a spare 912 engine with 1720 cc pistons and barels that i can fit in the car at a later date

cheers

mark

where in the UK are you ??

[ROTHKO]

Hi mark, Im near Stanstead Airport Essex/ Herts border. Did I meet you @ the Ace cafe? sory to confuse you with my useless info! How is the 1200cc nearer to the original engine? Incidently youve seen my prediciment..your 912 lump isnt for sale is it? (I already know your answer) cheers.

[912UK]

No I was not at ACE cafe but I intend to come up one day. I know who you are now. No I will be putting in the 912 spare engine in the 356 once I get time. But for now the 1200cc is going in . Why because it is the closes to the org unit (Pre-A 1954) Fly wheel startermotor etc......

[ROTHKO]

WELL THE I WILL BE THERE ON THE 5TH. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP REGARDING CARBS BY THE WAY. IM HOPING MINE ARE NOT TO BAD AS THE ENGINE WAS A RUNNER TWO MONTHS AGO. CHEERS.