914 / Super Beetle Conversion
 

First of all, great site. Stumbled upon during search, what a find!

I currently own a '71 Super Beetle with 98k miles. Suspension has been reworked and it handles like a dream. However, the power plant is on it's last legs. I've considered a VW rebuilt to the 1915cc range. But I know that the 914 plant fits nicely and understand the blocks are far better and lend themselve better for mods.

I have my eyes on a '71 914 thats been sitting for a while and I don't know it's life history (price is RIGHT!).

I'm mechanically enclined but need to know if this is a viable option. Does the tranny and motor work together in the Super or do I need to go with a 901(?) tranny? Can I utilize the disk brake system on the Super, and if so who offers a kit?

I need a winter project, is this it?

Thanks Eric

www.shoptalkforums.com

check out the type4rum, the guys there will give you the fat and skinny on this engine as it pertains to swapping thm into the type 1

I'm currently running a 914 engine in my beetle.

also check out peformanceghia.com or germanlook.com
Some good info..and answers most if not all your related issues.
Alex