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Originally Posted by Grady Clay
Jerry,
I would save the VW engine and get your car restored/rehabbed/etc. using it before (and while) lighting into the 911 engine. There is a lot of time, effort and expense in getting the 912’s suspension, transmission, fuel system and all the other systems ready to accept its new engine. You need to evaluate the chassis for rust and any prior crash damage and suitability of repair.
You will need an oil sump tank and related parts (they must be compatible). Depending on your new engine, use and climate; you may need a front oil cooler from a 911SC or other. 912s have smaller (or no) sway bars and smaller torsion bars compared to the same year 911s.
There is more – MUCH MORE.
Best,
Grady
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Count on Grady to address the big picture. As I read this thread, my thoughts went immediately to the great challenge of converting a 912 over to be a 911 more than the talk of MM. I knew that MM would quickly get shot down. I just hoped that someone would step in and ALSO enlighten jerry about what a major undertaking changing over a 912 is for someone new to these cars. It requires welding, wiring and many other skills that need to be taken into account beyond much of the standard rebuilding of brakes and replacing door cards and things many home mechanics can easily do as part of a "restoration"
Jerry,
Take a close look at that "VW" engine you have there. Are you sure that it's not the original engine for your 912? I don't mean to insult you and you may know exactly what you have there. But maybe you don't. A SWB 912 with it's original engine and tranny will arguably we worth more restored than a SWB 912 converted to 911 spec. I don't know if such things matter to you but it's something to consider
My '65 912 did in fact come with a "VW" engine in it. It was a type IV engine from a 914 that was installed in one heck of a hack job of welding and wiring. It's attrocious what someone did to this little car. If it was done well, it would be one thing. Then it would be a great car to hot rod with a FAT upright fan conversion and a big bore kit and build a 2.1l or 2.2l type IV with +/-125-140chp and have the power of an early 2.0l 911 engine, but with less weight. That might be another direction for you to consider depending on exactly what engine you have there and how it was installed in your vehicle. That's where I was going with my car, but the rust mites have had their way with the car more than I am ready to deal with and I am abondoning ship on it almost immediately and looking for something with a bit less rust...