Re[4]: Advice on carbs for a Type IV

[Toby Erkson <Toby_Erkson@ccm2.hf.intel.com>]

Taken from 'http://www.estinc.com/porsche/FAQ2.5.html'

18) Can I use VW parts on my 914?

Yes, you can.  Quite a few of the parts are VW parts.  Someone is rumored 
to be working on a cross-reference for 914/VW parts.  The 914 uses more or 
less the same Type IV engine that was in the 411, 412, and late Transporter 
(Bus, Vanagon).  Unfortunately for us, it's somewhat "less" than "more".  
To quote Gary Helbig again,

>The motors are identical, except for the following items:
>
>1.      Case.  Stronger, better finish, oil filter in different spot.
>2.      Flywheel.  Cut for larger clutch.
>3.      Crankshaft.  Wider journals, hardened, balanced.
>4.      Pistons.  Higher compression, better quality.
>5.      Heads.  Different port layout, better flow.  Better valves (sodium
>                filled on 2.0)
>6.      Cam.  Different profile.
>7.      Distributor.  Different timing curve.  Vacuum retard mechanism
>                      added.
>8.      Fuel Injection.  Bigger injectors, subtle changes to controller.

     Toby Erkson
     air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
     '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L
     '75 Porsche 914 stock 1.8L for sale
     Portland, Oregon, USA

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Subject: Re: Re[2]: Advise on carbs for a Type IV
Author:  lucasp@MTS.Net at SMTPGATE
Date:    4/19/97 2:52 PM


Thanks for the info guys!!

One more question; I believe my motor originated in a 914.  When I gave the
dealer the sn# he said it was probably from a 411 or something like that.
What is the difference between a 914 1700 and the ones found in a bus?  I
noticed that the intakes are slightly wider apart on my motor?   I don't
have the sn# with me right now but I will  try to dig it up.


Lucas Penner
Winnipeg, Canada

73 type III
65 split window bus
65 pontiac custom sport
yellow moped that needs a new coil???

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