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I have been working on this same project for awhile. My type IV motor was supposed to have come from a 914 but I think it is actually from a VW (maybe a 412?!). The motor is in the car, I am still tracking down a left intake manifold so I haven't run it yet. The fit is pretty tight and with carbs you'll never close the lid. There will be a bit of cusom work to make tin that joins the fan with the fresh air channel. My '70 fastback is automatic so I had to use a pressure plate from a automatic bus (hard to find!) I am no expert, but I will keep you guys posted as I hope to be driving by the weekend. I haven't driven that car in over 5 years!!!!! Anybody have any tips on the correct method of breaking in new rings, bearings & heads? Lucas Penner 70 fastback 65 split windows bus 65 pontiac custom sport yellow moped with little "M"s all over it. winnipeg, canada ---------- > From: Dirk Wright <wright@pioneer.uspto.gov> > To: Type III list <type-3@umich.edu> > Subject: type IV into Type III? > Date: Tuesday, May 27, 1997 7:25 AM > > I'm new to this list, so please pardon me for asking questions with > obvious answers.. > > OK, I'm sure this has been addressed before (heck I don't even own one of > these cars yet! - anyone know of a good squareback for sale in the Wash, > DC area?), so if there's an FAQ on putting a type IV engine into a Type > III car easily, please point me there. But, it looks like a good swap to > get an oil filter and a more reliable engine. I know the type IV engine > is heavier, but how much? I can lift my 914 2.0 litre engine fairly > easily, but I can't toss it around like a haybale or anything. I never > lifted a type I to compare, though. > > **************************************************************************** > Dirk Wright wright@pioneer.uspto.gov 1971 BMW 2002 > "I speak for myself and not my employer." 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 > "A real hifi glows in the dark and has horns." 1965 Goodman House > **************************************************************************** >