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<x-charset iso-8859-1>Hello- Like Jim, I'm assuming a Type 4 or 914 engine. "1.9L" is a common upgrade done using a 1.7/1.8 crank (66mm) with overbored cylinders of the 1.8/2.0 spigot size (96mm), although it could also be a typo :-) I've done the conversion, and so long as you're not a complete stranger to a little light fabrication, it's really not too much work to get one into a T3. I've done upright conversions into Type 1 cars (bug/ghia/etc.) also, and it certainly is easier than that. Basically, you need to do a little bit of work to modify a bus flywheel, then to modify an early 914 engine mount and the T3 rear engine hangers (if you have a swingaxle, you don't *need* these, but they're nice), then a little to get the cooling air bellows to fit (use a T3 piece and a T4 variant piece), and whatever work you need to make the induction system of your choice to fit (using stock D-jet FI would be clean). Then, use a bus exhaust system or aftermarket bus exhaust system. Then, voila! It fits :-) If you have automatic, the conversion is even easier: a bus automatic flexplate bolts up directly to a T3 torque converter. With a good T4, you'll enjoy the power, driveability, reliability, and durability of a "normal" car. I love 'em. Take care, Shad Laws LN Engineering www.LNengineering.com > Lots of work to do a good install, but it HAS been done. > > BTW, I'm assuming you mean a VW type 4 (4 cylinder) engine, as used on > the Porsche 914. In this case, Porsche never made a 1.9L. They made a > 1.7, a 1.8, and a 2.0. > > In my opinion, there is little reason to go to the type 4 engine unless you're > planning 2.0L or bigger. Keep in mind that type 4 engine parts cost ~4x the > price of type 3 engine parts. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ </x-charset>