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forgive me
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:44 am
by gcorrado
i'll say right now that i know nothing about 914s...
and, i know this question may offend at least a few of you...
but i'm going to ask anyway.
can you fit a T1 engine in the 914 engine bay? i don't care about the hood being able to be lowered. could i mate it to the 914 trans or would i have to swap that too?
this is for a whacky project involving a junk 914 and an existing T1 engine.
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 10:25 am
by sideshow
Well to me it makes sense.
A type-1 that turns high rpm would be a lot of fun provided you kept the small 165.
And about one quarter the other style would cost.
Now the other side of the argument would be;
- making the tin seal
goofy placement of input shaft & starter ring
front cross brace
custom exhaust
how tight are the valve covers?
You will have to have a bumper sticker made that seez, "it was either that or a radiator"
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:29 am
by raygreenwood
Just wondering why you would want to? Other than getting the car rolling for cheaper? Ray
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:26 pm
by Piledriver
It will bolt right up, and with the low profile (industrial) fan housing would probably fit without the rain tray.
(you MAY have to shorten the input shaft a hair... Unknown)
(I have only trial fitted a WBX, same external size as T1 cover to cover)
You will need a "late" pressure plate setup, have some fun with the front (front is front) engine mount and perhaps exhaust, but there is nothing too funky invoved.
Just remember the 914 is a 2100 lb car, and was NEVER intended for drag racing. esp the tranny. (1st gear was an afterthought)