what is it IV or 914-4

[echomike19]

I just purchased an advertised engine with a serial number of EA33380, along with 1 Porsche tranny and 2 VW trannys. I have looked and looked, I have been told by a few that this is a 1979 2000cc Porsche engine, but on the air Cooled website that has a listing of serial numbers, I do not see this equate to a Porsche, of a 2000cc.

Looked through a Haynes manual no luck, can anyone pin it down or tell me how I can find out?

Thanks

Mike

[Twystd1]

EA code is a 1.7L - 90mm bore - 66mm stroke

This is from memory...

By the way.. ALL 914 blocks are basicly the same and can be interchanged. With the exception of the hole size for the cylinder.
Any 914 crank can fit in any 914 block.

I don't know anything about bus blocks.

Aw hell.. I just went into my data base and got this for you.

I plaguerized it off of someone elses site.

LOOK Below.

Volkswagen Type 4

Code: Year: Engine:
W 1971 1700
EA 1972-1974 1700
EB 1973 1700 (California only)
EC 1974 1700


Porsche 914

Code: Year: Engine:
W 1970-1971 1700 (8.2:1 compression, D-Jetronic)
EA 1972-1973 1700
EB 1973 1700 (7.3:1 compression)
EC 1974 1800 (CA-only, 7.3:1 comp, L-Jetronic)
AN 1800 (8.6:1 comp, D-Jetronic)
GA 1973-1974 2000 (7.6:1 comp, 3 intake studs)
GB 2000 (8.0:1 comp)
VO 1700 (Euro-only, magnesium)
1800 (Euro-only, magnesium)
2000 (Euro-only, magnesium)

PM me if ya need more...

Twystd1

check out www.914club.com for the best data on the net for these cars.

[Dave_Darling]

Actually, the cylinder spigots (the holes in the case where the cylinders go) are the same size for all stock VW Type IV (and 914) cases. The only real differences between the VW and 914 applications as far as crankcases go are the dipstick location (rear on Buses and Sedans I think; top on 914s and Wagons--could have Wagons and Sedans swapped!) and on some VWs the provision for the mechanical fuel pump.

Plus later cars did not have the second oil pressure relief valve near the #1 pushrods. And very late Buses had an enclosed breather tower.

Anyway, quite right about the EA code. 80 HP, 99 lb-ft, 66mm stroke and 90mm bore. Used in both 914 and VW applications.

--DD

[echomike19]

Thanks for the info, makes licking my wounds a little easier to take. I want to build this engine and thought I was starting out with a 914-4 Porsche, and if and when I sell it, I can not forse myself to advertise it as a Porsche, just better!!

[seahag]

What year/cc engine is a GC 914? I believe it is a '76 2.0 914 but am not 100% sure. Could someone clarify this for me? Thanks, Seahag

[Dave_Darling]

GC code is a 75-76 US-spec 914 2.0 liter motor.

--DD