I want to build my '68 912

[jettpuff]

hey if any of u guys know anything about 912 1600 cc engines. I need to know if a VW engine will bolt up to the tranny and if u know where i can get a 1600 cc engine at good price and a stroker kit.

[Rescue912]

The bolt pattern is the same but you will have to futz with the clutch to get it to mate properly.

Also might consider a type 4 engine. It will bolt up to a 901 gearbox with a 914 clutch/flywheel. The stock cooling fits inside the engine bay with no trimming.

[jettpuff]

hey rescue912 i was wondering if u know where i can get a good porsche engine instead of a vw engine at a good price? or if u might have an extra engine lying around u might want to sell?

[MattR]

I'm getting ready to put a type 4 in my '67 912. Jake sells some of the conversion parts (tin, engine bar, headers). You can check out Tony's webpage on his conversion of "Gumby". Theres a pretty good writeup there:
http://mysite.verizon.net/res890fb/

A few things to consider; the trans will have to be regeared to work properly. This means getting a 911/912 901 box and replacing the gears with 914 gears (stock gears can be had for cheap). If you go with headers, you will lose heat. You can install 411/412 heater boxes and retain stock heat. Other then that, its a pretty nice conversion. Most of the parts are out there and its totally reversable. Porsche did a conversion in '76 with the 912E.