Type IV in a '56 VW Beetle

[John A.]

I've 99% decided to install a type IV engine in the '56 bug I'm currently restoring. The trans has already been updated to a Rancho Street pro plus. I've begun looking around this great state of Alaska for the type IV, but its like searching for a needle in a hatstack up here. I have a line on a 1.6 engine from a porsche 912(?), dual webers with "upright" cooling tin. Suppossed to be in good condition. Can Jake bump it up to the 2 litre plus if I send it to him? I really need help knowing what year(s), model(s) and sizes of moters to look for. When I go the the locals around here and mention a type IV, they get this deer in the headlights look in there eyes. I think i'm looking for engines from type 411, 412, 914, 912 and some buses? Thanks a lot your help.

John A