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[77bus]

on a 1700 from a 914 "w" code engine to be used in a camper. I wont to keep it as a 1700 and I'm having the heads gas-flowed. What else? What cam should I go for? what ignition, (currently 009, but thinking of chainging)? Will be going for a pair of dell's but it will have to run on sollex's for a while first. Also what gains should I see from theas upgrades? Any other ideas on what I could do when building to get that little extra? Torque is important as its verry hilly where I live. Wont reasonable economy with a bit more power.

Thank,,, andrew........

[Wesayso]

The 1.7 914 engine had domed pistons, I think that wouldn't be ideal for a bus engine.

[77bus]

I know domed pistons will up the compression but why would this be bad for a bus?

[Wesayso]

maybe it 'll work, but I did remember this post on Shoptalk:

Conversion on a dime?

Look for the comments from Jake (Massive Type IV) for bus use...

Guess you'll have to be carefull with the compression in a bus engine...
By no means I want to stop you from using this engine, but it makes sense that a 914 is a totally different car compared to a bus...

[Dave_Darling]

The W-code engine was also used (in almost identical form) in the injected 411. 80 HP and 99 lb-ft of torque, DIN spec. Dealing with the oil filler and dipstick issues will require some work. Note that the 914 engine does this from the top, not the front (914 orientation, fan front).

Is the compression too high for a Bus? I don't know. Get a decent amount of cooling air to it and I would say it's at least worth a try...

--DD