0 0. waltman. They also appreciate the variety of projects in the community ranging from engine swaps to ⦠Automotive engines Porsche 64. Bottom row, L to R: The 911 & 912 Porsche; A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity by Dr. Bruce Johnson, The ABC's (& 912's) of Porsche Engines or Porsche Engines (and the Future of the Human Race), ⦠The only uncertain aspect is how the combination of transmission, engine and 912 ⦠This 1967 Porsche 912 may look mostly factory on the outside, but it's been treated to an entirely new drivetrain that includes an engine from a rare JDM-market Subaru Impreza WRX STI. Below is a list of the components included in our basic engine conversion kit to adapt an SBC V8 engine (283-400) into your 911, 912, or 930. This is a 76 Porsche 912 that originally came with a factory swapped VW bus engine instead of the Porsche flat-6. Apart from additional relatively expensive 912E exhaust system including heat exchangers - if you need a heater - I have some doubts regarding the performance of the 914 engine in combination with the standard 901 transmission. The swap was relatively simple, as the engine only needs the bare minimum to run, and there are several easy conversion kits for Porsche rear engine transaxles already on the market. Very clean and well detailed, and it runs superb. Fully rebuilt and upgraded mildly with a big bore kit and Weber carbs. The foundry we use is the best in the business and the same one used by Donovan, Shelby, Fontana, ⦠Well it sounds like you are at least the right man for the job. For pre 1972 ⦠The 2.0 version is comparable to the one used in the 912E, with the difference that the 912E had an improved FI system. The engine specs have changed over the years; you can find many iterations of Porsche 911 engines for sale on eBay. I am going to be that person who says go find another 616. The 914 2.0 had just a bit more than 90 hp, comparable with the early 912. Originally designed as an air-cooled engine, it was revised in 1998. The biggest thing is you need the engine tin and engine mount from a 1976 912E. I drive a 1968 912 ( my wifeâs longtime car) with its original 1600 Porsche motor and five speed box. It has been parked for a while, but the seller claims the motor was run about a year ago. The cars handle great, but are a tad bit heavier than the earlier 356 which shares virtually the same engine. The 912 ⦠During the five year manufacturing run Porsche built nearly 32,500 examples, including the 100,000th Porsche which was a Targa for the Baden-Württemburg Police. Bolting it on a 901/2 gear box is no problem. However you look at it, the car offers one of the purest driving experiences this side of a go-kart. Itâs simply beautiful, or is it beautifully simple? It features a Tesla Model S 400 kW drive unit (oil cooled) and LG ⦠In what condition is a complete 911 Porsche engine ⦠The Porsche 912 is a great vintage vehicle, and has sufficient power to keep up with todayâs traffic in most instances. Classic Volkswagen and Porsche Air-cooled replacement parts can be found here. A '66 911 & a '66 912 got the same gearing if they had a 5spd and even the 4 spd gearbox topped out with an X gear. For me, thatâs simply doesnât feel like a sports car, so Iâm swapping it with something ⦠The only uncertain aspect is how the combination of transmission, engine and 912 body wil perform. ⦠For the 914 three engine types where available: 1.7, 1.8 and 2.0 litre, all with fuel injection. In your first post you are talking about a "hotrodded 914 motor". The 912 is an entry-level variant of the 911.Like the 911, the 912 was offered in Coupé and Targa body styles. 4 years ago. While there are lots of posts on this topic, much of it centers around the following comments~. Perhaps both. We have new piston and cylinder sets, camshafts and gasket sets, as well ⦠The Polo 930-4 crankcase is manufactured to the highest standards of foundry process and metallurgy. 1.25â from engine to upper radiator and 1.25â from lower radiator back to engine. They aren't hard to find. Learn more about 911R Wannabe: Porsche 912 with 6-cylinder Swap on Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Tags Boxer / Engine Swap / Porsche 912 / Restomod / Subaru STi. The 912 replaced the 356SC in 1965 and carried on as the entry-level Porsche until production ended in 1969. As you can tell, the car is not stock⦠originally it started life as a 1969 Porsche 912 and has transformed over the years including a '78 Porsche ⦠Join the Conversation. Featured Sideways At Speed: Modern Speedway Motorcycle Racing Is Insane As Ever. Welcome to the 912 Registry An international classic car club dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the Porsche ® 912. The 912 ⦠The 912 BBS has a section on engine swaps under the Renegade Section. Well a previous owner of this 1969 Porsche 912 decided to find out and installed a 911 engine in it. Please note, our East Coast Rendezvous has been moved to ⦠All Rights Reserved, Lake Lucerne Discovery: 1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A. Montana Dodge Boys Fast Four Special - The Story, Pelican Parts Catalog for Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, MINI and More. 912 Porsche Engine⦠A junk small block and heads were used as a stand-in to design a box steel subframe for the engine swap. I have searched all of the forums for swapping a newly acquired hotrodded 914 motor into my '68 912. The Porsche 912 Engine section is broken up into several main categories, based upon the original Porsche parts diagrams. Or you need to make that stuff. The car did really well in its ti⦠I would sell the car you have and buy the newest car in the best condition you can afford and not try to swap the 911 engine to your 912. The 5 gear will probably perform better than the 4 gear transmission. The Porsche 911 engine is a rear-mounted, flat-six that has been around since 1963. The 912 shares one major con in the engine ⦠1939 1.1 L (1,100 cc) 40 PS (29 kW; 39 bhp) or 50 PS (37 kW; 49 bhp) air-cooled boxer flat-four Porsche 356. This is a bone stock 1969 â902" Porsche 912. 356 1948â1953 1.1 L (1,086 cc) 29 kW (39 PS; 39 bhp) 70 ⦠They deal with the VW type 4 engines. Porsche 912 Technical Forum - Hosted by Rick Becker from the 912 Registry, this forum is the place to exchange questions and comments about this I overlooked 911&912's third post explaining the engine is a 140 hp freshly built 914 type. ... 1965 through 1971 Porsche 911's and 912⦠According to the builder, this car was subject to a Renegade Hybrids V8 swap back in the mid-2000s, but just had that engine replaced with a turbocharged K20A2 four-cylinder from an Acura ⦠912 Mike Davidson and his older brother Mat Davidson have always loved the Porsche 911. The 912 was equipped with an air-cooled flat four, continuing a formula that had worked so well for the outgoing 356 as Porsche further refined the 911 â and its new flat-six engine ⦠Actually, the reason for the gearing difference is mostly tire size and lower highway cruising speeds on the older cars. Bolting it on a 901/2 gear box is no problem. This 1968 Porsche 912 was built by David Bernardo from Zelectric Motors and Michael Bream from EV West in California. This 1969 Porsche 912 with such a swap in it currently for sale on Bring a Trailer will surely make purists think twice about saving their lunch money for a same-year 911 (good condition ⦠This kit applies to model years 1972 through 1986. Lv 4. Up for your consideration is my 1969 Porsche with a small block chevy engine. The most well-known Subaru/Porsche swap is a Porsche 912 owned by a man named Mike in the Huntington Beach area of California.His car actually uses a later model 911 transmission ⦠Obviously that is part of the experiment and the fun. ⦠I overlooked 911&912's third post explaining the engine is a 140 hp freshly built 914 type. People will scream..but in some ways..the 912 is a better car from that period than the 911. While ⦠Type 1 2 3 4 and Porsche 356 911 912 engine parts specialist. The Porsche 912 is a sports car by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany produced for the 1965 through 1969 model years. ⦠The engine has been replaced with a well tuned powerplant from a 912 Porsche. Routed from the engine to the radiator and from the radiator back to the engine compartment in the recess beneath the floor of the car. The Porsche 912 was introduced to the European market in 1965 and was based on the brand-new 911, sharing virtually everything but an engine.