Hi All,
I have encountered an apparently good priced 2000cc type 4 engine and I was considering the possibility of changing the 1600cc of my 72 SB.
After reading previous posts here in ramva it seems that putting a type4 in a type1 isn't as simple as plug&play, right? it's just a matter of changing the flywheel? or do I have to do more modifications? Is there a website with pics where I can have a visual idea of this? What kind of power could I expect from a 2l type 4?
thanks Ant
Not exactly plug and play. You will need to swap to some type of upright cooling or start cutting on the engine bay to fit the stock cooler. Might have to fab a rear hanger too.
Check out
knt
Ant wrote:
another good site with specifics of HP & torque by model:
knt
Ant wrote:
ok, thanks knt. I read enough to see that my 1600 is staying......
Ant
knt wrote in this friggin' newsgroup:
also check here
Yes, teh cooling system won't fit. There's a lot of expensive work to be done.
go to the shoptalkforums website, and their type 4rum.
The reason why some people (like me) do it, is that it is easy to get more power from it without sacrificing reliability. It has an oil filter from the factory too.
The parts are much, MUCH more expensive than T1 and there are not too many people around who really know them inside out.
Study the message board.
Jan
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