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The 914’s engine is a “vw” motor, but as you are aware, the 911 also boasts an aircooled boxer. Although it is a little longer, transaxel is the issue if you have a dune buggy or other suitable vehicle. The flat four from 912 might be a better choice. It already has an upright fan and fits well in the bug. Clutch is the only thing that requires adaptation. So, the number four is crucial if you want a “genuine” Porsche 912:)
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What will you have to do in order to install the new Porsche Flat-Four in a vintage Volkswagen?
I was understandably and visibly excited when I learned that Porsche was creating their first new flat-four production engine since the 356 period. But not for any logical reasons; primarily because I (and a significant percentage of my fellow loons) believe that anything with a flat-four engine belongs in an old Beetle.
Of course, Porsche places a great deal of emotional and historical significance on an opposed-four cylinder engine. The Volkswagen Type I flat-four engine, which Porsche also created, was later upgraded to produce the 356 engine, which propelled Porsche to international fame.
The only logical question to ask is, “How can I put one of them into my old Beetle/Bus/Ghia/Thing/old air-cooled whatever?,” given that Porsche is producing flat-four vehicles that normal people (well, wealthy-regular people) can purchase.
Adding a Porsche flat-four to an outdated Volkswagen transforms it into a contemporary, terrifyingly quick sleeper. Even if Subaru flat-fours, the last remaining manufacturer of popular automobile flat-fours, are being used by many smart loons today, having an engine that was created and built by Porsche is theoretically more appealing.
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Additionally, unless your goal is to create the most wonderful suicide machine ever created, you should probably upgrade the brakes, suspension, seat belts, tires, and pretty much everything else with a 300 HP Porsche engine in an old VW.
Let’s quickly summarize the steps that must be taken for this to succeed.
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I believe the 6 volt gearbox and the 356 and 912 engines may be connected directly. (I could be mistaken.) Tinware needs to be trimmed, the accelerator cable needs some consideration, and the exhaust system needs some attention.
Paul Knight may have written an article on installing a 356 engine years ago in which he made no alterations at all. Just pushed it in with a little amount of effort and sweat?
The problem is that when people say a Porsche engine just bolts in, they usually have in mind a six-cylinder 911 engine. which is simply untrue. However, I do enjoy seeing a flat 6 and Porsche Box neatly tucked into a bay. That would be the conversion of my dreams!
Can a 911 engine be installed in a Beetle?
If you can’t accomplish this kind of thing yourself, it’s been done and will probably cost a few thousand dollars. Not sure whether it qualifies as a “sleeper” though, as the 911 engine will dangle out the back because it will not fit in the Beetle engine bay.
I’ve seen it done several times, and they will fit without sticking out the back; firewall modifications are all that are required.
Although it is very expensive, have you thought of using a Subaru motor instead?
cheaper and much easy to source. Budget a few PSK for a gearbox if you want a 911 engine in the back.
Yes, I am aware that the Subaru engine is the preferred choice for most people today. Sorry, no links for you, however a man I used to know who rebuilt his bug used to talk a lot about it.
Purchase a big engine from VW. A twin carb 2.2 or 2.3 is available. They’ll move quickly enough in a light-weight vehicle.
Just conduct a Google search for “owners clubs” or attend one of the many events. There will be a significant engine in the upcoming BugJam, which hosts a sizable RWYB event.
An ancient Vee Dub camper was fitted with a 520 horsepower 993 Turbo engine by this individual. Extreme, but it seems like fun if you have the money. There are many videos of it available on YouTube.
However, feck me that looks fast even though I have no idea what engine was used in this one.
As has already been mentioned, there will be some serious metal at Insect Jam. There are some VERY fast cars there with all kinds of engines, including Rover V8s, Porker motors, Subaru, home-built turbo bug engines, and all types!
I can think of no reason to bother. For that money, you could own a genuine 911. You know, a car will accelerate, corner, and stop better than a Beetle ever would.
One of my professors has a business restoring old Volkswagens, so I’m sure he’d be interested in trying it out. His website is at http://www.vweyes.co.uk/vegasvdubs/.
A while back, an impreza-powered road-legal beetle was featured in Volkswagen World magazine. Without using the NOS it was running, its 0–60 performance was on par with or faster than a McLaren F1. It was INCREDIBLY fast, but it could only fit one person—not counting the driver—and I wouldn’t want to drive it around a corner.
As has already noted, when it comes to authenticity, sound, and oomph, a “made” vw engine with twin webers is impossible to top.
A Porsche 911 is it a Beetle?
In fact, if you follow the 911’s ancestry back to its beginnings, you’ll discover that it shares a connection with the original Volkswagen Beetle from the 1930s.
Matthias Muller, the person in charge of Porsche, will now take over as CEO of the VW Group. He played a key role in expanding Porsche’s offering beyond the 911 to include high-end sedans and SUVs.
Even while the 911 has seen some slight changes throughout time, many other features have not. The most noticeable distinguishing feature that has stayed constant throughout the whole production run is the engine hanging over the back axle. This Porsche is one of the best handling vehicles on the road today, despite the fact that such a huge weight should operate as a pendulum and knock the car off balance.
The car’s iconic design, which hasn’t changed much in the past 50 years, is what gives it its unmistakable appearance.
The Corvette, which is 10 years older than the 911, has undergone a full transformation since its 1953 debut and would be entirely unfamiliar to someone who had only seen a first-generation model.
In the future, fifty years from now, a 911 owner may teleport and still easily recognize a new vehicle on the road as an evolution of his own.
Porsche produced beetles?
In the early 1930s, the German auto industry was still largely confined to luxury models, and few Germans could afford anything more than a motorcycle: one German in every 50 owned a car. This contrasted with the situation in the United States, where the Ford Model T had become the first car to motorize the masses, contributing to household car ownership of approximately 33% in 1920 and approximately 46% in 1930.
Hitler instructed Porsche to create a Volkswagen in April 1934.
[note 1] Other Nazi-sponsored consumer goods, such the Volksempfanger (“people’s radio”), had also been given the moniker Volks-, which is a contraction of the words “people’s-.”
Hitler insisted on a basic vehicle that could carry two people and three children at 100 km/h (62 mph) and use no more than 7 litres of petrol per 100 km (32 mpg US/39 mpg UK) during a conference at Berlin’s Kaiserhof Hotel in May 1934. The engine has to be strong enough for extended travel on German highways. Everything had to be planned such that parts could be swapped easily and affordably. Hitler noted that not every country doctor had his own garage, so the engine needed to be air-cooled. (The use of ethylene glycolantifreeze in high-performance liquid-cooled aviation engines was just getting started. Unless the vehicle was maintained in a heated room overnight or the radiators were drained and refilled each morning, water in radiators would typically freeze.)
German residents would be able to purchase the “People’s Car” through a savings program, or Sparkarte (savings booklet), for 990 RM, or around the cost of a small motorcycle. (At the time, the weekly average wage was about 32 RM.)
Which engines can be installed in a VW Bug?
- Toyota EJ257. the same engine that powers the legendary WRX STi.
- 20B-REW Mazda. Those are three rotors, people!
- KF-ZE 2.0L V6 Mazda. Although it only has 160 horsepower, it sounds incredible.
- Suzuki K20Z1. It’s classic for a reason.
- 4-AGE Redtop Toyota
What is the best Beetle engine?
Audi AG first debuted the 1.8L TSI engine from the EA888 (that’s “E-A-triple-8”) family in 2007. It was introduced to replace the EA1113 series of 1.8- and 2.0-liter engines and has subsequently undergone numerous improvements and changes.
The EA888 series is well valued in the VW community despite having been designed first for Audi vehicles. The greatest Volkswagen engine available now is the 1.8L TSI Generation 3 model. We’ll discuss what makes it unique later. However, let’s first take a look at the entire EA888 family to see how far they’ve progressed in only a few short years.
Are Porsche and Volkswagen engines identical?
Among these synergies is the provision of Porsche components to sibling companies. Other brands may use the Panamera platform for conceptual or under development vehicles, according to Macht.
Macht responded that the 911 platform “might be made available to other VW brands” when asked if it was also on the table. But Porsche won’t employ any other VW Group engines save the V6 in the Cayenne. Macht stated that “engine development is a basic value for Porsche.”
Porsche is now focusing on weathering the global recession after its failed effort to acquire VW. The company aimed for annual sales of 150,000 cars prior to the credit crunch. However, sales this year are down 24% to little over 75,000. With its three core model families—the Cayenne, Panamera, and 911/Boxster—Porsche will make an effort to achieve its initial aim, but it is also considering additional range expansions.
“Any brand-new model would need to be upscale, athletic, and have a strong financial case. Porsche must be the most expensive, top-quality, and capable of providing the best driving experience in any segment “explained Macht.
The Panamera’s 1800kg kerb weight is low for its market segment, making it an ideal candidate for efficiency improvements. There will be a six-cylinder Panamera available next year, and eventually there will be a hybrid and a diesel Panamera as well.
Porsche has also considered building an electric vehicle. According to Macht, “it would have to have the same maneuverability, performance, acceleration, and range as a conventional Porsche.”
“The current state of technology is incompatible with Porsche’s needs. At least two years will pass before the technology is up to par.”