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mak65
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 Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:02 am Post subject: 912 with type 4 engine |
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| I have found a 912 with a type 4 engine, sounds like a good deal, been reading about this, is a type 4 an easy engine to find parts for, or should I just replace it with a type 1 engine. the engine doesn't run now, I am told the carbs are gummed up, Is there anything special that I need to know about this before I buy the car, the rest of the 912 looks to be in good shape, I have restored one before, but with a stock engine. please, some one provide some input. mark |
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Teeroy 
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| Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 1:19 am Post subject: 912 with type 4 engine |
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Late 912's came with a type 4 from the factory , 912 E . TROY
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mak65
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| Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:10 am Post subject: Re: 912 with type 4 engine |
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| Teeroy wrote: |
| Late 912's came with a type 4 from the factory , 912 E . TROY |
So this car I want to buy is a 1966, 12 volt system, appears to be complete, Is there anything I should look for in the engine area that I should be concerned about or be aware of. |
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69doublecab
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| Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:54 am Post subject: |
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If the conversion was done well, the type 4 engine is a very good fit. Make sure there is good sheet metal sealing around the engine. the gears will be a little low, the type 4 engine has more torque than either the 912 or 911 engine. either accept it or spend LOTS of money on higher ratio gears.
The type 4 engine is MUCH stronger than the type 1. sure, you can get a built up type 1 engine to make a lot of HP, but for how long?
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newrider
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| Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:31 pm Post subject: 912 with typeIV |
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| I have a 1966 912 with a type IV engine. It has dual 40 idf webers. I thinking of putting on a set of 44IDF. It's a great car to work on; easy and inexpensive. |
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