Type 4 motor in type 3 pros/cons?

[Kanester]

First I searched type 4 and got over 2000 matches so I'm sorry if this has been discussed.

Looking at a type 4 motor there seems to be advantages to it. Like bigger heads, an actual oil filter and the case seems beefier.

To me this appears to be a better candidate to "build" 2 liter or bigger than a type 3 case.

I do realize parts are more expensive.

I'm sure some of you are more familiar with type 4 motors than I am. I'm considering swapping one into a 73 FB.

I also get that some fab work will need to happen to get it mounted.

Thanks!

[KTPhil]

Type the following into google:
thesamba.com "Type 4 engine" "type 3"

There are a few build threads and I expect all you seek is there.

[Kanester]

Thanks Phil. That worked better.

I knew it had been discussed, just couldn't narrow it down with the sites search function.

[KTPhil]

I often use google instead, and also have some luck selecting "images" after the search, which takes me to a page with that photo, which is often what I was searching for.

[Erik G]

Other than cost and a couple extra mounts, I don't think there is much downside if you are building a custom anyway
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