914/4 engine for outlaw.
- ScottBerry
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914/4 engine for outlaw.
Working on a 356b T5. What are the pros and cons of putting a 914 four banger that has been warmed up? A lot of work?
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Re: 914/4 engine for outlaw.
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- Bruce Edge
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Re: 914/4 engine for outlaw.
Hi Scott, Does warmed up mean a used motor that has been made to run? A lot comes in to play when one considers putting a type 4 motor in a 356. First the motors are not cheap to build. If you already have a running type 4 motor to put in a 356 you will still spend a lot of money just for the conversion pieces. Upright cooling system, flywheel-kennedy clutch, exhaust system, around $2500. I have never had any luck with used type 4 motors, don't get me wrong they are tough engines but the cylinder heads are the weak point. Now the heads are old and can only be rebuilt so many times. I have got many type 4 motors to run good for a while, but only to drop a valve on down the road. Sorry to be writting so much, just don't want you to waste any money and still not have what you want. I have worked with type 4 and 356's a long time. Glad to answer any questions you may have.
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Re: 914/4 engine for outlaw.
Interesting thread guys. I am putting a 2.6 Type IV in my '63 Type II Transporter. I will become my daily shop truck when complete. Pre - A dash and Speedster seats.
I will keep you posted on the reliability. ........................Jim.
I will keep you posted on the reliability. ........................Jim.
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Re: 914/4 engine for outlaw.
Hey Jim, I also have a type 2 for my daily shop truck. I may have been a little misleading in my early post about type IV engines. If a type 4 engine is rebuilt properly with new AMC heads (with a little machine work) you will never have to worry about reliabilty. I also like to use steel straight cut gears. The engine in my bus is about 175 hp I have loaded it up to the windows with engines and transsions and pulled a car trailer at the same time with no trouble.
I also have a well built type IV in my 1962 356 outlaw, it makes an awesome driving car.
Thanks,
Bruce Edge
I also have a well built type IV in my 1962 356 outlaw, it makes an awesome driving car.
Thanks,
Bruce Edge
Bruce Edge