[T3] T-4>T-3...

[Dennis Stiefel]

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[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Dave Hall
Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 5:54 AM
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Subject: Re: [T3] T-4>T-3...

Quote: " Then you factor in the fact that the type 4 engine was designed for
the heavier Type 2 and performance oriented 914."

That's not quite true.  The engine was designed for the 411 car, intended
from the start to be 1700cc FI, but the first ones were twin carbed for 1969
model year.  From 1972 Type 4 engines were also fitted to the Type 2 (Bus)
in the higher spec versions, which were the models typically supplied to the
USA.  The VW-Porsche 914 was originally intended to replace the Volkswagen
Type 34 Karmann Ghia as a joint development project with Porsche, and used
the Type 4 engine for its extra performance.  It was marketed as the Porsche
914 in the USA to avoid any confusion with VW.

Dave
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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I was thinking the same thing Dave.  I think where the confusion is while on
your side of the pond the 411s came out in 69.  I believe here in the states
they didn't come out till 71 not too long before they put that engine in
type 2s. VW has always even to this date seem to delay coming out with stuff
here in the states as compared to Europe or never bring it over here like
the Polo for example. I thought about going with Type 4 power when I was
first looking for a power plant for Clementine when we first started
resorting her.  I was look at an 80 Vanagon Westfalia that had a fire up
front but was low miles and no damage in the engine compartment.  Anyway I
ended up with a bone stock set up as most of the folks here know and so far
I am very pleased.  Now that I have my TPS working right the only issue is
the oil pump is still leaking a little.  May take another stab at fixing
that this summer when school is out.    

Dennis Stiefel
72 Fastback FI MT