Polopolus Engine in a 912

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Polopolus Engine in a 912

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Hi I wondered if anyone in the UK has fitted a Polopolus engine in to their 912.

I spoke to Dean Polopolus and he said he had supplied an engine to a 912 owner over here and wondered if they were a member of DDK and had any feedback. I know they are mentally expensive but I am thinking of going over to see Dean combined with a holiday and chat through him supplying an engine.

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356 with polo engine posted recently.

Search for “polo” & it should turn up

(Not a 912 obv)
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Would it not work out a lot less mental expensive to put a 911 engine in a 912 ?
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mycar wrote:Would it not work out a lot less mental expensive to put a 911 engine in a 912 ?
Hi yes it would probably be cheaper but the advantage is that you retain the lower weight and the engine still sits 6 inches further forward so you maintain the 912’s better balance with the power of a tuned 2.7 six cylinder engine.
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The Polo website looks great doesn't it ! There's a 912 featured.

http://www.polomotor.com

...which also looks great.

Edit. How much do these engines cost ?
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mycar wrote:The Polo website looks great doesn't it ! There's a 912 featured.

http://www.polomotor.com

...which also looks great.

Edit. How much do these engines cost ?
Hi yes the 912 does look great and provides fantastic power delivery. I’m hooked for one and will be going down this route.
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I seem to remember reading there was a turbo version in the pipeline ?
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Saw Mr RUF’s 356 when visited and they had built a cut down 911 motor to a 4 cylinder for it 8)
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mycar wrote:I seem to remember reading there was a turbo version in the pipeline ?
Yes hoping to have a look at that when I go across but think I will stick with the normally aspirated Polo engine

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I've got a photo of it somewhere.
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Found it !

Here we are.

No doubt there will a few body/engine mount mods required,

but it would be great to have the first one in the UK.


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Re: Polopolus Engine in a 912

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Sorry, but that's not a Polo engine - it's an aftermarket VW (Pauter or similar)...
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KS wrote:Sorry, but that's not a Polo engine - it's an aftermarket VW (Pauter or similar)...

Don't worry Keith, I'd imagine he was being facetious
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I'm too old for all this.
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