Porsche 356A 1600 Engine – Type 616/1 (1956) | Expertly Rebuilt & Proven
A performance-built, proven heart for your 356. This is a numbers-consistent Type 616/1 flat-four engine originally produced for a 1956 Porsche 356A. It was professionally rebuilt and upgraded by renowned Porsche specialist Chuck Forge and has since proven itself over approximately 10,000 miles in multiple vehicles. This isn’t just a static rebuild; it’s a well-sorted, performance-enhanced engine ready to deliver.
Core Product Details:
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Engine Type: Porsche 616/1
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Original Application: 1956 Porsche 356A
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Displacement: 1.6 Liter
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Current Power: ~60+ hp (Enhanced over stock)
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Engine Case Stamping: P☆61202☆ (Consistent with 1956 616/1)
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Condition: Professionally Rebuilt & Run-in. Complete, ready-to-install.
Full specification / technical facts
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Engine type: Porsche Type 616/1 flat-4
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Factory displacement: 1.6 L (1,596 cc)
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Factory power (new): ~60 hp (356A spec)
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Case stamping: P☆61202☆ (matches 1956 356A production)
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Rebuild: Per seller — rebuilt by Chuck Forge; subsequently installed in two cars including a 1958 356 coupe; ~10,000 miles run since rebuild.
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Top end: Forge-flowed heads (ported/flowed by Forge)
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Bottom end: 912-sourced connecting rods
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Pistons / Cylinders: Mahle 1600 Super pistons & cylinders
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Cam: Elgin 7008-17 camshaft
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Flywheel: Lightened flywheel (as pictured/specified)
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Carburetors: Dual Zenith 32 NDIX (mounted)
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Ignition: Bosch distributor; Bosch 6-volt ignition coil
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Oil system: Oil cooler fitted; Mann oil filter housing
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Presentation: Black-finished fan shroud (period look)
What’s included (as-pictured / seller scope)
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Complete Type 616/1 engine assembly (case P☆61202☆)
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Dual Zenith 32 NDIX carburetors (mounted) & associated linkages
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Knecht / Mann style oil filter housing (as described)
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Oil cooler and mounting hardware (as described)
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Bosch 6-V coil + Bosch distributor
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Lightened flywheel and visible ancillaries pictured
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Powder/freshened tins or black fan shroud (per seller description)
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All visible brackets, hoses and external fittings shown in listing photos
(Buyer: ask seller for high-res photos of the case stamp, carb tags, distributor tag and dyno/run video if needed.)
Condition, history & provenance (be transparent)
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Rebuild history: Rebuilt by Chuck Forge (seller report). After the rebuild the engine was used in two additional cars (including a 1958 Porsche 356 coupe) and has covered approximately 10,000 miles since.
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Recent service: Per seller, upper-end gaskets and front pulley seals were refreshed; distributor rebuilt; oil filter and spark plugs replaced.
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Authenticity: Case stamp P☆61202☆ corresponds with Type 616/1 production for 1956 — valuable for period-correct restorations.
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Visual / mechanical: Presented as a complete, running assembly — request compression/leak-down numbers and a recent running video from the seller for verification.
Recommended buyer checklist (trust & conversion copy)
Before purchase, ask seller to provide or perform:
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Photos: Closeups of case number P☆61202☆, carburetor tags, distributor tag and flywheel stamp.
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Running video: Cold start, idle, and a short blip / rev video.
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Compression & leak-down: Report per cylinder.
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Service records: Any paperwork from Forge or subsequent installations.
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Shipping prep: Seller to drain fluids (if shipping) and crate the engine bolted to pallet.
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Compatibility check: Confirm accessory drive, generator/charging fit and gearbox mating details for your chassis.
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