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Posted by: tadink Oct 21 2012, 12:30 PM

HI all -

looking for a good -6 engine to drop into a 914. Looking for something that does not need a ton of work, maybe has a matched gearbox, and that will provide a serious boost in performance. Goal is to do some ax, drivers ed events, street able and reliable.

2.7? 3.0? 3.2? kicked up 2.2? turbo? what's available?

Budget around $5k

show me show me show me

thanks

td

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 21 2012, 02:24 PM

Budget around $5k

Posted by: ric birks Oct 21 2012, 03:01 PM

Check this out. Just about in your price range. Not mime, but just offering some positive input. Ric. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/708274-83-911-sc-engine-sale.html

Posted by: Norskpole Oct 21 2012, 05:47 PM

That seller is Henry Schmidt....great guy. If he says it is a good engine, you can believe him. He is down here in Fallbrook, CA.

Posted by: tadink Oct 22 2012, 11:05 AM

Great - thanks for the endorsement on Henry - valuable info!

just missed a 3.2L on Pelican for about $5k (asking $6k BO) so I know they are out there just waiting for me!

appreciate your comments - and thanks for the PMs of encouragement!

cheers

td

Posted by: naro914 Nov 19 2012, 10:17 PM

the 'buying' of the engine for less than $5k is not the problem. I've bought a 2.7 for $3500 and a 3.2 for $4000. It's the work needed to the car and other misc stuff you need that will double (at least) that number:

Posted by: sixaddict Nov 20 2012, 04:24 AM

with Bob

KA.....ching !!!!

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Nov 20 2012, 06:48 AM

And double THAT number if done "right" ..... but how so sweet when driven .

Posted by: carr914 Nov 20 2012, 06:58 AM

I've got a motor if you put a 4 in front of your other number - that's right $45k

Posted by: naro914 Nov 20 2012, 07:07 AM

Huh?

Posted by: naro914 Nov 20 2012, 07:38 AM

totally ...

IMO, the 3.2 engine with it's stock EFI is the PERFECT fit for a 914. Starts up right away, all the time, has plenty of torque and hp - not too much, not too little.

I have been through the following "6's" in our cars: 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 2.7, 3.0.
Huey now has a stock 3.2 and Papa Smurf has a 3.4 full twin plug, high compression race engine.

So...do the math. Yes, we could own a vacation home in the Caribbean (and probably one in Vail) for what we've spent on 'upgrading' our cars... But hey, they're going up in value...right??

Posted by: carr914 Nov 20 2012, 08:59 AM

Aluminum Case 2.8 TwinPlug RSR Motor

$45k

Posted by: naro914 Nov 20 2012, 09:01 AM

ah... ok. That makes more sense.