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Posted by: JStroud Nov 7 2014, 06:27 PM

Looks like I've made a deal to buy a 3.2 that's currently installed in a 912e in the west LA area. I'm planning on driving down Sunday morning, should be in LA by 10:00, to start pulling the engine.

If anyone in the area would like to come by and lend a hand, or stand and laugh, send me a PM and I'll get you the address.

Road trip.....

Jeff

Posted by: 76-914 Nov 7 2014, 06:50 PM

OK, I give up. Is this an engine version of musical chairs, Jeff? First an EZ30, then a 2.7P, which if I remember correctly was just dropped off at the machinist 2 weeks ago and now a 3.2P. You my friend have contracted a form of Rustyitis. Except with you it's just engines. With Rusty it's cars. I see an intervention in the near future.

Posted by: JStroud Nov 7 2014, 07:23 PM

too funny. Well I did drop off my 2.7, but the machine work and just replacement parts was going to run $7k, so I would have ended up around $9k.
Decided for that kind of cash I'd rather have a 3.2, and thanks to Jamie I found one.
Thanks man...(JRust).

The EZ30, was for a different car. there was a 2056 before the 2.7....
And don't forget about the loaner 2.7 that's in the car now.

I just like using my lift......


And driving to LA.

Posted by: Steve Nov 7 2014, 07:35 PM

You will love the 3.2. I also went from a pulled head stud 2.7 to a 3.2. The only thing I miss is the sound of the webers on the 2.7. I sold the webers and kept the DME injection.
I am happy with my decision, but still miss the sound.

Posted by: rdauenhauer Nov 7 2014, 08:22 PM

what the story with the 912e?

Posted by: JStroud Nov 7 2014, 08:25 PM

It's a rough project car, I think he has someone that wants the car, that's why he was willing to sell me the engine.

Posted by: colingreene Nov 8 2014, 12:27 AM

Id be willing to come help, send me the info and we can figure out where i need to go.

Posted by: JStroud Nov 8 2014, 05:11 PM

Called earlier to confirm and get his address.......seems he has someone coming today interested in the whole car.... ...on hold till I hear from him.

Posted by: JStroud Nov 8 2014, 09:04 PM

The guy never showed, so i'm heading out in the morning should be there by 10:00 I'll PM all those that showed interest the address and my cell no.

Shouldn't take too long to drop it.... It will be a lot more fun putting it in my car though...

Jeff

Posted by: JRust Nov 9 2014, 01:13 AM

Yeah I kind of blew that. My buddy Tom pointed it out to me asking what I thought. I've been keeping my eyes open for a nice 6conversion with a 3.2 or 3.6. Wanted a finished car. Guess he was looking to buy the whole car to use as a donor . Jumped the gun a little pointing that out . He was cool about it but I feel like a bit of a schmuck .

So congrats to Jeff!

Tom I will find you just the right setup sometime soon. Sorry I didn't think that through better

Posted by: JStroud Nov 9 2014, 11:53 AM

Ooops....guess you jumped the gun on that one, sorry Tom. Kinda lets a little air outa my balloon....

Should have said something sooner, but I'm down here now.
Let you know how it turns out.

Posted by: jeeperjohn56 Nov 9 2014, 06:40 PM

Jeff, just wants to be like Mike Bellis in engine changes lets see you wins?

Posted by: Mike Bellis Nov 9 2014, 06:52 PM

Hey...



Jeff has a lot more free time than I do. The torch has been passed...

Posted by: RobW Nov 9 2014, 08:54 PM

Hope LA is treating you well! Travel safe.

Posted by: JStroud Nov 10 2014, 12:39 AM

Done and home....hey I'm not trying to do anything but get my car running, is it my fault motors keep blowing up....getting sold for more power...ok maybe.

Last one....really

Posted by: JStroud Nov 10 2014, 02:14 PM

Safely home and in the shop. Thanks Jaime, oldschool, for hanging out and helping decide if I should buy it or not. Hope your wife had a nice birthday.

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 10 2014, 02:22 PM

IMHO, the 3.2L is the perfect engine for a 914!


They all should have had them from the factory ...

Posted by: JRust Nov 10 2014, 05:42 PM

Congrats Jeff. Really glad to see you getting such a sweet motor for your car

Posted by: MoveQik Nov 10 2014, 06:45 PM

I agree but I might be biased.

Posted by: RobW Nov 10 2014, 07:28 PM

Super cool. What exhaust is that?

Posted by: veekry9 Nov 10 2014, 08:06 PM

http://members.shaw.ca/jecole/912_24.htm

A search string "912" or "Porsche 912" did not return the thd about the 912.

Anyways,an ancient ('99) story of a 2.4-4 installation.

and a 914 link.



A B.C. owner,anyone here?

Posted by: JStroud Nov 10 2014, 09:17 PM

Thanks everyone, pretty excited about the new 3.2. I guess in the flared car now I'll have to go with a 3.3 turbo or a 3.6, can't have two cars with the same motor.

Rob, it looks like just a 911 muffler modified for dual exit....some real nice welding too.......if your 5....

Can't wait to get started on getting it installed.. But leaving for Albuquerque in the morning, be there for a few days. By next weekend I'll be ready for some shop time.

Posted by: naro914 Nov 12 2014, 07:20 AM

I agree with Andy...3.2 is THE BEST engine for a 914. I've got two..

Posted by: oldschool Nov 12 2014, 11:56 PM

Thank you jeff, the birthday dinner was nice. I should have driven my 914 .... it would of been a cool drive.

Posted by: Krieger Nov 13 2014, 12:00 AM

Very cool Jeff!