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Posted by: jd74914 Apr 11 2005, 07:51 PM

Okay guys. I need to know the outer dimensions of a 911 engine. The wieght would also be good. The reason I ask is that I need to transport one in a crate and need to know what car to bring with me. Thanks in advance.

Jim

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 11 2005, 08:02 PM

QUOTE (jd74914 @ Apr 11 2005, 08:51 PM)
Okay guys. I need to know the outer dimensions of a 911 engine. The wieght would also be good. The reason I ask is that I need to transport one in a crate and need to know what car to bring with me.

can you narrow it down a little?

a '65 2,0 is a lot smaller and lighter than an '04 3,8TT

a 911 engine in a crate is not likely to fit into any 'car.' SUV, sure. it'll fit nicely (sans crate) into the back of our '97 Subaru Legacy Outback (BTDT).

figure complete engine ~400 lbs.
no muffler? lighter. no heat exchangers? lighter. no clutch and flywheel? you get the picture.

my suggestion is bring the big one and a few ratchet tiedown straps.

in round numbers - it fills the engine bay of a 914...

Posted by: Gint Apr 11 2005, 08:11 PM

Tin, no tin, year, displacement, what?

Got a 70 914/6 motor on the stand in the garage if that will help. Lemme know and I'll throw a tape out there.

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 12 2005, 05:48 AM

I have one sitting in the garage as well
But it has no tin, and no intake, exhaust or fan on it...
If you still want measurements, just shout

Posted by: jd74914 Apr 12 2005, 01:38 PM

Okay guys, last nite I was kinda tired and fell asleep at the computer.

Its a 2.2L and I was just wondering if it would fit in a minivan with the back seats removed, or if I have to bring the truck to get it. It complete except that is has no muffler or heat exhangers.

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 12 2005, 02:04 PM

here's the issues i think you will face:

it's going to depend a lot on the size of the crate. how big is the crate? :-)

i have no doubt it will fit IN a minivan. after all, a minivan is bigger than a 914 and the engine fits a 914 just fine. the question is: will it fit INTO a minivan. IOW - how big are your doors?

i have a 2,2 powering my 911 but i'm not in a position to get around it with a measuring tape just now; tonight, if you don't get an answer before that. the HE's and muffler are surprisingly heavy. two reasonably fit people can lift and position a 911 engine, but i don't know how heavy your crate is, nor if it has good handholds on it.

you could probably carry a 911 longblock in a 914, standing on the flywheel. i think it'd be tough with the fan on, tho... and with a complete induction, including the factory air cleaner, it's pretty tall...

Posted by: jd74914 Apr 12 2005, 02:22 PM

The trunks probably around 4.5ft wide. We won't have any problems carrying it because both my Dad and I can lift alot (together we've lifted 550# cast iron stoves before). The crates not much bigger than the engine (they are a snug fit).

The car debate is because we're driving almost 7 hours to get it, and its a real pain sitting in traffic down near DC with a manual truck that eats gas.

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 12 2005, 02:53 PM

QUOTE (jd74914 @ Apr 12 2005, 03:22 PM)
The trunks probably around 4.5ft wide.

width won't be your issue. actually, the engine's kinda square. but it *is* tall, with the fan.

you might have trouble in a trunk (due to the height).

i transported one in the back of a Subaru and there was actually too much room - with a snugger fit it wouldn't have rolled around so much and i wouldn't be having to replace a tailgate panel...

Posted by: jd74914 Apr 12 2005, 04:43 PM

Ok. The van is much taller than a subaru so I should be fine