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Posted by: turbonet Nov 21 2017, 03:55 PM

How much should I expect to pay for a disassembled but otherwise complete 911 2.0l motor with carbs?

Found a motor but I don't know what the value really is.

Posted by: mb911 Nov 21 2017, 04:47 PM

Carbs worth 1500-4500 depending on condition and what they are.

Engine depending on what needs to be done could be a huge swing.. 1500-2500 as that is value at best of the parts.. If its ready for reassembly and no machine work required maybe more.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Nov 21 2017, 06:56 PM

Could be worth a whole lot more to the person who has the 914-6 body that the engine originally came out of.

The 914-6 motor was basically the same as the 1969 911T motor. That was the mildest lowest-powered version of the 911 motor ever put into a series production car by Porsche. It is not in very high demand on its own.

But as I said, there may be one person out there who really wants it.

--DD

Posted by: brant Nov 21 2017, 07:32 PM

It’s parts are not in demand either
Crappy heads
Crappy crank
Not great rods
Iron cylinders
The case has the right number but it’s not a strong case
The 914/6 carbs are worth less than the 911 versions

Posted by: gereed75 Nov 21 2017, 07:58 PM

i would say that a complete motor without carbs but including the shroud, fan, alternator, distributor is a pretty good deal in the $1500 - $2000 range. Assuming carbs are webers in decent shape, add another $1500.

Assuming you are looking at it as a core for a six swap, if you have to collect all of the ancillary stuff like the shroud alternator fan distributor, it gets pricy, so that stuff has value.

i would not want to pay more than the 3000 range complete unless it has other valuable qualities like machined cases, great cams, fresh heads, tensioner upgrades etc etc

Still will take 4x that to build a good street motor with an early core because of what Brant says.

Posted by: porschetub Nov 22 2017, 02:17 AM

Confusing thread,some assumed its a 914/6 motor which I think its not ,OP said "70 911 motor" ,didn't know they built a 2.0l motor in 1970 always thought that year had a 2.2,engine number would help.
My quick research on Wiki indicates this motor will be a 2.2l if its a 1970 motor,my own 1971 2.2 is one of the last before the change to 2.4l in August 71.
All that said it is a motor in pieces which drops its value even more,not a powerhouse by any means but could be a good buy @ the right price,I would buy just to have it ANY 911 motor will never get cheaper to buy.

Posted by: BK911 Nov 22 2017, 03:47 PM

911 2.0 could have a sand cast aluminum case and be worth some serious coin.
Or be a 67S engine.
A 70 engine could be a 2.2T engine.
Or a 2.2 S engine with webers.
Need engine type and number.

Posted by: Retroracer Nov 22 2017, 08:19 PM

What he said: need engine number to get a reference point,

Also take care that it is indeed "otherwise complete". It only takes a few missing components on these engines to dramatically increase the net cost when you start reassembly. Ask me how I know ;-)

Posted by: GeorgeRud Nov 23 2017, 10:38 AM

Have to figure there was a reason it was originally taken apart! If you have to start replacing parts and do some needed machining, you’ll end up with a very expensive ‘cheap’ motor.