3.0 SC conversion, How to or kits for sale? Options

[DerekKim]

It's me again. I want to do the 3.0 SC conversion and was wondering if they had a kit that yuo can buy with what you need. Or if someone could walk me through it or give me rough instructions to give me an idea of what I'm up against would be great.


Thanks,
Derek

[Brad Roberts]

Do you have the 3.0 engine ?


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[DerekKim]

No. I'm just trying to figure out what all is needed for this to work. As in custom mounts or will it bolt up to factory mounts etc.

[Brad Roberts]

Cool. I'll shock you up front and then let you recover.

Plan on 8-10k for a conversion done using as many factory parts as possible (makes it easier to replace something if you can buy the parts from any Porsche parts place)

I'll answer your questions after you are done being shocked... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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[DerekKim]

Ouch hey I put my AIM s/n up here so if you want to chat through that it might be easier.

[DerekKim]

So if I use after market of some sort will it be cheaper. I also know these engines aren't cheap and I was expecting to pay a good 4-5k for a decent one. also is this a self job or a garage job?

[Brad Roberts]

No need for PM or AOL. I answer questions in a public form so everyone learns from them.

Yes. 4-5k is correct for a high mileage used 3.0

If you can pull your current engine in and out... have the ability to weld/drill/cut.. you can do this at home.

The big expense is the oil tank. 3 options:

1.Good used factory tank (400-500$)
2.New factory tank (800-900$)
3.New aluminum aftermarket tank (havent seen a price on these yet)

Next is the engine mount. 2 options

1.Weld in bolt in Bulkhead mount (I only use this one)
2.Cross bar cheapy mount that tends to break over time

Oil lines are optional. I like to use the factory lines (can run upwards of 700$ for factory lines) You might save 400$ when it is said and done if you use aftermarket lines.

Clutch/pressure plate/adapter/throwout bearing: 500$ or so..

Carbs or sticking with CIS injection ??


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[DerekKim]

Well I have a friend near by who has a 914 also and I helped him pull out his 1.7. If anyhitng I can ask him for some help. I'm taking a class startign in a month or two for drilling welding cutting etc. Also interior and body repair and painting! I could deal with just buyign a new oil tank. I think I'll stick with factory for now on the engine. upgrade later possible? Now what's this bolt you're talkign about for welding in? And the clutch and what not would that be aftermarket or?

[Brad Roberts]

The engine I mount I use:
450$

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[Brad Roberts]

The complete throttle linkage kit.
300$


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[Brad Roberts]

The oil tank pic... OE ..new



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[Brad Roberts]

Here is the engine sheet metal to make the 3.0 work in the 914 chassis.


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[DerekKim]

And this mount used will mount the engine and hold it in there safely eh? And then I need the oil tank, lines, clutch, pressure plate, adapter, and throwout bearing? Where do I locate the clutch, pressure plate, adapter, throwout bearing and what one do I use the 911 SC or?

[Brad Roberts]

You have to do something with the oil cooler... either run a stock 9146 oil cooler or have this done.


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[DerekKim]

Also is there any body cuttign involved at all in this process?

[736conver]

Rich is selling his mount on ebay the past couple of weeks for $325. The aluminum oil tank I think was $500?? Not sure on that. GPR was making them. Last time I checked they had one left.

[Brad Roberts]

The mount:

Ha ha.. the factory hung the 9146 engine from ONE BOLT in the front. At least this one uses two 911 engine/tranny mounts.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Seriously, the 9146 hung the engine and trans with 3 bolts STOCK.

I sell/use Kennedy engineered products. They allow you to keep the stock 3.0 flywheel and sell an adapter for the pressure plate/ring gear and sell the throwout bearing.


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[Brad Roberts]

I dont think Rich had in his Ebay add the fact that you have to have a core nose cone or he charges 50$.

Oh.. let me make some money would you ? Spewing free advice for the last 5 years should net me something other than a pat on the back.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


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[DerekKim]

Hmmm also would this work? http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/cgi-bin/...D6%20Conversion

[736conver]

I see someone else has got them on ebay now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=50454
Here's Rich's mount more complete at the same price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=34202