 Opinions needed: what to look for in a converted 6, I know what to look for on the tub, but the engine??? |
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| G e o r g e |
 Nov 3 2006, 07:54 PM
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Dr  Group: Members Posts: 1,905 Joined: 20-September 05 From: Southern Cal Member No.: 4,832 Region Association: None 
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And with that being said
what would a good price be for a running 2.7 conversion? (how can i tell if it is a 2.7?) less than 10? >9? >8? >7? >6? >5? and i know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) but i don't go look at it till tomorrow. |
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| davep |
Nov 3 2006, 09:40 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,152 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
Look to see how the engine is mounted at the front.
Look to see how the oil lines are plumbed. Look to see how the throttle linkage is made up. Exhaust system. Fit and finish. Get the engine number and code. That is a good start on what the engine started as. Since it is now in a 914, the guts of the engine may have nothing to do with the numbers on the case. After 30 years anything is possible. Price is dependent on what exactly you are getting. |
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| GeorgeRud |
Nov 3 2006, 11:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
A leakdown or compression test can give you some idea of the mechanical condition of the engine. Look for Carrera tensioner updates. Does it have headers or heat exchangers? 914 or 915 transmission? Flares, wheels, brakes? etc. etc. etc.
My guess would be anywhere from 10,000 up. |
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| G e o r g e |
Nov 3 2006, 11:24 PM
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Dr Group: Members Posts: 1,905 Joined: 20-September 05 From: Southern Cal Member No.: 4,832 Region Association: None
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here's the ad
914-6 clone, 73 2.7eng, rebuilt webbers, susp, brakes, SS brake lines, elec ign., extra parts, short shifter, runs good, needs tlc (says rust to me)>7 asking price why or what would i need to find to walk away ( besides rust ) pic shows 4 lug |
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| TravisNeff |
Nov 3 2006, 11:27 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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The tub needs to be in good shape, a hotrod 2.7 is not worth much in a rotted tub. Also I would imagine that they changes to 5 lug - what did they use? suspension up to par with the engine? another factor. If all the conversion parts are top notch and have a car with a great paintjob, but some bad cancer or a bent tub - you start over with some conversion parts. Paint, bodywork and rust repairs can rival an engine build in a hurry. I would approach the purchase if the engine didn't matter at first, like it didn't matter if it was a 4 or 6. Once the car passes the test then persue the engine swap to add to the price.
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| G e o r g e |
Nov 3 2006, 11:37 PM
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Dr Group: Members Posts: 1,905 Joined: 20-September 05 From: Southern Cal Member No.: 4,832 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Nov 3 2006, 09:27 PM)  The tub needs to be in good shape, a hotrod 2.7 is not worth much in a rotted tub. Also I would imagine that they changes to 5 lug - what did they use? suspension up to par with the engine? another factor. If all the conversion parts are top notch and have a car with a great paintjob, but some bad cancer or a bent tub - you start over with some conversion parts. Paint, bodywork and rust repairs can rival an engine build in a hurry. I would approach the purchase if the engine didn't matter at first, like it didn't matter if it was a 4 or 6. Once the car passes the test then persue the engine swap to add to the price. i hear you on the tub, but if it was a stock 4 at 7k that needed tlc i wouldn't even think about looking at it. |
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| SLITS |
Nov 4 2006, 09:11 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Conversion:
Price of original car = ? Oil Tank (stock) = $900+ Oil Lines .... = $300 Engine mount = $300+ Engine mounts = $100 HEs (stock) = $900+ Muffler = $300? Shortened shift rod = $100 Bell crank accelerator assy = $100+ Webers = $1200 2.7 engine = $1000 - $2500 Suspension (5 lug +master +lines) = $900 Wheels = $400 - $600 Engine Tin = $350+ Labor to do conversion/welding/drilling/wiring = ??? Tuning to run right = ???? Electronic Ignition = $60 - $250 Guages = $100 - $500 Conversion Flywheel = $150 - $700 You can add it up and it can be done cheaper with a little shopping, but...... |
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| Allan |
Nov 4 2006, 09:36 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
When did Porsche start with the 2.7?
I thought it was '74. |
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| davep |
Nov 4 2006, 10:17 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,152 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
2.7 did come out in the 1974 MY.
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| Porsche Rescue |
Nov 4 2006, 10:31 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
A running driving six conversion with a straight body, decent interior and no serious rust is a great buy at $7000.
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