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> Six Conversions Unite!, What is in your car? ××××× Poll ×××××
Lets try this again....
What's in your car?
2.0 Nice ..... [ 4 ] ** [4.88%]
2.2 Oh Yeah ..... [ 2 ] ** [2.44%]
2.4 Oh Baby .... [ 8 ] ** [9.76%]
2.7 Bring it on ..... [ 16 ] ** [19.51%]
3.0 Right there now! ..... [ 17 ] ** [20.73%]
3.2 Now we are talking! ..... [ 24 ] ** [29.27%]
3.3 Yee Ha! ..... [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
3.6 Woo Hoo! ..... [ 6 ] ** [7.32%]
Other, Let's do it again! ..... [ 5 ] ** [6.10%]
Total Votes: 82
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wndsnd
post Mar 5 2014, 08:38 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat....
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I am interested in your conversion.

What was the deciding factor in your choice of engine and did you have any install peculiarities unique to that engine.

Would you make the same engine choice again?

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mepstein
post Mar 5 2014, 08:47 PM
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Drove a narow bodied 3.2 conversion. Seller sold it out from under me after I told him I would take it. German buyer offered him $2K more than his asking price ($10K) I didn't get the car but the next day I told Scotty B I was doing a 6. Many people have said the 3.2 is a great conversion motor. Strong engine, reasonable price, starts easily in any weather, doesn't require as much mods as a 3.6, I didn't want carbs, a little easier on the trans than a 3.6, tons of support and spare parts, active tech forum on pelican, ect.
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post Mar 5 2014, 08:48 PM
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QUOTE(wndsnd @ Mar 5 2014, 09:38 PM) *

I am interested in your conversion.

What was the deciding factor in your choice of engine and did you have any install peculiarities unique to that engine.

Would you make the same engine choice again?

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some six conversions are easy to find mufflers for.
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post Mar 5 2014, 08:52 PM
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Wheres the poll?


I got a very nice muffler now thank you ...
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post Mar 5 2014, 08:57 PM
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3.2 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Having owned a 3.2 Carrera with low mileage and a 2.7 914 fresh rebuild with carbs I had perspective. I chose the 3.2 because I feel it's a great engine that suits the 914. In the lighter 914 it should be plenty lively but very tame with its DME injection... Best of both worlds.
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post Mar 5 2014, 08:59 PM
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I have a 3.2 in this car. It is primarily a track day toy and loads of fun (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

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post Mar 5 2014, 09:05 PM
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I will try this one more time

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post Mar 5 2014, 09:28 PM
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Well... it not quite in the car yet....not even in one piece, but I have lots of nice parts. Does that count?
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post Mar 5 2014, 09:48 PM
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definitely vote
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post Mar 6 2014, 12:25 AM
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I love my 3.0L!

I kept the injection but modified it to fit without cutting into the trunk!

I think it comes down to what motor you can find and your budget!! It's all about money!


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post Mar 6 2014, 01:15 AM
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Isn't there room for my unholy Corvair/VW 3.0 liter six cylinder abomination?

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post Mar 6 2014, 06:25 AM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Mar 5 2014, 10:28 PM) *

Well... it not quite in the car yet....not even in one piece, but I have lots of nice parts. Does that count?

Another in bits...working it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Mar 6 2014, 07:05 AM
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Yoy didn't have either of my Catagory Motors

2.8 Twin-Plug PMO 50's

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or 2.5 Twin Plug - will have PMOs

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post Mar 6 2014, 07:31 AM
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Isn't there room for my unholy Corvair/VW 3.0 liter six cylinder abomination?

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post Mar 6 2014, 07:33 AM
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My catagory isn't listed either. 2.0 twin plug 906 motor


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post Mar 6 2014, 07:33 AM
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Yoy didn't have either of my Catagory Motors

2.8 Twin-Plug PMO 50's

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or 2.5 Twin Plug - will have PMOs

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Those are just Sick!
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post Mar 6 2014, 07:43 AM
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I have an '89 stock 3.2 going into my car. It will be disassembled and refreshed first. I decided on the 3.2 because it is a terrific engine that just funds without any fuss. As light as these cars are, the 3.2 will be quite sufficient for a daily driver.
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post Mar 6 2014, 07:52 AM
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3.12 Turbocharged twin plug, no going back.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Mar 6 2014, 08:12 AM
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please post the $#s for the above mentioned engines. soup to nuts…complete engines (+ what it took to get them to their current point) or core and parts acquisitions. not to include machine work/assem/labor costs…don't be shy. REAL #s.
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post Mar 6 2014, 08:40 AM
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please post the $#s for the above mentioned engines. soup to nuts…complete engines (+ what it took to get them to their current point) or core and parts acquisitions. not to include machine work/assem/labor costs…don't be shy. REAL #s.



Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha...funny!

Come on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) we all have fingers firmly planted in our ear screaming LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA!




OK...If you have to budget I'd say $15K is a good starting point. Hacks can be done for a lot less, many have spent a lot more.
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