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911 Lust, I'm thinking about committing a sin... |
mike_the_man |
Jun 12 2009, 11:50 AM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
Hi all,
Ever since I can remember I've lusted after 911s. I bought the 914 more as stepping stone on the road of Porsche ownership, but I've really come to love the 914. In any case, a 911 has come up for sale locally, and I'm thinking about selling the 914 to buy the 911. I know it's probably a sin, and I know I probably shouldn't do it, but I'm seriously thinking about it. I still have to take a close look at the 911 to determine if it's worth my time. And that brings me to the point of this post. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have a few questions about 911s. The car I'm looking at is a 76, but at some point it's had a rebuilt 3.0l installed, along with a rebuilt transmission. Since I know next to nothing about sixes, are there any visual clues to confirm that this is indeed a 3.0l, and not the 2.7. Is there a range of engine #s that the 3.0l should fall into? I'm not sure what shop rebuilt the engine, but I plan to get those details tonight, and I'll probably be posting another question regarding the shop. Also, I'm guessing that a non-stock engine would de-value the car? Personally I would prefer the 3.0l over the 2.7, but I imagine resale would probably be negatively affected by this. Anything else I should be aware of that is specific to the 76s? I've looked at the buyers guide on Pelican. Sorry for the long rambling post! Thanks all, |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 12 2009, 12:45 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
There's a number stamped in the top of the case, close to the fan support. The Engine number is stamped on the vertical right support, the type number is slightly to the right and forward of that, on a basically horizontal surface. It will be 9xx/xx. Get that number for me, and I can tell you what it is (was?). Actually, either number will work, but the latter is best. The 3.0 case is aluminum, like the 914. The 2.7 case is a mag alloy, and is NOT shiny. Darker gray color, like a VW T1 case.
Personally, I'd buy an SC. Better car, galvanized body, all the bugs worked out of 'em. 1980-1983 cars are best. As always, buy the BEST car you can afford. Prices are good right now, if you look around some. The Cap'n |
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