Original 6 - Rebuild or upgrade Options

[kenschipper]

May need to rebuild the original 2.0 6 in my 914-6. Trying to decide whether I should do the rebuild or replace the motor with a 3.0 or 3.2.

I love the sound of the original 6 but would appreciate a little more low end torque. I'm not sure that rebuilding the original 6 would be any cheaper that the 3.0/2.3 swap. There is a 3.0 with fresh rebuild on ebay right now that will go for less than $9,000. Those with experience may want to chime in.

Another question is whether to go with fuel injection or back to Weber's or PMO's. I know of all of the advantages of injection (more reliable, less power loss in the mountains, probably better milage) but the sound of carbs is hard to beat.

Do the 3.0/2.3 engines require an external oil cooler, don't remember at the moment.

Does anyone remember a link here on the site dealing with a 3.0/3.2 transplant.

[brp986s]

It's hard to answer this in a sentence or 2. I my case (original 6) I opted for 3.2, not so much for power, but b/c the motronic is the first really good fuel system. I was fed up with webers. That said, I did what porsche did as far as external cooler and wevo box. But be forewarned - slippery slope situation. Both timewise and $-wise. Good luck!