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.

[Van914]

On the 3.0 conversion unless you want to cut up the car for the CIS to fit, Go to Webers or PMO's. I have PMO 40mm on mine. Richard makes a intake manifold for the 3.0 Cis motor. Have the distributor recurved by Jerry Woods or Barry at I.A.E. You will not need a front mounted cooler if you are only street driving. Mine has a front mounted cooler and like jt914-6 stays very cool. I too used the PM flywheel kit and it works. Stock trans with stock gearing is what I have found works for me.
Good Luck
Van914