3.0L SC w/ CIS.... in a 914? Options

[RiqueMar]

Doing a search on past threads, I found a few that reference having a 2.7 with CIS installed in a 914, with some modifications, however, I can't seem to find one referencing an installation of a 3.0 SC engine w/ CIS installed.

Anyone ever done this?

[IronHillRestorations]

I can make an engine harness for a CIS engine, I do need your core harness and depending on the application maybe your 4 cyl engine harness too.

You hear all kinds of opinions on the small displacement S engines, but you should drive one before you decide it's too "finicky". In the early 70's if you wanted the hottest 911 you got a 911S. The 2.2S engine is a lot of fun, especially in a 914. There's something about a small displacement peaky, high reving engine in a 914.

Don't get me wrong, I had a 3.0 914 that was awesome. The 3.0 has loads of low end torque. The first time my wife drove the car she started from a dead stop in 3rd gear, you won't get away with that with any 2.2! At the rev limiter 3rd would get you about 75mph. 0-50 was about 5 seconds, but 0-60 wasn't that good as you had to shift to 3rd.

The learning curve can be expensive, so if you make a rookie FUBAR on any Porsche engine, it's going to cost you.

[RiqueMar]

I can make an engine harness for a CIS engine, I do need your core harness and depending on the application maybe your 4 cyl engine harness too.

You hear all kinds of opinions on the small displacement S engines, but you should drive one before you decide it's too "finicky". In the early 70's if you wanted the hottest 911 you got a 911S. The 2.2S engine is a lot of fun, especially in a 914. There's something about a small displacement peaky, high reving engine in a 914.

Don't get me wrong, I had a 3.0 914 that was awesome. The 3.0 has loads of low end torque. The first time my wife drove the car she started from a dead stop in 3rd gear, you won't get away with that with any 2.2! At the rev limiter 3rd would get you about 75mph. 0-50 was about 5 seconds, but 0-60 wasn't that good as you had to shift to 3rd.

The learning curve can be expensive, so if you make a rookie FUBAR on any Porsche engine, it's going to cost you.

Agreed, the S is badass. I would LOVE to have that S, but for my 'style' right now. I like the idea of low end torgue. I def think the 3.0 is better, but also I have to wait and see for what the verdict is on it.