A few 6cyl conversion questions Options

[tornik550]

So I have had years of fun working on my 4 cyl however a few weeks ago I saw an ad in the classifieds section for a 1970 911e 2.2l engine w/zenith carbs for sale. I decided to buy it. I never had any plans for converting to a 6 cyl until now.

Here are a few basic 6 cyl conversion questions-

1. What is the best motor mount to use?

2. What size headers should I buy (1.5")?

3. What oil tank should I buy (I don't care about originality, just looking for best combination of function to cost)?

4. Are stock 1970 911e pressure plates usable on 914 side shift transmissions (the pressure plate looks flat- it doesn't look like a 914 pressure plate)?

[Dave_Darling]

For the oil tank, the one with the best $$/useability ratio is a used one. Failing that, a cylinder tank can be relatively cheap--but you have to find a place to put it, which can be a challenge. And it won't look stock.

I don't like the "quick six" mounts (they bolt to the -4 motor mount pods) because they can interfere with shift rods, exhaust, etc., and some of them are somewhat under-engineered. I think the mounts that weld to the bulkhead are the best way to go. Patrick, Rich Johnson, and others make some. Pelican sells at least one type. I think McMark is making one as well? Or was that just a single prototype?

Exhaust means either original heat exchangers (bring $$$) or headers (lose your heat). The B&B stainless 914-6 exchangers don't seem to fit very well and are probably not worth the bother.

Use the 914-6 clutch setup, which is the same as the 1969 911T setup.

--DD