Conversion Question, Motor Size Options

[EdwardBlume]

OK, I know its been discussed before.... so I'll ask again, for those of you who have done this....

What is the ideal engine for a /6 conversion?

The ABM came with a 901.101.101. 7R

From the Bruce Anderson book it would seem that normal engine HP for each possible engine is as follows:

2.4 w/ carbs - 130 ish
2.7 150 ish
3.0 170-180 ish
3.2 200

Before Andy jumps in, I don't want a 3.6 - too much power. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

What is the best driving /6 with ridiculous power?

Is it worth it to build up the 2.4 to S spec? when you can get all the improvements of a 3.0?

Thx

[shoguneagle]

A lot depends on what you want to do with the car. If I were to build another, I would do the following:

Within Porsche - 3.2 for road traveling, dependability, conversion ease
- 2.4 for peppy, road driving and handling with carbs
- 2.7 ?????

Subaru Sixer with transmission - for road traveling, dependability

Chevrolet V8 - Downright right hot rodding, roadability, power,
hadling (special modifications and weight saving items),
specialized suspension, dry sump, aluminum heads,
etc. Mucho dinero!!

I have built both a V8 and Porsche Sixer (3.2). The V8 was built before Renegade and during Rod Simpson days. A lot of difference and parts/kits availability available then and now. Dry sump, suspension points raised, aluminum parts are available now and it could be a very expensive build to do it right.

My 914 is being converted to 3.2 which I like very much. The conversion is fairly easy and straightforward with high marks for availability. Good engines and available parts are getting to the point where they are obsolete, supply availability getting limited, quality and dependability affected supply source, etc. When I started, this was the right build for me.

The new Subaru Sixers are interesting and brings the conversion into a better supply source (present day and back). I do not know what the ease or costs are involved in this conversion but I would be looking at this combo with the transmission if I was building present day.

Remember to allow sufficient time to get the project done. There are continuing hinders such as wife, thefts, moving, daily obligations, wife, just do not want to work on it, money, wife, etc.

There have been conversions done here and one should do some research via the threads for better background info. It definitely is a fun project and will keep you "entertained". Best wishes and enjoy the project.

Steve Hurt