74 2.7 CIS Engine Rebuild., Modifiy the 2.7-6 engine or keep is stock? Options

[tach]

I rebuilding my 914 street only use 2.7 6 engine in my 914. I can rebuild to stock configuration or I can modify this engine with higher compression add PMO carbs and twin plug ignition and other goodies. The additional extra cost would be about $7000 over the stock rebuild. I have rebuilt several of these 2.7 and modified them on 911 cars. But, Is it worth spending the extra money doing this when it comes time to sell a 914 with a beefed up engine 4 of 5 years from now. Its plenty fast and fun with the stock 2.7 liter.

[gereed75]

Sounds like you have plenty of experience but my recommendation is that cars with uncertain engine histories are very tough sales. Well built motors with documented build histories do bring a premium. Not so sure you will get all of your money back, but it could make the difference between selling and sitting on it.

Secondly I personally do not care for CIS motors. This early injection rips the heart out of these engines and robs all of the "zing" that makes these such great motors.

I personally downgrade the value of CIS equipped cars. I Wanna hear and feel that flat six snap, not a sewing machine. Strictly my personal opinion.