opinions about this 6 cyl engine? |
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opinions about this 6 cyl engine? |
jmitro |
Jan 17 2020, 06:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 23-July 15 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 18,986 Region Association: None |
this popped up on my local facebook - appears to be a 911T engine.
I'm tempted to buy it just to have for the future. What's the core value? can it be rebuilt to E or even S specs? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2674783612589753/ |
Tdskip |
Jan 17 2020, 07:26 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
If it is not known to be good you have to assume it is a core and requires a full-on rebuild. That is why it is priced like it is.
You can build one of these, really any 911 6 to nearly any spec you want, all it takes is money and lots of it. The clear market trend is to build 3.x and larger engines rather than the earlier ones, cost is about the same (or sometimes less in the case of a 2.7L) and you have more power and potentially a longer lived engine once all is said and done. Cost of fuel and oil systems is about the same but be aware any MFI engine can be quite expensive to get sorted. You would be far ahead to simply buy a known good engine from @mepstein than roll the dice on this. I've done a fair amount of research and agonizing here, happy to share what I've learned but ultimately up to you and your budget so eyes open but do what makes you happy. |
mepstein |
Jan 17 2020, 07:38 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If it is not known to be good you have to assume it is a core and requires a full-on rebuild. That is why it is priced like it is. You can build one of these, really any 911 6 to nearly any spec you want, all it takes is money and lots of it. The clear market trend is to build 3.x and larger engines rather than the earlier ones, cost is about the same (or sometimes less in the case of a 2.7L) and you have more power and potentially a longer lived engine once all is said and done. Cost of fuel and oil systems is about the same but be aware any MFI engine can be quite expensive to get sorted. You would be far ahead to simply but a known good engine from @mepstein than roll the dice on this. I've done a fair amount of research and agonizing here, happy to share what I've learned but ultimately up to you and your budget so eyes open but do what makes you happy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 100% they all end up costing about the same. Mag cased engines are less expensive to buy but then make it up with more machining on the case. P & C's are about the same price no matter what size you need. Carbs need rebuilding, MFI needs rebuilding, etc. But some cars won't look right with a big engine. 914-6GT clones, 911RS tributes, etc need the right "look" and CIS or Motronic won't cut it are heavier and might not be right if you are vintage racing. Best to buy what personally turns you on. |
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