looking for an engine Options

[Gearren]

I have a 73 2.0 and it is getting near the time for a engine rebuild, but instead of rebuilding the old 4, I am thinking about getting a small six, like a 2.0, from a late 60's 911. Does any one have one around in good shape or know where I can get one for a good price?

[ArtechnikA]

the sad-but-true is that it'll cost you the same (plus or minus but a very small amount) to install a 3,0 as a 2,0 -- and the same to rebuild. Porsche last used the 2,0 in 911's in 1969, and 914.6's until the end of the run (round numbers - 3000 engines later) in 1972. so that means that your typical 2,0 is 35 years old, whereas your typical 3,0 is "only" 20...

there are still little engines around (i've got two...) but you need a real good reason to use any pre-SC engine.

such reasons - and engines - do exist. but finding a fresh, running early engine will be a bit of a challenge. and a professional rebuild will run *somewhere* in the $7500-$10k range. the parts alone add up quick...