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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,435 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
So I can't (and won't) argue with Jake's policies or pricing. Hell, I helped publicize his acheivements and remain very impressed by them. So let's NOT DEBATE THEM here -- please take that to another thread.
In the meantime, though, I think $5,000 (carbs and ignition included?) seems a far more approachable number for a lot of people. I wouldn't expect to get anything but short-lived junk for $1,300 to $2,600 -- unless I was building it myself. So what are the possibilities at $5,000 to maybe $6,000? What kind of power, what kind of longevity? Could 120 or 130 hp be so hard to get with decent longevity? I ask it more as theory and as a business opportunity/service someone could provide the community with -- someone who is well-known as a good engine builder. The 2.0-liter (based on a 1.7) in my 1973 914 has not left the chassis since at least 1986 -- it ain't got much power, but it was obviously built right. Rather than specific answers, I am hoping to open up a direction of travel for Type IV owners on a real-world budget and (hopefully) a resource to fit that niche. Or am I alone? (running for cover) pete |
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None ![]() |
I have to agree with Howard and Pete. A rebuilt costing more than $5k in a car which is likely to be worth no more than $10 when finished (this assumes nearly rust free, excellent body, paint, interior) makes no sense.
A friend here in Portland had a professional complete rebuild of a 2.0 done by a high quality local Porsche shop. They really didn't want to do it, and probably won't do it again.There is more money and less hassle in repair/maintenance of newer cars. He paid about $7500 and I think there may have been a new clutch and a few more extras beyond the motor work. Reinstalled the D-jet. I think the answer for most of us is a DIY rebuild, top end only unless there is bearing noise/bad oil pressure. Farm out the head work to capable machine shop. That, or find a used running engine and get a couple of years use out of it and move on to the next one. Otherwise, expect to pay at least $8 and either keep the car long enough to get the value out in driving or expect to sell at a loss. |
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