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hi I was wondering if you had a choice between the subaru engine and the 911 engine which one would you choose? and why?
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IronHillRestorations |
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I. I. R. C. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,731 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Does it matter if the car actually runs? A Porsche six conversion has become a pretty much bolt on project, not so with other engines. Unless you have a thing about being a pioneer, the degree of fabrication and modification is going to be less with a tried and true conversion. Not to dismiss the probability of actually driving the car within your lifetime (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
If you stick with a Porsche engine you should be able to keep a higher resale value, if that's important. If you put something besides an air (oil)cooled engine in the car it will probably bring less than whatever you paid for the car originally, and certainly not as much as you've dumped into it (if that's a consideration), building your water cooled conversion. Only the nicest V8 cars bring decent money, whereas good conversions hold up pretty well. The nice thing about a 914 (despite lack of a/c) is the useability. You can put a ton of stuff in the car (two sets of clubs in the back and a playmate cooler up front). I'm no fan of any conversion that eats up front trunk space, regardless of what you are cooling. I say go with a Carrera 3.2 motronic engine. You don't want a 3.6, there's too much auxillary bs to deal with (did ya know they don't have an oil cooler on the engine like all prior 911 engines?), that you won't run into with a earlier flat six. This is just what you asked for though, an opinion. I'm not saying I'm right or wrong, this is just my opinion. It is based on some experience, but I've certainly been wrong before, and you've pretty much gotten what you've paid for (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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