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| LvSteveH |
  May 8 2003, 03:18 PM
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I put the Poor in Porsche  Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600  |
Here’s the deal, I’ve come across a complete 3.0L engine and conversion package from a recently wrecked 914/6. It was nicely done with very clean weber carbs, and the engine is not damaged at all. In fact it was just put in a 911 to verify that all is ok, and it runs to redline very smoothly. Honestly money is a little tight, so I can only justify buying it if the price is literally too good to pass up. So here’s what is included:
Nice running 3.0L w/weber carbs Fairly fresh 901 trans Conversion flywheel to adapt 3.0L to 901 (trick setup that bolts to stock 3.0 flywheel) Headers w/monza exhast Is there anything else I’d need? What would be the market price of these pieces, and what would be the “too good to pass up, even if you have to eat ramen noodles for a while” price? Thanks for the help (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Steve PS The oil tank was damaged, so I'd need to purchase that. Thanks |
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| SirAndy |
May 8 2003, 03:26 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,649 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(LvSteveH @ May 8 2003, 02:18 PM) Headers w/monza exhast don't know about the price, brad will fill that in, but as i just learned recently, you should consider getting rid of the Monza exhaust. it does not provide the needed flow (to restrictive) and will burn your exhaust vales over time ... Andy |
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| Brad Roberts |
May 8 2003, 03:47 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
The monza for the 911 engines are different...
Oil tank Oil lines (hard and soft lines) Front engine mount Throttle cable setup Engine tin ?? Just some stuff off the top of my head. B |
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| LvSteveH |
May 8 2003, 04:05 PM
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I put the Poor in Porsche Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 |
It comes with the front engine mount, and complete engine tin, he's asking $4000 for everything, which isn't bad, but is it too good to pass up? He claims the weber carbs were very expensive and near new.
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| Brad Roberts |
May 8 2003, 04:09 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
4000$ is pretty good.
What kind of front mount ?? The bar type sucks.. to high heaven (It works..just barely) The oil tanks new run over 500$ Thinking on it.. I'm in for 4000$ The carbs used run a grand for decent examples that dont need serious amounts of rebuilding. If you dont buy.. contact me offline and I'll give you a 500$ finders fee and dinner for the contact info. B |
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| LvSteveH |
May 8 2003, 04:40 PM
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I put the Poor in Porsche Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Ah, the plot thickens. I was leaning toward a V8 setup, but there is something to be said for being all porsche. Thanks for the offer Brad, that makes me feel better. Hmmm..... to pay off credit cards, or go really fast..... decisions decisions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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| rick 918-S |
May 8 2003, 06:37 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,462 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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You can always pay off the cards. The motor deal will be gone fast!
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| JRust |
May 8 2003, 07:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Ditto what Brad said! Hell I'd buy it no problem! Really piss of the wife but I'd do it no sweat! If it has everything for the conversion its a no brainer for me! Best of luck & if you can't give me a buz! Credit cards bad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
Oh yeah thats probably how I'd pay for it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) I mean they can be good if used wisely (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| anthony |
May 8 2003, 09:53 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218  |
Sounds like a great deal. I'd snap it up with out hesitation. Since the motor is in a running car I'd get a compression check. A great deal can quickly turn into an expensive paper weight.
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| Lawrence |
May 9 2003, 07:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
Steve,
What kind of carbs are on the engine? Weber 40s or 44s? -Rusty |
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| LvSteveH |
May 9 2003, 08:15 AM
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I put the Poor in Porsche Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 |
With regard to the carbs, I'm not sure if they are 40's or 44's, my initial reaction is always to assume the worse case, so I'm going to guess 40's. I'll try to find out today. Of course the old adage applies, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. I like the idea of doing a compression test, that should be very telling. Is it critical to perform a leakdown test at the same time, and what is involved in doing one? I appreciate all the input, I should know more later today.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif) Steve |
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