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Time To Do The Engine, Going with a SCAT 2366cc |
7TPorsh |
Jan 15 2019, 04:58 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
Well, car is running like crap and compression is 98-110. Buddy mechanic says there isn't enough there to work with. So need to explore options. Was looking for a 6 awhile ago but that's just too expensive.
I have a 1971 1.7 block (car is 1970), may have bigger cylinders in it but don't know. What are the options if on a slightly restricted budget? I want big and more power but I know there's a tipping point on that. I see new engines advertised here and there. SCAT 2056. Contemplating, do I buy a new engine like this? (any others out there?) or rebuild what I have using a SCAT engine kit or piecing it together using various kits. How big can I easily (budget) go? Currently don't know what I have so assumming a new cam, new crank, etc. I plan on using the existing dual Weber 40IDFs and the MSDS headers/muffler. Here's a pic so there's something visual here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Dave_Darling |
Jan 15 2019, 06:11 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,981 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
For $5K, talk to McMark at Original Customs. He should be able to build you something in the 1911cc-2056cc range that will push you down the road more than adequately.
Almost any higher-powered engine swap will cost you more in the long run, so I think it is preferable to stay with the "anemic air-cooled flat four". If you have the carbs already, keep them. You presumably know their ins and outs, their strengths and weaknesses. If you don't have any induction, consider an aftermarket EFI--but that will eat into your budget!! --DD |
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