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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) |
marksteinhilber |
Jan 16 2019, 11:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 18-October 12 From: Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 Member No.: 15,057 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) Everyone replied and wants you to spend more of your money than the $3500 2056 SCAT long block that you identified right up front. That is a smart and economic choice which you can always unload for at least a grand with some miles on it. Buy the 2056 and swap it out in a weekend and save your money. Drive the H*** out of it and decide if it isn't enough. You can then play with rebuilding your 1.7 and decide if you want to rebuild it to 2256 or larger by increasing both piston size and stroke. Since it isn't numbers matching and will simply be a tired long block, you can turn it in and buy the completed big bore motor, but it may need bigger carbs, etc. That might cost $5k to $10K from several builders including Fat Perf as mentioned. A real six is quite spendy for even for just a 2.4 or 2.7 and will cost at least $10K to $15K for the engine, rebuild, and the mounts, oil tank, exhaust, etc. Likely even more $$$.... |
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