2.4 six to 3.0 six swap, what do I need? Options

[goose2]

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If the carbs are Webers...."I" would keep them and use them....

The carbs are Zeniths. I love carbs for the sound, the look, the adjustability....and they appeal to my traditionalist tendencies, but...I've been spoiled by FI cars that start without elaborate procedures, run smooth when cold, have no flat spots, don't pop and fart if you don't baby the throttle just right, and use less fuel while delivering more power. My opinion...one among many I'm sure. Wanna buy some Zeniths? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

[goose2]

I've been doing my homework on the clutch/flywheel requirements and have found some options.

Patrick has a kit that bolts a custom ring gear on the 3.0 flywheel and uses the Kennedy clutch. Comes with everything....pp, disc, release brg, fasteners. $680.

GPR has a similar kit but uses a different p plate and is a few bucks less than Patrick's setup. Dave (GPR) says their clutch is MUCH nicer than the Kennedy version and plenty good for up to 300 HP. He tells me that this is by far the best solution, mainly because his clutch is far superior.

Kennedy's solution is to machine out the center of a stock 914 flywheel and weld in a new center...then machine and drill to fit the 3.0L 9 bolt crank. The charge is $250, if you supply the core flywheel....add $100 if their core. Early 911 clutch will bolt to this flywheel? Not sure about this. They have a pressure plate that will handle up to 400 ft.lb. torque for an additional $225. Add fasteners, release bearing, pilot bearing and it comes to around $600. Mr. Kennedy did say that a 914 clutch will handle nearly 200 ft.lbs. torque on a street car if you're careful.

My question is, will the 914 clutch do the job? Doesn't the early 911 clutch interchange with the 914-4 and wouldn't it be a adequate unit for a stock 3.0 street car? Are there still unexplored alternatives? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

[brant]

send them a core -4 Flywheel instead of the 6 bolt core, if you go the welding route.

yes I think the early 911 clutch and 914 clutch are the same.

I don't know of other methods.
good research!

brant

[Joe Bob]

Patrick's stuff suxz...... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/stromberg.gif)

Been using KEP for 30 years, I have no reason to suggest anyone else.

[carr914]

Randy, For the flywheel/pressure plate, check out JB Racing in Tavares, FL. They are right next door to Alex Job Racing and are very big in Vintage mostly 911 engines. They just came out with a 5 lb flywheel. They have been making a BMW lightwheel flywheel for some time and this Porsche item is aimed more at their customers. If I hadn't bought a 906 flywheel from Mike Bruns, their Engine Manager I would have this new item in my car.

T.C.

[goose2]

Thanks for the tip TC, I'll check them out. I'm not sure I want a super light flywheel for a street car but it'll be interesting to see what they're up to.