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> 356SC 2.0L in my 914, have some questions...
r_towle
post Jul 9 2009, 08:52 PM
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ok...
The sold car...if that motor is the correct serial numbered motor for the car that your grandfather sold...that person will pay THE MOST for the motor.

No offense to your grandfather, but if he is not well known in the 356 world...the motor wont be trusted...though I am sure he did a great job..its just the nature of the group.
Most of the real buyers are 60 plus years old...so dont be surprised if they know your grandfather and the car...

These motors did go into mid engined cars, so the exhaust could be done as you say.
I bolted one up to a 914 tranny (used a 912 flywheel) all of that worked fine.
You will need a 12VDC generator and stand...I think that would be the most expensive piece.
The exhaust is just tubes...it can be done.

I would share more data about the motor...then sell it.
You can get a decent bolt in motor for your car for a few thousand....

Rich
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post Jul 9 2009, 10:37 PM
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There's no excuse for lack of respect. Lack of research? What better place to research questions like this than here? It's a forum, and it was on topic! Damn, there's been a couple bummer attitudes around here lately. Sucks that it has made some people afraid to post questions. Questions are what keeps this place alive.
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post Jul 9 2009, 11:18 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Jul 9 2009, 07:52 PM) *

ok...
The sold car...if that motor is the correct serial numbered motor for the car that your grandfather sold...that person will pay THE MOST for the motor.

No offense to your grandfather, but if he is not well known in the 356 world...the motor wont be trusted...though I am sure he did a great job..its just the nature of the group.
Most of the real buyers are 60 plus years old...so dont be surprised if they know your grandfather and the car...

These motors did go into mid engined cars, so the exhaust could be done as you say.
I bolted one up to a 914 tranny (used a 912 flywheel) all of that worked fine.
You will need a 12VDC generator and stand...I think that would be the most expensive piece.
The exhaust is just tubes...it can be done.

I would share more data about the motor...then sell it.
You can get a decent bolt in motor for your car for a few thousand....

Rich


How do you find out who owns the car that this engine came out of? And where is that "356 registry" that was mentioned earlier? I would really like to find the person who owns that car now and try and return this engine to its rightful place! How did you make the tin fit in the engine bay without allowing air to flow up past it? I was just looking around on craigslist for some miscellaneous parts and found a 12V generator for 125 bucks (may need a rebuild but I know a place that will do it for less than 100 bucks) so depending on how much a 912 flywheel is maybe this won't be all that expensive to mock up? Does the 912 use the same clutch disc and pressure plate as a 356 or a 914 or is it completely different? Please let me know. Thanks
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post Jul 9 2009, 11:23 PM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Jul 9 2009, 09:37 PM) *

There's no excuse for lack of respect. Lack of research? What better place to research questions like this than here? It's a forum, and it was on topic! Damn, there's been a couple bummer attitudes around here lately. Sucks that it has made some people afraid to post questions. Questions are what keeps this place alive.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I came here with questions knowing people here would be more than helpful in answering them! Maybe it IS a waste of time in some peoples' opinion, but I am a fan of working with difficult projects and making them work! I posted only asking for a few questions answered, not to have my questions put down just because of lack of interest from others. I don't want a bad reputation here; there are way too many good people and helpful members here that I would hate to be looked down upon by you guys! I appreciate all the helpful answers everyone has given me so far and I only hope the rest will be just the same! Thanks
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post Jul 9 2009, 11:56 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Jul 9 2009, 07:52 PM) *

ok...
The sold car...if that motor is the correct serial numbered motor for the car that your grandfather sold...that person will pay THE MOST for the motor.

No offense to your grandfather, but if he is not well known in the 356 world...the motor wont be trusted...though I am sure he did a great job..its just the nature of the group.
Most of the real buyers are 60 plus years old...so dont be surprised if they know your grandfather and the car...

These motors did go into mid engined cars, so the exhaust could be done as you say.
I bolted one up to a 914 tranny (used a 912 flywheel) all of that worked fine.
You will need a 12VDC generator and stand...I think that would be the most expensive piece.
The exhaust is just tubes...it can be done.

I would share more data about the motor...then sell it.
You can get a decent bolt in motor for your car for a few thousand....

Rich


"These motors did go into mid engined cars, so the exhaust could be done as you say." Oh, really? Not that I've ever seen or heard of, and I've been around Porsches since 1963. Actually, there was one. Platypus, a limited production race car from San Diego in the 50s. The Cap'n
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post Jul 10 2009, 12:12 AM
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Don't forget the first couple of 550s had plain-bearing--and therefore basically 356--engines, at least for a few races.

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post Jul 10 2009, 12:28 AM
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I came here with questions knowing people here would be more than helpful in answering them! Maybe it IS a waste of time in some peoples' opinion, but I am a fan of working with difficult projects and making them work! I posted only asking for a few questions answered, not to have my questions put down just because of lack of interest from others. I don't want a bad reputation here; there are way too many good people and helpful members here that I would hate to be looked down upon by you guys! I appreciate all the helpful answers everyone has given me so far and I only hope the rest will be just the same! Thanks
-Chris


Don't be discouraged. I think everyone here has your best interests in mind. They want you to come out ahead fiscally and mechanically.

You want a fun project? Build a Type IV 1911 motor. Hands down faster than any stock 616 (356/912) motor I've owned.
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post Jul 10 2009, 12:39 AM
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Don't be discouraged. I think everyone here has your best interests in mind. They want you to come out ahead fiscally and mechanically.

You want a fun project? Build a Type IV 1911 motor. Hands down faster than any stock 616 (356/912) motor I've owned.


Thanks Rav914, I know everyone is here to help and that's why I love coming around here so much! I was planning on building my 1.8 into a 2056 after I found a replacement motor to put in until I could finish the rebuild. I already have a set of 96mm p&c's waiting to go in, I just need some more parts before I can actually take the engine out and rebuild it. Thanks
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post Jul 10 2009, 09:30 AM
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I think what really twisted the 356 crowd's panties is when I put a six in one....then cut the roof off, tube framed it to keep it from bending in the middle, put in a boom box with a HUGE bass speaker, flared the fenders and did burn outs in the GAF parking lot.....it's the little things that make life fun...

http://www.356registry.com/forum/

Click on the link above for the crotchety old bastard's club....
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post Jul 10 2009, 09:35 AM
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http://www.356registry.com/
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post Jul 10 2009, 09:53 AM
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If you just need a temporary engine....I've got a bus 1.7 you could use till you get yours built. Just make the hour drive and pick it up.
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post Jul 10 2009, 01:15 PM
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QUOTE(Nor.Cal.914 @ Jul 9 2009, 06:24 PM) *

QUOTE(mikez @ Jul 9 2009, 09:07 AM) *

If you think it's harsh here....try asking about a Type IV engine in a 356 on the 356 Registry. Yer ass will have blisters....


I was looking for a quick fix that I didn't know anything about and I came here with questions knowing that you guys would supply me with the responses I needed. Thanks
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He who look for quick fix usually end up broke.


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post Jul 10 2009, 03:26 PM
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If you just need a temporary engine....I've got a bus 1.7 you could use till you get yours built. Just make the hour drive and pick it up.


Wow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) people here are way too nice! I think my 1.8 can make it for a little while longer, but if I feel like it's time to pull it out I will definitely come get this engine! I'm hoping that if I DO sell this 356 engine I can make enough money to buy everything I need for my rebuild and just get it done in a week or so. Thanks for the offer and I will keep in touch!
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Jul 10 2009, 12:15 PM) *

QUOTE(Nor.Cal.914 @ Jul 9 2009, 06:24 PM) *

I was looking for a quick fix that I didn't know anything about and I came here with questions knowing that you guys would supply me with the responses I needed. Thanks
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He who look for quick fix usually end up broke.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I can believe it now after being told everything that has to be done to make this work!
-Chris
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Where do you find the "three pieces" that have the number on them? Someone mentioned that if they have all three matching numbers the engine becomes a bit more valuable? Here are some pics:



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The engine should be up on a stand later today so I can get some better pics. Here's some more:



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Looks in good shape....post an ad over on the Registry....
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