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post Aug 28 2009, 06:35 AM
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QUOTE(J P Stein @ Aug 27 2009, 10:26 PM) *

A good twin plug set-up is pricy.

yes, but I'm headed there anyway (can't do a proper RSR clone without it...) so it's just a matter of what I start with.

Go price high-butterfly MFI throttle bodies - that'll stop your heart for a beat or two...

if it works out that you can keep it all, and that's what you want, that'd be a fine outcome, I think.

For me it'd just be a shortcut to the engine I'm headed for, and I was already committed to building it up from a core motor and individual bits, so I have options.

Remind me - are those 40's or 46's ?
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post Aug 28 2009, 10:46 AM
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QUOTE(degreeoff @ Aug 27 2009, 10:51 PM) *

Itwas a sick (as in poor running) engine in my teener and would still rocket around....I'd recommend a 2.7


Quoted for truth. This car was wicked fast, and just flet like it wanted to go faster then the roads we were on would allow.

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post Aug 28 2009, 11:24 AM
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NO,

Dont listen to these guys... That will never work!

Crate that junk up and I will come get it out of your way for you.

Let me know if Saturday works...

Thanks
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post Aug 28 2009, 01:45 PM
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QUOTE(ArtechnikA @ Aug 28 2009, 05:35 AM) *

QUOTE(J P Stein @ Aug 27 2009, 10:26 PM) *

A good twin plug set-up is pricy.

yes, but I'm headed there anyway (can't do a proper RSR clone without it...) so it's just a matter of what I start with.

Go price high-butterfly MFI throttle bodies - that'll stop your heart for a beat or two...

if it works out that you can keep it all, and that's what you want, that'd be a fine outcome, I think.

For me it'd just be a shortcut to the engine I'm headed for, and I was already committed to building it up from a core motor and individual bits, so I have options.

Remind me - are those 40's or 46's ?


RSR clone? Sure, why not.
The carbs are 40s.
This engine would make a sweet street engine....unlike an RSR motor.
The box the P/Cs came in....plus a couple more.


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post Aug 28 2009, 02:08 PM
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J P Stein, thanks for fixing my mistake as I did not see that the original poster was from the UK, and I am not familar with the emissions equipment and its detrimental affect in the UK.

A twin plug, 2.7 RSR motors sounds great!
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post Aug 28 2009, 03:14 PM
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alas...the 2.7 guys seem to have dominated....yup the old 3.0/3.2 is clearly out classed by its earlier smaller displacement brother (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

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post Aug 28 2009, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Aug 28 2009, 01:14 PM) *

alas...the 2.7 guys seem to have dominated....yup the old 3.0/3.2 is clearly out classed by its earlier smaller displacement brother (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

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More bigger is more better! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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post Aug 28 2009, 04:12 PM
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When I had my six, I took the 2.7 out and put in a 3.2 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

If my 911 Carrera wasn't a real one, It would have a 3.2 instead of the 2.7...

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post Aug 28 2009, 04:48 PM
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How can you say that Ferg ... you don't keep a car long enough to require an oil change let alone an engine upgrade.
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post Aug 28 2009, 05:07 PM
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How can you say that Ferg ... you don't keep a car long enough to require an oil change let alone an engine upgrade.

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post Aug 28 2009, 06:32 PM
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QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Aug 28 2009, 05:14 PM) *

alas...the 2.7 guys seem to have dominated....yup the old 3.0/3.2 is clearly out classed by its earlier smaller displacement brother (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

I've always said you need a really good reason to prefer a 2,7 to an SC or newer. In my case, I'm specifically looking for a period-correct 7R case as a base. I'm also interested in JP's engine because i know enough about it and JP to be comfortable with it, as opposed to something with no provenance.

The 2,7's are lighter and since they've probably been gone through once, may be more likely to come with carb-friendly cams. SC's were CIS with low compression and mild cams. 3,2 with DME a bit better.

If a 2,7 has had all the good stuff (case savers, scavenge mod, head studs...) done to it on the PO's dime, it's probably in better shape than an unmodified SC. If you're buying a core engine and know you'll be rebuilding it, it's hard to go wrong with an SC, a little more compression, and sportier cams. But now we're not talking heads-up comparisons any more.

In street service, you should live so long as to need to rebuild a fresh /6 of any flavor...
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post Aug 28 2009, 06:58 PM
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The 3.0L 9eleben engine is the most reliable engine Porsche ever made....IMO.
There, ya happy?
The 2.7 is just not as bad as it has been made out. It is lighter, more available (thanks to the bad rap) and cheaper to build in all respects. It is also a bit cheaper to install in a 914. The stock engines are comparable in power with a slight nod going to the 3.0L. Many people ( like myself) went with the less expensive engine.
I'm not particularly attached to it but kinda fell into it....like I did with the 914.
I found out how to cure its faults up ( some of the cases aren't worth curing) front & did what was necessary. My speaking up in its defense is no reason for anyone to get their panties in a bunch.
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post Aug 31 2009, 10:29 PM
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jeez....i didn't think any one ever noticed the panties.
and when they are bunched, it just isn't fun anymore (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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