HI all -

looking for a good -6 engine to drop into a 914. Looking for something that does not need a ton of work, maybe has a matched gearbox, and that will provide a serious boost in performance. Goal is to do some ax, drivers ed events, street able and reliable.

2.7? 3.0? 3.2? kicked up 2.2? turbo? what's available?

Budget around $5k

show me show me show me

thanks

td

Budget around $5k

Check this out. Just about in your price range. Not mime, but just offering some positive input. Ric. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...ngine-sale.html

That seller is Henry Schmidt....great guy. If he says it is a good engine, you can believe him. He is down here in Fallbrook, CA.

Great - thanks for the endorsement on Henry - valuable info!

just missed a 3.2L on Pelican for about $5k (asking $6k BO) so I know they are out there just waiting for me!

appreciate your comments - and thanks for the PMs of encouragement!

cheers

td

the 'buying' of the engine for less than $5k is not the problem. I've bought a 2.7 for $3500 and a 3.2 for $4000. It's the work needed to the car and other misc stuff you need that will double (at least) that number:

with Bob

KA.....ching !!!!

And double THAT number if done "right" ..... but how so sweet when driven .

I've got a motor if you put a 4 in front of your other number - that's right $45k

Huh?

totally ...

IMO, the 3.2 engine with it's stock EFI is the PERFECT fit for a 914. Starts up right away, all the time, has plenty of torque and hp - not too much, not too little.

I have been through the following "6's" in our cars: 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 2.7, 3.0.
Huey now has a stock 3.2 and Papa Smurf has a 3.4 full twin plug, high compression race engine.

So...do the math. Yes, we could own a vacation home in the Caribbean (and probably one in Vail) for what we've spent on 'upgrading' our cars... But hey, they're going up in value...right??

Aluminum Case 2.8 TwinPlug RSR Motor

$45k

ah... ok. That makes more sense.