Would a 2.2 longblock be worth purchasing for $500-$600? It is described as needing a rebuild and comes with only the tin, dizzy, turbo covers. What kind of carbs could be purchased? Would it be better to find a one complete and pay the big $$$$?
This would be for a 914 conversion.
Your thoughts?

I have seen nice complete long blocks, with many, if not all accesories for the 12-1500 range.


M

I'm worried that buying part by part can get out of hand real quick. I can't even find Webers for it. $1,500 for a complete one sounds better.

There was that one on Ebay that said it needed to be rebuilt and it had carbs already on it for $900. I think I would buy that one if you are going to rebuild anyway. THe carbs alone are worth about a grand.

Tony, I would be very happy for you to have a SIX.
I would keep searching until you find a complete runner.

I'm not sure how much all the rebuild parts cost, but I know all the mechanical work would be very time consuming.

Find a big motor for your 911 and use the donor in your '14.

We're going to have fun this year.


KT

Find a runner. The engines I usually find are of ones from 911's that get upgraded to 2.7's etc. 2.0's and 2.2's should be plentiful as complete runners. The carbs are too small to use on 2.7's out of the box and the dizzy's are different, so most pulled engines are left intact less exhaust etc. if someone has pulled all the "stuff" off, it would make me wonder why. Engine toast or something? rebuilding a 2.0 or 2.2 isn't really worth it since you can then pick up a used 3.0 at that point.

I agree with Dan that if you want something you can DRIVE anytime soon with minimal time and risk, just find a runner. Buying an engine w/o carbs, manifolds, linkage, flywheel, clutch, and all the other numerous doo-dads can just turn into a time and money sink. PLUS at the end of the day you do not have a configuration that is "known" to work.

Also keep in mind that good condition /6 Webers are well over $1000/pair these days and not terribly easy to find anymore.

Core engines or used longblocks are OK if you plan to do a full rebuild anyway; otherwise I would advise buying an engine that you can either see/hear running in a car, or at least get a pro PPI and leakdown.