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I'm not sure that it makes sense to rip out the newly installed, rebuilt 3.2 out of the car, since it is almost done anyways. If it were me, I'd probably finish up the remaining 5% of the '77, and be done with it. Otherwise, a lot of the previous work that went into the car will have been wasted, and you'll end up with a homeless 3.2.
As far as the 3.6, I guess I'd sell it, or keep it for installation in a different project car. I'd start with a car that had a bad engine, trans, etc., since you would be redoing all of that anyways.
If it were me, I would buy a 73 T, make it into a cosmetic RS replica, and install the 3.6! (i'd also pass on the Tiptronic). I'd make the car as light as possible, with a fiberglass hood and decklid, RS type lightweight interior, etc. That would be a reliable rocket!
In the past 2-3 months, there was an article about a do-it -yourself guy who put a 3.6 into his SC, you may want to check it out. Its not exactly a direct bolt in, but it can be done. Patrick Motorsports also makes a bunch of the special pieces that you need to put a 3.6 into an earlier car.
Its too bad that the previous owner had to use a relatively rare mid 70's Carrera to do his upgrades, when mid-70's "regular" 911s are so plentiful and actually in need of upgrades.
(And again, unfortunately, it is probably necessary to expressly state that this is just my opinion, you should do what floats your boat).
Brian
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