Disclosure: I'm new to 911s, I'm lost, I apologize in advance for being the poster child for amateur hour
I'm purchasing a '79 911 "widebody" coupe in the near future for next to nothing and it's now becoming more real that I have a shot to get started on my dream of building a 911. I've rebuilt a few engines in the past, including more than one 944 and I'm ready to move into the big leagues.
Now, before I ask questions, I would like to make it clear as to what type of person I am when it comes to cars. I'm a number-crunching horsepower freak. I have this brutal subconscious that tells me HP is EVERYTHING. I seem to think that if I'm not in the 400hp + range then I'm not going fast which means I'm not having fun. I know this isn't true but i cant help it. Especially being an enlisted man, everything becomes a pissing contest. Anyways back on track; I want to build either a 3.0L or 3.2L carrera engine to power the 911, and I've come to terms with the fact that it takes nowhere near 400hp to make these cars quick and fun.
My dilemma(s) :
this will be my first 911 build
I would love to make close to 300hp without breaking the bank (which I've heard is next to impossible)
These engines are strange creatures to me
I don't know where or how to start
I don't even know where to buy performance internals
I'm not familiar with tolerances/ specifications of these engines
I don't know what's more reliable/ powerful as far as fuel system goes
As mentioned above I'm an enlisted man and will have to make carefully spaced purchases as the build progresses
Questions:
What kind of numbers can I get out of 3.0/3.2 liter engines?
How much would it cost?
Where can I buy oem+ parts (cams, rods, pistons, gaskets, etc)
Should I go for larger displacement?
ANY opinions, pointers, things to watch out for, links to articles or websites, and open discussion is appreciated.
I'm purchasing the book called
How To Rebuild & Modify Porsche 911 Engines 1965-1989 by Wayne R. Dempsy in hopes to get some much needed technical guidance.
However, nothing beats experience, which is why I'm asking you guys!!
cheers,
Drew