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Originally Posted by emptyo
Ted, what makes you say that?
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I hope we see more swaps.
I think the prime time for 3.6 swaps was 10 years ago.
When low mileage 3.6 motors were common and aircooled 911 prices were reasonable.
Today a high mileage 3.6 donor motor could use a refresh.
Another consideration is that Stock air cooled 911s have doubled in value in the last 5 years.
So the cost to do the swap with engine rebuild and increase cost of the platform,
and perhaps loss of stock 911 value makes the swap less desirable economically.
Rebuilding my 911 with a 3.6 swap was a fun project that has given me a decade of driving and racing excitement.
Jae was a big big help too!!! No regrets!
I only wish the 911 culture still supported engine swaps and 911 track car builds.
Here's Jae and I warming tires at Chuckwalla.
Drive that bad boy over to La Mesa for a cold one when you get'r done.
https://youtu.be/aB9ubMvxLl8
Just had my 3.6 refreshed last year for the 2nd tme, the original pistons and cylinders still looked great.
