73 911T 2.4 rebuild

por924T911T · 04-18-2005, 05:25 PM

Hi everyone, first time post here. This looks to be a really good message board, a lot if information. Will I have a 73 911T with a 2.4L that I think is seized, will not turn over. But I am not sure, it had sat for over ten years as I was told by the seller, use to a track car, it is all flared out with huge tires and all. But my question is, is these a possibility that the rings could be stuck {rusted to walls} from sitting for so long, what do these engines do after setting for a long time?

Next question- how can I get more power out in this smaller engine I see that they don’t have that much hp. I have read that it helps to get different cams, and to switch to crabs, but is this really worth it, how much increase will this give, I would like to have around 300 hp, is this engine capable without spending thousands? Or am I just better of moving on up to more cubic inches, such as 3.0L, if so what will I need for a 3.0L to work in my car? Sorry for so many questions, I am just excited and am not sure witch way to go with the car, any suggestions will help thanks heath

YTNUKLR · YTNUKLR's Garage

The rings will rust to the walls if there is moisture present, as the cylinders are iron.

There is a number of things you can do w/ that engine to make MORE power, but nothing short of a twin-plug 2.8 RSR engine is going to get you to 300hp. 3.0L stock also not even close, with lots of mods maybe 270 ish. A VarioRam 3.6L is a good engine to do, easily 300+ hp.

por924T911T · 04-18-2005, 09:55 PM

Oh i see , i didnt realize these engines were so hard to get the hp up on, i mean my 924T 4 cyl engine is around 230, i thought a 6 cyl would have to problem to get around 300, but i guess i was wrong, so what is the most you can get out of a 2.4L? I guess i should get this engine going and see what it feels like, because i have never driven a 911 just my 924T. What would you suggest, would it be a wast on my time to play with the 2.4, or should i just go straight for the 3.0L 0r 3.6L?? thanks

YTNUKLR · YTNUKLR's Garage

From the sound of things (300hp), it would be a waste of your time to mess with the 2.4. Probably would only ever make 200, if that. The 3.0 SC engine of the 80-83 cars is a great torquey engine to transplant for a reasonable amount of $. The 3.6 is a lot more.....