356 Engine ID numbers help please
 

I am trying to help out a friend identify exactly what motor he has. The engine supposedly is from a 356 that was burned up in a fire some where in south Florida, but its was completely rebuilt and I verified that myself. He needs to sell it do to health issues so I have no stake in it what so ever just trying to help a friend. From what I can ascertain its a 356 engine via the websites id chart listed here. Now for the rub, a potential buyer told me its a 912 engine not a 356 and not worth anything. Now please forgive my limited Porsche knowledge but if I am not mistaken a 912 engine is wider then a 356 and would not fit in the engine bay. I saw pictures of the car both before and after the fire so I believe the original owners claim to be true. Can someone please help me out with this I would greatly appreciate the correct information.
Thank you.


Engine Designation Engine No. Period manufactured
internal & official
616/1 T2 1600 67001— 79999 Sep.1957—Sep. 1959




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It had been at one time a factory rebuilt engine , a 58 normal.

Ok but it is a 356 engine correct?

It is a Porsche 356 engine as Matt says, although not as desirable as some of the later or earlier engines. The sheet metal for a 912 is wider than the 356 sheet metal but either set will bolt to either a 356 or 912 (and the engines will fit in each other's chassis with a flywheel change). There are many upgrade differences in a 912 that make it more valuable than this 58 Normal. So don't let the potential buyer BS your friend.
If the rest of the engine is not there, this core has the weaker connecting rods and crank. There really isn't much value in your pics except the engine case showing a factory rebuild.
Regards,
Chuck

Thank you Chuck & Matt, no the engine is complete tin work and I believe Weber carburetors. When the engine was brought into the shop it was torn down by the now deceased owner who was some what of a Porsche guy. We used to do mechanical and cosmetic restorations on a wide variety of German cars including Porsche. The crosshatch is present in the cylinders and the cylinderheads had be reconditioned and verified by yours truly. My friend has mentioned having me put the engine back together and run it on my test stand which would not be a problem.
Not holding anyone to it but what dollar value would you put on it?

Thanks again

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