How Many Parts in a 1979 911 SC Engine?

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Hi All,
For a spring road rally question, does anyone know how many parts are in a Porsche 911 SC engine? If specific, a 1979 Porsche 911 SC engine without air-conditioning and German delivery. I'd further specify to include engine tin and exhaust; everything that would be on a motor that was dropped out of the 911 (excluding transmission).
Thanks in Advance!

[patkeefe]

Is a distributor one part, or is it many parts? Needle bearing? Is oil a part? ...Ad infinitum...

[RDM]

Good luck with an operational definition of "part," at Pat noted.

[SWS911]

"are in", are on, complete? Pretty vague or pretty tricky.

[Flojo]

why?

[MBAtarga]

Originally Posted by Flojo

why?

In his original post - he's asking as he wants to use it as a trivia question for a road rally.

[GH85Carrera]

Lots and LOTS of parts!

[bkreigsr]

Better line of questioning would be something like; 'How many parts in a Weber 40 IDS carb as used in the 67, '68 911 S' ?
Bill K

[MotorWorks]

Is this like counting how many parts are in a mechanical watch? Like to show off how many parts are needed to make it work?

[eastbay]

Grab a copy of PET and start counting. But be prepared for the controversy surrounding parts vs. assemblies e.g. thermostat, chain tensioners, IMS shaft, aar valves, etc., etc.

[RWebb]

just tell people that the PET is the final authority on parts vs. assemblies

for fun you could have them compare with the 996/Boxster motor too

I'll be interested to see your final tally...

[Sebscst]

I’ll throw it out there 1479,prove me wrong

[RWebb]

x/3