3.6 conversion chat

[Alan.UK]

Hi all,

Are there any members whom have done/doing the 3.6 conversion whom are willing to send me a contact number so I can phone for a chat. I seem to have so many questions that I sure a few telephone conversations would greatly help.

I will then build up a Q and A page to post.

The donor car is now set and is a 1973 model

Thanks in advance

Alan.UK

[pbs911]

Alan. I did my 3.6 conversion on my 78SC. A little different than the 73 chasis. I used the Timmins conversion kit. There is lots of info on this site. Check out web sites from Ingo, Kevin, and Bill V. They have all documented some of the steps. I intended to, but in the heat of the battle wirting instructions and taking pics sort of took a back seat.

Are you going with a conversion kit?

[Alan.UK]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the info. I think I must have read everything on the web regarding the 3.6 conversion. I do plan on buying the complete kit from Steve but I still have lots of small questions which cross my mind and I am sure you guys would easily be able to help me with. I mean I have no experience with Porsches beyond 1973, until now I so when I picked up my 964 motor I didn't even know what much of the lines and cables even did.

It's a real learning curve. I am still sourcing the parts and do not intend on the conversion for a few months but the more prepared the better. I will also be upgrading the brakes (964 maybe?) oil lines (3.2 with fan) torsion bars (unknown what sizes yet) and exhaust compete B&B as they are on sale for $2k complete.

I am going for the original look but with 3.6 power. The car is staying original with no flared arches and its all its classic chrome.

I have a pair of recaro sport seats for it and also a pair of 7R rims so I can increase the rear tire to 215. I know larger or 16's would be better but I do want to retain the under stated classic look.

I will post some pictures soon.

Other simple questions include.
- do I need to use the 964 plastics fuel accumulator
- I have the 964 fuel pump where is the best place to mount it


If possible I will probably phone a few of the 3.6 guys and also seek some verbal advice.

Thanks

Alan.UK