Convert a 912 to 912-6 ?

[Want to be]

Has anybody on this page converted their 912 too a 911.
(early short chassis?)

I am interested in the conversation went and how much expenses will i be looking @.

Any thoughts ?

thanks

jpc

[Tim Walsh]

PM jhelgesen he's in the final stages of converting a 76 912E into a 912-6 with a 3.0 SC motor

[slater]

I am in the very final stages of my 67 912 2.7 conversion. Just hooking up the wiring. I don't know how much I have into it so far, since I have done it over a long period of time. You will have to cut a hole in the inside fender to make room for the oil tank. If you run a FI engine you will have to run a return fuel line to the tank as well as put in a new fuel pump, filter, and accumulator tank (the 912 had a mech pump on the engine). Depending on what tranny/engine you use, you will need a clutch package that will work (for example my 2.7 to 901 I needed a clutch/flywheel form a 68-69 2.0). You'll need to cut out the old engine mounts and weld in the 911 mounts in the rear. I think that about covers the basics. Oh, and some wiring to figure out the engine harness to the car harness. Sounds worse than it is, it has really been a fun project. -Kris

[jhelgesen]

Cool, we can start our own splinter club for 912-6's.

I suspect my 912e was easier to start with since it has the 911 motor mounts already installed, but I had to cut out the 912 mounts to clear the oil tank.

Best to get all the parts from a 911 you can, even the mating tranny. If you go too much later (915 type) you'll probably have to deal with axle issues. Something hooked to a 901 should be okay.

I would guestimate you are looking at at least 5-7k for the swap, less if you can find a okay running 911 t motor.

[stlrj]

How about a Subaru engine?

http://www.holdbrookmotorsport.com/

Joe

[atlporsche]

or just talk to me...

I've got a porscharu too...

info is at bbs912.org

a turbo subaru motor is the way to go in the SWB cars...you don't weigh down the back end with those two un-needed cylinders.

sjd

[Want to be]

any pic's of the projects ?

thanks for any info

jpc

[atlporsche]

all over the place...check the "porscharu" thread in the 912 section.

The porscharu...update

sjd

[Want to be]

Nice looking porsche!

Anybody else have pic's?

jpc

[Want to be]

Nice looking porsche!

Anybody else have pic's?

jpc

[jhelgesen]

How 'bout this one.

[Want to be]

Nice looking ride!

"For an early short body 911"
Will this cost me about 4-5 k to put a 2.0 engine in my 68 912 ?
I called Parts heaven and he said that i could get $1000 trade in for my engine plus 2000 and shipping fee's.

"I have an excellent running engine, so i would think i should get more."
(big bore kit)

He said it would be a running engine , not race ready but a runner.

Thoughts ?

Will i have to change something in the transmission or just hook it up?
"I have a 5 speed " , 901 i think.

My mechanic wants me to wait and sale my 912 and then look for a nice 911. He just hates to tear up a nice 912.

jpc

[atlporsche]

I hate when people tear up nice 912's too.

sjd