Is an engine swap a lot easier with carbs vs CIS/MFI etc ?

[cbeers]

I am playing with the idea of getting an older, pre-smog, car for fun and track use. I have seen some threads about installing the 3.2 engine in a car like a '74 and it's not too bad, but still.

So, if I were to go the route of carbs, how much easier would the overall process go?

Also, can you carb a larger engine, such as the 3.6L?

trying to think before jumping this time

-Chris

[bigchillcar]

chris, you know how this is supposed to play out...with p-cars, there's no 'jumping' only 'diving in'! or sliding down the slippery slope, too, i suppose.
ryan

[cbeers]

I know, but I keep losing money doing that

Probably dreaming here, but the hot rod urge sure is pulling me lately....

I am pretty sure I'd have to give up my '87 to get it done too.


-Chris

[Doug&Julie]

How much for the '87?

Seriously...you can carb a 3.6 if you want. You can carb pretty much any air cooled motor (I'm pretty sure). I think it would make it easier to transplant into an earlier car, but I'm not sure how much.

[Grady Clay]

Chris,

This is very dependent on the car, engine and what you want. You might look to a long-term project where you can keep the ’87. As everyone will tell you, these projects can be done quickly – for a price. The most economical solution is to spread it out over time and be patent collecting the car(s) and parts when the opportunity arises.

Being willing and able to buy and sell allows you to collect what you need and pass on the rest to someone else who is in need. The “food chain” so to speak.

Last week I was advising a local Pelican on his rehab-refurbish project. He will need 2-4 donor cars and lots more. I saw a 10+ year project.

You can do that with the ’74-’77 or ’78-’83 911s. Now that you are up in Marin/Sonoma, do you have the storage space?

Best,
Grady

[Todd Simpson]

If your goal is an easy swap then stick with the stock induction for your chosen motor. Carbs have advantages but make for some additional complications too.

I like a 3.2 in an early car. It's the first use of DME on a 911 motor and makes for quick starts and good driveability. 3.6 is very nice too but takes more effort due to sheetmetal, exhaust and other mods needed.

[RideShoot&Drink]

Hey Chris, when I was buying my mutant, I was first thinking about having 3.6 in there, but was told that it's much easier to have Turbo or SC motor installed. Reason for that being...fuel system (CIS), no need to update harness, DME, heat and some other things that I don't even remember now. As far as I understand Turbo just gets dropped there with proper clutch to 915 and additional fuel pump. Same probably applies to SC engine. Thus, you see much more early/mid year cars/SC engine combos than, early car/3.6. Lotsa nice early cars with 3.6's, but it's more expansive to get there...ah after all, it's just money. It'd be very cool to have an early car with 3.6, should be fun. But, early car with Turbo should be fun as well! Good luck with your search!