Engine Rebuild in GA
 

Well after an eventful past weekend my 911 now needs a rebuild. I am looking for info on any recommended shops and contacts in Georgia. Please let me know!
Thanks
Neil

Galen Bridges used to build some nice motors in the Atlanta area. He had a neat twin plug 2.7 in his personal car. This was many years ago.

You could also consider this the perfect opportunity to upgrade to a 3.0,3.2, or 3.6.

Good luck.

Are you going to do any work yourself? like take it out, etc.. You're going to get a price difference of 'thousands' from different shops.

Yes the 3- 3.2 has been going through my mind, but I don't want to rebuild one of those either. If I did upgrade to a 3.2 EFI would be a HUGE +

Franz Blam - Tucker.

And what does "eventful" mean? No personal injury, I hope.

C.W.

3.6? Have a look at www.instant-g.com.

To rebuild a 2.7 liter motor 'Right' is not cheap. You may be able to find a 'nice' 3.2 with all the FI stuff for about the same as a 2.7 rebuild.

Have a talk with George over at Auto Atlanta in Marietta.
770-427-2844

Jetjockey,

Do a search on AA. Not too sure about those folks

I have used Pefornance Imports on Peachteree Industrial Blvd for my entire resto project fopr my 75, and except for taking a long time with the engine rebuild, they are happy to have me walk thru thier 3 shops, gawk at the race cars, ask stupid questions, and on 3 occasions, the wrenchs there have stopped work on customer cars to explain or help me with a part. Owners name is Peter Wendt. The engine rebuild guy there is Clayton. Smokes a lot and talks fast, but he has taken time out every day during the tear down to explain to me and look at parts with me.

Wow! Another Kelly with a Volvo! You may be my long lost brother!!!!!

Neil,

First question; what is your planned use?
Daily driver to school?
Café racer to pick up…?
Sunday driver?
More restoration?
DE, Auto-X and occasional track?
Dedicated track use?


Next, what happened to the engine? What diagnosis have you done?

Clearly it is to your advantage to do it yourself. It is very cost effective and fun.

The advice to install a 3.0, 3.2 or later is correct. The cost will be about the same as doing your 2.7 correctly. If you intend to compete with the Targa, you need to pay attention to the class with an engine swap. If you do a swap, be sure and save your original 2.7.

Best,
Grady

Grady Clay the car is used for sunny days/daily driver. Nothing too special and I don't plan to track the car.

Now the engine part....
Last Friday I started the car and black smoke came out and didn't stop. So I shut her down and drove my other car to work. Sat I started and it did the same thing so I shut it down and decided to wait til Sun. Sunday I started it and it smoked (black) so I wanted to wait and see if it would stop it didn't (5min). But what it did do was set off the CO2 alarm in the apartment complex I live in for 30 min!!!! Anyway I waited till about 10pm and decided to drive around the complex. It was smoking bad so I stopped and looked under the car. It was losing oil EVERYWHERE and I noticed that the smoke wasn't coming out the pipe it was coming out betweent the heads. So she now rests in my garage until I can find an alternative.
Any help would be great!!!!!!!!

Kelly Bell
Good call and where are you located if I may ask. I need some info for a repair shop since I live in an apartment (with two garages) but they are not large enough nor do I have the tools to perform an engine rebuild. If you would be interested I might call on anyone to help with a drop/install.
Let me know
Thanks
Neil

I am In Norcross!

Neil,

I have had a couple of sets of heads done at "Eagle Machine" in Auburn, Ga. The phone is 877-339-3053 or 888-339-3053.
Frank does a lot of work and will completely rebuild your engine. He is good to work with and his prices are fair.

Good Luck,

Ron

Neil,

Update on Frank's number. I remembered after I posted my reply that I never was able to get anyone on their toll free number. The commercial number is 770-427-6636.

Ron

Neil,

I have another piece of info; Just outside of Cleveland Georgia on Hwy 384 (specifically 4404 New Bridge Rd) is a Porsche junk yard. You can get a complete engine or parts to help you put yours back together. Joe Cogbill is the owner and was quite a porsche racer at one time. Joe's number is 706-865-5200. He has a web site "germanautodismantlers.com" but if you visit him you can save some $.

Ron

I've had good results with German Motor Tech.
http://www.germanmotortech.com/

Here in Norcross, GA.

edit: Parts from AA but not sure about service..... again.. search would help.

I bought some stuff from Joe Cogbill. Nice guy, fair prices and he will ship. But if you have a day, drive up there, its beautiful. There is a farmers market up there, and some country food restaurants. I had fun when I went to get my fender.

thanks for all the info. i knew this board would help me out!!!!! next question anyone down for helping out with an engine swap??? i am learning in that direction.

Kelly,
I will help! I've never done it, tho. Is there beer involved? Where are you gonna do it? You said your garage wasn't suitable.

Kelly

I can help with an engine swap.

Thanks for all the help. Not sure yet if this engine will be built here (GA) or shipped I am still working on that aspect of the build. I will make sure to keep those interested posted. And yes Kelly Bell there is always beer involved even when I check the tire pressure.
Thanks

I just saw a post, Mobile Werks will fly out and do it. Might be the cheapest. We can do an engine swap at my house but I have to charge or my wife gets mad :-)

Now lets step back, you may have a hose up top that has come loose and you are losing oil. It would go through the fins in the heads and you could not tell where it was coming from in the dark.

Its probably terminal but maybe not. I would go for a swap to a 3.0 too. FYI be very careful with Joe cogbill.....he has a bad rep in some circles.

Built?

Ship?


Did you say ship?


Maybe I didn't read the whole post carefully enough, but there's this business called Motormeister and...

One thing I can tell you, having someone re build your existing engine, even if they are good and very reputable, can be a lot more expensive than your original price quote. If you have to replace something that you thought was going to be repaired, it goes up fast.

Why not buy a used engine?

Joe Cogbill is a nice guy and is hard to deal with. Be careful.

But, on a purchase this size (for a used engine) he might be worth it.

anyone have any suggestions on how to PPI a used engine?

Ditto on what Steve said. Be careful and do a search on the "potential" company that you want to ship to.

Yea I have read on here many times about MM. If it gets shipped its going to Henry @ SuperTech. I'll keep everyone posted as the search is on for the 3 or if I'm lucky 3.2.......

Matt @ Motorwerks Racing
770-886-0686
Exit 13 off Hwy 400.

I used to be a huge fan of Performance Improvements until Bob left and my suspension work was buggered. As to German Motor Tech - run away! Push your car if you have to but no thanks!

Note that the opinions listed above are my own and only reflect past experience. Your results may vary.

Came across this add on another list - it was posted today

No affiliation, just passing it on...



I have a 1985 911 3.2 engine for sale with all parts to install it in your
car.

Engine 65,000 miles on speedo
DME brain,harness complete
fuel pump
relay board
oil tank
coil

I also have the 915 trans if needed. Engine complete with out trans 5,000.00
trans 750.00
with engine 1,100.00 by it's self.

Thanks George
RLM 020326-3649
Lincoln, Ca
916 645 9111
9114400270

Beer? Exellent! I just had my 2.7 done by Performance Imports. It needed:

6 pistons
6 jugs
new bearings
new airbox
new timing cover
valves
timing gear and chains
clutch
all machining

It was $9000. But anyway, it is basically going to be all new excpet for the block, heads and crank. I am still in shock, but I told them to go ahead and do it. Looks like I'll be eatin weinies for a few months, but I cant wait to drive it!

Also a new oil pump for good measure

Kelly,
I want to check it out when it is done...

Hi Greg! Iam excited about it, but a little stunned. If would have cast me $6k for the parts anyway. The $3k is for the labor. It will be macanically complete when it gets out of there.

Anyone want to meet up some where this weekend? Just looking to meet some new people since I am new to this area. And also try and figure out the best way to attack my worn out engine. Let me know I am available either sat or sun.
Thanks
Neil

Kelly,

I'm jammed this weekend. How about next Sunday, the 27th? Or I can play hookie on a Friday if that works.

BlkBird I work till noon on friday so if you want to meet up we can after that. Other then that the 27th would be great also. I am just trying to get some advice and meet some porsche enthusiasts. I am located in Alpharetta ext 11 off 400 fyi.
Let me know
Neil

I second what ELOMBARD said about hoses on top of engine. Happen to me and scared the bejeezeus out of me. Only to find that the hose at the rear of the engine bay behind the intake (directly) had cracked and was spewing oil out. It's the top oil line back to oil tank (I think) around the air box.... well on my 87 anyway!!

I can dump a little early on Friday! Where you guys gonna meet? Is there beer involved?