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How much faster is 3.2 over 3.0??

In the near future I will be doing a rebuild on my 3.0 and I was considering maybe an upgrade to a 3.2 but is it worth and will I get much more power?

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I think the SC 3.0 is 180hp for 1980 and newer. I think the 3.2 is 204hp. So if you put a 3.2 into a SC the car will be quicker since the SC is lighter than a Carerra.
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I thought going 3.2 when my 3.0 went down, talked to several mechs and they said it would be a no thrill increase. After seeing it would be around $8k to $9k to put in my SC, another idea put in my head 3.6
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I read a review on the 3.6 and it seem like it would be a great improvement but it looks really expensive (like $15k or more) and I read about some issues of cooling problems. I am also not sure if my 915 tranny could handle it.

I woudl love to do it though.
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do a search on it many have ops...if things go good i have an estimate of 12 to 13k for mine
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According to Bruce Anderson, supposedly a few people who bought SC's new back in the day would take their cars straight over to a modification shop, like Kremmer for instance, and have the pistons and cylinders changed out to increase the displacement to about 3.2 liters. Additionally, the mixture would be adjusted somewhat. The result, they claimed, was 220 horsepower.
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Nice list of stuff slantnose.....I think you could lose the middle three though

Another option might be to just do a swap rather than a rebuild. If so, the 1987-89 3.2s have 217hp and can make more.

The 3.6 would be sweet though and you might be able to score a used engine on a deal.

All would have to be within smog since you drive an '80......


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How about a ROW 3.2 with 231 bhp ? That´s a 50 ponies difference. Wouldn´t one notice that ?
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r.o.w. 3.2 w/ ssi and '74 style exhaust + weber 40s w/ a 7:31 r/p gearbox makes for a really fun car.
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As Bill eloquently states .2. No big deal going stock 3.0 to 3.2 meaning you MAY be able to feel a difference. Now if you go to the 3.2 AND do headers, exhaust, lose the cat then you will feel a real difference. Throw in a shorter set of gears say 3 & 4 and ...well...
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What does the ROW 3.2 offer as far as component differences that give it that increase in HP?

My stock 3.0 with SSI, PMO, & M&K dynos out at 204 HP @ 5,800 and 214 ft/lbs at 4,400 at the flywheel. Lots of torque for my early car but it peters out around 6k. I'd like to get more top end.
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Considering that you're in CA, any engine swap will require some fancy footwork with a smog referee, with a 3.6 being the hardest to make "legal". Consider a 3.2 build on your 3.0 (as mentioned above). With CIS, cat, and a 964 cam you will still pass smog.
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3.2 r.o.w. has 10.3:1 c.r. or thereabouts. The 3.2 heads flow really well too. ...again makes for a nice engine after a few minor mods.

My built 3.0 pulls 215 at the wheels and is a hoot to drive. ...another option.
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Joe,

You need bigger better camshafts to gain the top end charge. Stock 3.0 CIS cams are too small to exploit the PMO's for me. Remember, until you get rid of CIS pistons your still quite restricted...might think Webcam 20/21's. My 9.3:1 3.0 dyno'd at 231. You could/should also recurve the dizzy for the carbs and cams. I don't have my torque figures in hand, but not much better than yours, just more area under the curve due to more reach.

What size PMO's?

Back on topic: Do you plan to retain the EFI vs CIS? This gives more flexibility though complicates the swap. I'd think the swap more beneficial if you keep EFI.


No swap option:
Rebuild, swap in a 3.2 crank and rods for $1250. Buy some JE's if you don't have KS cylinders and for 2250 - 900 (for your crank and rods) you'll get the rebuilt 0 mile engine and gain .2. You could possibly have Henry make your 3.0 rods work with the 3.2 crank and pistons.
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.2 + better flow in the heads + built-in chain tensioners + better induction
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I have been in a 3.6 powered SC, Man that is the way to fly if you can handle the money end. That car is just plain old angry, in a good way. I believe he is still running the factory 915. They can handle 300 horses before they gernade. If my 3.0 ever blows up, I'm going the 3.6 route.
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If you want power, don't go 3.2 or 3.6, or you'll be saying damn, I could a had a V8!! Renegade hybrids V8 baby!!

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Slantnose - I opt you rebuild your 3.0. Why? Because you'll never know what you'll get when you pick up a used 3.2 or 3.6 or even another 3.0. Sure, you can get a nice used engine, but you could also get an engine that needs a lot of work. I've bought used engines before, and believe me, after all the leakdown testing and other sniffing around it, there still remains shades of doubt as to whether the motor will hold up, especially if it is bought from someone other than a reputable mechanic, shop or owner in the Porsche world.

If you rebuild your 3.0, you can customize it for not much more, i.e. short stroke it to a 3.2, different induction, headers - whatever. If done properly, the 3.0 could be a lot more powerful than a 3.6. I've seen true streetable 3.0s develop over 300 hp.

The big plus in having your own rebuilt motor is you know it's brand new. You know that in three months, you won't have to replace the valve guides or deal with busted chain tensioners or whatever. The engine, in other words, if rebuilt correctly, could outlive you.

My suggestion, as you're in San Diego, is to call Henry Schmidt at Supertec, who is in Fallbrook. Henry's been able to extract upwards of 240 hp from 3.0 CIS motors.

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