some help with 911sc engine replacement
 

I am considering whether or not I want to buy a 911 Porsche that I recently found. Its engine and tranny is out of the car, and the engine has an unknown amount of miles on it. I would like to have the engine traded in for a newly rebuilt one. Does anyone have a estimate on how much trading in the engine and the installation of the engine and tranny would cost? Motor Meister is offering a newly rebuild engine for $3600 with a rebuildable exchange, but they make no mention of how much the actual installation will cost, which makes me a bit nervous...

should i tell him or does someone else want to?

uhm,,, make him learn how to use the search button ... he seems like a nice enough guy

$3600? :) Rrrrrright! You can't even get a used engine (in exchange for your old one) from a reputable dismantler for that. I recommend you look for a car that is together and runs. Labor and parts for these engines are very expensive. Generally it is not cost effective to start with a project, unless you get the car for next to nothing and you do your own labor.

Good Luck!

George

Zepherino,

Whoa! Stop! Don’t make another move.

You should research the reputation MM has. If you are considering an engine from them, you should talk to some prior customers. A search will find some on this forum. I suspect your research will cause you to find other sources.

You should be aware that “Bait-&-Switch” prices do not reflect reality.


I recommend you give the seller a deposit and then have some knowledgeable people inspect the car and engine. A lot can be learned even if not assembled or running. With things not possible to ascertain the condition, assume the worst.

After a careful Pre Purchase Inspection (PPI) by a professional, you may or may not decide to buy it.

If you decide to pursue it, you want all the options available. That includes having the original engine rebuilt, exchanging for a rebuilt (or known good used) engine or updating to a later engine (used or rebuilt).

There are many here to help you. Keeping the details on the Forum will help with lots of varying opinions and you will not be steered wrong.

The first question everyone wants to ask is “What is your intended use?” That can be as a daily driver, a weekend cruiser, a show car or even a racer. The best thing about a 911 is it can be much of all. Your decision is about what direction you want.

The next question is about your mechanical skills, tool & shop availability and inclination to “Do It Yourself” (DIY). While a 911 seems “exotic” to some, it is a cool piece of machinery built and serviced by mortals. There is a great deal you can DIY, including rebuilding an engine.

If you are not DIY inclined, the Forum can help you find the best rebuilder for your application. There are many choices. Keeping the details on the Forum offers many experienced minds to help with your issues.


Now I will step back a few paces. The usual recommendation is to buy the absolute best (running) 911 that you want to afford. Buying a “project” car is almost inevitably more expensive to get to the same level.

So, WELCOME to the Forum SmileWavy
You will find a lot of help here.

Best,
Grady :)

Thank you for your responses. After reading your comments and other comments posted on this board I will definately reconsider doing buisness with Motor Meister!

I intend to use this car as a daily driver and I would like to eventually be a DIYer, but I have very little experience with cars (read: none), so I will search for a reputable rebuilder instead.

I am reading good things about Supertec in Southern California in this forum, perhaps I should go with them.

Again, think long and hard about buing a car that's in pieces, if you have no experience with wrenching. It would really make more sense to buy a car that's together and runs and then slowly start doing your own work on it. Even on a perfect car, there is routine maintenance, small things always need atteintion and there are a lot of upgrades that can be fun and rewarding.

Good Luck,

George

I can't even imagine how much money Motor Meister has lost due to their poor quality and unscrupulous activity along with the power of this BBS to steer unsuspecting people away from them. I personally don't know what started it for them but I know that everytime someone mentions that business on this board it's like saying "Hey guys! I just shaved my sack, waddya think?"

I have been screwed and have been in contact with 6 other people who have also been screwed by MM.

definitely go with SUPERTEC.

if you want to make my month call Roy and tell him you spoke with Kevin Favrow and you will never use his services because of it.

tell me what he says....
its what little pleasure i can get at this point. :(