How many quarts of oil for an '82SC?

[dgraves]

Just finished converting my '76 Targa with a 3.0 from an '82SC. How many quarts of oil does it?

[widgeon13]

I'm sure others will confirm this but put in 8qts, run-up to operating temp and add oil until it comes below the top mark on the dip stick while the engine is running, should be another 3+ qts.

[Formerly Steve Wilkinson]

Eleven sounds right to me--I have an '83SC--and I wouldn't worry that "eight quarts" is way low, like putting one quart into a five-quart wet sump. It will be plenty to allow the engine to run up to operating temperature and then some. The reason 911 engines have all that oil--11, 12 quarts--is for cooling, not to keep bearings from starving.

[Joe Bob]

I go ten....then fill after the engine is warm....

[my1st911]

Originally Posted by Formerly Steve Wilkinson

The reason 911 engines have all that oil--11, 12 quarts--is for cooling, not to keep bearings from starving.

I thought the reason my 911 needed 11 quarts was because everytime I park she marks her territory

[tcar]

Originally Posted by dgraves

Just finished converting my '76 Targa with a 3.0 from an '82SC. How many quarts of oil does it?

Don't know enough.

Does it have a front oil cooler?

Is it totally empty, including lines and RF fender cooler (if you have one)?

I'd put in 8, then add as needed per the dipstick, when HOT, IDLING and on LEVEL GROUND.

If it's totally empty, you will not put in as much next oil change as it will not all drain out.

[G50targa]

Originally Posted by my1st911

I thought the reason my 911 needed 11 quarts was because everytime I park she marks her territory

LOL
That is funny.