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Ballpark cost of a 3.6 conversion in a 73 911
I know there are many variables but what would a good motor go for and how much to do the conversion. I am pretty handy and would do what ever I could myself.
Again, just looking for a ballpark figure. Thanks, Rich
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Check at Dr. Timmins website, I think you can get the conversion "kit" for ~$10K not including the motor.
I think if you can weld a bit and re-use some used parts you can save quite a bit. Others who no more will be more helpful.
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An engine will probably cost in the neighborhood of $7-10k, and figure at least a few thousand extra to ensure that you can tie up any loose ends... thats you doing all the work. With a 3.6 you will absolutely need to add a front oil cooler, and you [U]really[U] should do a complete brake upgrade, and probably some suspension tweaks as well.
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ill sell you all the parts with a motor that was rebuilt with 200 miles 13750, includes every thing including headers oil cooler etc etc stew09@aol.com 574-274-2543
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$15k w/ motor if you do the work yourself. Closer to $20k if you pay a shop. Full cooling system is about $2k. conversion parts are several $k.
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Thanks for the info guys. Unsure at this piont what I am going to do.
Rich
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+1 what smokintr6 said, it's not just the engine its the transmision, suspension, brakes, and oil cooling as well. It really just doesn't seem to end.
For example, I just had to upgrade to Carrera axles and CV flanges on mine. Any shortcomming your 911 has, the 3.6 will shed light on it.
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if you use it as a street car you really dont need to upgrade brakes and stuff unless you track it, Kevin
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07-05-2009, 10:22 AM
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Depends on where and how you drive it, Kevin
Something like beefing up the transmision and axles are cheap insurance to reduce possibility premature failure in a 3.6 conversion
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07-05-2009, 10:36 AM
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If you want a "built" 3.6L it'd go up from there (or thereabouts). Ultimately performance is measured not in horsepower or ft-lbs of torque, but in terms of cubic dollars.
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