3.2 engine into SC

[gavinc69]

Hi guys,

After a trip in my 1980 Euro SC to the Alps and some hard driving the engine is now smoking on the over run... popped into the Official Porsche Centre in Insbruck, Austria and they reported it was warn valves sucking oil in and the engine burning it.
Im guessing this is correct becasue my local Porsche Centre said the valve guides where warn several years ago.
I've also got 2 broken head studs, but they never caused any issues.
Due to the above im thinking engine swap rather than reebuild.
Also I have the chance to buy either a 1985 or 1988 3.2 Carrera engine.
I would prefer a 3.6 993 engine but that adds extra $$$$ including Instant-G or Patrick install kits etc.
I'd prefer cheaper and easier.

I have read that with the following parts the 3.2 engine would basically bolt right up :

"A 3.2 litre Carrera engine, the DME brain, DME wiring harness, DME relay and barometric sensor, tachometer, fuel pump, fuel filter assy, and the fuel lines from the fuel tank thru the tunnel all the way to the engine bay. These are all the components to properly install the motor into earlier cars as Porsche would install it with all the factory correct hardware. The only fabrication necessary to perform the installation is to hole saw a silver dollar size hole to push the wiring harness thru the firewall (grommet is on the harness), and to make two "L" shaped brackets to hold the brain up off the floor so it could not have an opportunity to get wet.

Is this correct and would there be a difference in install between an early 3.2 (915) car's engine and a later 3.2 (G50) car's engine?

I have a Fabspeed header/muffer and a Findanza lightweight flywheel on my car at present! The exhaust would work fine but not sure about the Flywheel?
Also I take it the WEVO engine mounts I have would also be ok still to use?

I know quite a few of you have done the same or similar installs and any info would be great.

Thanks

[Flat6pac]

The switch to 3.2 is only time consuming.
The harness through the body and under the driver seat is self explanatory.
If you have a G50 engine you have to remove the long studs for the bell housing and install the SC studs.
You will need an 84 to 86 flywheel, remember you still need a ring gear for the 915.
The trans needs to be trimmed for the flywheel sensors
The SC clutch package will work. You ll learn more from others too.

Bruce

[Boricua21]

My shop convinced me to swap out my tired 3.0 that I was going to rebuild for a 8k-mile (since rebuild) 3.2 with some extra goodies. I am very happy with the result...

[tcar]

You could rebuild the 3.0 into a 3.2 SS...

Put in a 964 cam.

Might be less.