Replace a 2.7 Engine?

[DGriz]

Long story short: 78 911 Targa needing replacement of a oil leaking 2.7 engine.

Needs seat skins and some elbow grease but overall not too bad.

Price asked is $8000 but I can get it for less.

Questions:

1. A worthy undertaking for my first 911 project?
2. Realistic price?
3. Worth buying and driving with leaky 2.7 while saving $5000 for engine swap?

Thanks - Dickson

[timmy2]

Who put a 2.7 in a '78?
Should be a 3.0

[Trackrash]

Welcome and good luck with your project. However...

I'm sure you will get a lot of support here but you are going to need to give more details about the car. Pictures will help. Especially of the motor.

BTW 1978 911s have a 3.0 motor, not a 2.7.

[NeedSpace]

Yes, confirm that it is a 2.7 and not a 3.0.

As for oil leaks, why not try to hunt them down and resolve them rather than replacing the engine?

[silverc4s]

You can upgrade to an EFI 3.2 Motronic for that kind of money. Then you have more fun, on less fuel...

[DGriz]

Yes, I'm aware that it should be a 3.0....Not sure why the 2.7 swap.

I've decided that this is a project better left to someone else.

I'm holding out until I can buy a much better candidate. THANKS

[afterburn 549]

what makes you believe it is a 2.7 ?

[balleta]

Originally Posted by timmy2

Who put a 2.7 in a '78?
Should be a 3.0

My previous 78 SC also had a 2.7...and ran like hell.

Well, it was a 2.7RS

[Jerome74911S]

Originally Posted by DGriz

I'm holding out until I can buy a much better candidate. THANKS

Good call. My 2.7 runs fine, has no leaks, etc., but if you are not comfortable with a swap (if needed!) then get another car.