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Mike
Join Date: Oct 2016
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Replacement engine for 1979 911
I'm trying to determine if my current engine 3.0 6290159 can be replaced with a 3.6 6590616?
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10-07-2016, 11:36 AM
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Location: Denver, CO
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Many folks have transplanted aircooled 3.6 liter engines from 964s and 993s into their earlier 911s -- you need to address cooling challenges (the 3.6 lacks an integrated cooler and requires more cooling capacity than currently present in a stock SC) and other related issues (engine tin, wiring/etc). There are two vendors that provide parts/adaptors for this -- patrick motorsports and instant g
do some searching in the forum/etc. and you should find a wealth of info |
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10-07-2016, 11:50 AM
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Mike
Join Date: Oct 2016
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Thanks I will check into it!
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10-07-2016, 01:09 PM
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I understand it makes a HUGE difference, just be sure that the donor engine's in good shape (i.e. doesn't need a rebuild/etc.) first --
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10-07-2016, 01:10 PM
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Irregardless of what the keep it stock folks say, having a Metzger motor is about as good as it gets for an air/oil cooled car.
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10-07-2016, 01:19 PM
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Mike
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The donor engine is on a trailer separate from the car. I intent to take it in to have it checked out before the commitment to swap it out. Then once the original engine is out I can have that checked out to see how viable it is to keep it and put it back in. I have reached out to Patrick Motor sports for their opinion. I am also trying to find a new rebuilt if necessary, do not know the best direction for that.
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10-07-2016, 02:22 PM
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