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Originally Posted by Tremelune
It's nice to see a proper project around here again. My car is black, and it looks great, but I truly wish it was a dark green and think about wrapping it all the time.
Restoration? Hot rod? Backdate?
What's your plan for the body work? As someone who found a massive surprise behind the dash of an otherwise great-looking car bought sight-unseen, I highly recommend you don't screw around here. It'll cost you a grand to get it on a Cilette bench (none other will do—ask me how I know), but I would want to know exactly what I was about to sink my time and money into before I did.
There are a lot of ways to go with a motor, particularly if you're willing to do this kind of work yourself. It's hard to beat the instant torque of a 3.6, but the bang for buck seems to be a modern 3.2 turbo setup (or so I've read). In California, you'll have to contend with smog, so if you want to register it here, I'd keep it stock, stock, stock.
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Yea, the Green was a huge turn on. I can see why you'd like to wrap your car!
Definitely a hot-rod. Keep the bodywork near OE with a hopped up engine, suspension, and wheels/tires. It will spend time on track, autocross, canyon runs, and road trips.
Did you have your 911 put on a Celette in Los Angeles? If so, where'd you go?
I'd like a 3.6 swap but I think that's only possible if I can sell the existing 3.2 for a sum. I'm ok with a core that needs to be rebuilt, they just seem tough to find with my endless searching. For now, I'll probably work on getting the 3.2 in good shape, put it up for sale and keep my eyeballs peeled for a 3.6.