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Originally Posted by 930cabman
@Henry, my gut is telling me the same. I am not a seasoned engine builder, but know a thing or two. The engineers in Stuggart 50+ years ago produced many great designs, but they were human and did not have a 100% success rate. The magnesium engine case appears to be one. When the base metal has inherent deficiencies when compared to aluminum, the result can often be candy shyt.
We are building a 914/6 conversion and had a 2.7 short block laying around collecting dust. A previous mechanic had installed a thread insert product which has since failed leaving little room for machining. I might be interested in a 3.0 aluminum case if you are willing to part wit a decent one.
Thank you
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We can probably dig through the pile and come up with something.
You do know that virtually nothing from the 2.7 will transfer to a 3.0 SC case.
The Euro Carrera case could accept the 2.7 crank but they are very rare.
I would think you would be better off looking for a 3.0/3.2 core.
A usable 2.7 case will make your life easier, but they all have some issues. If you do go searching for a 2.7 case, look for a 73 7R or a 74 2.7. Heat is what kills the mag cases. 73 7R case and 74 2.7 missed the thermal reactor nightmare so they are the one to seek.
The 73 7R case will need the spigots bored to fit 2.7 but that's easy.