[911 tweaks]

thanks Walt and well put! I like your summary and yes I am still a little wet behind the ears on this subject though well read and I spend several hrs/day on Pelican surfing and learning...can never stop learning about anything in life is my viewpoint!!

I believe your view and I agree that it is a great starting point. Learn to use (customer and me) what we have and go from there to be smart on the budget.

However, in the event the doner engine I have is a dud please explain further what you are offering on the engine and trans tweeks!! The engine you describe with Euro/ROW 9.8:1 pistons, use JE or Mahle? Is this going from 3.0 to 3.2? Should I go to 3.2 if this Euro is 3.0 since I am buying new anyway? Also, should I go short stroke and stop there... and if yes to the ss, did Porsche make this type of conn rods which I can then maybe can find used ones reasonably? I have a used 78-79 set of heads and intake system from a Katrina swimmer of late. After twin plug holes, what valve & spring type/brand/size do you recommend? I will be keeping the CIS so is 964 cam most aggressive with these Euro p/c?

And finally, trans wise...I have a 1982 915 with crunchy 1st gear so I was told. I also have a factory LSD with 50% lockup that was rebuilt. And I also have a complete (used) 1976 915 from a 912 car that has the 7:31 r/p that will allow the elect speedo to work. What should I do to make 1 or maybe 2 trans? If one trans made, I would like to do the aggressive street set up with the 110-120 max mph.

I am sure you will have q's so let me know what I can tell you to so you can best answer my q's.
Best!!
Bob