Hey there folks -
I've had my eye on an interesting toy and have been in negotiations with the current owner of this:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=373720
I haven't seen the car in person, or driven it. I have been collecting info from the current owner and the PO (who installed the 3.6). At the moment I'm working on PPI stuff. Without seeing or driving the car this is what I've come up with:
Virtual e-PPI 1980 911 SC Targa 3.6
Pros:
-Very nice looking car inside and out.
-Bare metal repaint done 7 years ago.
-Dash, windshield, carpets, targa top replaced at time of repaint.
-Sport seats.
-1990 3.6 engine with cylinder heads updated. The top end of the engine had been rebuilt with new pistons, cylinders and the heads machined somewhere during this time to do the cylinder head seal update. Work done in first 90k miles.
-Cams, valve springs, and valve seals replaced in 2005. Camgrinder DC 20 cams.
-Nice mix of parts. 993 DME, induction, exhaust. 964 engine. Fiberglass bumpers. Fikse wheels.
-Very clean 3.6 swap.
-Runs like a bat outta hell!
Cons:
-Some chips in paint.
-Tires 50%.
-Bone stock 1980 suspension with the exception of turbo tie rods.
-Stock SC brakes.
-Oil leakage onto heat exchangers on both sides of engine. At very least cam seals probably need to be replaced.
-Mileage of 3.6 engine unknown. Over 100k perhaps close to 150k.
-Mileage on chassis over 155k.
-Transmission grinds into second gear under quick acceleration.
-Custom 3.6 install using some custom parts. Some parts may be difficult to replace.
-DME aftermarket chip unknown.
-No muffler installed. 993 HE's run to 993 cat's exiting through resonator tips. Slightly to somewhat loud.
Comments:
-In 2005 the top end was torn down to replace the injection, cams and valve springs. Valves and guides measured fine, so only the valve seals were replaced and the top end sealed back up.
-Oil change due.
-The existing cooling system would be fine for DE, the front Mocal cooler would be fine on its own for DE, the fender cooler was there for stop and go to give some more cooling when not moving. If you are moving at all the car stays quite cool with the current setup. For true daily driving in a stop and go environment you might want to replace the 28 tube fender cooler with a radiator type setup so you could add a fan.
-Leakdown test should be performed before purchase.
I'm looking for comments - primarily what you think this car is worth in the condition described above. The seller is asking $22.5k. Thanks for the help!