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Originally Posted by Maxhouse97
Buy Euro pistons - drop in replacement - will help get that much closer to a stock 964 3.6 (in hp not torque).
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The compression increase to Euro will also need a custom chip to see very much real hp gain . Seems to me the difference is hardly worth it unless you need P&C,s anyway. A 3.6 will have even higher compression,twin plugs and knock sensors plus a more agressive cam profile and 400 cc displacement.
I did an install with 2 Carrera fender coolers, rebuilt 915 ,Sachs power clutch,and a custom fabricated 993 HE based exhaust . It,s doable on a budget of under $10K including engine using my labour and careful parts purchase. Or you could buy one already converted when they show up. My old 1980 3.6 has sold again since I sold it with new front tires and a few more miles it sold for same as I sold it $18500. . It had big brakes, Carrera sways, and custom valved Bilsteins.
When they are done and running you can do a leakdown,compression check at least. It is risky buying an unknown 3.6 or 3.2 for that matter.
With a full rebuild going over $10K I would still come back to looking at a newer car and selling what you have as a complete car while it is still running.