[Eharrison]

First of all I've done the searches and I would like to point out that Pelican has an issue with searching for 3 character words, so 2.7, 3.0, or 3.2 is not easy unless you use 3.2L, 3.0L etc.

Anyways, for the threads I've found and discussions I've had with other Pelicanites, I still do not have a firm choice in what I'm looking at doing for a motor for my 71.....

I've seen 2.4L and 2.7 motors for cheap. I've seen 3.0 and 3.2's for more.

Is it worth it to move up to a 3.0 or 3.2? Or can you make the 2.7 motor doable (doable meaning it will not need smog goodies and none of the heat generating items that they are used to, so they are more reliable).

There are several ways I can go about the motor for this car.

1. Get one that runs and enjoy the car for a while since it's been over a year not being able to drive a Porsche. And either buy another and build that one, or just drive it for a while and then rebuild it.

2. Buy one and rebuild it before it goes in the car.

Now I'm not looking for crazy HP but I do want to eventually go with a carbed motor. I've had one P-car addict say that there's nothing wrong with the 2.7 especially if it's been gone through. Do I look for the 2.7 or should I wait and spend the money on a 3.0 or 3.2? What motors cost more in the long term? Availability in parts? Is the 2.7 limited in mods since it's cylinders are maxed out?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Ed