[ssfrancis]

Long time lurker first real post…. Love this forum, amazing body of information.

Yes… this is another 3.2 or 3.6 swap thread. Sorry for that but I’m looking for some input.
A couple years ago I bought a 1974 US Carrera. Original engine and gearbox, but missing some important parts like the ducktail and steering wheel. I drive the car almost every day and love it but I’d like some more power. The 2.7 was rebuilt and has most of the goodies, runs great, but lacks the uumph. The gear box was also rebuilt.
My father (who gave me the 911 bug early in life) still has an 88 Carrera and it pulls much much better although I like driving the 74 more due to the lightness and it just feels more raw.
My intended use is really a street car, but a few track days a year aren’t uncommon.

So here are my options with a regular guys budget = me doing all the work:
Option 1 - Should I swap a 3.2 and keep the original gearbox 7.31 r/p, put the 2.7 on a pallet and save it for originality. (mag case 7.31 up to the job?)

Option2: Buy a 3.6 and a later 915 (maybe LSD?) and sell the 2.7 and gearbox.

The other issue is that I really like the long hoods… so I could conceivably see a backdate in my future. My car has the RS flares and would be cool as a longhood.

I guess this all hinges on value of keeping a US Carrera original. vs doing what I want to do with the car. Thoughts?

Any and all input appreciated!