[Porsche-O-Phile]

Exactly - the prevailing "wisdom" out there is that the 2.7 is not worth rebuilding or saving and to just go with a 3.0 or 3.2. I disagree. The 2.7 is a fine engine and can rev very fast. It just needs to be cared for and retrofitted with the Carrera tensioners, check the head studs, ditch the thermal reactors (thank goodness mine never had them), etc. as has been said. Yes, it's a bit more spendy to restore but not terribly more than any other flat six. At the end of the day I'll be glad to have something that's more authentic / period-correct than a bigger "easy way out" behind me. Heck, it's not like our 30+ year old cars are really all that fast anymore by today's standards anyway - even with a 3.2!

However if a 3.2 is your thing - go for it. Do what makes you happy! I'm content with my 2.7.