FS: Strong 3 Liter Motor

[Colorado968]

This was a stock 1979 3.0 liter motor with 90K on it when the top end was re-done in 2010, just before I bought it.

What was done to it then:

964+ cams from Elgin (makes a big difference)
Big port CIS and heads
Top end was re-done with all new valves, guides, seals, valve job, etc

So, it's not quite stock, but I'd characterize it as a mild race motor. It was built with longevity in mind, and that has definitely been the case. It is really strong.

Since I bought it in late 2010, it has been lovingly maintained by a professional Porsche mechanic. New oil after every event, and lots of TLC. We set redline very conservatively at 6200rpm, so it has led a charmed life. Since I have had it, I'd say I have put something in the neighborhood of 30-40 hours on it, so it should still be pretty fresh.

I had it dynoed in the Fall of 2012, and it was making 176hp (adjusted for sea level) at the wheels.

The car was very competitive with that motor in it, winning several RMVR races, typically being one of the fastest cars at local DEs, and putting down great lap times everywhere. It would still be in there if I hadn't had to change due to PPIHC rules.

Happy to answer any questions on it, and connect you with the mechanic who has cared for it. Offered at a very reasonable $8K, plus shipping to you from Colorado Springs. This would make a great street, track, or race motor.

Hear it run in this video, or this one.

[CaryPhotography]

PM sent

[dsfnctn]

Is this motor still for sale?
Pm sent

[Par911]

Is this motor still available? I am very interested!

[Colorado968]

Motor still available and I'm a motivated seller!

[Colorado968]

Bump

[Colorado968]

Want this motor gone. PM me and make an offer!

[Frontporsche1]

What is your asking price?

[Colorado968]

Plenty of interest, but motor is still available. Price drop to $7k. Need it sold.

[Colorado968]

Weekend bump!

[Colorado968]

Bumpity bump bump.

[Kartrdad]

PM sent

[jerrykrug]

Interested in the motor, is it still in car? I am traveling until tomorrow, but will check email & pm. Can a current compression test be run? Thanks
Jerry

[Slider79SC]

Hello everyone,

Hope this helps, I am the PO of this engine and it is as Colorado968 says a great engine. Very strong and super reliable.

The camshaft rockers were also re-surfaced by Elgin when the cams were profiled as well as upgraded camshaft seals. The heads were done by CAM with as he says all new valves and seals. I also added pressure feed chain tensioners and all new chain ramps and guides.

The top end was assembled by one of our decades long local members who has built Club race winning engines for as long as I can remember.

I have the cam timing specs for the 964 cams as it was set during the rebuild if the new owner wants them.

Colorado968 I hope this helps and that I didn't over step my PO boundaries ...

[bavaria911]

So what is keeping this from selling?
Your thoughts.

[Colorado968]

Many thanks for the other details, Slider79SC. I am a very motivated seller, so make me an offer. Whoever gets it is going to love it.

[Desertpagoda]

Mornin,
How complete is this engine? What would buy it? Keith 520-404-2875

[Colorado968]

For those interested in leakdown numbers, I now have those. As expected, they're strong:

Cylinder 1 = 5%
Cylinder 2 = 5%
Cylinder 3 = 7%
Cylinder 4 = 2%
Cylinder 5 = 3%
Cylinder 6 = 5%

Can also supply dyno sheet to anyone interested. PM me.

Make an offer. Lots of interest, but motor is still available.

[Colorado968]

And...a few photos of the engine

[Colorado968]

Sale pending...