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Would you ruin the value of this 912?
I've recently read a few post on the values of 912's with non-matching numbers, running vs not running, engine rebuilds and so on. This brings me to this question? With the price of rebuilding a 616 engine in the 10K to 30k price range, yes 30K, check out Benton or Willhoit. (Not a knock on them, they build beautiful engines) For that kind of money I could convert to a six and take the hit on originality and value, or is it sacrilegious to de-value a pretty nice 912 to do a pseudo outlaw conversion. Am I crazy? I know there is a lot of work involved in the swap.
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Ummmm nice car , if you 911 it you need to cut holes for oil tank etc
How about a much cheaper big Type 4 motor ? or a VW motor and put the original in the corner....... |
Yes put the original in the corner is key. You don't destroy any value that way.
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I would go with a Raby or FAT type 4
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Too nice to hack....store the motor and get some VW power as the others stated...
912s are starting to come into their own... MattR |
No need to change engines if you want to more than double yer 912's horsepower and torque output; simply add one of these, instead (drive chain extra)!!!
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Thanks Matt. I agree 912's are starting to get collectible.
I have been on the 912bbs for three years and have looked into Jake Raby and Fat type 4's in the renegade section. Nice alternatives. I guess this obsession has been re-sparked since the All Porsche Swap and Car Display and Lit show in So Cal last week. We had several Porsche related open house's and events. I saw just about every swap possible that weekend, V8, Subaru, Type 4, Polo etc... Except for the Polo nothing really looked or sounded as good as the guy who I spoke with that swapped in a 3.0 SC with webers. Jeff. |
LOL Ronnie. see, that's what I'm talking about.
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Ha! I never tire of slinging shart at you 912 guys (just ask Matt R., Christian, Matt M., etc,)! One of these days, I expect to find my rear booster's tires slashed . . . or some turds on the driver's seat! :D
PS - I've had my share of slow cars/bikes, and the ole "better to go fast in a slow car" is a bunch of malarkey spewed out by slow car owners!!! :D |
Looks like one of Ronnies er....Trannies930 sex toys...
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Matt, I'mma try that "toy" out on you, my friend!
Jeff, you edited your post, so now my "slow car" commentary seems random - not cool, bub - ha ha! |
Oh.. I've read all the competitive banter between you guys. lol
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Sorry I was cutting and pasting and something happened.
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Matt, I shudder to think what you intend to do while looking at my picture in private, bro! :eek: Maybe even while seated in yer Paris Dakar edition, 912! :eek: :eek: :eek:
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LOL Ok this has gotten off track.
Back to the lecture at hand. I guess it's no surprise that a 912"s value and collectibility are at the point where it doesn't make sense to do a 6 cylinder conversion? But for some reason I'm still intrigued. Maybe I should find a not so original candidate to customize. |
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^^^ Fixed for accuracy - you're welcome! PS - Eric/HiHoSilber is looking sexy up thar! |
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