WTB: 3.0 or 3.2 Engine
 

Figured I would post this thread again to keep my dreams alive. I am still looking and waiting for the final tally from my mechanic on the top end rebuild. I am either going to swap another 3.0 or 3.2 into the SC or rebuild it. The rebuild costs are scary and the thought of putting a bad swap motor may actually be even scarier. If you guys hear of anything let me know and I would appreciate it. I follow the Pelican site but that is about it other than here. That used part classified section moves a few pages a day so it is tough to track all those cars. Thanks to Kaefer not many get past me. For what it is worth Rick V is pro-rebuild for the SC. I go back and forth.

Thanks guys.

I'll pencil you in William, how fast you want to go, and how much money you got?:)

You were too busy for a rebuild, remember? The money is the issue. The wife spends it before I even get it. I am looking at rebuild costs of 6,250 to 8,000 when you include new exhaust, shipping, drop/install, etc. Swaps after I sell my core run in the 3.5k to 6k range. That is for the 3.0 to 3.2 range.

I really am not that concerned with speed. More reliability and sounds and driveability everyday if I decide to do that.

I am pressed for time right now (and space). When you decide, give me a call, I'm sure we can work something out. Like pull it at your place and just bring the engine out here. I have room for that.

Here is a hypothetical question, which car is more valuable:
1. the 78 SC with the original motor with 92k on it that has had a complete top end done with webcams by John Walker that is documented or
2. the 78 SC with a 25k mile 3.2 motor that has been swapped in

All else is the same with the car assuming. 8.5 out of 10 on the car everywhere else.

The first. People don't like to buy Frankensteins built by shade-tree mechanics. A potential dorki buyer might think otherwise, but your run of the mill Porsche buyer will likely back away slowly.

I would have to agree with Jazz on that one. (Did I just say that?). IMO, People want 2 types of cars, stock (or something close, all mods should be for that car) Or full bore built. (Race car) anything else is just.......

Hit the dismantlers. Try Richter at DC Automotive (800 579-2410). Tell him you know the guy with the 928 with red wheels. It won't save you any money but he may be a little more candid if he knows you know people he knows.
ARF

I also think #1 will hold more value.

Now if #1 costs thousands more than #2 to accomplish then the resale value may be a moot point.

My question to you is:
Are you fixing it to sell or for yourself?
If it's for yourself and your going to keep it for a while, why not roll up your sleeves and get it started.

Several people have done good jobs rebuilding their engines and with the help avalible you really can do most of the work yourself.
I did, Charlie did a probably several others here.

My advice is to pick up a copy of Wayne Dempsy's book and at least look it over and see what you would be getting into.

Just the task of dropping the engine and stripping the engine down will save you plenty of labor hours. Then you can decide if you want to proceed.
I think that's about the time you will get some confidance to keep going.

Wayne's book is really step by step and not hard to follow.
Not trying to take away work from pro's like Rick, but it sounds like you have some time to waste before he could attend to it anyway.