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Old 07-10-2018, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Vicegrip View Post
Wait, what? $30k to convert a 911 to a 3.6?
Agree.. that's a lot for that conversion

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Originally Posted by Der ABT View Post
Another option is to either throw some gears in there or look for some 15s and tires with less rolling diameter
Was gonna suggest playing with the gear ratios, assume you have 915 box now.. what year? You should check your numbers.

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Originally Posted by Modian View Post
Yep. Fresh 3.6 is $20-25k. I know of one for 8k but it needs a rebuild.
Still a lot.. good usable motors were usually between $10 -15K but you have to shop.
Conversion kit was available from Patrick, unless he's gone ala-carte with it? Kit consisted of the sheet-metal, interface harness, and a few other pieces.. its not cheap, but it makes it plug and play and its not thousands of dollars. I've also seen these pieces come-up for sale used, or from projects that changed direction.

Exhaust will need to modified but a stock 3.6 can be made to work or you can spend for custom exhaust. If its a V-ram motor you may need to modify/clearance the rear package tray so that the intake clears.

You can also check-out Steve Timmons in DE. He makes-up kits, will do an install, may even take your old motor etc.. in trade to help get your numbers down.
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