if you where building a six...., based on a 3.0 or 3.2 what would you do Options

[pete-stevers]

i would like to (Re)build up a six( motor) one day, based on a 3.0 or a 3.2
i would like to keep the stock injection on either(for emission reasons)
what configurations would you incorporate in the build up

[pete-stevers]

thanks guys. i agree the 3.2 is the best choice..but the question is how would you choose to RE- build the 3.2
and when you rebuild... with what components

[number6]

thanks guys. i agree the 3.2 is the best choice..but the question is how would you choose to RE- build the 3.2
and when you rebuild... with what components

Pete, you may want to poke around the Pelican 911 tech forum for the info you seek. Much discussion about the 3.2 over the years, covering all builds from stock specs to mild to turbo- & supercharged-wild. Lots of great advice, many straight from some of the best builders around.

You may find the following of interest (covers converting the DME brain to EFI):

http://wiki.diyefi.co.uk/Converting_a_Motr...x_to_Megasquirt

Pre-built, plug-'n'-play Megasquirt Motronic boxes:

http://shop.diyefi.co.uk/

If you have your heart set on DME, you may consider bolting up the complete 3.6 induction system (including ECU) to the 3.2, to benefit from the numerous improvements that the former offers. The 3.6 system on the used market is about the same price as the 3.2's - you just need to spend a few hundred extra for the adapters.

Unless you have specific criteria for a rebuild, you'll do way better $-wise to shop for already-built motors, or low-mileage originals in good condition. With the latter route, you can probably get 3-4 (or more) motors for the cost of having 1 full rebuild done (w/o needing the induction sys for subsequent buys, the price will really go down!). 3.2s are easily sourced, so I say just find a good one, drive it w/o abandon, and when it goes, just pick up another. My philosophy, at least.

I'm running a 3.2 w/o front-mounted oil cooler up here in the Pacific NW. That was one of the major selling points for me, to be able to get away w/o cutting up the front of the car. And the upgrade paths are numerous!

-duc