2.7L, So why is 2.7L the motor to avoid? Options

[qa1142]

If someone is going to start looking for a 6 to build what do you want and what do you want to avoid?

2.2

2.4

2.7

3.0

3.2

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[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

as all 911 engines are very very expensive to build, I would try to buy a running 3.0. All of the power, easily runs carbs, does not suffer the 2.7 pulled stud problem, and fits into the 914 cavity nicely. Opinions below about the others:

If someone is going to start looking for a 6 to build what do you want and what do you want to avoid?

2.2 only made two years not much power no oil cooler needed when installed in a 914-6

2.4 only made two years good power especially if an e or s does not need an oil cooler when installed in a 914-6

2.7 made three years notorious for pulled case studs, plenty of power, they ALL need rebuilding and need an oil cooler to work in a six

3.0 Made from 78-83 readily available needs an oil cooler but works well if carbureted, virtually bulletproof except for fatigued lower case studs that break not pull, needs an oil cooler great power

3.2 larger engine to fit into the bay needs an oil cooler hard to adapt to carburetion very expensive to buy and rebuild, not a tremendous power increase over the 3.0 made only five years so hard to find

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