Shall I say...SIX?, costs, plus' and minus' of conversion Options

[Trekkor]

I have a line on a 911 engine with Webers in the 245hp range for, say...$1500. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

I don't have any of the details on displacement, CR, builder, age, blah, blah...yet.

Of course, you buy it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

Question is, What will I pay to finish the install?
After exhaust, fuel set-up, adapters,oil tank,etc...Bottom line is?

$2000...$3000...$5000...tell me straight up, I'm sitting down! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif)

What are the positives and negatives of doing this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[TBrads914/6]

I've been trying to get this 6 conv. done for about 3 years off and on (trying to keep some sort of normal life (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) along with working many hours a week) and here is what I've seen so far. Total cost of the project so far is $10,887.01. This doesn't include the cost of the car to start with. It does include getting screwed by one of the only porsche mechanics in Lexington, KY that skipped town to my suprise after the engine was built and before it started ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) name given in private email for protection of others that might come in contact with....last known location...Vegas). Right side cam out of time and valve crash. Includes next rebuild done myself. Just got the carbs back rebuilt and bench started and tuned the engine Monday 5/24 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) . Includes 911 SC front suspension waiting to go in. Includes fuch wheels but no tires yet 16X7-16X9 (looking for 8's). Does not include all the start and stops of progress (time = $) for parts or trips for missing items or work of others (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . None of my labor has been counted which is many hours. The engine will be installed in the car 6/5 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) . Still to do: convert rear suspension to 5 lug and powder coat (have stub axles, need hubs and e-brakes). Install front suspension, running the electrical, interior, and then repaint. All I can do myself but the stiching for the seats. Some days I cuss myself for even seeing this car let alone starting the conversion. Remembering how fun it was to drive with the 4 in it and hoping for much more enjoyment along with small victories along the way keeps me going. Hopefully, by July, I will be breaking the engine in and all the suspension and brakes will be finished. It seems the farther you dive into making a top notch conversion the deeper it gets. Your starting out with a 28 to 34 year old car. I've seen 6's done that looked like they got the thing in there and running and that's about it and it looks like it. If your after a professional done ride that is safe and dependable along with being drop dead in looks like I am, it takes the time and money.