new engine options..., don't need one but T4 or SBC... Options

[scottb]

so what are the pros cons for a home build?

my car runs great, handles great and needs nothing but some cosmetic stuff and a bit of body work/paint to deal with a couple of rust bubbles. that being said, i want to tear it apart and mess with it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

lacking a nice tub here is the north - rust - east, i must mess with what i got. so starting with an engine, i can find a rebuildable sbc lying on the side of the road depending on the neighborhood. a good ga case T4 is another story. ya ya ya, the conversion stuff and all that but there would appear to be a number of helpful folks right here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)

not planning on doing anything in the near future. gotta buy some other toys first (bigger compressor, welder) then build an engine and convert if needed.

won't be doing any pca only race porsche powered stuff. just want to have big bang and long term stability. both platforms will provide i am certain, just want to hear the stories from both sides....


muchas gracias.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)

[DougC]

Scott, I'm struggling with the same decision right now myself.. I even bought a rebuilt SBC 283 to put in my car. I haven't driven the 2.0L that I bought a couple of months ago because I've been converting it back to a streetable car - removing racing fuel cell, racing seat, etc.. Lately however, I've been considering keeping the 2.0L that's in it for awhile for several reasons. I have never been so undecided on something before. Here are some of the considerations I've been going over:

1) Occasional track use (type 4 is probably better for a novice like me).
2) Engine Cooling (less problems with the type 4) (atleast initially).
3) Originality of the Porsche marque (a plus for the type4- not a biggie for me though).
4) Transmission worries from torque (not a real problem w/mild V8).
5) Engine weight (type4 has a lower center of gravity) (SBC is also slightly heavier).
6) Fuel delivery (Webers on type4 would sound better than the Edelbrocks,etc.).
7) A/C - I gotta have it! (probably easier/more efficient on the SBC).
8) Street Car (SBC would have about 3 times the HP - a big plus for the SBC!).
9) mods (trunk cutting) for the V8 would be a pain (but worth it in the end -I'm sure).
10) V8 Conversion parts are not cheap (seems to be a misconception here).

I already have sufficient brakes and suspension for either but that's also a consideration if you're going V8.

Doug C