Rebuild a 2.7L or 3.0L six motor, which is cheaper? Options

[boxsterfan]

Which /6 motor is cheaper to rebuild? 2.7L or the 3.0L?

1. Assume core motor is in good condtion and no crazy findings when you tear it down.
2. Assume you are building the motor for longevity
3. You are putting this in a 914/6 conversion (was /4)

[boxsterfan]

Wow what a thread!!! Maybe I should consider a Subaru motor instead?

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Reading through all of this, it is my guess that it would be $10-12K for a rebuild of a 2.7/3.0L /6 motor. Plus, I would have to acquire said motor (hopefully in decent shape) for another $10K plus or minus a couple G's. To make it more fun, I would like try to convert it to megasquirt that would only add to the cost. Of course, I would get to sell any unused parts and likely sell my old /4 motor. Note: Although some of you could build your own motor, I just don't have the time or skills to do that. Doing so would definitely help on the $$$$$ side but given my skills the motor would blow up pretty quick. In other words, know your limits and I definitely know mine.

All that being said, this was exploratory for me and the information by members here is outstanding. I think my wallet still says build the 2270 /4 with ITB's, megasquirt and tangerine's boxed header.

[BeatNavy]

Wow what a thread!!! Maybe I should consider a Subaru motor instead?

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Reading through all of this, it is my guess that it would be $10-12K for a rebuild of a 2.7/3.0L /6 motor. Plus, I would have to acquire said motor (hopefully in decent shape) for another $10K plus or minus a couple G's. To make it more fun, I would like try to convert it to megasquirt that would only add to the cost. Of course, I would get to sell any unused parts and likely sell my old /4 motor. Note: Although some of you could build your own motor, I just don't have the time or skills to do that. Doing so would definitely help on the $$$$$ side but given my skills the motor would blow up pretty quick. In other words, know your limits and I definitely know mine.

All that being said, this was exploratory for me and the information by members here is outstanding. I think my wallet still says build the 2270 /4 with ITB's, megasquirt and tangerine's boxed header.

This is great thread with fantastic info for those wondering where to go. I've learned a ton.

I'm still thinking along the same lines as you (2270/megasquirt) for the same reasons, although that's not exactly "dirt cheap" either. At least you know your limits. I'm not always aware of mine... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Good luck whichever way you go.

[boxsterfan]

Wow what a thread!!! Maybe I should consider a Subaru motor instead?

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif)

Reading through all of this, it is my guess that it would be $10-12K for a rebuild of a 2.7/3.0L /6 motor. Plus, I would have to acquire said motor (hopefully in decent shape) for another $10K plus or minus a couple G's. To make it more fun, I would like try to convert it to megasquirt that would only add to the cost. Of course, I would get to sell any unused parts and likely sell my old /4 motor. Note: Although some of you could build your own motor, I just don't have the time or skills to do that. Doing so would definitely help on the $$$$$ side but given my skills the motor would blow up pretty quick. In other words, know your limits and I definitely know mine.

All that being said, this was exploratory for me and the information by members here is outstanding. I think my wallet still says build the 2270 /4 with ITB's, megasquirt and tangerine's boxed header.

This is great thread with fantastic info for those wondering where to go. I've learned a ton.

I'm still thinking along the same lines as you (2270/megasquirt) for the same reasons, although that's not exactly "dirt cheap" either. At least you know your limits. I'm not always aware of mine... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Good luck whichever way you go.

Yeah, anything around (hopefully to the plus side of these) of 150-160 HP/150-160 ft.lbs torque is going to be a nice jump from a stock 2.0L. Plus, I plan on staying with the narrow body on the chassis although I would have been open to rolling the fenders just a bit if i had to get some bigger tires under there for the additional horsepower that would come with a /6.

Now back to my research on air conditioning systems for my 914....