 1966 911 Engine, Worth putting in a 76 914? |
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| --axel-- |
 Aug 21 2014, 08:00 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 12-April 04 From: Lenexa, KS Member No.: 1,920 Region Association: None  |
I have a neighbor selling a 1966 dune buggy with 1700 miles.
It has a 1966 911 2.0 engine he describes as P74474. Anybody have an idea what this designation means? The carbs were just rebuilt. What is this engine worth? How difficult to transfer into a 76 914? Any other insight from the group? Thanks. |
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| TargaToy |
Aug 21 2014, 08:03 AM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Not to be too bold...but what's he asking for the Dune Buggy? I'm just curious...as this could be an easier decision if he's really cheap on the price.
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| KELTY360 |
Aug 21 2014, 08:04 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,099 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(--axel-- @ Aug 21 2014, 06:00 AM)  I have a neighbor selling a 1966 dune buggy with 1700 miles. It has a 1966 911 2.0 engine he describes as P74474. Anybody have an idea what this designation means? The carbs were just rebuilt. What is this engine worth? How difficult to transfer into a 76 914? Any other insight from the group? Thanks. If the numbers check out, that engine is going to be more valuable to the restorer of a '66 911 than any other application. You could probably sell the engine and make enough to do a proper -6 conversion on your 914. |
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| Mark Henry |
Aug 21 2014, 08:10 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(--axel-- @ Aug 21 2014, 10:00 AM) I have a neighbor selling a 1966 dune buggy with 1700 miles. It has a 1966 911 2.0 engine he describes as P74474. Anybody have an idea what this designation means? The carbs were just rebuilt. What is this engine worth? How difficult to transfer into a 76 914? Any other insight from the group? Thanks. Since you say '66 2.0 I'm assuming it's a /6. If it has a aluminum case it could be worth grabbing if the price is right. Really it will not be any performance increase over a 2.0 /4 engine and it's all the "other stuff" (tank, lines, mount, tins, etc.) that makes a /6 install pricey. |
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| gandalf_025 |
Aug 21 2014, 08:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,476 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
If the engine is a 1966 911 engine, it would be a sand cast case and worth cash. The serial number will tell if it is actually that early an engine.
Engine alone could be worth enough to buy a running 3.0 or 3.2 engine if it still retains most of it's early parts. Depends on how modified it is. Engine number should start with a 901 or 902 number. More research needed to tell for sure. Pictures of engine would help a lot. |
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| matthepcat |
Aug 21 2014, 08:52 AM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Just as en example, I posted questions about the 2.2s engine that came in my 914 on the early911sforum to get more info. I had offers in the $7k range sight unseen.
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| carr914 |
Aug 21 2014, 08:57 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 122,725 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
A Sand Cast Aluminum Engine is easy to identify - there are Cooling Fins in the bottom of the Motor & the color of the case is different. These are worth some $$
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| Maltese Falcon |
Aug 21 2014, 09:11 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,908 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Buy it, sell the vintage 6cyl. Engine on Early911registry, sell the roller dune buggy on Samba.
Then take your cash and have a 3.2 motronic put into your 914 ! You should come out very well "Moneywise". Marty |
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| Eric_Shea |
Aug 21 2014, 09:15 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Last I checked, those engines are going for $15-20K.
Sell it and buy a rebuilt motor (2.4 - 3.0) and use the rest of the money to finish your six conversion. You'll need tin, motor mounts, a tank, etc. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Aug 21 2014, 09:48 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
That's NOT a valid engine number for any 911 engine. The engine number is stamped on the right side fan housing support and will have 6 digits. The type number will be stamped on a horizontal surface within 3 inches of the engine number, just forward and to the right (901/xx). I suggest you go look at it, verify the numbers, and look at the bottom for the characteristic longitudinal fins.
The Cap'n |
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| buck toenges |
Aug 21 2014, 10:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 25-November 03 From: Fort wayne In Member No.: 1,388 Region Association: None
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I doubt the dune buggy has an oil tank. Probably a 4 cylinder engine.
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Aug 21 2014, 11:47 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
You're right. 1959 1600N. Zenith carbs, 60HP. Done right, $10-12K for a complete engine, which is about what it will cost to go through and completely equip one that's been in a dune buggy. Been there, seen that.
The Cap'n |
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| --axel-- |
Aug 21 2014, 11:53 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 12-April 04 From: Lenexa, KS Member No.: 1,920 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(buck toenges @ Aug 21 2014, 08:31 AM) I doubt the dune buggy has an oil tank. Probably a 4 cylinder engine. We have a winner. After looking at it, it appears to be a 1.6 from a 912, not a 2.0 from a 911. |
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| SLITS |
Aug 21 2014, 03:25 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
QUOTE(--axel-- @ Aug 21 2014, 10:53 AM) QUOTE(buck toenges @ Aug 21 2014, 08:31 AM) I doubt the dune buggy has an oil tank. Probably a 4 cylinder engine. We have a winner. After looking at it, it appears to be a 1.6 from a 912, not a 2.0 from a 911. If it is a real 356/912 engine, it is still worth money. |
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| rick 918-S |
Aug 21 2014, 04:06 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,835 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Aug 21 2014, 04:25 PM) QUOTE(--axel-- @ Aug 21 2014, 10:53 AM) QUOTE(buck toenges @ Aug 21 2014, 08:31 AM) I doubt the dune buggy has an oil tank. Probably a 4 cylinder engine. We have a winner. After looking at it, it appears to be a 1.6 from a 912, not a 2.0 from a 911. If it is a real 356/912 engine, it is still worth money. Yep, Still worth a lot of money to a 365 guy. They unbolt the piece with the engine number and bolt on a reproduction piece with the correct # for their car. They will pay dearly I guess. |
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