Possible 3.0L purchase Options

[Matt Romanowski]

On rebuild costs, it's not hard to find someone that will charge you $30k plus, but there are a fair number of shops that can rebuild one for less and give you a super strong engine. I know a few shops that are highly regarded, do their own machine work, and come in at $15k or less depending on the motor.

[nditiz1]

Just for informational purposes:

Got lucky and found a core 2 years ago for $4300 shipped (only 3 states away). 3.0 had 7 broken studs (1 of which needed Billys expertise). Billy redid the heads (~2500) other misc parts ~$1000. Sent the engine down to Bruce Abbott to rebuild ($3500). At the end I had a rebuilt long block needing an intake and exhuast.

The 2nd one I bought was a running one I pulled out of a 79 targa. Together with the trans for 8k. The engine had great health numbers, BUT someone used bolts instead of studs. I did a top end fix putting in steel studs and removing the bolts.

I would pay a little more for an engine that just needs a top end vs one that has a knock in the case. With that said I wouldn't pay much for a "core" I'd like to believe there are still cores out there for 5-7k. Running or not a core is a core.

[930cabman]

Not a cheap date for sure

can hardly wait to get my /6 project rolling down the road. It's been a long road for sure.

[worn]

$12k minimum to overhaul, not to buy the engine. I would say $5k for a core, but @mepstein has more experience selling these motors.

Steve - If I could buy a 3.0 for $5k, I would buy as many as possible. That’s a long ago price. These days you are looking at $10-20k labor + parts ($15-20k) to rebuild. I know of shops in California charging $20k for top ends. Even if you do an overhaul yourself, it’s easy to spend $15k for parts and machining. Add $5k for carbs or $15k for itb’s and FI.

$12.5 would still be good. Imo.

Add in another $15k to do the conversion.

My shop has already rebuilt about 15 engines this year so I’m not just making up prices. That being said, a 3.0 in a 914 (while isn’t a great investment) is a great power plant and makes it super fun to drive.
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Man, am i glad i got my motor when i did.

And i though i paid a lot of money for it then.
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Although the fire seems like an omen even in these high priced days.

[euro911]

I still have a complete 'running when parked' '69 2.0L 911T motor on an engine stand. I purchased it 15 or so years ago and only paid $2,500. for it (delivered) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)




I blasted & painted the tins, was planning to do a thorough cleaning, reseal, valve adjustment, rebuild the Webers and dropping in my '67 911.




But, ended up selling the car as a roller when I closed up the shop in 2015, and kept the motor.






I should probably post the motor for sale on the Early 911 Registry one of the days (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

[carr914]

I can remember when I could buy Cores with Injection for under a Grand

This one built by one of the best guys in the country, I didn't have $12k Total in it

[rick 918-S]

I can remember when I could buy Cores with Injection for under a Grand

This one built by one of the best guys in the country, I didn't have $12k Total in it

Ya I remember those days too. And to Mark's post. You couldn't hardly give away a 2.0. a $500.00 engine was common place.

[campbellcj]

LOL similar story - the first -6 I dropped in my current 914 was a strong running 2.2 with Webers for which I paid what the carbs alone would cost now...

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[930cabman]

I just look out the window with a dumb expression

actually my social security retirement check goes directly into my addiction fund (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[euro911]

I can remember when I could buy Cores with Injection for under a Grand

This one built by one of the best guys in the country, I didn't have $12k Total in it

Ya I remember those days too. And to Mark's post. You couldn't hardly give away a 2.0. a $500.00 engine was common place.

I made a typo, Rick (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ... it was $2,500. but still a fairly good deal for what it is. Complete, from air filter housing to muffler. Just had to grab a flywheel from the storage bin for it. A guy from NY offered $7,500. for it a few years ago, but I didn't feel like building a crate for it.

Not sure if I'll get round to cleaning it up and resealing it as originally planned - life changes eat up my time these days (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

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[carr914]

I can remember when I could buy Cores with Injection for under a Grand

This one built by one of the best guys in the country, I didn't have $12k Total in it

Those were the Days

[rick 918-S]

I was offered a factory 6 from Brad Mayer in primer for $7500.00