914-6 engine question, Engine for my 914-6 Options

[geshaghi]

I have been very fortunate to own three different original 914-6’s. I sold the first one (matching numbers tangerine car) at auction about 10 years ago for what was then a record price for a 914. I sold the second one a few years later in need of restoration. I found the third one locally a couple of years ago missing its original engine and transmission, but I had a 2.4L 911E motor on the shelf that I installed and I’ve enjoyed the car sparingly since then. The motor now needs to come out so we can perform some repairs and I’m debating whether I put the 2.4 motor back in, install a fresh 3.0 that I have sitting on the shelf, or put in a 2.0 from a 68 911 in the car. The car is otherwise stock, but is painted a non-original color, and I will likely sell it after the repairs are done and I put a motor back in, so I’m thinking mostly about resale value and timing. Curious what engine you guys think would be the best option for resale and the highest value? Thanks for any input.

[dgw]

Put in the 3.0. I had an original 6 winh a 3.0 and it was amazing.

[Cairo94507]

Yeah, I agree with Dennis; the 3.0 would be the one I would install. Good luck with the sale when it is all back together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[930cabman]

another vote for the 3.0, nice having an extra laying around on the shelf

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[geshaghi]

Thanks for the feedback. I know that the 3.0 would be a hoot to drive, but it sounds like you all think it’s a better bet for resale as well.

[mepstein]

People pay more for the bigger engines. But they take more time and cost more to install. Mostly for oil cooling. You typically need a front cooler for a hot 2.7, 3.0 and up. So that costs.
Maybe you do the 2.4 and then sell the 3.0 separately. I don’t know. Just something to think about.

[rgalla9146]

Is the '68 engine aluminum or magnesium ? if it's aluminum it has value on its own.
Sell it seperately. If it's magnesium put it in the car, it's nearly identical to an
original 6 engine.
No adaptation needed.

[mlindner]

I'd put the 2.4 back in as mepstein said, car will be well balanced and lots of fun.

[wes]

Not sure that you would be interested although I have a magnesium 914 six case if you’re interested.

[Luke M]

I've driven 914-6's with the following engines.. Factory 2.0, 2.2 S, 2.4 T, 2.4 S (w/2.2S pistons), 2.7 rs, and a 3.0 w/high comp pistons and JD cams (my brothers 914).

I would go with the 3.0 all day long if that was my choice. I built my brothers 3.0 and when I drove the car I was able to do second gear burnouts. The torque is great with the 3.0 and pulls strong to red-line. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I have a 2.7 RS w/ solex cams engine built and ready to go into my 914-6 but eventually I'll get my 3.4 EFI engine into it.

Like Mark said, a front oil cooler is needed with the 3.0 so keep that in mind.