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todd (Flat12)
Junior Member
Username: Flat12
Post Number: 79
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 5:32 pm: | |
a 3.2 with a early 915 will be an ABSOLUTE ROCKET!!
Faster and more nimble than a factory 3.6L The early 915 had a different gearing. A 3.2 in that car will flat out MOVE |
Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Moderator
Username: Lwausbrooks
Post Number: 2747
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 12:29 pm: | |
quote:The 3.2 engines are extremely reliable. None of the pulling head studs issues.
Terry, the 2.2 or 2.4 liter engines had none of these issues either. I'm looking for a nice, unmodified 2.2 or 2.4.
Even though the price guides place nice 2.4 liter S models in the $16K-$24K range, it looks like everything I find in decent (original or restored) condition is going for closer to $30K. I think I might start looking at E models from the same period instead. Thanks for your help, gentlemen! |
Terry Springer (Tspringer)
Member
Username: Tspringer
Post Number: 852
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2003 - 11:58 pm: | |
Lots of people put 3.2s in early cars. I have a good friend with a '74 RSR replica street car. It has fiberglass fenders, bumpers and hood, a lightweight interior and a 3.2 engine and trans update. The engine has been rebuilt to 10.5:1 compression and GE80 cams, its good for about 250hp. It weighs about 2400lb. A VERY fast car, tons of fun.
The 3.2 engines are extremely reliable. None of the pulling head studs issues.
If your not looking for a purely original car, an early lightweight with a 3.2 can be great! |
Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member
Username: Stickanddice
Post Number: 2242
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2003 - 10:01 pm: | |
The highest displacement 73 was 2.8 for the RSR or 2.7 for the RS (street). 3.2 didn't come until much later.
Cheers |
Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Moderator
Username: Lwausbrooks
Post Number: 2744
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2003 - 7:40 pm: | |
WM, thanks. 3.2 is way wrong for this car and seller seems to be in FL (Winter Park), but I'll check it out. Thanks for the lead! |
wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member
Username: Whart
Post Number: 1703
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2003 - 8:27 am: | |
This might be up your alley: in AutoWeek, p.48 of the Oct.27 issue, asks $26.9, owner phone: (407)788-0828, allegedly fully restored. |