ALEX P Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I’ve wanted to do a 3.6 conversion to my 1985 3.2 for a while but up until now have been a bit reluctant due to time, cost, future resale value etc but finally decided as my car isn’t really going to win any future concourse competitions, now’s the time to take the plunge (also helped by a high speed blast round Reading in a 3.6 IB) So after many months of searching, finally found a 3.6 engine to transplant into my 1985 narrow body IB. Here’s the engine as bought: Now I know that it’s all been done many times before and there are already threads already detailing 3.6 conversions but I also know that I’m going to need a lot of hand holding and will have a load of questions that I hope some of the more experienced out there can help me out with along the way. For now I’ve started to get the engine in a more ‘simplified’ state, stripping any unnecessary bits off & general tidying and replacing any seals & parts that are difficult or impossible to get access to when the engine is back in the car. Some of the tinwork is looking a bit tired! So remove and replace as necessary (still amazes me how much Porsche charge for replacement engine covers) Here’s my current engine (I’m open to offers if anyone’s interested in it?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Great decision! this is my plan as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Twinzig Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Budget for some better brakes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripe Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Go for it Alex! The market for your 3.2 engine will widen if you advertise it with the ECU and wiring harness for the engine to ECU - putting a 3.2 into an earlier car is a popular mod and needs those extra bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Budget for some better brakes as well. just press a little bit harder!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesworth Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 ....a high speed blast round Reading in a 3.6 IB I wonder who that was ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Twinzig Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 just press a little bit harder!! spoken like a man with barely 231bhp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) spoken like a man with barely 231bhp. And barely any brakes either ! lol: (A similar 231hp whipped yo Boosted ass at BLM last year ) Edited March 5, 2010 by GaryH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) And barely any brakes either ! lol: (A similar 231hp whipped yo Boosted ass at BLM last year ) Brakes for girls! Edited March 5, 2010 by Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPerkles Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 plenty of experience and help on here Alex I am sure it will all go well, Jevvys and Tripes certianly do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgundyben Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 ....a high speed blast round Reading in a 3.6 IB I wonder who that was ..... I reckon this might be the 'wheelspin in 4th' legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirCooledExcellence Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 ....a high speed blast round Reading in a 3.6 IB I wonder who that was ..... LOL, yeah that Jevvy bloke is a bugger! Good luck with the transplant, it's a good project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevvy Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 ....a high speed blast round Reading in a 3.6 IB I wonder who that was ..... Guilty Good luck with the clean up Alex - measure twice cut once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Twinzig Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (A similar 231hp whipped yo Boosted ass at BLM last year ) This year I will have brakes Gazza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) This year I will have brakes Gazza. but have you got the guts(crazy block that Gary!!)??? Edited March 5, 2010 by Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 This year I will have brakes Gazza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesworth Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Go Twinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Go Twinny Shush ex-targa boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Twinzig Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 but have you got the guts(crazy block that Gary!!)??? You sound like Twinny Minor Fred, all balls and no brains. I pulled his car out of a ditch for the second time in a month last week (practising his Scandinavian Flick). If I wanted to race I'd stick numbers on the doors. BTDT and got the trophies (in a box in the loft). I have nothing to prove. Happy to just enjoy the day with my mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Another thread veers crazily off-topic. Good luck with your conversion Alex - I'm looking forward to your future posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 You sound like Twinny Minor Fred, all balls and no brains. Ha - you have met him then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Twinzig Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Ha - you have met him then Indeed (nice hair though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Indeed (nice hair though) I already like your son Von! what car is it practising with? keep the topic as well : 3.6 varioram? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Twinzig Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I already like your son Von! what car is it practising with? keep the topic as well : 3.6 varioram? Mazda 6 TDi. He's 0 for 2 at the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) Mazda 6 TDi. He's 0 for 2 at the mo. no worries, I am learning as well, nearly went true an around about the other day... I thought my car had better brakes!! Edited March 5, 2010 by Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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