 914-6 engine question, Engine for my 914-6 |
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| geshaghi |
 Mar 21 2026, 08:41 PM
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Porsche Addict  Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 12-December 10 From: Van Nuys, California Member No.: 12,480 Region Association: Southern California  |
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.
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| dgw |
Mar 21 2026, 10:22 PM
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Dennis Winter Group: Members Posts: 565 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Santa Cruz Mountains Member No.: 106 Region Association: Northern California |
Put in the 3.0. I had an original 6 winh a 3.0 and it was amazing.
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| Cairo94507 |
Mar 22 2026, 06:58 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,599 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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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)
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| 930cabman |
Mar 22 2026, 10:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,555 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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another vote for the 3.0, nice having an extra laying around on the shelf
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| geshaghi |
Mar 22 2026, 04:10 PM
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Porsche Addict Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 12-December 10 From: Van Nuys, California Member No.: 12,480 Region Association: Southern California |
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.
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| mepstein |
Mar 22 2026, 04:16 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,561 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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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. |
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| rgalla9146 |
Mar 22 2026, 05:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,946 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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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. |
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