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wild1poet2 · 01-26-2006, 07:01 AM

The $40k must be for the RUF conversion. You could probably get the swap for a lot less at a local shop. Some will install conversion kits I think, others will use engines from salvaged cars. These guys do it;

www.autosportengineering.com/3.6_conversion.htm

I don't know the price but got to believe it's less than $40K. From what I understand these motors also experience RMS leaks. Makes sense since I think the blocks are the same. Although I am guessing the crank is different for the longer stroke. Crank bore's probably the same. Can someone confirm?

01-26-2006, 07:01 AM	#9
wild1poet2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston area Posts: 327	The $40k must be for the RUF conversion. You could probably get the swap for a lot less at a local shop. Some will install conversion kits I think, others will use engines from salvaged cars. These guys do it; www.autosportengineering.com/3.6_conversion.htm I don't know the price but got to believe it's less than $40K. From what I understand these motors also experience RMS leaks. Makes sense since I think the blocks are the same. Although I am guessing the crank is different for the longer stroke. Crank bore's probably the same. Can someone confirm? __________________ '04 Black Boxster, 18" Carerra wheels "If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space."