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rfuerst911sc · 07-12-2014, 01:38 AM

Having modern good working AC has little to do with the type of engine in the car. The AC system is a stand alone system that has to have matched components to work properly. The engine only drives the compressor. If you want to stay Porsche power I would go with a 3.0 or 3.2 911 air cooled motor. I built a GT clone with a 3.0 the car was fun

. If you want to stray outside of Porsche power and want water cooled I'd go four cylinder Subaru there are plenty of conversions out there. Decent power good reliability and low center of gravity. And as stated earlier a Jake Raby built four might be the ultimate sleeper he builds great stuff.

07-12-2014, 01:38 AM	#8
rfuerst911sc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dahlonega , Georgia Posts: 1,357	Having modern good working AC has little to do with the type of engine in the car. The AC system is a stand alone system that has to have matched components to work properly. The engine only drives the compressor. If you want to stay Porsche power I would go with a 3.0 or 3.2 911 air cooled motor. I built a GT clone with a 3.0 the car was fun . If you want to stray outside of Porsche power and want water cooled I'd go four cylinder Subaru there are plenty of conversions out there. Decent power good reliability and low center of gravity. And as stated earlier a Jake Raby built four might be the ultimate sleeper he builds great stuff. __________________ 2002 Boxster S Arctic Silver with black top with glass window and black leather interior. Jake Raby 3.6 SS ( the beast ) with IMS Solution. 996 GT3 front bumper , GT3 rocker covers and GT3TEK rear diffuser and Joe Toth composites rear ducktail spoiler .