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Will a 3.2L mount to a 2.5L's 5 speed? Will a 3.2L mount to a 2.5L's 5 speed?
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Old 05-21-2019, 04:48 PM   #1
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FYI, 6 speeds go for $1000-1750 depending on condition. 986 2.7 5 speeds go for $300-700. 987 2.7 5 speeds $400-800. I'm thinking for your car and the type of racing you do that sticking with a 5 speed is your best bet.
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Old 05-21-2019, 05:50 PM   #2
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FYI, 6 speeds go for $1000-1750 depending on condition. 986 2.7 5 speeds go for $300-700. 987 2.7 5 speeds $400-800. I'm thinking for your car and the type of racing you do that sticking with a 5 speed is your best bet.
Yep I agree. Thanks for the info!
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My 1998 has a 3.6 and a 2.5 transmission. Over 40,000 miles so far with no issues other than 1st gear is way too low.
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My 1998 has a 3.6 and a 2.5 transmission. Over 40,000 miles so far with no issues other than 1st gear is way too low.
Wait...how did you do that? I thought 3.6Ls couldn’t be installed in the early cars. Did you rewire it?
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Wait...how did you do that? I thought 3.6Ls couldn’t be installed in the early cars. Did you rewire it?
It has a 2005 Porsche remanufactured crate motor.

Yes almost everything electronic had to be replaced. Don't even think about doing it.
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