Rebuild the motor? Or replace?

[Gelbster]

"You can rebuild your engine for less money that a crate engine, plus do you know what you are really getting for the big bucks. "
I beg to differ.
Just ask someone who has rebuilt an M96 after taking a Raby class- how much did they spend on special tools,machine work,parts? The RND long block allows you to void many of the expensive special tools.It also lets you skip the difficult measurements and fitting tasks. It all depends on the standards you work to .

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Gelbster

Just ask someone who has rebuilt an M96 after taking a Raby class- how much did they spend on special tools,machine work,parts? The RND long block allows you to void many of the expensive special tools.It also lets you skip the difficult measurements and fitting tasks. It all depends on the standards you work to .

So, I have no idea what a raby class is. Maybe cuz I'm new to Porsche? But, I have done many true "blueprint" rebuilds of motors over the years. I'm not concerned about "complicated measurements", or the "difficult fitting" of parts.
I am sure there is an expensive curve on specialty tools. How many can there really be for which I can't find a workaround? I don't know. I would have to investigate. Why don't we have a rental pool on this forum?

But seriously, $8,500 for a motor to go in a car that I can replace for $7,000? Does that add up in your mind?

No, mine either.

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[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Gelbster

"You can rebuild your engine for less money that a crate engine, plus do you know what you are really getting for the big bucks. "
I beg to differ.
Just ask someone who has rebuilt an M96 after taking a Raby class- how much did they spend on special tools,machine work,parts? The RND long block allows you to void many of the expensive special tools.It also lets you skip the difficult measurements and fitting tasks. It all depends on the standards you work to .

About $10,000, best money & labor I've every spent on any of my cars & there was nothing wrong with the 88K mile 3.2L before I started. Worth it every time I out run a 911

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

About $10,000, best money & labor I've every spent on any of my cars & there was nothing wrong with the 88K mile 3.2L before I started. Worth it every time I out run a 911

+ 1 on BYprodriver statement,

I was lucky to be able to attend one of the Jack Raby classes and learn a lot, and yes you need specialty tools to assemble this engine but there are several guys on the Planet9 club that have done it and you should not have any issues locating the tools.

If you really like your Porsche, after building yourself an engine, you will want to keep it for many, many years

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Gilles

+ 1 on BYprodriver statement,

I was lucky to be able to attend one of the Jack Raby classes and learn a lot, and yes you need specialty tools to assemble this engine but there are several guys on the Planet9 club that have done it and you should not have any issues locating the tools.

If you really like your Porsche, after building yourself an engine, you will want to keep it for many, many years

I plan to keep mine until I am too old to get in & out of it. If it gets totaled from a bad wreck, more than likely I can transplant my engine into another roller & make money from the insurance settlement.