964 Mirrors and Engines!

[mwg123]

Im looking at a 1990 964 with square mirrors at the moment and im wondering if tear drop mirrors fit straight on or is it a big job? excuse my ignorance if this is common knowledge!

Whats the best engine to go for in the 964 or are they all pretty good?!

P.S Any other buying tips for 964's would be greatly recieved!

Many Thanks

Matt

[thegoose]

I think the mirrors will fit OK but do check in case the door has been painted with the old ones on, as the part of the mirror that contacts with the door is smaller on teardrops. Even if the paint is all the same it may still have faded less where it has been under the old mirror.

The best engine to go for is one that doesn't leak very much! Other than that they're all (apart from specialist turbo/RS models) a 3.6, although post '93 engines are built a bit differently and are less prone to leaking.

[mwg123]

Thanks Goose, Do you have a 964 your self?

[thegoose]

No. Bought and sold quite a few but not had one for a while. I race an SC but thnking about a 964 for next year.

[mwg123]

Im a slim 6'6ft do you think il fit in one? I've had 996's before and im fine in tho's but have never even sat in a 964!

[thegoose]

I'm just under 6' so not the best to comment but wouldn't think it'll be a problem. If you're intending to track it ever I'd try it with a helmet on too though.

[mwg123]

Good call. Thanks

[rich 36]

I bought mine recently after a few years in an earlier SC,

heres the advice I was offered a couple of Months back

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[warmfuzzies]

mwg123 said:

Im a slim 6'6ft do you think il fit in one? I've had 996's before and im fine in tho's but have never even sat in a 964!

Avoid a sunroof, it loses an inch or two.

Kevin