911s engine questions

[belfry]

I'm looking at a 1976 911 in the US. The seller tells me that the missing air filter/housing is easy to buy for $200. He also tells me that the car has been fitted with carbs " which is common to add hp".

Also, is that an improved fan?

What else haven't I spotted?

Thanks

[rubystone]

Is that a 912 engine bay?

Anyway, the 2.7 engine is a dog. Never heard of one on carbs...

[BertBert]

I'd say pretty common to junk the early CIS in favour of carbs. It's not that bad an engine, just not very upgradeable.
Bert

[belfry]

Thank you for the replies.

Any idea what would have been connected to the loose bolt to the right of the fan? Also, what's the silver foil for?

[Yellow491]

I would say leave it alone,it looks like a early swb 912,probably with seriouse rust issues.

[belfry]

It's odd that 2 of you mention that it looks like a 912. Here's the advert.

http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1976-porsche-91...

[EricE]

belfry said:

Thank you for the replies.

Any idea what would have been connected to the loose bolt to the right of the fan? Also, what's the silver foil for?

I suspect the car used to have air condition because that is the area where the compressor would go. It would be driven by a belt and the extra pulley that can be seen attached to the fan.

[hot66]

car looks a dog as soon as you see the 1st pic

Beverly Hills Car Club .. that's all the warning you need .

have a look at this classic Beverly Hills special

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technic...

Before :



ready to sell ! :

[DavidJG]

hot66 said:

car looks a dog as soon as you see the 1st pic

And looks like even more of a dog as you progress through the pics. I wouldn't buy that at $2,000 - never mind the price it's advertised at.

[belfry]

It'll be interesting to see what the ppi shows up. It's being done today.

[alcatraz236]

looks like a good 'un, bargain price as well

[AlvinSultana]

Jesus.

You are thinking about buying that ?

[AlvinSultana]

I think you might be better off with this one.

http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1967-porsche-91...

[rubystone]

belfry said:

It'll be interesting to see what the ppi shows up. It's being done today.

Does the person carrying out the PPI have any connection to Beverly Hills Car Club? You must be sure they are independent.

Why would you import an lhd 2.7 Targa, possibly the least loved version of the 911. Only one rung above a 2.7 non S with sporto. Is it, like, 5 grand?

ETA US$24,750 plus shipping and import duty....about US%30k/£20k landed....hmmmm

The car is sitting too high front and rear. The engine bay looks a mess, it is wearing later wheels, the passenger side door mirror looks limp. No front spoiler so the rear spoiler is an add-on (non sport).

Edited by rubystone on Tuesday 23 February 13:46

[AlvinSultana]

I think you might be better off with this one.

http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1967-porsche-91...

[EricE]

AlvinSultana said:

I think you might be better off with this one.

http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1967-porsche-91...

You're right because those five green dial dash instruments are worth more than the "rebuilt salvage title" 1976 Targa S linked above.

[belfry]

rubystone said:

Why would you import an lhd 2.7 Targa, possibly the least loved version of the 911. Only one rung above a 2.7 non S with sporto. Is it, like, 5 grand?

ETA US$24,750 plus shipping and import duty....about US%30k/£20k landed....hmmmm

Edited by rubystone on Tuesday 23 February 13:46

I'm looking for an air cooled project but I've missed the boat on most variants.

Can anyone direct me to a UK car (that's running) for less that £20k?

[belfry]

rubystone said:

Why would you import an lhd 2.7 Targa, possibly the least loved version of the 911. Only one rung above a 2.7 non S with sporto. Is it, like, 5 grand?

ETA US$24,750 plus shipping and import duty....about US%30k/£20k landed....hmmmm

Edited by rubystone on Tuesday 23 February 13:46

I'm looking for an air cooled project but I've missed the boat on most variants.

Can anyone direct me to a UK car (that's running) for less that £20k?

[belfry]

[EricE]

belfry said:

I'm looking for an air cooled project but I've missed the boat on most variants.

Can anyone direct me to a UK car (that's running) for less that £20k?

Save yourself a lot of headache and buy a 996 C2 with the IMS issues fixed... the £20k aircooled 911 ship has sailed a while ago.