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No, I don't have an engine out of a 962.

But I have followed an interesting thread on Porsche forum in which a 962 owner wanted to do his own rebuild (as much as he could). Thread covers a lot of info and photos of the engine. It is interesting to later on see the physical case and see that it is the same part number (930 based case) is is used in the production 911s during that time period. It is just machined to allow it to be mated to the water (or air) cooled cylinders and water cooled heads as well as the gear driven vs. normal chain driven cams. For you Megasquirt fanatics, it is interesting to read about the issues with the early Motronic ECU. Apparently they had to have two ECUs with one for each side of the engine. It was run as if there was two engines tied together and one ECU didn't run the entire engine. Anyhow here is the thread...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthre ... did=248909

Warning, the story doesn't have the best of endings as the owner of the car ended up with an offer for the car (about 90% through rebuild) that he couldn't refuse. But documentation of the project has continued after the sale. Apparently the prices of the prototype Porsches from that era are on the rise recently. So if you have a 935, 956 or 962 in your garage you may have someone knocking on your door wanting to buy!!

One of the reasons I have my 914 is that I used to love watching IMSA races at Mid-Ohio with the Porsche 962 (Al Holbert, Derek Bell, etc.). I knew I could never have a 962, but a nice 914 with a big six in it would be a nice substitute.

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Richard Casto
1972 Porsche 914
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2015 Honda Fit EX
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Interesting thread, the engine case look like mine!!!!
So you still looking to put a 6 in the 914?
Interested in 3.2?
If I find a 3.6 I might have one for sale......

Patrice

I am still looking to do a six. Either a 3.0 or 3.2. I am not currently shopping, but if you plan to sell yours and it's at a price I can't refuse, let me know.

Car will most likely be sent off to have the paint and rust removed (caustic dip and bake) in the next 60-90 days. I just bought steel flairs and will be welding those on (as well as doing other general rust repair) when the car is back from that. So I am still 6-9 months away from needing an engine.

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Richard Casto
1972 Porsche 914
2013 Honda Fit Sport
2015 Honda Fit EX
http://motorsport.zyyz.com
Money can't buy happiness, but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than a Kia.

I believe they start with the exact same case as your 3.2. You can see that it is the later 930 case that doesn't have the earlier style oil strainer access plate, but the drain plug.

It is weird to see how an engine like that has it roots in the original 911 case from the 1960's. To an untrained eye, you could split a 962 case and the first 911 case and they would look nearly identical. I believe that same basic case lives on in the current GT3 as well?

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Richard Casto
1972 Porsche 914
2013 Honda Fit Sport
2015 Honda Fit EX
http://motorsport.zyyz.com
Money can't buy happiness, but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than a Kia.

That is an excellent thread. One of the guys on there says he know the new owner, and promises to take pictures as he continues the rebuild... but it's been a month or two since pictures have been posted... I keep hoping to see some new ones..

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