bauerjab

I am looking at a 964 that has a blown engine, allegedly has cracked cylinder head and broken connecting rods. Assume the wiring is fine. How much is a new engine? Anyone know. Thanks!

Andy Roe

It depends on what needs to be re-built. My guess anywhere from $10-15K upwards, but some more local people will probably be able to help!

964Andrew

I don't think there are any "new" 3.6l 964 engines around anymore. I've seen some used in decent condition between 10K - 25K over the years. If you want something more than stock power output then you are looking easily 30K+ for custom build engine.

Thanks!
Andrew

Jjm4life

By the time my engine was back in it was 30k+. Needed new heads cams oil pump.. honesty not much is original at all. Gives you an idea of the cost.

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Without seeing it for myself, all I can offer is an educated guess based on some experience at this.

I would budget $20-25K for a complete, proper rebuild.

JJJMCD

Have prices for used 964 engines really gone up that much? The last time I checked (probably 6-7 years ago), they could be had for $7-10k. I would check with LA Porsche Dismantlers, Autobahn Dismantlers, Oklahoma Foreign and DC Auto.

Here is a complete 993 engine for $14k:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-993-Non-Vario-Ram-Complete-Engine-Conversion-SC-914-3-6-Liter-Motor-/162164314504?fits=Make%3APorsche%7CModel%3A911&hash=item25c1bf1188%3Ag%3 ADmwAAOSw65FXqm2z&_trkparms=pageci%253A9ff8755d-9e3e-11e6-9bc5-74dbd1806941%257Cparentrq%253A1329b00c1580a786c35ad3f6fffd5999%257Ciid%2 53A9

newsboy

Vertex sells 3.6 for 12K, rebuilt with 1 year warranty, with your old block.

u7t2p7

I wouldn't recommend buying an engine from Vertex!

onevoice

For negotiating purposes, go with Steve's numbers. They should cover everything.

It could be a lot less, you won't know until it is opened up. A broken rod could ruin a lot of very expensive parts. I broke a rod in a race engine once (non Porsche) and all that was usable afterwards was the intake and carb.

The price for complete used 3.6 engines has risen to the $12-16k range, and you are rolling the dice with one.

tsp533

The complete rebuild of my 1990's 3.6L completed in May 2016 ran just short of $24,000.