RBP

Anyone have any experience with different engine stand configurations. Seems pricey to buy the p201, sir313 and the flywheel lock for close to 500 for a 1 time use. Is there an alternative / competitive product that works at a lower price point? Any info would be appreciated.

CalvinC4S

I don't think there is any way around the P201. I would shop for a used one. I noticed one on the Phoenix craigslist for $100 the other day. It still may be there.

For the fly wheel lock I have always used a cut section from an old ring gear.

The P201 will work in a harbor freight stand, but I would upgrade the hardware to grade 8 at the least.

Other things to plan on are how you will get the engine into the stand. 2 guys can do it pretty easy with the exhaust stripped to the manifolds.

Also you may need specialty tools for timing the cams depending on the year of your engine.

skl2

I got a stand from harbor freight and the yoke on eBay. Less than 200 total. Took me and one other guy to lift it on to and off the stand.

RBP

The best price I could see on ebay was 228.00 for the 5 finger yoke. The stand from harbour would be additional. What yolk did you buy for 100.00?

earossi

You need to be safe in supporting the engine, and the P201 or a knockoff is essential. As pointed out before, the Harbor Freight engine stand works fine with the yoke of the P201. Splurge and buy the more expensive 4-footed engine stand rather than the less stable 3-footed stand.

When done with your rebuild, you can recoup most of the cost of the P201 since they sell fairly quickly here or on Ebay.

EDoyle

I did not use a cradle. Many well known 911 engine builders have done the same so I figured I was fine (which I was). Bolted straight to the block using the generic 4-wheeled engine stand sold everywhere and some 12.9 grade bolts.

The only downside is that the other end of the case has to rest on something if you decide to split it open and remove 2 of the 4 engine stand securing bolts.

John McM

Generic stand and 201 yoke ex Pelican have worked very well for me. The only thing I would like to improve is the space to get a hydraulic table under the engine when on the stand

swmic

For my rebuild, I purchased the 5 arm yoke from TheSamba.com for around $100, and a generic stand with the front wheels spread apart Worked great. Had no problem rotating the fully built motor.

NickDLT

There is currently a seller on eBay (jscautoparts) that is selling a P201 engine stand - NEW for $228 plus $20 shipping. It appears the engine stand is made by Quality Specialty Components (QSC) and looks to be of good quality. Half the price compared to the Pelican...wanted to update the above thread.
The Ebay seller also has a "Make Offer," option...perhaps you can get a further discount.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-356...YAAOSwu2tccHA0

Patrik S

I did buy a P201 engine stand from Quality Specialty Components (QSC) and it is of very good quality.