Turbodan

friend has 05 997 S with bore scoring. still driveable. what is the best cost effective solution these days for someone in GTA?
is Porsche short block available and still reasonable? or any local machine shops with a good solution? is it worth it to send to US?
I feel bad for these cars

vetfever

LS3. Smaller, lighter, more power. This conversion is becoming increasingly popular.

lowbee

Local Honda engine swap


or LS V8 swap are 2 relatively inexpensive solutions. Porsche engine will run about $40K I think.

Zookie

not sure about the Short Block availability check the dealer via the VIN - i heard they were sold out long time ago - if its still available 100% go this route

If you need a shop to rebuild A to Z then there is Dirk @ Mantis he's been doing a lot of those
There is also Chariots of Simcoe in Orangeville, i have not used him myself but seen his work and he is a active member of PTN he posts his work often on the PTN Facebook

but yes 30-40k for the Rebuild like @lowbee mentioned about

olegd

Someone I know had the engine rebuilt, displacement increased to 3.9L at TSH Auto in North York. Cost about $18K. Seems happy with results.

vetfever

Saw a fellow on FB selling an LS2. Asking $3600

Turbodan

thanks guys. I passed on the info and will let you know what happens.