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My limited info so far is as follows:

1 - LN and Jake Raby are "associated" but not the same company
2 - Raby's engine replacement for mine is virtually the same price as a Porsche new one - I would buy his before a Porsche new
3 - 911 swap difficulty depends on the year 911 engine. The easiest is the 2000 and 2001 engine are "easily" done with the same harness/DME and no re-flashing, although there is some work flipping fuel rails, shimming the mounts, and some other "easy" things. Easy is of course dependent on the skills of the mechanic but I would never attempt a swap of any year but 2000 and 2001.

[b]Replacement 3.2 with upgrades:[/b]
http://www.flat6innovations.com/shop/product.php?productid=16247&cat=282&page=1
[b]Replacement 3.2 bumped to 3.6/300hp for an extra $1,000[/b]
http://www.flat6innovations.com/shop/product.php?productid=16159&cat=371&page=1

I just sent Raby an email asking about warranty, who can install, issues with older chassis etc. They do say this "Each FSI Engine includes free installation and a one year unlimited mileage conditional warranty", so I asked them about a local installer.... I will post their response.

At this moment, I still don't know what to do. But thinking as of now:

1 - No way am I buying a Porsche new engine
2 - Leaning against a 3.4 swap - while I corresponded with some that "know" and they say the 2000 - 2001 is "easy", it still gives me worries in that data still seems incomplete to me
3 - If I had to pull the trigger at this moment, I would do a rebuild to keep the costs down or maybe tweaking a used one ala Pedro's suggestion (waiting on some availability/pricing from my indy)
4 - I suspect..... only suspect ...... that a Raby 3.6/300hp replacement would cost me about 10K more than a rebuild and I get 300hp.... Hmmmmmm........

Pedro: What do you think about a Raby 3.6.300hp vs rebuild - nothing like your hands-on opinions? Others?
Marc: Thanx for you thoughtful replies.... I have an email to my indy about that "core" rejection issue

Thanx
Bruce

My limited info so far is as follows:

1 - LN and Jake Raby are "associated" but not the same company
2 - Raby's engine replacement for mine is virtually the same price as a Porsche new one - I would buy his before a Porsche new
3 - 911 swap difficulty depends on the year 911 engine. The easiest is the 2000 and 2001 engine are "easily" done with the same harness/DME and no re-flashing, although there is some work flipping fuel rails, shimming the mounts, and some other "easy" things. Easy is of course dependent on the skills of the mechanic but I would never attempt a swap of any year but 2000 and 2001.

[b]Replacement 3.2 with upgrades:[/b]
http://www.flat6innovations.com/shop/product.php?productid=16247&cat=282&page=1
[b]Replacement 3.2 bumped to 3.6/300hp for an extra $1,000[/b]
http://www.flat6innovations.com/shop/product.php?productid=16159&cat=371&page=1

I just sent Raby an email asking about warranty, who can install, issues with older chassis etc. I will post their response.

At this moment, I still don't know what to do. But thinking as of now:

1 - No way am I buying a Porsche new engine
2 - Leaning against a 3.4 swap - while I corresponded with some that "know" and they say the 2000 - 2001 is "easy", it still gives me worries in that data still seems incomplete to me
3 - If I had to pull the trigger at this moment, I would do a rebuild to keep the costs down or maybe tweaking a used one ala Pedro's suggestion (waiting on some availability/pricing from my indy)
4 - I suspect..... only suspect ...... that a Raby 3.6/300hp replacement would cost me about 10K more than a rebuild and I get 300hp.... Hmmmmmm........

Pedro: What do you think about a Raby 3.6.300hp vs rebuild - nothing like your hands-on opinions? Others?
Marc: Thanx for you thoughtful replies.... I have an email to my indy about that "core" rejection issue

Thanx
Bruce