michel Posted 5August, 2011 Report Share Posted 5August, 2011 for all of you who wonder about the allure of a 912 ...imagine it with one of these installed http://www.polomotor.com/about-dean-polopolus.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr356 Posted 5August, 2011 Report Share Posted 5August, 2011 big no thanks from me,what a waste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 6August, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 6August, 2011 you mean the 912 or the 911/4 motor? Granted it is talking to a small end of the market - but the idea of a 100lb lighter OHC flat engine with similar capacity as the 6 would be a devilish pleasure. Pity that Porsche didn't continue with its development back in the early 60's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 23August, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 23August, 2011 and here is one fresh built for a 912 http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-912-technical-forum/624629-polo-engine-912-almost-done.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murf Posted 26August, 2011 Report Share Posted 26August, 2011 I am a purest with cars. Preserve them for the history of what once was. I can't for the life of me understand the reasoning of big non original engines in original cars. Sure work the engine in it if you must be the 912 has many fans due to its nimbleness and lighter weight. Want a bigger 60's 912 - buy a 911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 13September, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 13September, 2011 I am a purest with cars. Preserve them for the history of what once was. I can't for the life of me understand the reasoning of big non original engines in original cars. Sure work the engine in it if you must be the 912 has many fans due to its nimbleness and lighter weight. Want a bigger 60's 912 - buy a 911. this is precisely what happens when you work a 912 motor, or a typ4 typ1 or a 911/4 - into a 912 shell. Remain lightweight=nimble=with a bigger smile all while preserving its originality as little to none has been done to the car that alters its purity. Not sure for most 912 owners whether it is about wanting a 911 - might though be all about getting the best from their 912. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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