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[mattb]

Hi All

I am currently at the beginning of my 911 journey, having come to the party far too late in life (although I did try, unsuccessfully, 20+ years ago to persuade my dad that we should buy a 70's 911 from California (I seem to recall you could pick one up for $3000 approx!) and restore it together.

Having had a drive of 2/3 so far I think I would be happiest in a 964. However I drove a 70's 2.4 that had been taken out to 2.7 with PMO carbs and that sounded bloody awesome. However I suspect that age of car needs someone who either has deep pockets or is mechanically knowledgeable. I want something that can be used for long journeys and wont be tempramental

Initial questions:
-there seems to be so many knowledgeable people on this site with little help apparently needed doing quite intimidating things (engine removal, wiring harnesses etc etc). Is there a definitive mechanics bible for the 911 that people all use or are you all just bloody genuises? What manual/books purchases would be recommended?

-Is there list of recommended specialists on the forum eg mechanics, interior re-trimmers, engine builders etc and is it within the rules to ask that kind of question re recommendations for a particular job or mechanics in my area? I have JZM on my doorstep but I suspect from the lavishness of the premises and their stock, I will not be able to afford to have them look after the car!

-Is it possible to make a 964 sound like a 2.7rs or similar and if so what would you need to do/budget for? That yowl/howl was amazing

Thanks chaps

Matt

[hot66]

Welcome to Ddk Matt

No you can’t easily make a 964 sound like an early car .... small displacement high revving motors running MFI have a particular sound. My high compression 2.4S motor sounds much better than my 964 motor with a g-pipe. 964 Motors themselves have a certain ‘sound’ to them.

Books ... depends how beginner you need. Haynes are always useful and cheap, 101 projects is also a good book . Now a days the internet is the greatest source of k owledge