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YOUR RESEARCH3.6 head on 3.4 engine?
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Use different cams, chains and intake lifters
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They use different cams, chains and intake lifters.
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Will a 3.6 head work on a 3.4 engine? I can find 3.6 heads all day but no 3.4 heads.
I really wanted to repair mine but can't find a shop locally and Costa Mesa R&D is not answering email or phone...
Unfortunately no because all 3.6s have variocam PLUS. They use different cams, chains and intake lifters.
You may want to contact Len here
http://www.hamincgroup.com/main.php
He does Jake's engines' heads. He's not cheap but it doesn't hurt checking.
Thanks! I had asked if he could accept a little less last week. I may have offended. (not my intention) just in a bind financially.
I did reach out to
http://www.hamincgroup.com/main.php
and they have responded back, trying to figure out the pricing now!
I also found some reman heads at vertexauto for $1499 (plus $500 core). SO there are options.
Porsche price is $3135.20 plus tax right now. My parts guy said he may be able to get me a few hundo in discounts.. but yeah... They also sent me to a parts yard in OK that didn't have any.
I saw this today would only get you half way there but leaves money for the other side. Then again buying a used head from an ad is taking a risk.
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/5514465478.html
Try finding a 3.2l boxster s head there should be quite a few out there for a lot less. According to jake they are interchangeable everything is the same just 3cc difference which would give a tad bit more compression...
RRTEC
No offense taken, I just have been crazy busy. I had two members contact me, you and one other. He offered my asking price but wants some additional photos. I just got the head out of storage and will send both of you photos. He has an extended warranty that will pay for a new head from Porsche. Let me talk to him and see if he will go that way so I can sell the head to you.
Thanks so much I really appreciate you and your care and generosity! I ended up sending it to Hoffman Automotive Machine as I had to keep my budget low. That was a great deal..
