2.2E MFI vs 2.4T MFI? Similair condition, miles, records, equipment, guages (S stuff), etc... The E costs more. What to do? Experts expound please!
2.2E MFI vs 2.4T MFI? Similair condition, miles, records, equipment, guages (S stuff), etc... The E costs more. What to do? Experts expound please!
My 2 cents: 71E will have better performance and a counter ballanced crank. The 72 has the cool and unique oil fill. Everyone is looking for a 72 or 73. Sounds like a personal preference. Colors? Please post some pics.
67 Normale, Old Rusty
67 R Inspired and on a Diet
73 T/ST Caged Beast
RGruppe #383
S Registry #739
I'm no expert, but here are a few facts to ponder...
Rarity- advantage E: There were only about 2,000 E's built in '71 compared to nearly 5,000 T's built in '72 (for the US market).
Power - advantage E: The 2.2 E was rated @ 155 hp, while the 2.4 T was rated @ 140 hp.
Weight - advantage E: about 70 lbs. lighter than the T.
The '71 should have the dog-leg shift pattern, the '72 should have the street H pattern shift, while the '72 has the one-year only external oil fill door.
If they're both nice examples, why not buy them both?
Cheers!
Frank Kohnen
Jupiter, FL USA
Registry Member #921
1972 Bahia Red 911 Coupe #9112100390..."Rudy"SOLD
1967 Savannah Beige VW Beetle Sedan #117364457..."Heidi"...aka "Tinker Toy"
Displacement - Advantage 'T'
That said, the 2.2 is arguably the most exhilirating motor Porsche ever built in a street car. The 'E' motor is top notch; the '71 gets my vote.
Kenik
- 1969 911S
- 1965/66 911
- S Reg #760
- RGruppe #389
I would call it a toss up, the T will feel like it has more pull down low the E up high. The 2.2 were one of the most durable early 911 motors. Some people like the 915' s more than 901's but if you are leaving displacement alone either tranny will work fine.
Good Luck,
Phil
Frank pretty much hit all the finer points.
Its like this, if it was an E or an S, you'd take the S, right ?!,
So why take the T over an E? 72 oil tank & the feel of a bit more pull
down low is not enough.
My vote is on the E, 2.2 & 901....of course Iam biased
1973 911E Viper Green
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The 2.2E really is wonderful but I don't qualify as an expert. Yet.
John
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901/05 #305701
Bultaco Metralla 62 M8
1968 BMW R69S
Early911SReg #606
Me too.Originally Posted by Type911
My vote is on the E, 2.2 & 901....of course Iam biased
Give the most consideration to the car in the best condition. That goes a very long way toward the best choice.
Brian
'71T
R Gruppe #299
I agree, buy the nicer of the two. If it's a tie though, I'd take the E.
Tom F.
'67 911S Slate Gray
'70 911T 2.8 hotrod (in progress)
'92 964
#736
I think you need to drive them both and see which one rocks your boat.
Someone stated that everyone is looking for a 72 or 73......that may be true for the S and maybe the E but it comes down to price when you only have a T.
I don't like the extra gas door so I do not think it is Cool. I would live with it if I found a S ........... LOL
Anyway I am no expert but I also vote for the earlier E.
Cheers
Scooter
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