2.0 Motor Rebuild - What would you do?

[Alaskan911]

I am currently trying to come up with a game plan for the motor rebuild on my dad's car. Last spring I pulled the motor and disassembled it and am now trying to decide which way to go on a rebuild. 1966 2.0 Liter.

I have no plans to sell the car and will drive it like its stolen when finished. It has been suggested to me that since that is the case, no sense in rebuilding it to stock and to build something that will put out a few more horsepower.

It was suggested to me to look for some 2.7s heads, new cams, new 90mm jugs and pistons, along with the prerequisite case work of course, which would put me somewhere around 180 horsepower.

I am no engine builder, but I do have the help of a Porsche mechanic and I plan to do as much of the work myself as I can.

Anyway, I guess my question for you all is what would you do in a similar position? Does the 2.7s heads make sense, or would you go a different direction? What head, jug size, piston combo would you go with to add horsepower and make my car a little more sporty?

I appreciate everybody's help and look forward to your thoughts.

Josh

[Perry911]

I once had a 2.0 weber 1969 911T.
We rebuilt it with S pistons 2.1 and E cams.
It was awesome.

[Richy]

Build a 2.2 liter with '70 through '73 heads . If the heads are not S heads , have the ports machined to S specs . 2.2 liter cylinders will fit in a 2.0 liter engine case .

[raspritz]

I once had a 2.0 weber 1969 911T.
We rebuilt it with S pistons 2.1 and E cams.
It was awesome.

I did exactly the same for my 69T. Great pickup, and does 90 MPH on the interstate with ease. Fabulous!

[62S-R-S]

Preserve the 2.0 ?

3.0 motor
3.2 - 3.4 pistons
S cams
Twin plug
MFI / EFI
915

[Alaskan911]

Preserve the 2.0 ?

3.0 motor
3.2 - 3.4 pistons
S cams
Twin plug
MFI / EFI
915

I have considered that. It is a Solex motor. The trouble is, finding a suitable replacement in Alaska is a tall task.

[tcsracing1]

build it to 2.3L

twin plug.

[raspy2point2]

Why not build it to a 2.6 twin plug 92 pistons and a 66mm crank.

[raspritz]

"A little more sporty" doesn't require twin-plugging, which is fairly hideously expensive and only really makes sense for a racecar.

[Alaskan911]

So, the more horsepower the better, within reason for a mostly stock 66 911. The 2.7s heads, 90mm pistons, and stock crank was suggested to me with the expectation of somewhere around 180 horsepower. I was also told that twin plugging wasn't necessary.

I just know there is a wealth of knowledge here, of which I have little, so I thought I'd see what the brain trust here thought. I do appreciate everyone's replies and suggestions, it has definitely given me some food for thought.

Josh