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> 914/6 Engine Case Number 6404135 - Magnus Walker's Auction
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post Mar 4 2026, 11:23 PM
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Just came across Magnus Walker's RM Sotheby's upcoming auctions that includes "Porsche Type 901/38 Engine for 914/6" case number 6404135 that is offered without a reserve.

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post Mar 5 2026, 07:09 AM
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I'm sure someone will wildly overpay for it because its from the "Magnus Walker Collection" - LOL.
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post Mar 5 2026, 07:15 AM
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It would be nice to see that engine reunited with the correct car. If it was 4371 I would bit on it. Really that's the only real value for a small displacement 6 engine. I bet someone bids crazy money for that thing thinking they can resell it for thousands.
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post Mar 5 2026, 10:06 AM
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It would be nice to see that engine reunited with the correct car. If it was 4371 I would bit on it. Really that's the only real value for a small displacement 6 engine. I bet someone bids crazy money for that thing thinking they can resell it for thousands.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It will be fun to watch and see what happens (with other people’s money)
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post Mar 5 2026, 10:36 AM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 5 2026, 05:15 AM) *

It would be nice to see that engine reunited with the correct car. If it was 4371 I would bit on it. Really that's the only real value for a small displacement 6 engine. I bet someone bids crazy money for that thing thinking they can resell it for thousands.


Call me weird Rick but that is my dream engine. Displacement is great, lots of grunt but in a little car like this, I'd rather hear it sing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 5 2026, 10:44 AM
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It would be nice to see that engine reunited with the correct car. If it was 4371 I would bit on it. Really that's the only real value for a small displacement 6 engine. I bet someone bids crazy money for that thing thinking they can resell it for thousands.


Call me weird Rick but that is my dream engine. Displacement is great, lots of grunt but in a little car like this, I'd rather hear it sing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Nothing wrong with a built 2.0 but don’t pay extra for a 914-6 engine case, on a conversion car, when it’s just a 911T engine with a different model number.

2.0 case turned into a 2.5 289 hp on Peter Dawe’s very conservative dyno. Spins to 8k on the track.


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post Mar 5 2026, 10:47 AM
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It would be nice to see that engine reunited with the correct car. If it was 4371 I would bit on it. Really that's the only real value for a small displacement 6 engine. I bet someone bids crazy money for that thing thinking they can resell it for thousands.


Call me weird Rick but that is my dream engine. Displacement is great, lots of grunt but in a little car like this, I'd rather hear it sing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Sing with good power safely to 7750 rpm with (Randy's) Aasco valve springs and a well built engine, agreed !
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post Mar 5 2026, 10:56 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Mar 5 2026, 08:09 AM) *

I'm sure someone will wildly overpay for it because its from the "Magnus Walker Collection" - LOL.

PT Barnum was right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
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post Mar 5 2026, 11:16 AM
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[quote] 2.0 case turned into a 2.5 289 hp on Peter Dawe’s very conservative dyno. Spins to 8k on the track./quote]

uh huh..you didn't mention its a sandcast Alum.case,, mid 68 or earlier 911 case,
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post Mar 5 2026, 11:51 AM
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The 914/6 case (like a 2.0 mag 911T case)
Would be the weakest one to use for a high out put larger motor
It’s only good trait is that it could be used to make a numbers matching car
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post Mar 5 2026, 12:52 PM
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[quote name='sixnotfour' date='Mar 5 2026, 12:16 PM' post='3247935']
[quote] 2.0 case turned into a 2.5 289 hp on Peter Dawe’s very conservative dyno. Spins to 8k on the track./quote]

uh huh..you didn't mention its a sandcast Alum.case,, mid 68 or earlier 911 case,
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True. Is for a real 906 and doesn’t like to run below 5k. But there is still a lot you can do to a 2.0. It’s just that it cost the same to rebuild a 2.0 as a 2.7 and the 2.7 core isn’t a lot more but then you might as well go 3.0 aluminum case but your going to want more so then it’s a 3.2 converted to 3.4 but then you’ve done the 915 trans conversion so might as well do a 3.8

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post Mar 5 2026, 12:57 PM
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Mar 5 2026, 11:36 AM) *

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 5 2026, 05:15 AM) *

It would be nice to see that engine reunited with the correct car. If it was 4371 I would bit on it. Really that's the only real value for a small displacement 6 engine. I bet someone bids crazy money for that thing thinking they can resell it for thousands.


Call me weird Rick but that is my dream engine. Displacement is great, lots of grunt but in a little car like this, I'd rather hear it sing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Nothing wrong with a built 2.0 but don’t pay extra for a 914-6 engine case, on a conversion car, when it’s just a 911T engine with a different model number.

2.0 case turned into a 2.5 289 hp on Peter Dawe’s very conservative dyno. Spins to 8k on the track.


Oooooh, who’s your daddy…
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post Mar 5 2026, 02:37 PM
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Mar 5 2026, 11:36 AM) *

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 5 2026, 05:15 AM) *

It would be nice to see that engine reunited with the correct car. If it was 4371 I would bit on it. Really that's the only real value for a small displacement 6 engine. I bet someone bids crazy money for that thing thinking they can resell it for thousands.


Call me weird Rick but that is my dream engine. Displacement is great, lots of grunt but in a little car like this, I'd rather hear it sing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Nothing wrong with a built 2.0 but don’t pay extra for a 914-6 engine case, on a conversion car, when it’s just a 911T engine with a different model number.

2.0 case turned into a 2.5 289 hp on Peter Dawe’s very conservative dyno. Spins to 8k on the track.


Oooooh, who’s your daddy…


Oh, Nothing wrong with a built later 2.0. My intent was to say a mag case engine is most desirable as a numbers matching engine for either your 914 or early 911. No need to over pay if the stars don't align.
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Damn, that's close! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

I'm looking for 6404159
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