Hi all
Being the most powerful Pushrod engine that Porsche made for the 356 the SC at 95 BHP ( I think ) How does this engine differ technically from the 912 unit at 90BHP? I do wonder why Porsche detuned the 912 engine, was the SC unit unreliable? Just interested.
Cheers Jay
356 SC Engine / 912 Engine compared.
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Re: 356 SC Engine / 912 Engine compared.
My brain says the only difference 65 SC to 66 912 was compression ratio.9.5 to 1 went to 9.0 to1. Later 912,s had pollution stuff.
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Re: 356 SC Engine / 912 Engine compared.
John,
Porsche's designation of 95 vs 90 hp is DIN measurement--thusly, 108 vs 103 SAE + S90's 102 hp.
Porsche's designation of 95 vs 90 hp is DIN measurement--thusly, 108 vs 103 SAE + S90's 102 hp.
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Re: 356 SC Engine / 912 Engine compared.
I wondered if they’d lost a bit at the top for more mid range given the 912 was a lot heavier, but slightly faster accelerating.