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Posted by: Red-Beard May 13 2004, 10:11 PM
The wiring on the MSD needed better connections.
Fired up! Wooooo Hoooooo!
Did the 20 minute 4000 rpm breakin. Ran out of time to do a road test. The acellerator linkage needs a little work. It seems that the carbs are lower, or something. And yes, I put the spacers in...
Can't wait to break in the rings.
James 
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Posted by: Lawrence May 14 2004, 03:29 AM
James,
Did you build the 2.7/6 or have a shop do it? (I'm assuming that's the reason for the break-in period... forgive me, I don't get to read all the posts.)
-Rusty 
Posted by: Red-Beard May 14 2004, 06:22 AM
I had a local engine builder put the engine together. The assembly charge was only $850, so I had them do the engine complete.
If I just had it re-ringed (Along with the head repairs, valve guides, etc), I would have spent about $2500. It was closer to $6000 with the extra work (Porting), new P&Cs, new crank and rods, installation of piston squirters, and the carb parts to properly handle the 2.7.
Hopefully, I can put the sucker on the road next Wednedsay. Going to Houston tonight. 
Posted by: ! May 14 2004, 06:30 AM
Posted by: Lawrence May 14 2004, 09:25 AM
If I just had it re-ringed (Along with the head repairs, valve guides, etc), I would have spent about $2500. It was closer to $6000 with the extra work (Porting), new P&Cs, new crank and rods, installation of piston squirters, and the carb parts to properly handle the 2.7.
I keep dreaming that one day I can build my own /6 motor. Then I wake up.
For what it would take to "properly" build my 2.0 (or upgrade it to a nice little 2.2 or 2.4,) I can probably buy a used 2.7+ in good condition.
Having the uncontrollable urge to do stuff yourself is often the hard way to do things.
Good luck getting it back on the road! We need pics!
-Rusty
Posted by: J P Stein May 14 2004, 11:50 AM
I bought a 2.7L long block for 500 bucks.
Put in another 4K (or so) for 200 (or so ) hp......DIY.
Do some research on the motors before you jump.
Unlike some of my 914 projects, the engine building was fun. 
Posted by: Toast May 14 2004, 12:14 PM
About time! 
Once everyone gets their cars running and after the WCC, we should schedule another So. Cal run. 
Hopefully being behind you this time, I wont get covered in oil. 
Wait a minute, what do I mean I'll be behind you. You'll have to catch me. 
Posted by: MXMARK May 14 2004, 12:48 PM
Red-Breard, good job.
Toast, Yes lets do a So Cal. drive.
Thank you Mark
Posted by: Red-Beard May 14 2004, 03:01 PM
Off to Houston.
"Now you know you're not supposed to drive the Porsche while we're gone..."
"Relax, we trust you."
James
Posted by: MXMARK May 14 2004, 03:12 PM
Back in 1986 I took my friends 1974 carrera out for a drive when he was gone. He said it needed an oil change so It should not be driven. Well I was 19 and thought I can change the oil. Boy does that tank hold alot of oil. Everything was easy to work on and went back together easy. I told him what i did when he got back, He was not mad. James don't worry I have three Porsches now so ....... Wait where do you live? Just kidding. Mark
Posted by: Red-Beard May 15 2004, 06:41 AM
Hmmm. We do need to revive Baja III.
It's about time!
James
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