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todays it the engines going in ! |
rfuerst911sc |
Jun 13 2009, 04:58 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
With the help of this forum and 2 1/2 years of work today my GT clone gets her motivation installed. I nervously woke up at 4:30 this morning as I couldn't sleep any longer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . I went out to the garage to give her a look and she's ready (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . To back up a little on a whim I purchased a 1975 rolling chassis in December of 2006 sight unseen. I was able to view pictures but that was it. Turns out it was a good gamble as she turned out to be rust free as it was off the road and in a local garage since 1991. Purchased her for $900.00 with lots of extra parts. My goal was to turn her into a GT clone or since I have learned it really is a M471 clone. I knew I wanted a six and in 2008 I found a 1978 911 3.0 motor in N.C. that I purchased. Induction is 40mm Weber carbs and the ignition is a Jerry Woods massaged OEM distributor fired by a Mallory Hyfire CD box and a MSD Blaster coil. Ceramic coated headers from Brumos and a M&K 2 in 2 out muffler handle the exhaust. I have done all the work myself except for the paint and I'm real proud of the car she looks great. She sports 911 M calipers on all four corners with 20mm vented discs.Suspension has full Elephant Racing makeover with polybronze bushings. She has 19mm adjustable front sway bar and Koni shocks in the rear sporting 140 lb. springs. I'm already on my second cup of coffee (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) as I wait for TC, Brian Cheney and my friend Gene to show up at 9:00 to start the install. It's been a long journey and it's not over yet but today is a big step forward! I'll post some pics once the engine bay is full ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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rfuerst911sc |
Jun 13 2009, 02:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
The engine and transmission install was quite easy but a lift is worth its weight in gold (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . No real surprises but we did end up removing the passenger side engine tin, I'm using fiberglass tin and we didn't want to break it. Other than that pretty straight forward took about an hour. Axles are hooked up and the headers are on so good progress was made before the stifling heat set in. I really want to thank TC , Brian and Gene for their help. We had some good jokes and zingers to keep the mood light, the flow of beer didn't hurt either (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) . In regards to the engine question I am running all stock internals, so CIS pistons and cams. Not the ideal setup for peak power but I'm running the same setup in my 911SC and she runs quite well. So today was a big step forward but I still have a long ways to go. I'm sitting here enjoying some cold adult beverages thinking of the day I unleash this beast (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Enjoy the pics and don't forget the 24 hours of LeMans is on ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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bcheney |
Jun 14 2009, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
Rick,
Pitching in yesterday was great! I really enjoyed the 914 fellowship. Here are some pics of the car as it sat before the install along with others taken during the fun. Brian Attached image(s) |
bcheney |
Jun 14 2009, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
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bcheney |
Jun 14 2009, 12:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
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bcheney |
Jun 14 2009, 12:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
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bcheney |
Jun 14 2009, 12:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
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bcheney |
Jun 14 2009, 12:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
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