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post May 13 2004, 10:11 PM
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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.

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post May 13 2004, 10:21 PM
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post May 13 2004, 10:32 PM
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post May 13 2004, 10:33 PM
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post May 14 2004, 03:29 AM
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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.)

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post May 14 2004, 06:22 AM
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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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post May 14 2004, 09:25 AM
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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.

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!

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post May 14 2004, 11:50 AM
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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.
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post May 14 2004, 12:14 PM
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About time! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Once everyone gets their cars running and after the WCC, we should schedule another So. Cal run. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Hopefully being behind you this time, I wont get covered in oil. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)
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post May 14 2004, 12:48 PM
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Red-Breard, good job.

Toast, Yes lets do a So Cal. drive.

Thank you Mark
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post May 14 2004, 03:01 PM
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Off to Houston.

"Now you know you're not supposed to drive the Porsche while we're gone..."

"Relax, we trust you."

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post May 14 2004, 03:12 PM
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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
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post May 15 2004, 06:41 AM
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Hmmm. We do need to revive Baja III.

It's about time!

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