Engine re-rebuild thread, Here we go..again... Options

['73-914kid]

Well, after about 2 years of daily driving and 3 autocrosses on my first type 4 rebuild, it's time to do it all over again. In 2 years I have learned so much more than I did the first time around, and I plan to put all that knowledge into play on this re-rebuild. The first go around, I built the motor with Hydraulic lifters. They seemed to do OK, when (or if) they pumped up with oil. First mistake to be corrected. I'm putting in a new cam, new solid lifters, and the chromoloy pushrod/911 swivel feet assemblies. I was also convinced to purchased 96mm pistons and cylinders, on my existing 74mm crankshaft. So, with this configuration, it will be a 2142cc motor. Should be a nice little combo.

Now for the fun part. I have a deadline. It has to be running, tuned, and somewhat broken in before July 18th. I leave for freshman orientation that day, and am gone for 3 days, which means I need MY car.. 12 days... time is not on my side. Luckily though, it's already a shortblock, and I have almost all of the parts accumulated.

On the last day of highschool, I convinced my girlfriend to help pull the motor. She had fun, and helped. Id say after 3 years, I'm quite convinced she's a keeper.. Had it out in a little over an hour.


A few weeks later, I had the motor apart, checked everything over, and had the new cam and such in..so it's back to a short block, which is the state in which is lies currently. (Yes I painted the case studs red. I'm OCD when it comes to detail work)


The goal is to make a little progress everyday and just keep pluggin away at things.