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> Houston, we have a roller!, 912 Turbo Project back on the ground!
Britain Smith
post Apr 11 2005, 01:00 PM
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Well, it has been almost a year since it was put on the rotisserie and although it looks a bit different now, it if finally rolling again!!!

Here is a quick update of the progress so far on my 912 Type-4 Turbo Project. My plan is to have it running by this summer before the little one (my first son) comes along. Many thanks to Brad who has helped me sort out the suspension details and get my motivation going again.

'87 Carrera Front Suspension powdercoated and installed with Mueller's rollerbearing set-up. I still need to rebuild the brakes:
(IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/912Project/Suspension/images/177_0012_JPG.jpg)

(IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/912Project/Suspension/images/175_0003_JPG.jpg)

'87 Carrera Rear Suspension with Smart Racing mono-balls and WEVO bits:
(IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/912Project/Suspension/images/177_0010_JPG.jpg)

(IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/912Project/Suspension/images/177_0011_JPG.jpg)

Finally Outside to see the light. See the 914 content parked next to it.
(IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/912Project/Assembly/images/178_0001_JPG.jpg)

Ride Height may be a little off.
(IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/912Project/Assembly/images/178_0003_JPG.jpg)

Now to get all the engine stuff sorted out. Turbo goes on next.

-Britain
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Jeroen
post Apr 11 2005, 01:12 PM
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cool!!!!!!!!!
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post Apr 11 2005, 01:16 PM
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Man britain that is a beauty, glad to see it back on the ground. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
How's the motor progress coming?
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post Apr 11 2005, 04:36 PM
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nice progress, britain.

saw your brakes at the machine shop a couple weeks ago. they look all scratched up (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) j/k
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post Apr 12 2005, 01:55 PM
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Looking good! When's your baby due? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Where are you going to mount your intercooler?
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) That looks really nice man. Good job.


Congrats on the upcoming arrival too. We dropped our first sprog Dec 30th, so if theres anything we can do, PM or email me!
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post Apr 12 2005, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE (Neo914 @ Apr 12 2005, 12:55 PM)
Looking good! When's your baby due? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Where are you going to mount your intercooler?

The baby is due in the middle of June.

As for the intercooler, it will be mounted 930 style right above the fan shroud. Marty Stagg's in LA will get the car next week so that he can finish up the intake and exhaust system. It will have a single throttle body mounted in the center and the turbo will be mounted 930 style behind the engine. It will be bitch'in.

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post Apr 18 2005, 01:42 PM
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It was a busy weekend, but the car is now ready to take to LA and get fitted for the custom turbo header, intake system, and intercooler. I was able to get all the 3/8" stainless steel fuel lines ran through the car and Brad and I hung all the body panels and installed the Koni adjustables. It is getting there.

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Front Fuel Lines (Pump mount)
(IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/912Project/Assembly/images/179_0011_JPG.jpg)

Aeromotive Fuel Filter under torque tube in the rear:
(IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/912Project/Assembly/images/179_0012_JPG.jpg)

Hardline snaking up to the engine bay:
(IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/912Project/Assembly/images/179_0013_JPG.jpg)

Front Fenders and Hood mounted:
(IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/912Project/Assembly/images/179_0020_JPG.jpg)

Rear Bumpers and Lid mounted:
(IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/912Project/Assembly/images/179_0019_JPG.jpg)
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post Apr 18 2005, 01:50 PM
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Looks good Britain (there... I said it...) LOL

This thing is going to be a rocket ship. 300+ HP single turbo.

Cant wait to break stuff..


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post Apr 18 2005, 01:50 PM
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very nice!!! whats your expected HP?

Edit: B answered as i was posting...


300hp? thats insane (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) very cool
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BTW- no sway bar utabs? going underbody type?
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post Apr 18 2005, 01:53 PM
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And the car doesn't weight all that much!

It also has Carrera brakes so hopefully it will stop also!

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QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Apr 18 2005, 12:53 PM)
BTW- no sway bar utabs? going underbody type?

Smart Racing!

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QUOTE (Britain Smith @ Apr 18 2005, 12:53 PM)
QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Apr 18 2005, 12:53 PM)
BTW- no sway bar utabs? going underbody type?

Smart Racing!

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post Apr 18 2005, 02:04 PM
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Very nice....

veryyy... verryyyy nice
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post Apr 18 2005, 02:46 PM
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I love it... all the brand spanking new parts/hardware
nice clean install
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post Apr 18 2005, 03:05 PM
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Lookin' good. Who did the paint?

Oh, and would it have been better to have the guy in LA do all his stuff before painting it, (like on American Hot Rod) or was that not an issue / option?
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post Apr 18 2005, 04:24 PM
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The exhaust and intake are just about completed, he just need the car to get the placement of the intercooler and exhaust pipe correct so that it doen not hit anything. It would be just like the American Hotrod guys installing the custom exhaust.

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post Apr 18 2005, 05:05 PM
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