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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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

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.

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

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.

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.

Red-Breard, good job.

Toast, Yes lets do a So Cal. drive.

Thank you Mark

Off to Houston.

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

"Relax, we trust you."





James

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

Hmmm. We do need to revive Baja III.

It's about time!

James