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05-13-2008, 05:37 AM
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05-14-2008, 01:30 AM
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Thanks Daniel... I guess the jig is UP. I was waiting for nice weather, so I could take NEW pics and post a proper FS ad on rennlist.
Last edited by FRporscheman; 05-14-2008 at 02:31 AM. Reason: confused on names... sorry
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05-14-2008, 02:32 AM
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oops I got confused and I thought jason posted this... nvm.
W/e it's no problem, no worries. I just need to get some better pics for this tough crowd over here.
W/e it's no problem, no worries. I just need to get some better pics for this tough crowd over here.
05-14-2008, 10:15 PM
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Well yeah, that has been the plan. I was going to make a modest 8v 3.0L turbo, using the stock short block, 2.7 head, and parts off a donor 951 motor (oil & water supply to turbo, intake & exhaust, rods, etc). With less than a bar of boost. Though recently I've been thinking of just dropping in a 951 engine and using my 3.0L crank to stroke it. Or not stroke it and just be happy.
Doing this work will involve a complete engine rebuild (except maybe I can leave the mains the girdle alone). Also I'll be messing with (and thus replacing) all coolant hoses, fuel hoses, air hoses, MM, clutch, etc. So why do this to a car that is solid and runs well already. Why not pick up a junky car with a blown engine and do it to that? That car would need the work anyway, and it would be a resurrection. And the bottom line is if I can sell mine for X and buy a junker for X - $2000 then that's $2000 in the pocket, for big brakes, sway bars, and tires, all of which are almost required for such a build.
And if the car doesn't sell, I'll probably sell the mercedes and buy a cheap 951 just to tinker with.
Doing this work will involve a complete engine rebuild (except maybe I can leave the mains the girdle alone). Also I'll be messing with (and thus replacing) all coolant hoses, fuel hoses, air hoses, MM, clutch, etc. So why do this to a car that is solid and runs well already. Why not pick up a junky car with a blown engine and do it to that? That car would need the work anyway, and it would be a resurrection. And the bottom line is if I can sell mine for X and buy a junker for X - $2000 then that's $2000 in the pocket, for big brakes, sway bars, and tires, all of which are almost required for such a build.
And if the car doesn't sell, I'll probably sell the mercedes and buy a cheap 951 just to tinker with.
Last edited by FRporscheman; 05-14-2008 at 10:43 PM.