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Old 04-01-2010, 01:32 PM
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only just seen this. Glad I'm too old to go in for this sort of madness.
I loved the sound and power of my 928 lump. I reckon a V8 in a 951 must be the perfect match.

Will there be enough clearance for the steering column under heavy braking and acceleration etc ? or are you going to fit travel limit restrictors to the engine mounts?

Interesting shackle arrangement to the lifting chain by the way ,ahem.... cough
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That looks great. You guys look to have done a good job with the headers. I just got my kit last night (thanks, Gregg) and will be getting started next week.
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Old 04-01-2010, 02:18 PM
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Will there be enough clearance for the steering column under heavy braking and acceleration etc ? or are you going to fit travel limit restrictors to the engine mounts?
I believe the engine mounts are solid.
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Old 04-01-2010, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SamGrant951
I believe the engine mounts are solid.
doh.... of course they are . ....gets coat
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Old 04-01-2010, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SamGrant951
I believe the engine mounts are solid.
Yeah, I don't think you'll see those moving much. For an overkill "just-in-case", a triangulated mount that attached at the factory
front tie down location could possibly be configured.

I'll check into some possibilities on my build...
Urethane mounts seem to take a beating on the track.

Also, in case I haven't said yet...
Nice car, Sam! You're next, right?
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Old 04-01-2010, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by gt1scca
Final version will be 100% mandrel-bent tubing, HPC (ceramic coated), with V-band collectors and clamps.

Full-blown Street & Performance 944 V8 Conversion Headers. Finally, a legitimate conversion-specific header for the 948.
We may actually accomplish something after all...

Here's the "Buy-In" post...
http://944hybrids.forumotion.com/for-sale-wanted-vendors-limited-f7/ls-series-3-4-length-headers-t598-15.htm#6250

On behalf of the entire 944 V8 Conversion Community...

Dan and Alan,
We sincerely appreciate this! Rock on, gentlemen, and good luck @ VIR.
May the Dragon spew forth flames of victory.
Thanks, man. Glad it's working out.
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Old 04-01-2010, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by gt1scca
Also, in case I haven't said yet...
Nice car, Sam! You're next, right?
Thank you - actually I may be...especially after I drive Alan's. I have started to keep my eye out for caged tubs. haha
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Originally Posted by SamGrant951
I believe the engine mounts are solid.
Yes sir... I want to hear that v8 roaring.
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Old 04-01-2010, 04:31 PM
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What is the clearance from the primary to the steel upright? I can't see from the pics.
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Hey Alan,

Get a pic of the passenger side collector location, please sir.
My last request, promise.
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Old 04-01-2010, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by xschop
What is the clearance from the primary to the steel upright? I can't see from the pics.
Sorry, too late... already shipped it out. There is lots of room there, though.
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Old 04-02-2010, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by gt1scca
Hey Alan,

Get a pic of the passenger side collector location, please sir.
My last request, promise.
Sorry, I'll have to post pics when I get back from VIR, early next week.
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Any news?
(Congrats on VIR, BTW...)
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Old 04-08-2010, 09:54 PM
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i think after a couple months of working on the v8 and the Dragon he is taking a break w/ the fam.
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Cool.
Don't blame him a bit.

Thanks Dan,
Greg
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