The Good, The Amazing, and The Ugly - RUF V8 Engine
12-22-2010, 09:09 PM
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February issue of Excellence has a nice writeup on this Ruf V8.
Great specs for 4.5L, 440lb, dry sump, 90 degree V8!
It looks like it might fit well in the 928, though the intake may need to be reversed or done differently.
Great specs for 4.5L, 440lb, dry sump, 90 degree V8!
It looks like it might fit well in the 928, though the intake may need to be reversed or done differently.
12-22-2010, 10:26 PM
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Meh....I would rather have Mike Simard's 7 liter in my 928.
12-23-2010, 12:48 AM
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A GM LS 376/480 that is equipped with an aluminum block, aluminum heads, hollow core valves, etc, etc, that dynos at the crank out of the box at 505hp is about $ 92,000.00 less money and is available now. The LS also comes with a 36/100,000 mile warranty. Easy choice for us not so rich folks. T
12-23-2010, 01:41 AM
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I agree with T good horse for the money.
Even the ZR1 is cheaper than most exotics,funny how they say what it eats in the video lol at the 1.46 time area
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6muw6pqzk_c
Even the ZR1 is cheaper than most exotics,funny how they say what it eats in the video lol at the 1.46 time area
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6muw6pqzk_c
12-23-2010, 07:24 AM
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I am a bit worn out with the "higher engineering" of Porsche with their engines that have a myriad of problems.
Their M96, and now their GT1 derived engines, are being found to have problems that can be catastrophic for owners. Crate M96 engines from Porsche are in excess of $20,000.00 and as far as performance, don't offer all that much. Crate GT1 derived engines are more expensive than that.
Although many will argue that those problems are far and few between, not enough for me to feel comfortable buying one.
Back when the 928 debuted with the newer 928S4 engines, there were few alternatives for making the same HP/TQ numbers from U.S. made sports cars. Now that is no longer the case and I have to question myself in the logic of buying Euro performance cars that don't offer anything more than what we can get at home.
People will quibble about interiors but that is not the reason I'm buying a performance car.
Stepping off my soap box now...
Their M96, and now their GT1 derived engines, are being found to have problems that can be catastrophic for owners. Crate M96 engines from Porsche are in excess of $20,000.00 and as far as performance, don't offer all that much. Crate GT1 derived engines are more expensive than that.
Although many will argue that those problems are far and few between, not enough for me to feel comfortable buying one.
Back when the 928 debuted with the newer 928S4 engines, there were few alternatives for making the same HP/TQ numbers from U.S. made sports cars. Now that is no longer the case and I have to question myself in the logic of buying Euro performance cars that don't offer anything more than what we can get at home.
People will quibble about interiors but that is not the reason I'm buying a performance car.
Stepping off my soap box now...
12-23-2010, 08:20 AM
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I don't know. I would seriously consider a new Chevy engine for my car if I had to replace the engine. I like the Shark for the looks and the driving. If I can put a new engine in there when mine finally goes that is smooth, powerful and has a 3/36 warranty I'd consider it very much.
12-23-2010, 09:02 AM
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Where's the Torque? Better be a bull to stick in a heavy 928.
You have to crank the DOHC 8500 RPM to reach 368 Ft/Lbs...
The LS7 T-curve off idle makes that P-motor suck tit LOL
You have to crank the DOHC 8500 RPM to reach 368 Ft/Lbs...
The LS7 T-curve off idle makes that P-motor suck tit LOL
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12-23-2010, 10:10 AM
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Check out my friends 996:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-camshaft.html
40,000 mile 1 owner car with full dealer service records.
Do share - friend of mine builds & supports c5/c6 track cars. In fact next year I'm joining his pit crew & should be at quite a few NASA events with him.
12-23-2010, 10:44 AM
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Check out my friends 996:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-camshaft.html
40,000 mile 1 owner car with full dealer service records.
Do share - friend of mine builds & supports c5/c6 track cars. In fact next year I'm joining his pit crew & should be at quite a few NASA events with him.
Check out my friends 996:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-camshaft.html
40,000 mile 1 owner car with full dealer service records.
Do share - friend of mine builds & supports c5/c6 track cars. In fact next year I'm joining his pit crew & should be at quite a few NASA events with him.
That is just one of the many threads about these engines. Breaks my heart too since I look at the 996 MK1 aero coupe as one of the sexiest P-cars they've made and would love to have one.
Unfortunately sharing will have to wait until we're a bit further along with the R&D and Patent. Cool that your involved with your friends Corvette racing business. Maybe we could link up for some R&D testing of this new product in the future? Please PM me his details.