968 with 951 transplant
07-13-2005, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by CustomSolutions
well, from what I understand there is a way to adjust the valves so they overlap a little more. Not really grasped the concept completely but then again I haven't done too much research into it.
07-13-2005, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Maciek
Joesph SC,
Where did you see the 951 cab if you don't mind me asking? I like to keep track of any others...
Where did you see the 951 cab if you don't mind me asking? I like to keep track of any others...
And here is another potential sighting in a current thread about an eBay car: https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/215286-turbo-cab.html
07-13-2005, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CustomSolutions
Thanks Joe. Well for one, the drivetrain has been sold from the 968 and the 951 was damaged in the door and quarter. I purchased it from the owner after the insurance settled with him. We both were happy with the deal. So basically I was more inclined to put the two together under these circumstances. BTW, my intention was in no means to have a 968 Turbo replica. I dont like wanabe cars. This WILL BE a 968 with a 951 heart and soal.
How is that a "wannabe?" And conversely, isn't your 968 a "wannabe" 951, since it lacked that power to begin with and it's not coming from a 968 power plant?
Nice idea for a project though, and not to get on your case, just messing around. The 968 is one of my favorite cars aside from the motor, and once you throw the 951 motor in there it pretty much makes it my dream "practical" supercar. In my book this is one of the coolest swaps around. Best of luck and hope to see your turbo 968 on the boards.
07-13-2005, 11:04 PM
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My thought was to take the best that each has to offer and put them together. I am not in the position to spend $30k-$40k on a turbo 3.0 If I were to spend that kind of money it would be on a 911. I can't wait to finish the project. Its too bad that very few people are educated enough to appreciate these cars. I have had so many people ask me when I was driving previous porsches if I have a V8 or Twin Turbo (when I was driving my stock MO30 968). Crap like that bothers me.
07-15-2005, 12:18 AM
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That is a nice looking brace though....
Does anyone have some 17" wheels laying around. I need something to put on this project car. I don't want to spend more than $1000 on wheels and tires. I also don't want heavy poor quality wheels. Any thoughts????
Does anyone have some 17" wheels laying around. I need something to put on this project car. I don't want to spend more than $1000 on wheels and tires. I also don't want heavy poor quality wheels. Any thoughts????