gilbert83

Spare parts arrive

gilbert83

January 2, 2019, the reassembly begins !!!








Exhaust valve seats, normally 40mm, are remanufactured to accommodate 38mm valves


Test sealing

gilbert83

The program of the new season is defined

With first, a track day for testing the engine. March 9th

gilbert83

Ma 968 is accepted to participate in the Master Endurance Legends on Paul Ricard.


For the record, there was a 968 turbo RS that participated in the 24h of Le Mans in 1994
Number 58

Yogii

The "Head job" looks great! Why go to narrower valve stems? Any dyno numbers?

We want a podium finish this year.

Good Luck,

-Y

gilbert83

This cylinder head is made by Lindsey Racing. Lindsey decreases the diameter of the exhaust valve ( 40=>38 mm) to speed up of the speed of the turbo. This make it easier to turn the turbo. 2018 has already been a podium for my 968.

968ClubSport

Thanks for the update! Great to see all those Porsches from the 90's racing again! Such a shame Spa-Francorchamps isn't on the calendar.

gilbert83

Spa is on the Masters Endurance Legends calendar 27/29 september 2019. But I will not participate

1. FIA Masters Historic Formula One - 2 x 25 mins
2. FIA Masters Historic Sports Car - 60 mins
3. Gentlemen Drivers - 90 mins
4. Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars - 60 mins
5. Masters Endurance Legends - 2x40 mins

968ClubSport

Thanks for the info! Hope to see your car in action one day!

gilbert83

We will change the position of the coils because they were above the engine and tend to heat

We will position them on the back of the engine compartment


The access to the spark plugs and injectors will be easier


The fan used for demisting will be positioned just above the oil tank

I take advantage of this winter break to have the fire extinguisher checked. Two years old

gilbert83

The support for coils to their new site are completed. The demisting fan is also fixed in its new position

The support that will hold the necklaces for the plugs wires are made.

Yogii

Found this interesting, you might too?
https://midlifemotorheads.com/968-turbo-intake-changes/

-Yogii
AKA 968 Virgin

gilbert83

Ok but I prefer to stay with the Lindsey plenum intake

gilbert83

The 968 is pushed to the lift to complete the overhaul

The extinguisher has been revised and replaced in its place;the demister fan is connected

gilbert83

Day-7 before the first track day. Visit to the workshop. Finishing of partition passage for spark plug wire





Little run around workshop and last check up before " Good for the track" !!