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Old 08-26-2014, 07:36 PM
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I have a spare bumper cover.
Old 08-26-2014, 07:46 PM
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cool. i'd love it if you could weigh that thing. preferably with the driving lamps off....

also, does anyone have any idea what a set of driving lamps weigh?
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Default ok, od's V8 swap parts and other cool parts sale is here....

top photo; mount

bottom photo (not my car).... when having a 400 hp LS1 can of whoopass just ain't enough!!!


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Old 10-19-2014, 10:24 AM
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LS swap sale update;


still available:

my spare 968 radiator with 42 k miles - $80 (shipping incl). i'd been saving it if my car's 2nd radiator had failed.
(i'm now running a much huge-er radiator on my LS7 968).

slightly used Sachs 968 clutch/pp kit w/16 k miles - $380 (shipping incl.).
*(babied, 97% highway miles/insane/bargain price HURRY)!!



gone:

968 short block - SOLD

968 head, camshafts, etc - SOLD

968 torque tube - $125 + shipping. SOLD

968 manual bellhousing - $120 (shipping incl.) SOLD

new oem Porsche 968 high pressure ps hose [B]$80 (shipping incl.) SOLD

classic XSChop aluminum heavy duty transmission mount, never used, discount price; $175...SOLD
(Rob M. made and sold these sweet aluminum/polyurethane transmisson mounts only every once in a blue moon
for your high output 944T, V8 swaps and track cars for $195). i'll knock off $20 and incl. free shipping.
*(i decided on a modified 968 transmission instead of using a 944 box on my V8 swap, so i require a different size mount).

XSChop 944 V8 ps serpentine bracket - $100 (shipping incl.) SOLD....
(rare unobtanium bracket allows you to retain 944 ps pump for your V8 swap for perfect match with oem rack). this is a $75 discount.

XSChop 944/968 V8 motor mounts - $175 (shipping incl.) *this item normally sells for $235 SOLD

968 oem headers SOLD

968 catless exhaust w/ test pipe, SLP hollow resonator, and 3" S-pipe back to the muffler (no muffler) - SOLD.

968 oil cooler - SOLD

968 - ps pump SOLD

968 radiator **(my car's 2nd radiator was installed at 76 k miles) - SOLD

radiator fans - SOLD



coming soon;

928/944/968 updated instrument cluster;



thanks all for checking out my sale!!


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Old 10-20-2014, 12:04 PM
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project must be coming along, how about a few pictures ?

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thanks for the inquiry!!

there's been a few delays that are over my head and out of my sight.

added to my stumbling to get get Eric an acceptable torque tube.....


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engine bay prepped for monster.


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a little clean up during the surgery, looks great. Does the v8 require a bigger cross-member ?

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Old 10-28-2014, 10:41 AM
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that's new paint. the compartment was still white [battery tray will be done when I get 'er home].

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Does the v8 require a bigger cross-member ?

no.

the cross-member is a slightly modified oem 944 casting.
Old 10-29-2014, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by odurandina
that's new paint...
looks sharp, keep the updates coming...

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thanks Donn.


had a couple of pm's asking if I'd post pics that elucidate the angle of my lamps....

and since there's continued interest (threads) on headlamp conversions, i'm reposting some pic's showing multiple angles...



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Old 11-21-2014, 08:10 PM
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transmission info and engine pics......


repost from Turbo forum for future reference;

Originally Posted by Noahs944
Did the 968 have tall overdrive years?

there are lots of gear options for the 968 transmission. parts source; Scott Dewitt/Advanced Automotion, Corpus Christi, TX
Roger Brown @ California Motorsports, Lake Havasu, AZ


stock 968 ratios;

1st; 3.182 :1
2nd; 2.000 :1
3rd; 1.435 :1
4th; 1.111 :1
5th; 0.912 :1
6th. 0.778 :1
final ratio 3.778 w/ open diff.


short ratios; [available @California Motorsports]

1st; 3.182 :1
2nd; 2.000 :1
3rd; 1.526: 1
4th; 1.227 :1
5th; 1.042 :1
6th. 0.893 :1


taller gears from the euro 2wd A4 diesel transmission work for high hp setups (my 968 trans).


1st; 3.182 :1
2nd; 2.000 :1
3rd; 1.230 :1
4th; 0.930: 1
5th; 0.729 :1
6th. 0.600 :1
final ratio 3.778 w/LSD.


oem 968 Turbo S 6 speed [complete boxes almost impossible to find]:

1st; 3.182 :1
2nd; 2.000 :1
3rd; 1.435 :1
4th; 1.111 :1
5th; 0.882 :1 [very limited availability]
6th; 0.711 :1 [very limited availability]
final ratio; 3.455 w/ limited slip diff. [very limited availability]


the gears from the euro 2wd A4 diesels fit the 968 box

as long as the gear #s match.

4th with 4th, 5th with 5th, etc...

list of available gearsets 3~6 from the Euro A4 Diesels

1.32 1.07 0.86 0.73
1.23 0.93 0.73 0.60
.......0.87 0.67 0.56



incidentally, Roger @California Motorsports had Albins in Australia do a design test to configure a R&P (in March of 2011)
and it turns out the closest they would be able to get to 3.00 would be a 3.30 and still have it fit and run properly.
that's a lot of gear but not quite enough for what i needed.




and below; update w/ short stroke LS7, headers, bellhousing, aluminum flywheel, clutch, tt, transmission, serpentine and hydroboost installed....


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Old 11-21-2014, 08:22 PM
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......................................

Hold on I have to go find clean underwear......................




okay I'm back..................

WOW.

That is effing gorgeous. I am extremely jealous.

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Old 11-22-2014, 02:15 AM
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You were just anxious about this build, it looks great. What's the weight difference in the 3.0 and a SMC?
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OD, faith is restored Looking good brother


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