911R Weight Reduction
09-22-2018, 02:08 PM
#332
09-22-2018, 02:42 PM
#333
Quite a bit including equal length headers and total exhaust system (including mufflers, tail pipes, etc.) in 321 stainless steel for air cooled 911's, 321 stainless systems for several BMW's (including very elegant systems for Z8's that reduced weight by more than 70 pounds), titanium mufflers and tailpipes, carbon fiber mufflers and tailpipes, machined reduced weight flanges, clamps, brackets, holders, etc. Currently, I am working on a system for the 911R which will have thin walled Inconel headers and titanium side mufflers, end muffler and tail pipes, any and all of which (including the reduced restriction catalytic converters) can be infinitely removed and placed back by titanium pipes with a titanium clamp and flange system.
Last edited by Robert Linton; 09-22-2018 at 05:22 PM.
09-22-2018, 07:00 PM
#334
Currently, I am working on a system for the 911R which will have thin walled Inconel headers and titanium side mufflers, end muffler and tail pipes, any and all of which (including the reduced restriction catalytic converters) can be infinitely removed and placed back by titanium pipes with a titanium clamp and flange system.
So many nice toys I can't afford. Good inspiration to work harder.
11-05-2018, 01:20 PM
#339
Next come aluminum/titanium front and rear drop links, carbon fiber air filters box, carbon fiber induction plenum, aluminum lithium front and rear brake calipers and, if possible, carbon fiber gear box.
11-05-2018, 01:38 PM
#340
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Nice, Bob! 
11-05-2018, 09:46 PM
#341
11-19-2018, 06:40 AM
#343
Inside of New Carbon Fiber Oil Tank for the R (also fits all GT3, GT3RS). First pieces out of molds. Next set will be better as any new carbon fiber piece needs a few test moldings to achieve optimum fit and finish. Rough pieces for trim, fit and bonding. All in high temperature resin system. Outside parts in close proximity to exhaust have a ceramic coating. BTW, tank is most recent (i.e., 991 GT .2) spec tank which is slightly different than original R tank.
11-19-2018, 06:50 AM
#345
I am in the process of changing jobs (well,decided to leave) so funds will be restricted. So I wont be able to invest in the GT3 right now
I'd still love to see a list of the items with weight savings, some are very 'trick' indeed
Great work that old tank look awesome !
I'd still love to see a list of the items with weight savings, some are very 'trick' indeed
Great work that old tank look awesome !