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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 01:47 AM
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May be of interest to some. http://www.total911.com/magazine-iss...it-group-test/

*edit: sorry, I read through and you have to go through a paywall for the full article
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 01:19 PM
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thanks for the link–awesome! should be an interesting read. looking forward to getting my car back this friday with X51. a few pics i took yesterday at the shop...
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 01:21 PM
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great engine shots. Something most of us will never get to see. Thanks.
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 03:10 PM
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Great pictures and thanks for posting. I see you optioned your car in such a way that you won't be hampered by extra weight.
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 03:11 PM
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great engine shots. Something most of us will never get to see. Thanks.
Just noticed your "more pictures" link. You have one very nice machine!!
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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Just noticed your "more pictures" link. You have one very nice machine!!
Thanks! You too!
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 04:23 PM
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thanks for the link–awesome! should be an interesting read. looking forward to getting my car back this friday with X51. a few pics i took yesterday at the shop...
So you'll have it back in time for the PNWR practice autocross Feb 22nd in Bremerton! Great chance to drive and show it off. http://www.pnwr.org/calendar07/displ...14&Window=Same
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i thought i totally f'd up starting this thread but its turned out to be one of the more interesting ones (for me anyway)! thanks so much for sharing those pictures Chance...i thoroughly enjoyed it
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Originally Posted by 991999R
May be of interest to some. http://www.total911.com/magazine-iss...it-group-test/

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Ok so what was the key takeaway?
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i downloaded issue last night...i'll read tonight and summarize
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Originally Posted by chuckbdc
Ok so what was the key takeaway?
i read yesterday. neat issue article with the 4 turbo's from sloan was very cool. the X51 was mostly light reading really just a recap of the X51 throughout the 996, 997, 991 models.
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Saw your engine and car on the lift today Chance! Picked up my car! You are almost set on your X51!!! Very nice.

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