Project Dora: A 997 version of the 911 R!
11-19-2018, 04:02 PM
#77
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The old bumper is a GT3-like design but with dual exhausts on each side, not the center. There are photos earlier in the thread. It will work on the C2 997.1, not the C4 and not the 997.2 (lights are different).
11-19-2018, 05:47 PM
#78
11-19-2018, 05:50 PM
#79
So how long out before the block with the new sleeves(Nickies) comes back?
11-19-2018, 06:54 PM
#81
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01-10-2019, 07:31 PM
#83
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The engine block is still with LN but is in the final stages of their process and should return soon. Connecting the GT3 Cup airbox to the X51 throttle body turned out to much simpler than expected. And finally, after lengthy discussions, we decided to go with black exhaust tips. As soon as the block returns I’m sure Tom will post something.
02-24-2019, 12:56 PM
#85
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For those interested in more information about the LN process, the FEB 2019 issue of Panorama has an article about a M97 rebuild starting on page 82. Dora's engine block is back, the engine reassembled with the X51 parts, and back in the car. I'm going to let Tom post pics about all that but he has been sending them to me almost daily. I think the biggest thing left right now is fabrication of the bypass pipes. Soon she should be ready for the after-mod tuning and dyno testing.
Last edited by Hammerman501; 02-25-2019 at 11:46 AM. Reason: correct 'X5' to 'X51'
02-24-2019, 09:15 PM
#86
Sick build! Cannot wait to see the final result!
A little unfair perhaps since it's a .2 GT3RS, but here is a 4.1L with 542 hp:
He's building the motor, so around 400whp is possible, especially if you can shift the torque to higher RPM with some cams.
A little unfair perhaps since it's a .2 GT3RS, but here is a 4.1L with 542 hp:
He's building the motor, so around 400whp is possible, especially if you can shift the torque to higher RPM with some cams.
02-25-2019, 10:39 AM
#89
For those interested in more information about the LN process, the FEB 2019 issue of Panorama has an article about a M97 rebuild starting on page 82. Dora's engine block is back, the engine reassembled with the X5 parts, and back in the car. I'm going to let Tom post pics about all that but he has been sending them to me almost daily. I think the biggest thing left right now is fabrication of the bypass pipes. Soon she should be ready for the after-mod tuning and dyno testing.
That car is gonna fly. Hopefully there'll be some running videos so we can see and hear her.I had the opportunity to meet Charles Navarro this week and get some more insight into their process, he's a great guy and with a great deal of knowledge. -- Putting a face with with their service really pushed me to get me started on the work that I'm wanting to do.
02-25-2019, 01:13 PM
#90
For those interested in more information about the LN process, the FEB 2019 issue of Panorama has an article about a M97 rebuild starting on page 82. Dora's engine block is back, the engine reassembled with the X51 parts, and back in the car. I'm going to let Tom post pics about all that but he has been sending them to me almost daily. I think the biggest thing left right now is fabrication of the bypass pipes. Soon she should be ready for the after-mod tuning and dyno testing.
