Streak

You are killing me with this stuff. Everytime you have something good and cheap I am broke!!!!!

TIM COSTA

Hey Hunt,
Give me a call, maybe we can set up a payment plan!!

Werkstatt

Tim,
I thought Paul had commited to buy them, give me a call.

Streak

You coming to Hyperfest? Or VIR?

TIM COSTA

I may be at Hyperfest. Do I need to bring the motors with me??

Streak

Ha! No. You aren't that far away from me.

jdistefa

Signed up for the refreshed long block

jdistefa

Signed up for the refreshed long block

Mosport... anyone? I have a funny feeling I'm going to be alone sorting through SP2+3 cars.

TIM COSTA

Thanks Matt. Good luck at Mosport!!

PS both motors are sold.

J richard

During my last few races the trans has gotten progressively stiffer as it heats up, to the point where it gets difficult to downshift. Near the end of the session I had to double clutch. Not abusing the box and when it cools down shifts normally. So I'm thinking it's time for the trans cooler. Question is is this symptomatic of overheating or is there another issue...

friscocayman

That's the classic symptom experienced by those of us TX SPBs. Trans cooler has been successful in keeping shifts smooth.

J richard

^^^thanks for the confirmation, thought that was it but surprised at how sensitive they are, (guess it's still a chick car underneath...) Time for the cooler...

The 944spec box has a similar problem although not quite as bad, using redline high impact gear oil solved it for a few guys, anyone running it in a spec boxster?

jittsl

I recently acquired the bits (mostly from eBay) and installed a transmission cooler on my SpecBox. Cost me about $400 all up and works perfectly. It was Texas temperatures at VIR last weekend and (when I remembered to turn it on) the box worked great - even after an hour and a half. If you need any pointers or help, drop me a line.

P.S. as an added bonus, by disconnecting one side or the other of the pump (which in my case is mounted in the trunk) you can use the system to drain and then refill the tranny fluid in about 10 minutes total. Much better than getting under the car and pouring oil on your head.

longhorn911

Plus Laurie's cooler makes his car go really fast - congrats on setting the new lap record for SPB at VIR Laurie!

Streak

Laurie, you have a very nicely prepared car. Post some pics of your cooler when you get a chance. I need to build my own and figure out why my engine temps were so high. I have never had engine temp issues.