My Engine Is Finally Coming Back Together -- And I Know It's Too Clean

Robert Linton · 08-31-2004, 08:42 PM

Although not completely finished, by next week it should be operational.

PC2 · 08-31-2004, 09:16 PM

Kahdmus · 08-31-2004, 09:19 PM

"............"

bhensarl · 08-31-2004, 09:47 PM

"haghhgahghahghahgahghag"(sparks fly as drool soaks keyboard and starts electrical fire)
Brian

Robert Linton · 08-31-2004, 09:55 PM

And, I am afraid that the worse news is that the engine has a few enhancements including:

1. Blueprinted And Dynamometer Tested

2. America GS Engine Management System Programmed For Use With America GS Tiptronic® Transmission

3. America GS High Flow Hot Wire Induction System

4. Reduced Weight Cam Deck

5. America GS Drilled Camshafts

6. Reduced Weight Adjustable Rocker Arms

7. America GS Cylinder Heads With Copper/Beryllium Valve Seats

8. America GS Cylinders

9. America GS Lightweight Pistons

10. America GS Metal Matrix Composite Wrist Pins

11. America GS Titanium Connecting Rods

12. America GS Aluminum Gears

13. America GS Aluminum Sprockets

14. America GS Titanium Intake Valves

15. America GS Titanium Exhaust Valves

16. Uprated High Pressure Fuel Pump

17. Uprated Fuel Rail

18. Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator

19. America GS Engine Oil System

a. America GS Carbon Fiber/Titanium/Aluminum Engine Oil Tank With Uprated Anti-Aeration Cone

b. Increased Pressure And Scavenge Engine Oil Pump

c. America GS Aluminum High Efficiency Triple Engine Oil Cooler System

d. America GS Aluminum Engine Oil Cooler Distribution Manifold

e. America GS Aluminum Engine Oil Lines With Machined Aluminum Fittings

f. America GS Machined Aluminum Engine Oil Line Fitting

g. America GS Machined Aluminum Oil Filter Console Fittings

h. America GS Machined Aluminum Thermostat Fittings

i. Goodridge G-Line XF Engine Oil Hoses With Goodridge Machined Aluminum AN Fittings

20. Uprated Gaskets

21. America GS Increased Flow Air Filter Box With Induction Snorkel And Increased Air Flow Lid

22. BMC America GS Increased Flow Air Filter

23. Plastic Valve Covers

24. Crankshaft, Flywheel, Pressure Plate, Connecting Rods, Connecting Rod Ends And Pistons Balanced

25. Engine Cleaned, Ported And Polished

26. Engine Case Windage Adjusted

27. Engine Case Dovetailed

28. Goodridge G-Line XF Fuel Hoses With Goodridge Machined Aluminum AN Fittings

29. America GS Lightweight Alternator With Titanium Shaft

30. America GS Titanium Pulleys

31. America GS Titanium Cam Deck Fasteners

32. America GS Titanium Chain Housing Covers Fasteners

33. America GS Titanium Fasteners

34. America GS Titanium Washers

35. America GS Titanium Engine Casing Studs

36. America GS Titanium Engine Exhaust Studs

37. America GS Titanium Engine Support Mounting Studs

38. Silver Plated Jet Nuts

39. America GS Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Engine Support/Engine Shroud/Air Conditioning Compressor Mounting Platform

40. America GS Titanium Air Conditioning Compressor Support Bracket And Fasteners

41. America GS Carbon Fiber/Titanium Engine Mounting

42. America GS Carbon Fiber/Titanium Solid Engine Mounts

43. America GS Titanium Engine Mounting Fasteners

44. Castrol RS Synthetic 10W60 Racing Engine Oil

Eric Kessel · 08-31-2004, 10:29 PM

Other than that, bone stock!
-Eric

(Stock dipstick, and oil cap......)

Robert Linton · 08-31-2004, 10:33 PM

Totally.

splattergasted · 08-31-2004, 11:03 PM

Ok...this is going to sound sarcastic; but, honestly, it's not meant to be. I'm new to this whole Porsche experience and am more of a DIYTHYWMUPSETFIR (do it yourself then have your wife make you pay someone else to fix it right) than a DIY'er; but, doing the mental math on your list and just guessing what those components cost (not even sure what 1/2 of them are) I'm thinking you've easily 2x'd or 3x'd what I paid for mine.

In terms of aesthetics, my personal opinion is that everything after the 964’s slowly started losing the qualities that made them stand out from every other car with an X or Z on their badge. But as for mechanics, are the 964's that superior to the newer models that you wouldn't want to sink those parts into something newer? Maybe I’m grossly overestimating here; but, heck...based on your list and other posts, maybe even a brand-spankin’ new GT or Turbo? I always assumed that newer models are more advanced, thus, less upgrades needed?

Just curious…

bhensarl · 08-31-2004, 11:12 PM

Okay, Robert, I think I'm missing something here. Is there some greater purpose meant for this car? Or are you just some sort of Porsche-super-mad scientist-genius type? I mean, I just got done posting a few hours ago about how proud I was of my "upgrade". I painted my hubs with spray paint. You bonded gold onto carbon fiber to create some sort of space age engine heat shield. I just have to laugh. What a diverse community we have here. Bravo ol' chap! I'm glad we've got guys like you around here to see just how far we can go with these cars!
Brian

garrett376 · 09-01-2004, 12:09 AM

... so are you the mysterious owner of the America GS referenced in Adrian's book???

garrett376 · 09-01-2004, 12:09 AM

.... with all that carbon fiber... don't be distracted and forget to add oil before you start it!!!

Christer · 09-01-2004, 05:04 AM

Yeah, everyone should keep their cars stock...I mean WTF??

Robert Linton · 09-01-2004, 05:18 AM

There has been a technology testing/advancement purpose to what has been done. And, in truth, very little of it has been fun. The good news, however, is much of what is on this old 964 has found and will continue to find it way onto present and future vehicles.

NotTwinTurboYet · 09-01-2004, 06:17 AM

Good job! Did you go on a dyno, any results?

To splattergasted, about the fact "Why did you do that?", it's always the same story, may be the perfect answer is "because I wanted it!".
Remember when I posted that thread:
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...d.php?t=146552 it was the same thing. Why do you invest so much time and money on such an old car? Because it's my pleasure. Of course we can always go to a newer model, and actually, with the amount of money I put on my car each month, I could have a leasing on a new GT3 which will allways be faster than my old 964! But there's no way, that's not my pleasure, my pleasure is work and work again on that old lady, and for sure I'm loosing a lot of money, but will I loose more than what I would loose on a new car? That's not sure... and at least, to me, the pleasure is higher on the older one

NTTY

Youcef · 09-01-2004, 06:37 AM

Robert, I really like the airbox that you have installed, do you mind if I ask where can get one the same?

Youcef

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08-31-2004, 11:12 PM	#9
bhensarl Jarhead Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Del Mar, CA Posts: 1,429	Okay, Robert, I think I'm missing something here. Is there some greater purpose meant for this car? Or are you just some sort of Porsche-super-mad scientist-genius type? I mean, I just got done posting a few hours ago about how proud I was of my "upgrade". I painted my hubs with spray paint. You bonded gold onto carbon fiber to create some sort of space age engine heat shield. I just have to laugh. What a diverse community we have here. Bravo ol' chap! I'm glad we've got guys like you around here to see just how far we can go with these cars! Brian __________________ 89 C4: Gran Prix White/ Black Brian Hensarling Click here to become a Rennlist Member!

09-01-2004, 12:09 AM	#11
garrett376 C4 Specialist Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,416	.... with all that carbon fiber... don't be distracted and forget to add oil before you start it!!! Last edited by garrett376; 09-01-2004 at 11:18 AM.

09-01-2004, 05:04 AM	#12
Christer Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,923	Yeah, everyone should keep their cars stock...I mean WTF?? __________________ Christer 90 C2 Coupe - totally not standard and totally not mine anymore 06 BMW 550i M Sport - totally standard Mk1 GT3 LHD - totally standard "If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. "

08-31-2004, 09:16 PM	#2
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08-31-2004, 09:55 PM	#5
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	And, I am afraid that the worse news is that the engine has a few enhancements including: 1. Blueprinted And Dynamometer Tested 2. America GS Engine Management System Programmed For Use With America GS Tiptronic® Transmission 3. America GS High Flow Hot Wire Induction System 4. Reduced Weight Cam Deck 5. America GS Drilled Camshafts 6. Reduced Weight Adjustable Rocker Arms 7. America GS Cylinder Heads With Copper/Beryllium Valve Seats 8. America GS Cylinders 9. America GS Lightweight Pistons 10. America GS Metal Matrix Composite Wrist Pins 11. America GS Titanium Connecting Rods 12. America GS Aluminum Gears 13. America GS Aluminum Sprockets 14. America GS Titanium Intake Valves 15. America GS Titanium Exhaust Valves 16. Uprated High Pressure Fuel Pump 17. Uprated Fuel Rail 18. Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator 19. America GS Engine Oil System a. America GS Carbon Fiber/Titanium/Aluminum Engine Oil Tank With Uprated Anti-Aeration Cone b. Increased Pressure And Scavenge Engine Oil Pump c. America GS Aluminum High Efficiency Triple Engine Oil Cooler System d. America GS Aluminum Engine Oil Cooler Distribution Manifold e. America GS Aluminum Engine Oil Lines With Machined Aluminum Fittings f. America GS Machined Aluminum Engine Oil Line Fitting g. America GS Machined Aluminum Oil Filter Console Fittings h. America GS Machined Aluminum Thermostat Fittings i. Goodridge G-Line XF Engine Oil Hoses With Goodridge Machined Aluminum AN Fittings 20. Uprated Gaskets 21. America GS Increased Flow Air Filter Box With Induction Snorkel And Increased Air Flow Lid 22. BMC America GS Increased Flow Air Filter 23. Plastic Valve Covers 24. Crankshaft, Flywheel, Pressure Plate, Connecting Rods, Connecting Rod Ends And Pistons Balanced 25. Engine Cleaned, Ported And Polished 26. Engine Case Windage Adjusted 27. Engine Case Dovetailed 28. Goodridge G-Line XF Fuel Hoses With Goodridge Machined Aluminum AN Fittings 29. America GS Lightweight Alternator With Titanium Shaft 30. America GS Titanium Pulleys 31. America GS Titanium Cam Deck Fasteners 32. America GS Titanium Chain Housing Covers Fasteners 33. America GS Titanium Fasteners 34. America GS Titanium Washers 35. America GS Titanium Engine Casing Studs 36. America GS Titanium Engine Exhaust Studs 37. America GS Titanium Engine Support Mounting Studs 38. Silver Plated Jet Nuts 39. America GS Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Engine Support/Engine Shroud/Air Conditioning Compressor Mounting Platform 40. America GS Titanium Air Conditioning Compressor Support Bracket And Fasteners 41. America GS Carbon Fiber/Titanium Engine Mounting 42. America GS Carbon Fiber/Titanium Solid Engine Mounts 43. America GS Titanium Engine Mounting Fasteners 44. Castrol RS Synthetic 10W60 Racing Engine Oil

08-31-2004, 10:29 PM	#6
Eric Kessel Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 548	Other than that, bone stock! -Eric (Stock dipstick, and oil cap......)

08-31-2004, 10:33 PM	#7
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	Totally.

08-31-2004, 11:03 PM	#8
splattergasted User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Beautiful Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Posts: 76	Ok...this is going to sound sarcastic; but, honestly, it's not meant to be. I'm new to this whole Porsche experience and am more of a DIYTHYWMUPSETFIR (do it yourself then have your wife make you pay someone else to fix it right) than a DIY'er; but, doing the mental math on your list and just guessing what those components cost (not even sure what 1/2 of them are) I'm thinking you've easily 2x'd or 3x'd what I paid for mine. In terms of aesthetics, my personal opinion is that everything after the 964’s slowly started losing the qualities that made them stand out from every other car with an X or Z on their badge. But as for mechanics, are the 964's that superior to the newer models that you wouldn't want to sink those parts into something newer? Maybe I’m grossly overestimating here; but, heck...based on your list and other posts, maybe even a brand-spankin’ new GT or Turbo? I always assumed that newer models are more advanced, thus, less upgrades needed? Just curious…

09-01-2004, 05:18 AM	#13
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	There has been a technology testing/advancement purpose to what has been done. And, in truth, very little of it has been fun. The good news, however, is much of what is on this old 964 has found and will continue to find it way onto present and future vehicles.

09-01-2004, 06:17 AM	#14
NotTwinTurboYet User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 290	Good job! Did you go on a dyno, any results? To splattergasted, about the fact "Why did you do that?", it's always the same story, may be the perfect answer is "because I wanted it!". Remember when I posted that thread: http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...d.php?t=146552 it was the same thing. Why do you invest so much time and money on such an old car? Because it's my pleasure. Of course we can always go to a newer model, and actually, with the amount of money I put on my car each month, I could have a leasing on a new GT3 which will allways be faster than my old 964! But there's no way, that's not my pleasure, my pleasure is work and work again on that old lady, and for sure I'm loosing a lot of money, but will I loose more than what I would loose on a new car? That's not sure... and at least, to me, the pleasure is higher on the older one NTTY

09-01-2004, 06:37 AM	#15
Youcef Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dubai....where buildings appear overnight. Posts: 524	Robert, I really like the airbox that you have installed, do you mind if I ask where can get one the same? Youcef

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