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Forum: 911 Forum
04-15-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By rstarga

https://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/showthrea...

https://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/showthread.php?50779-Another-hot-rod&highlight=olive

They were pretty much hand built so varied. This is an entertaining build
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
04-14-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 11,148
Posted By rstarga

I'll take #55 if available. First Porsche was a...

I'll take #55 if available. First Porsche was a 1951 split window 356 that I bought off a used car lot in 1967. Was still in HS. many more since then.
65 356 Sc; 1967 911S, 1970 911S, 1973 911S,...
Forum: 911 Forum
04-13-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 245
Posted By rstarga

Well, at least the screen did it's job!

Well, at least the screen did it's job!
Forum: 911 Forum
04-12-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,908
Posted By rstarga

Your mechanic should have known better. Synthetic...

Your mechanic should have known better. Synthetic is only for G50
Forum: 911 Forum
04-12-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 338
Posted By rstarga

Wash down the whole underside of the engine and...

Wash down the whole underside of the engine and splash talk, corn starch or Wurth leak detector. Then run the engine for a shot while. You'll soon see where it starts to seep.
Forum: 911 Forum
03-28-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 456
Posted By rstarga

Cheaper to add relays now than pay $500+ for a...

Cheaper to add relays now than pay $500+ for a new switch.
Forum: 911 Forum
03-28-2024, 05:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 528
Posted By rstarga

Modify your original muffler to twin outlet....

Modify your original muffler to twin outlet. Someone should have the drawing on how this is done. Very efficient but loud.
I did this years back, but I kept hitting my shins every time I did...
Forum: 911 Forum
03-25-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 305
Posted By rstarga

I paid around $400 for that last year. You need...

I paid around $400 for that last year. You need someone with a real shop compressor less than 80PSI won't cut it 100PS is ideal.
2k would be full service, valve adjustment, oil change leak down...
Forum: 911 Forum
03-23-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 622
Posted By rstarga

Factory type sport exhaust will sound like that,...

Factory type sport exhaust will sound like that, he has a remote mike that exaggerates the sound too.
Forum: 911 Forum
03-22-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 563
Posted By rstarga

Cobalt is correct that once the black oxide has...

Cobalt is correct that once the black oxide has been removed corrosion starts quickly. However if cleaned up and coated with a Tectyl type preventative he can enjoy the engine for quite a few years...
Forum: 911 Forum
03-22-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 563
Posted By rstarga

Neither the blocks nor the fans or gearboxes were...

Neither the blocks nor the fans or gearboxes were painted on the early cars. Everything was black oxide treated and then everything was sprayed with tectyl. Basically a waxy oil to keep corrosion at...
Forum: 911 Forum
03-21-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 850
Posted By rstarga

Apple Music and a pair of AirPods

Apple Music and a pair of AirPods
Forum: 911 Forum
03-21-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 563
Posted By rstarga

Clean it up and put some waxoyl or other coating...

Clean it up and put some waxoyl or other coating on it. When you rebuild your engine you can evaluate better. I use Wurth HHS 2000 on my fan and other corrosion prone areas. Magnesium want s to turn...
Forum: 911 Forum
03-18-2024, 12:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,636
Posted By rstarga

I only speak from personal experience with P7's...

I only speak from personal experience with P7's on my 81 Turbo. The front was very prone to aquaplane at highway speeds in moderate rain. Bridgestone came along and completely changed the game with...
Forum: 911 Forum
03-15-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,636
Posted By rstarga

That was originally the Bridgestone RE11 and a...

That was originally the Bridgestone RE11 and a fantastic tire.
While P7's are an original tire, and decent in the dry, they tend to aquaplane at relatively low speeds.
Forum: 911 Forum
03-12-2024, 01:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 170
Posted By rstarga

throttle bushings?

throttle bushings?
Forum: 911 Forum
03-06-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 683
Posted By rstarga

+1 on a high torque starter, one of the best...

+1 on a high torque starter, one of the best upgrades I've made.
Forum: 911 Forum
02-29-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 292
Posted By rstarga

Don't know how that would be better than some...

Don't know how that would be better than some WD40 on the outside of the cap.
Forum: 911 Forum
02-28-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 292
Posted By rstarga

could be condensation inside the distributor cap....

could be condensation inside the distributor cap. was your engine warm when you washed it down?
Forum: 911 Forum
02-27-2024, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 432
Posted By rstarga

A 2.7l with nikasil cylinders and 9.8 compression...

A 2.7l with nikasil cylinders and 9.8 compression pistons is a very sweet running engine. Anything above and you'll need twin plug. If you want more displacement get an aluminum block. More reliable....
Forum: 911 Forum
02-27-2024, 09:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 714
Posted By rstarga

10 and 2 are usually what fails on a g50

10 and 2 are usually what fails on a g50
Forum: 911 Forum
02-22-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,377
Posted By rstarga

Didn't they check the cams when they did the top...

Didn't they check the cams when they did the top end?
How did they dial in the CIS without an AFM?
Forum: 911 Forum
02-22-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 454
Posted By rstarga

resembles the belly pan in air cooled 911's. very...

resembles the belly pan in air cooled 911's. very common replacement in 911s'
Forum: 911 Forum
02-10-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 832
Posted By rstarga

Sugar scoops have been around since at least 72,...

Sugar scoops have been around since at least 72, maybe earlier since only sealed beams were legal for DOT
Forum: 911 Forum
02-09-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,598
Posted By rstarga

Matching number cars always go for a premium.

Matching number cars always go for a premium.
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