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Topic: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
Qik Nip
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:22 am Subject: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
Congrats on making the effort. For me a lot of the enjoyment is in the total effort from start to finish, not just the trophy or record. I've been running 12 and 24 hour enduros in SCCA for the past ... |
Topic: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
Qik Nip
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2019 1:08 am Subject: Long overdue Bonneville update |
We indeed made the trip to the Salt in August but the rain gods had more to say than did the racers. After the rains fell the day before the event was to begin, we waited for three days while the salt ... |
Topic: Porsche 924 Racecar Build Thread (AAN Conversion) |
Qik Nip
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 5:46 am Subject: Porsche 924 Racecar Build Thread (AAN Conversion) |
I am duly impressed. And I thought I'd created the world's costliest 924! |
Topic: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
Qik Nip
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 7:45 am Subject: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
If you're committed to the concept, starting with a 924S tub would be exponentially easier.
After communicating with a very helpful Jon Mitchel of JMG Porsche Limited in the UK (who've done this tr ... |
Topic: Fuel leak from the gas tank area |
Qik Nip
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 3:52 am Subject: Fuel leak from the gas tank area |
Sounds like the rubber gasket between the pump and tank has given up the ghost. Order a new one from Pelican. It only takes a few minutes to install. Might be a good idea to burn up as much gas in the ... |
Topic: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
Qik Nip
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 12:30 pm Subject: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
Getting back to the point of this post, anyone here who can comment on the 924 driveline compatibility with the 3 liter block?. In a perfect world I'd love to put my clutch on the 968 flywheel and bol ... |
Topic: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
Qik Nip
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 12:16 am Subject: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
[quote="Fifty50Plus"]The 924 was originally classed as an Improved Touring - B car some years back by SCCA. I looked into building an F production 924 car for SCCA but there are a bunch of ... |
Topic: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
Qik Nip
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 12:19 am Subject: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
I guess you'll be modifying the 3L as well so it may make not so much difference but perhaps the 968 motor is a better start as it has around 240HP off the bat?
Compared to the S2 engine it has this ... |
Topic: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
Qik Nip
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:55 am Subject: Advice on swapping in a 3.0 liter 968 |
As some here know, I run a '79 924 at Bonneville and other land speed racing venue. It has a fairly highly modified 2 liter naturally aspirated motor making about 210 horsepower. The car is a SCTA and ... |
Topic: NACA Duct measurement request |
Qik Nip
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2018 5:51 am Subject: NACA Duct measurement request |
Remember that the hood is a low-pressure zone. Why not try connecting the carburator plenum directly to the batterybox? That is high pressure! Poor manīs turbo
Now that's interesting. To tho ... |
Topic: NACA Duct measurement request |
Qik Nip
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:14 am Subject: NACA Duct measurement request |
length 15", width 7", depth 1.5"... add maybe 1/2" all around for the "outside" dimensions for grafting on the hood. Maybe not super-precise, but should give you some ide ... |
Topic: NACA Duct measurement request |
Qik Nip
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:13 am Subject: NACA Duct measurement request |
Im curious, why do you want it?
Cedric:
I hope to get cooler air into the engine while avoiding the added air resistance created by a traditional hood scoop. The air under the hood of a fast m ... |
Topic: NACA Duct measurement request |
Qik Nip
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 5:10 am Subject: NACA Duct measurement request |
Can check mine when I get home, if no-one beats me to it...
Thanks. So far you're it!
Rick |
Topic: Lost keys |
Qik Nip
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 12:15 am Subject: Re: Lost keys |
I lost the only keys for my 924. I can pry the door to get in, but still no key to start it.
What's the easiest cheapest and quickest route to being able to start it with a screwdriver or button ... |
Topic: NACA Duct measurement request |
Qik Nip
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 12:07 am Subject: NACA Duct measurement request |
Can anyone here with a 924 Turbo sitting in their garage do me the favor of measuring the width, depth and length of the NACA vent in the hood? I'm considering "grafting" one on the driver's ... |
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