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lookin good. My torque tube is basically the same setup as you are using, I had to cut about 2 inches off the housing if I remember correctly. I also used a hydraulic throwout bearing as you are.
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already been done.

http://www.porschehybrids.com/php/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2002&p=16896&hilit=corvette+transaxle#p16896

v8carreragts

I did the same with the backplate for the master cylinder on a '77 924. I used a cylinder from a corvette.

The stressed chassis member is an awesome idea, I wish I would have thought about that when I did my conversion, the motor could sit alot lower.

edit : the only problem I see with this is the ste ...

My '77 924 has a '96 chevy LT1, the weight is 2630 lbs with half tank of gas. 49/51 weight distribution. My car has a full interior and very little weight savings was done. A modern V8 is not a boa ...

I can attest that it is not easy to put a V8 in a porsche, but if someone that claims to be a "professional" can't do it they aren't trying hard enough. I did it on a college student's budg ...

dont listen to the naysayers, you will have a badass car period. keep us updated with its progress

get an LT1, they can be had for around $1000. check out my car if you need ideas: http://www.content2drown.com/924LT1/
you will have a very fast car, just don't kill yourself

Dont do a solid rear axle, get a 951 tranny. There are a few 951 guys with LS1's now so it can be done for sure. keeping the transaxle in the rear will help to keep the weight distribution good, I thi ...

check out
http://www.560sec.com/bulletinboard/index.php

If you want the 305 go with it, but I personally recommend using a chevy LT1 out of a mid 90's corvette or camaro

Kenodog,
sounds cool. I am at school right now, 400 miles away, but I'll be back by august..

If you wanna see the baddest assed 924 in Vader, Washington: stop by my place, it will be on your down to portland if you are coming from vancouver.. you are talking about portland, oregon right???

there is a free 2.5ltr '83 944 engine on the V8 message board. said it runs good... check it out. would be good for parts/backup anyway.. http://www.560sec.com/bulletinboard/viewtopic.php?t=1320

seriously, read this article. It was posted by someone earlier on this thread, but I think some of you missed it.

http://www.avweb.com/news/columns/191034-1.html

Ignoring friction on the wheels the plane will take off just like normal. the plane will have forward motion because the jet engine is pushing against the air, not the runway. The wheels will however ...