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StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

Hey guys,

If you have seen any of my other posts, I aquired a V6 Vortec conversion 924. I have a couple of questions tho.

Im going to have to make some sort of hood cowl, or maybe buy a small air scoop thing. Anyone have a goo example? the vortec pokes out quite a bit. I want it too be pretty low profile if possible.

Also, is there anyway I could relocate the alternator? I think that would help minimize the size of the cowl i need to make.

Ryan
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1978 924 NA
-250lb lowering springs, Euro Pistons

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11723 Location: PacNW

HOLY COWL, it do protrude some, don't it?
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WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

yeah. Im a little worried about it looking really redneck. Im pretty excited to get it running right. I havent had enough time to really dig in yet.

Ryan
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1978 924 NA
-250lb lowering springs, Euro Pistons

Oysteinrb · Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 47 Location: Norway

umm... what the heck is a V6 Vortec...?

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11723 Location: PacNW

Wow, I just noticed that is a puny-assed air filter for that motor. . .might wanna address that.
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WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

Yeah. I havent really fiddled with it much at all.

Oysteinrb -a Vortec V6 is a chevrolet engine, out of a GMC Jimmy I think. Anywayn, Its a 4.3l high output engine, so its suposed to have around 250 horsepower.

Ryan
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1978 924 NA
-250lb lowering springs, Euro Pistons

Adie · Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 73 Location: Toronto

Why does it sot so high, is it because the sump is interfering witht he x-member. Anyhow the best think to do is try and do a reverse scoop following the lines of the original and then you will have either a dead air vent at the back of the hood or you have a great air intake at the base of the windscreen. It looks like there is room for the alt on the other side, you will have to play with belt length but as it has an idle pully you can sink the alt in close, or if no how much room do you have lower down, it looks like it;s all bracket, wasn't that where the P/S pump used to sit, can't you relocate down there, I'g have to go look at my neighbours pickup to have a better idea but it looks like you have plenty of options. Also a 944 coolant resovior cleans the rad system up a lot.
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StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

Hey, thanks for the tip adie!
I was wondering what to do with that pesky coolant tank. The PO had bolted it into a place which interfered with the headlight motor. I was thinking of putting it in the battery box, and relocating the battery to the trunk.

Ryan
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1978 924 NA
-250lb lowering springs, Euro Pistons

StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

Update:

I installed a new starter, and added some header heat wraps....Unfortunately the starter gear is not touching the flywheel teeth, and the starter is just spinning free when I try and crank the engine...

I guess I will have to look for another starter..

Ryan
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1978 924 NA
-250lb lowering springs, Euro Pistons

Joes924Racer · Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:07 pm Post subject:

oh boy I cant waite to hear about your driving experience
one you get it goin. .. Looks good.
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1979 porsche 924 Na
1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo.

JakeFrame · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 93 Location: Ohio zip- 43501

StienbargerR , Im going to have to come down sometime its more convienant to see this monster....Im doing a swap as well, but about the only thing similar is the motor is GM.
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1976 924 Automatic- Body Only
1977 924 4 spd Red~For Sale~
1977 924 4 spd Yellow~For Sale~
1977 924 4 spd
1992 Mercedes 300e 4MATIC

StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

Cool. Jake, I highly recomend a 350 if you havent got an engine yet. They look like they fit in there alot better than mine does..

I kinda with the PO had put one it, but such is life.

Ryan
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1978 924 NA
-250lb lowering springs, Euro Pistons

JakeFrame · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 93 Location: Ohio zip- 43501

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1976 924 Automatic- Body Only
1977 924 4 spd Red~For Sale~
1977 924 4 spd Yellow~For Sale~
1977 924 4 spd
1992 Mercedes 300e 4MATIC

JakeFrame · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 93 Location: Ohio zip- 43501

Im switching all the suspension and running gear over to late style 944 turbo and doing the LS-1. Right now im just getting all the parts around to do it, while stripping one 924 to learn all the obsticals ill be running into.
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1976 924 Automatic- Body Only
1977 924 4 spd Red~For Sale~
1977 924 4 spd Yellow~For Sale~
1977 924 4 spd
1992 Mercedes 300e 4MATIC

StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

good call on the ls-1

Ryan
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1978 924 NA
-250lb lowering springs, Euro Pistons