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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-27-2024, 04:28 PM
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Posted By Cairo94507
more progress:

more progress:
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-24-2024, 09:53 AM
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Posted By Cairo94507
OK, making progress on the new oil cooler and fan...

OK, making progress on the new oil cooler and fan set-up. All we need now is the shroud cover to seal it all up. That should be completed this coming week. Then it is on to the 3.6.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-17-2024, 10:32 AM
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Posted By Cairo94507
Flew down to LA Friday and my brother bought the...

Flew down to LA Friday and my brother bought the '15 991 TTS Coupe. We hung out with the seller for the day; he is a great friend. Spent the night and hit the road at about 0515 hours on Saturday...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-04-2024, 09:36 AM
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Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Took a break and made a quick drive down to LA to...

Took a break and made a quick drive down to LA to see a car my brother wanted to buy. Trip went well and he bought the car. It's a '15 991.1 911 Turbo S Coupe. Full leather, CA car always, no...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-26-2024, 09:55 AM
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Posted By Cairo94507
OK, as we are working through this swap we have...

OK, as we are working through this swap we have made a change in the oil cooling system. We are replacing the existing oil cooler with a larger double-pass oil cooler and adding 3 5.25" fans...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-20-2024, 04:02 PM
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Posted By Cairo94507
Thank you Jazzbass.

Thank you Jazzbass.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-20-2024, 10:19 AM
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Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
OK, finally getting into this swap. Got the 3.2...

OK, finally getting into this swap. Got the 3.2 out - came out pretty easy. Hardest part was getting all of the electrical out o the car in one piece. Then we crated the engine up yesterday. Once...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-06-2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Just sold the 3.2 out of my car- going into...

Just sold the 3.2 out of my car- going into another 914. Yay.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-19-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Jesus, this winter has been tough so far- got...

Jesus, this winter has been tough so far- got sick again and my wife won't let me play in the garage. I am triple-vaccinated and I still got RSV. Not terrible, but still the cough is a biatch.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-30-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Almost to the point I get to start the next...

Almost to the point I get to start the next evolution of my car. First, had to do brakes on my wife's Macan. My buddy Greg T. and I did it at his home- he did most of the work. I am the short guy...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-23-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
I ended up catching whatever is going around and...

I ended up catching whatever is going around and got sick for about 5 weeks - no garage time! Finally good and hoping to get this engine swap going after the Holidays.

To compound everything we...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-05-2023, 09:16 AM
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Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Took advantage of the beautiful weather yesterday...

Took advantage of the beautiful weather yesterday to make the 235 mile round-trip to EASY for a great Cars 'n Coffee in Emeryville, CA. Had a great time and saw some outstanding cars. My car ran...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-22-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Yup, dumping what we will not need on the motor. ...

Yup, dumping what we will not need on the motor. No smog worries. :)
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-20-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
I had to laugh when I opened the box of new...

I had to laugh when I opened the box of new lifters for the 3.6. They are so cute! They look like they are from a small model engine. I am used to Chevy lifters, so...

I decided since this...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-30-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Went to Rennsport Reunion 7 yesterday. Had a...

Went to Rennsport Reunion 7 yesterday. Had a great time, the weather was just right. I have no idea how many great cars were there, thousands. It was overwhelming to say the least. Vendors...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-18-2023, 05:36 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Thanks, we plan to open the nose up and weld in a...

Thanks, we plan to open the nose up and weld in a transition piece that will direct air right to the oil cooler and be the mount for the oil cooler. Then with the 2 Spal fans sucking that hot air...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-16-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Oh, I apparently forgot to post the revised front...

Oh, I apparently forgot to post the revised front air intake for the new oil cooler that will go in with the 3.6. Going to add 2 Spalls fans and a digital thermostat so we can adjust as needed to...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-16-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Well I have amassed what I believe is 99% of...

Well I have amassed what I believe is 99% of everything we will need to make the 3.2 to 3.6 swap in about another month. I am figuring 3 months to get it done... good to have a plan at least :).
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-04-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Had a great time at Mels; I got the award for...

Had a great time at Mels; I got the award for "Sexy Sport". Probably 200 cars there, 95% Hot Rods. I saw a '35 Ford pick-up that I really loved, it got Best of Show. Also saw a '67 Nova with a...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-16-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Entered my car into the Mels Drive Inn annual Hot...

Entered my car into the Mels Drive Inn annual Hot Rod show on August 26th in Auburn. Last year was a great turnout and lots of food and vendors. Looking forward to it.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-02-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
The parts are piling up; just placed a second...

The parts are piling up; just placed a second Patrick Motorsports order as well as a Porsche parts order yesterday. Can't wait to get started on this transplant.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-07-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
I have been busy compiling the list of the parts...

I have been busy compiling the list of the parts I need to make this swap. Going to get a bunch of stuff from Patrick Motorsports. James Patrick is a great guy, has a 914-6 of his own with a 3.6 in...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 06-30-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
Thanks edeviney; I appreciate the suggestion.

Thanks edeviney; I appreciate the suggestion.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 06-30-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
I brought a little "upgrade" home for my car. ...

I brought a little "upgrade" home for my car. It's a '95 3.6 out of a 993 with only 18K miles on it. Been stored correctly since 1997. Probably begin this swap in October.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 06-18-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By Cairo94507
I know... it is a 914 that was "modified" in the...

I know... it is a 914 that was "modified" in the early 80's (I am hoping) and then sat until the new owner bought it and got it running. It ran good. But I agree 100% re the horrible body kit. :)
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