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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-28-2024, 08:50 AM
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Posted By Cairo94507
OK we wrapped up the engine tins and they are off...

OK we wrapped up the engine tins and they are off to powder coat Monday. Also, I forgot to post this picture of the oil cooler thermostat's new home. Mounted it to an existing hole from the brake...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-27-2024, 09:09 AM
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Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
More work on the engine tins and also got the oil...

More work on the engine tins and also got the oil lines addressed.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-24-2024, 06:00 PM
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Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
Spent yesterday almost finishing the oil lines-...

Spent yesterday almost finishing the oil lines- will wrap that up Friday hopefully. Then got the engine tins about 75% done- going to do the front tin Friday then final fit the other pieces before...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-23-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
Yes- that was the thought when I took the photo.

Yes- that was the thought when I took the photo.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-22-2024, 10:08 AM
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Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
Had to clearance my stock 6 front engine mount a...

Had to clearance my stock 6 front engine mount a little bit. We added in the top strap and the strap running vertically to tie it all together. Probably overkill, but what the heck. Now we just...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-18-2024, 10:19 AM
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Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
OK, had a fun day working on the car yesterday. ...

OK, had a fun day working on the car yesterday. We relocated the fuel pump to under the gas tank and then moved the fuel filter from the engine compartment (where it lived with the 3.2) to under the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-15-2024, 10:59 AM
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Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
Yeah... well I now know we should have located...

Yeah... well I now know we should have located the fuel pump under the gas tank in the front of the car. These pumps push a lot better than they pull. So, we will take care of that.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-14-2024, 08:02 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
OK, nothing very exciting to see but we relocated...

OK, nothing very exciting to see but we relocated the Mocal thermostat for the oil cooler to the engine compartment and have figured out the oil line routing and fittings we need and I ordered them. ...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-12-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
Starting the process of moving the oil cooler...

Starting the process of moving the oil cooler thermostat to the engine compartment- where it really belongs, and getting ready to make the new oil cooler lines.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-08-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
Here is a picture comparing the new oil cooler...

Here is a picture comparing the new oil cooler with the smaller old oil cooler - it is probably 25% bigger. :)
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-31-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
More progress; almost done. We will powder coat...

More progress; almost done. We will powder coat it all in satin black and then cover the exterior of the shroud in Perlon.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-30-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
You are lucky to have your matching numbers...

You are lucky to have your matching numbers engine. Mine was separated from my car during the 2nd owner's time, around 1980. I am the 3rd owner and bought her in February of 2010. My car was built...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-29-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
Thank you very much. It was hard initially to...

Thank you very much. It was hard initially to modify a factory Six, but I got over it. I have modified my car so unless you really know these cars you would not know it was modified. I would bet...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-29-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
Hi Dirk- Thanks for looking. The fans will be on...

Hi Dirk- Thanks for looking. The fans will be on a digital thermostat that we can adjust as needed. They should allow air to flow through the cooler when not running. The floor louvers should...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-28-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
More progress:

More progress:
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-27-2024, 04:28 PM
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Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
more progress:

more progress:
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-24-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
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
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
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
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
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
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
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
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
Posted By Cairo94507
Thank you Jazzbass.

Thank you Jazzbass.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-20-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 188,825
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: 404
Views: 188,825
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: 404
Views: 188,825
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: 404
Views: 188,825
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...
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