[rickc]

If I ever get around to my engine drop and rebuild, I am going to try the cam tower swap...going from mechanical to hydraulic. Just think...limited valve adjustments . I believe it's doable on the 3.2's and 3.0's as well.
You use everything from the 993 cams up to the valve covers!

Rick
'78 930

[Mackpipes]

Rick,
I've always wondered if that was possible. Do you know anybody who's done it? I assume it would have to come from a '95. Give us more detail. The thought of no more valve adjusts sounds sweet.

Ted

[rickc]

This mod was suggested to me by several people (Stephen Kaspar w/ Imagine Auto was one), and I know that it is possible based on discussions with Ollies and others.
I just picked up all of the parts and expect to be well into the project by summer. I was intrigued initially with the idea of the minimal valve adjutments as well, particularly since I am going to a 993 TT setup on the exhaust. I didn't want to remove the turbos every time I had to do a valve adjustment.
I will be documenting the whole process, and sending out smoke signals for help as things progress. My only reluctance right now is the thought of taking the car apart for the summer.
Rick
'78 930

[rickc]

I assume that any 993 (hydraulic) based cam tower setup will work on this. You have to use everything including the cams. Some minor rework of the oil lines will have to occur but I am told it's really easy.
Rick
'78 930