Greetings all,
I've searched both the engine building forum and this technical forum, for a checklist, but couldn't find anything. I also posted this entreaty for help on the engine build forum and didn't get a response, so, here I go again...
I am working with Jae Lee at Mirage International to define the scope of an engine rebuild for my 1987 911 M491 coupe. The engine has 105k miles on it and is burning a quart of oil every ~265 miles. Engine feels pretty strong still and is running Sal Carceller's modern MAF & injectors + ECU, as well as a Dansk pre-muffler and Dansk 84mm sport muffler. All of which I plan to retain on the build, although I have a Bisimoto Pulse Chamber "muffler" that I may play with post engine build.
Jae and I are kicking around a top end rebuild, or perhaps a full rebuild and we're discussing a few options at this stage.
I'd like to build something a bit more rev-happy than stock, so considering Pauter rods and a lightweight clutch pressure plate to help in that area. I'm planning on using Mahle Motorsports 98mm pistons & cylinders, but haven't decided on a CR yet (I'm saddled with crap CA gas here in San Diego). Also considering Web 20/21 cams (I have them in my other 911 and I'm happy with them). Jae is suggesting we consider a GT3 crankshaft, if we end up splitting the case, to net the 3.5 liter displacement. I wonder how that will affect my rev-happy goals though.
Anyway, I want to ensure that I'm covering all the build bases, hence why I'm looking for a parts checklist, or the like. So, does anyone have a checklist / spreadsheet they can share?
Also, I would like to incorporate a heater backdate as part of the above. Does anyone have a part number for the right duct, that fits without modifications? The reviews here make me wary...
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/93010632101V2PH.htm?pn=930-106-321-01-V2-PH
I'd do the Classic Retrofit electrocooler too, but my stock AC is working so well (pic attached), I don't wanna mess with it.
Thanks!
Pic of the business end of the patient...
Glorius vent temps...
