Guys,
After more than 3 years since my top end rebuild and turbo conversion on my 1987 3.2 Carrera, I've spent too much money and not enough time behind the wheel! It turns out that the rebuild was not done properly - low compression after 5k miles and high oil consumption.
After months of kicking around my options, I've decided to build an N/A car that I jump in and drive - and have for years to come! My hope is to build an engine that's reliable and fun to drive on the street as well as at the occasional DE event
I'm working with Mark Burkit at Specialty Cars in Allentown, PA. Mark has done a lot of work on my car and is a pleasure to deal with. Over the course of the last year, he's refreshed/upgraded my suspension, lowered the car, added 996 NA brakes and done a lot of maintenance. He's a patient, precise guy who involves me in the project every step of the way. I'm confident my engine's in the right hands.
We're planning a complete top end rebuild. The bottom end has 75,000 original miles on it and no leaks. We'll examine the rods and rod bearings, and then decide whether to rebuild the bottom end. I'm going to stick with stock Motronic induction/engine management for the time being, but we're going to build the long block so that I can move to ITBs down the road - and safely rev to 7k RPM
Here's what I already have that's going into the build:
98mm Mahle Cylinders with 10.4:1 static compression "RSR" pistons (Hemi-shaped domes - not Motronic/CIS)
Reconditioned Carrera rods with ARP Rod Bolts
Stock Carrera Case/Crank/Flywheel/Oil Pump
Supertec Head Studs
Twin Plugged Carrera Heads - Valve Job done by Supertec
Elgin Super C2 Cams
Stock Motronic Induction/Engine Management
Andial Signal Splitter with 964/993 Twin Plug Dizzy
993 Heat Exchangers with flipped flanges and Flowmaster Muffler
Here's what's coming:
Hi Performance Valve Springs with Titanium retainers
J&S Safeguard with Ignition Retard/AFR gauge
Reconditioned Rockers
Oil Cooler Air Scoop & Shroud for Front Oil Cooler
Steve Wong custom-tuned chip
Extras:
NHS rebuilt gauges with white LED lighting
New Vintage USA Quad Gauge - Oil Pressure (in PSI), Oil Temp (in degrees F), CHT and Voltmeter
D-Zug HID kit
Replace all A/C lines!
I'm intentionally 1) not replacing my AFM with MAF 2) not boring out my throttle body and 3) not extrude-honing my intake. I'd prefer to save my pennies to convert to ITBs down the road!
The engine is out of the car and up on a stand as of today. My hope is to keep this thread updated as the project progresses. I want to say thank you to all the Pelicans that have sold parts to me
or taken the time to talk through the options available to me. You're a good group of guys making up this community. Thanks for your support!