2.7 Build Review & Recommendations

[sportsbeetle]

Well something special came in today, 911R wheel from Classico Wheels. Thank you Jeffrey for the awesome work and even better conversation!



Still looking for any input on ring gear bolts but I bit the bullet and bought the 21mm ones

[sportsbeetle]

Did some frunk cleanup while I wait for the new dash harness from Dennis.



Case also showed up from Ollie's so things should move now! Time to Marine Tex all the plugs per Wayne's book.

[sportsbeetle]

Fresh air intake and AC vent block off
AC Vent block off will be getting leather covered

[bertj]

Originally Posted by sportsbeetle

Fresh air intake and AC vent block off
AC Vent block off will be getting leather covered

Nice build so far. Where did you get the vent block off plates?

Or did you make them?

Thanks,

[sportsbeetle]

Originally Posted by bertj

Nice build so far. Where did you get the vent block off plates?

Or did you make them?

Thanks,

Thanks! The same gentleman who tig welded my flares was kind enough to roll them for me. If there is interest here, I can ask if he'd be interested in making more. Fit is excellent.

[bertj]

Originally Posted by sportsbeetle

Thanks! The same gentleman who tig welded my flares was kind enough to roll them for me. If there is interest here, I can ask if he'd be interested in making more. Fit is excellent.

Yes. I would be interested in the fresh air blower vent block off plate. I don't have AC, so no need there.

Can you tell me how thick the sheet metal is and how you sealed it against the opening?

Thanks,

[sportsbeetle]

Originally Posted by bertj

Yes. I would be interested in the fresh air blower vent block off plate. I don't have AC, so no need there.

Can you tell me how thick the sheet metal is and how you sealed it against the opening?

Thanks,

Sheet metal on mine is 18 gauge but can be done in thinner sheet. I used sikaflex 291 but any flexible adhesive sealant would work.

I asked and he's open to making more, $70 + shipping.

[bertj]

Originally Posted by sportsbeetle

Sheet metal on mine is 18 gauge but can be done in thinner sheet. I used sikaflex 291 but any flexible adhesive sealant would work.

I asked and he's open to making more, $70 + shipping.

18 gauge sounds good. Can you email me via Pelican to follow up on this part?

Thanks for your help.

[sportsbeetle]

Originally Posted by bertj

18 gauge sounds good. Can you email me via Pelican to follow up on this part?

Thanks for your help.

Hey there, don't see an email in your post and for some reason PM isn't going through. Please email me at ebbyadavid@gmail.com if you'd still like one made.

In other news, progress is slowly being made. Supertec head studs are works of art...

[Henry Schmidt]

Originally Posted by sportsbeetle

In other news, progress is slowly being made. Supertec head studs are works of art...

Thanks for having faith in our product, you won't be dissapointed.

One of the best features of the Supertec head stud is the ability to install the piston and cylinders without interference from the studs. You can actually install the studs after you install the P&C combo. Image the time that will save not to mention the ease at which the wrist pin clip can be installed. You still have to be careful not to let it fly into the engine but the easy access really makes a difference. The blue thread locker that comes in the kit allows for easy removal of the studs if you want to try our innovative technique.

[sportsbeetle]

Originally Posted by Henry Schmidt

Thanks for having faith in our product, you won't be dissapointed.

One of the best features of the Supertec head stud is the ability to install the piston and cylinders without interference from the studs. You can actually install the studs after you install the P&C combo. Image the time that will save not to mention the ease at which the wrist pin clip can be installed. You still have to be careful not to let it fly into the engine but the easy access really makes a difference. The blue thread locker that comes in the kit allows for easy removal of the studs if you want to try our innovative technique.

Wow thanks Henry for this post, I didn't think to try it that way. Very cool!! Thanks for all you do on this forum, especially for newbies like me.

[Richey]

I know it doesn't really matter , but the case through bolts are in the wrong way .

[917_Langheck]

Originally Posted by Richey

I know it doesn't really matter , but the case through bolts are in the wrong way .

As noted, it doesn't matter, but it lets the close-eyed know it was rebuilt.

[sportsbeetle]

Originally Posted by 917_Langheck

As noted, it doesn't matter, but it lets the close-eyed know it was rebuilt.

That was the intention in case the car is ever sold. Waynes book also shows it that way and I read through a couple of threads saying either way works. Figured showing it is rebuilt from the outside outweighs originality since this car isn't numbers matching anyway.

Fun weekend at cars and coffee, pretty rare duck for this neck of the woods - real 73 RS

[bertj]

Hello,

Sorry for the delay. I haven't been on Pelican for awhile. I sent you an email about the fresh air blower vent block off plate.

Thanks,

Bert

Originally Posted by sportsbeetle

Hey there, don't see an email in your post and for some reason PM isn't going through. Please email me at ebbyadavid@gmail.com if you'd still like one made.

In other news, progress is slowly being made. Supertec head studs are works of art...

[sportsbeetle]

Thanks Bert, you have an email.

Gears, bearing plate and LSD.

[davemath]

Originally Posted by sportsbeetle

Case also showed up from Ollie's so things should move now! Time to Marine Tex all the plugs per Wayne's book.

Thanks for posting this, and the Supertec studs.

What was the turnaround time with Ollie this summer? I just split the case on my 2.7 and it was half helicoil and red loctite hell!

[sportsbeetle]

Originally Posted by davemath

Thanks for posting this, and the Supertec studs.

What was the turnaround time with Ollie this summer? I just split the case on my 2.7 and it was half helicoil and red loctite hell!

No worries, hopefully all goes well on my end, and if not, it'll be here for everyone to laugh at lol

Case was in line at Ollie's in December, got it back late August so it was about an 8-9 month turn around time, quite a while...

Best of luck with yours!

[sportsbeetle]

Getting a little antsy waiting for some parts to arrive so decided to mock up the gauges. They're something else...

[sportsbeetle]

More progress! Transmission is done and looks great considering this isn't a six figure clean room build; just "regular Joes" in a little shop from a small Canadian town. It was also covered is nasty paint before the rebuild so cleaning the case was a major chore.

Many thanks to Guard, CMS and Wevo for the guidance along the way!