plans for a six motor test stand
 

would any one have some plans or pictures of a flat six test stand for running/tuning a motor outside the car?
thanks
steve

Its not really difficult: you simply need to replicate how the engine is mounted in the car, add an oil tank, appropriate oil ines, cooler w/fan, and a flywheel with ring gear and starter. Naturally, a fuel system is needed thats commensurate with whats in your car.

An empty transmission case will help make this all possible,.... :)

Do a search on YouTube for "Porsche Engine test". These are several good examples.

stand
 

Here's a couple of pix for you. The 1st two pix are from a previous Pelican post., that I saved,..I thought that is was a good example of what I'd like to build. The 3rd pic is an engine test stand, that I am currently using, that was designed for V8's, that I modded for the 911. I bought it as Costco for $300 or so, several years ago. Not as elegant a design as the other shown, but It works very well.

Good luck with your project.

regards,
al



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big thanks AL it looks like a great design, strong and simple

I have thought about this many times, even discussed the design with Grady. But, unless you are building it to accomodate a dyno of sorts to put a load on the motor, all you will be able to do is tune it for idle and make sure it doesn't leak...... :)

Cheers

what is the down side to running the fixed hubs and brakes for a "poor" mans dyno
(it might help to get readings for emissions although estimating load would be difficult)
What is the aprox weight of a 3.0 engine and 901?

In the classifieds there was a fellow selling setups with housings to put the starter on and mate to the engine. They were not very expensive!

-michael

A product that does exactly what you want is available from Engine Test Stand for Air-cooled Porsche and VW or from Pelican Parts online catalog.

I am the manufacturer of these engine test stands.

Contact me if you have any questions or would like to get one!
Tom
858-243-0476
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Anyone know what happened to these test stands in blue above? When you click the link, only the engine adapter rings are available now...