Ruby's engine rebuild-Rev1

[efhughes3]

I rebuilt the engine a couple of years ago keeping the stock P's and C's as they were fine-and I needed to keep my budget at the number I had in mind at the time. No real expense other than that was spared to build a good solid 3.2. She runs great, and I've probably got 7 or 8000 miles on her in the 2 years since the build.

But I have a slight leak (bristle from the brush used to spread sealant?) between the head and cam tower at #3. I've not been motivated to fix this as I'll end up having to tear down the top end on the LH cylinder bank, and she is so much fun to drive!

Anyway, yesterday I decided to get to these new P's and C's for a bit more power, which will motivate me to move on this. Mahle 98's in 10.5:1 compression. I'll also go to twin plug via an Andial splitter setup-I'd machined the heads for the extra plugs when I built the motor. I'll probably look to start late in Feb or early March. I'm going to strip her down to the case-no need to split it-clean, inspect and assemble.

I'll document this as I go.

[jpnovak]

Ed, You will have lots of valve clearance with those pockets... HInt hint, wink wink...




New cams?

[efhughes3]

I hear 'ya! I did cams on the first go.....got the DC19 profile which has a bit more lift than a 964 grind from John @DRC. I really only need to think about doing some work on my intake manifold to help with the increased capacity.

[911 tweaks]

can't leave well enough alone here huh Ed... ;-) its just a minor oil leak, right...

I will follow your build as you do a great job writing up your journey...
Bob

[911Freak]

SUB'D

Looks like this should net some nice #'s!

[175K911]

Hey Ed, those are probably about the most expensive boxes to land in your garage aren't they? Have fun with the build. I just finished taking mine down to the case today and will split the case and pull the rods in a few weeks. Thank heavens for the winter season to pull off projects like this.

[efhughes3]

Originally Posted by 175K911

Hey Ed, those are probably about the most expensive boxes to land in your garage aren't they? Have fun with the build. I just finished taking mine down to the case today and will split the case and pull the rods in a few weeks. Thank heavens for the winter season to pull off projects like this.

They are very expensive. My rebuild was right at five figures, and this is going to be 3/4 of that again with the P's/C's, ignition, clutch, injector cleaning, etc.

Winter? That is the big dilemna! When do you take a perfectly good 911 offline in San Diego County?!?!

Good luck on your build.

[Jeff Alton]

Ya, I saw your pics of the new years day drive and commented to Dee and Wade that "we could live there"....

Cheers

[efhughes3]

Just to keep us honest down here-we've been in the 70's since the end of '09-the El Nino cycle may be starting next week, so it may be a wet spring.

[175K911]

Originally Posted by efhughes3

Winter? That is the big dilemna! When do you take a perfectly good 911 offline in San Diego County?!?!
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Go ahead, rub it in. If it wasn't for Chicago winters, I'd never find the time to do the projects. But it does mean working in an unheated garage when it's -6 out. Today it was 25 out and I got the garage temp up to 48, downright toasty.

You're going to have a really fun car when the engine's all done. You're building the engine I'd considered before going the 3.6 route. Will you dyno it when done?

[efhughes3]

I hope to dyno it soon after with Mr. Wong present.

[Buckterrier]

Boy... I envy you guys that have the courage and skill to do your own rebuilds. I know my limitations and engine work is not within them. I do enjoy the cosmetic side of things though.
Will enjoy your write-up Ed
Oh... I do change my own oil

[efhughes3]

Courage and Ignorance!

[dshepp806]

Fear & Loathing on the Porsche Trail ?

We'll keep the eye out for your progress, Ed.

Best,

Doyle

[efhughes3]

Well, progress is that the jewels arrived at the house today :

[911 tweaks]

looks great Ed...whats up w/ the balck board pictured there...twin plug controller??
Also, thx for the travel info tips...I'll call you if you can pm me your #.
Bob

[efhughes3]

Yep, that's a splitter for the DME to run the twin coils.

[TibetanT]

There you go again...having fun in a warmer climate. Ha.

Those are very nice P/C's you have acquired!

Good luck with the rebuild. Looking forward to all the pictures and progress.

[efhughes3]

It starts on 2/20:

San Diego area (Escondido) engine drop 2/20-Invitation

[Jeff Alton]

good luck, Ed, I am sure all will go well!

Wish I could be there...

Cheers