Dude, that sucks, Sorry to hear that. Myself, I have to service the axles on my RS before it goes on the road. I'm going to drill the bolts and safety wire them just in case.

I had the same thing happen to my 914 just after I got the motor back into the car. I was lucky as I heard an odd noise as I pulled into the parking lot @ home. The last bolt backed out just as I was 10ft from my stall.

I am sure you are aware of this but, make sure no CV joint grease gets on the threads.

Thanks, I torqed them to 32 foot lbs. and have ordered the stage 8 bolts.

hello,

i have a similar motor, also with 46 pmo carbs - just breaking in :D
what sizes of ventures, airs, jets and emu tubes did you use at the moment?

thanks

High Performance 3.2 Liter Short Stroke - By Shane Bush
 

Here is my build-

High Performance 3.2 Liter Short Stroke
1 Jan 2010 - 17 March 2010

3.0 Liter SC Case
Early SC Heads: Large Port 38mm
Stock Crank : Stroke Leangth 2.772"
Stock Rods

3.2 95mm Cylinders : Bored to 98mm (3.8582")from EBS
98mm J&E Pistons/pins/clips : Compression Ratio 9.5:1: Dome Volume 35.2cc
Gotze Rings : Top, 2nd and Oil : End gaps: .0015mm
GT2-108 Dougherty Racing Cams : Timing set at 3.2mm
High Lift Racing Springs and Retainers : Spring Height : 39.5mm, 110 lbs

PMO Carburetors and Manifolds : 46mm
Venturies: 38
Main: 160
Air: 190
Idle: 55
Idle Air: 130
Emul: F11

Thick flange SSI's
M&K Generation V, 2 in 2 out Muffler

Clewett Racing Wires
MSD 6AL Ignition
MSD Blaster Coil

Chain Housings gasket surface milled .1mm (modified for 3.2 Gaskets)
Rocker Arms resurfaced and reconditioned by C. Garret
Rocker Shafts reconditioned by C. Garret
New Valve stem seals
New Valves : 2E, 3I and 5I
New Oil Return Tubes and gaskets

New 3.2 Chain Housing Gaskets
New Chain Ramps
New Cam Seals and Gaskets
New Exhaust Manifold Gaskets
New Intake Manifold Gaskets

Used 3.2 Cam Bolts and Washers
New 3.2 Pressure Fed Tensioners
Used 3.2 Idler Arms and Sprockets


Shane

Thank you!

here is a picture of my version, a few hours before the first run!

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/6341/tom095.jpg

thanks

Dang! that's clean!

Tom, can you post a few pictures of your CD/MSD boxes mounted and also a close up of your coil mounts? Im also building a 3.2ss with twin plug and 46 PMO's and looking at different ways to mount things.

Shane,

My build ended up being very similar except I left the bore at 95mm. GE 60 cams, 46 Webers, 10.5 : 1 JE pistons with various bits and pieces from Rennwerks and Supertec. Looks like Tom Sch has the Rennwerks twin plug dizzy as do I; nice piece.

My stock rods got the once over by Rennwerks and received Raceware bolts. Although I have not driven the car yet, I have run the motor in and let's just say it likes to rev; like a light switch. I can't wait to drive it.

Lindy

hello,

i hope it's o.k. for shane in his tread...

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7628/dscf0640.jpg
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/6229/tom096.jpg
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/6984/tom097.jpg
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6383/tom090.jpg

thanks

Absolutely, Tom that is great, impressive! SmileWavy

Can you share your source on the fiberglass parts?

Shane, thanks for coming by today and giving me a ride in your beast! That motor absolutely rips!! When I finished up @ the shop today I took my Carrera home and punched it a couple times, and by comparison, yours is more responsive.

Not to mention the incredible music it produces when the PMO's are fully open and the dual exit muffler barks..................Just awe-inspiring:D

Tommy

i have ordered the fiberglass parts direct by my motor builder!

thanks

Shane

How can the redoubtable Craig Garret, or anyone else, "recondition" rocker shafts?

I suppose they could be polished, but mine (I have a large bag full of used ones) are either somewhat scored (despite reinstallation with the "good" part toward the engine), or actually worn to where I can feel the edge of where the bushing ran.

Will polishing remove the normal scoring/wear indications?

Walt,

I sent them to him with my rockers not expecting anything, they were and still are slightly scored but well within spec.

He simply polished them and mitigated the scored surface.

I really had to work to find the original wear marks and did install using the "good" side.

I used the term "reconditioned" because it sounds more technical than saying "Budget Polish". ;)

Shane

The shafts most times look worst than they actually are. Most measure out at .7082 and new is .7086 Here is one that was measured then just polished. With the new bushings the shafts should really never again scar up like with the bronze bushings.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...1/105_8501.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...1/105_8503.jpg

Tom, what camshafts did Oliver put in that beautiful engine?

Aaron,

You were dead on about the green and purple wire, all is good now. SmileWavy

Thanks, Shane

that is one of olivers secrets :eek:
sorry - but i dont know it and oliver reveals nothing

Your welcome! SmileWavy