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2.8 Build
I am planning on building a 2.8 RSR engine but would like it to be a streetable engine with occasional DE and autocross. The actual engine build is a way out but if I can get some engine builders comments, I can plan ahead.
Here is what I have so far:
Just to get things started, I have considered 46mm PMO carbs and a twin plug dizzy with dual 3-pin CDI. I can worry about EFI and Tec3R engine management later. Such as Jenvy ITB but not sure what size. 46mm maybe with their manifold and tall velocity stacks. Not sure what size/brand fuel injectors for the EFI. Other items:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/316408-post-pics-1973-carrera-rsr-replicas-here.html Please, any suggestions/comments? |
Sounds like Toms RSR clone engine or Mike Moore's RSR clone are very similar engines to what your thinking about. Both were 10.5-1 and based on 3.0 liter engines. One was carbs the other MFI. I think Mikes was actually a 2.8SS but I cant recall. I would look up Toms build as he had alot of engine data from his dyno. ITs a good start atleast.
Why not add a turbo pump to the mix vs the SC pump? I would also ask why not use a 3.0 liter engine as the base vs the mag 2.7? Would save on alot of the machine cost or are you doing it to resemble the real deal RSR engine? Martini RSR engine build http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/246563-another-rsr-clone-project-dyno-day.html GL ... sounds like an interesting build. |
If you really have the ultra-rare 2.8 RSR heads, you should use the Mahle 92mm RSR P/C's with that for reasonable CR for pump gas.
Cams will depend on the car's weight, how you use the car, and what gearing you will use. SSI's are too small for RSR heads; you will need an 1 5/8" heat exchanger of some kind. Could be a real neat engine if its ALL done properly. :) :) Good luck!!!! |
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Thanks for the inputs thus far. More to think about.
Here's a quick glance at a NOS RSR head. Never been used. They have the old-school copper valve guides that should be replaced with bronze. And I think the seats may be too soft since we don't have leaded gas any more. Also, the plugs are 12mm. Who has the proper spark plugs? Smart Racing used to have them listed but they are kaput. I should have bought some back then. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1416354464.jpg and disassembled RSR high butterfly stacks. Missing one bypass screw. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1416354638.jpg |
No problem with putting good guides in those heads,......we do this all the time using our own P-B ones. :) The seats are just fine; don't touch them!
12mm plugs are available in limited heat ranges from NGK. Bosch 12mm ones are all very cold race plugs and not for any kind of street use. Tall butterfly intake is very rare (if its original factory stuff) and very valuable. An aftermarket bypass screw will make it functional if the TB's are not worn out. |
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I wasn't aware Steve sold Jenvey/Rothsport ITB kits or custom ground cams though. |
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Elgin does some custom profile cams for us that work very nicely. :) I also have one new set of Mahle 92mm RSR P/C's left. |
Jerry Woods Enterprises bought Smart Racing. Last year Craig Watkins retired from the Flying Lizards and bought back the smart alignment stuff back. To my knowledge most of the other products are still available under the JWE brand.
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Get some good rod bearings. Pelican has the good Clevite 77 bearings that have been recommended by Auto Associates in CT.
I'd suggest if you're set on the SC pump that you might as well instead get the Carrera pump which has the better venturi tube with the integrated strainer. The older, separate strainer assembly is prone to breakage and I don't believe they are available new any longer? I think URO makes a new strainer but their parts are crap. Also you can't go wrong with the 930 pump (currently a 996 Turbo pump if buying new) for your application. Just need the shorter pump driveshaft and some clearancing of the case for the larger pump body. The only caveat regarding the pumps with the integrated strainer is you need a dished sump plate like the one from Rennwerks or Mainley. Nice choice of springs. Can handle the higher lift cams w/out excessive spring pressure. Too much spring increases wear and steals some power. Trans gearing ultimately depends on your priority. Willing to sacrifice some driveability (as in highway use) to optimize it for the tracks you run? Then you can choose your gears specifically to get best use of power/rpms for the speeds you typically see at your tracks. |
Thanks for the comments.
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I also need help in sourcing the proper intake valves. 49mm x 9mm x 110.1mm. I have SM sodium exhaust valves but still need the intake valves. Should I get sodium intake valves as well, or will the standard non-sodium valves be ok. What are your thoughts on valve brands? SM brand is difficult to find in the US. http://www.sm-original-germany.com/en/ http://www.sm-original-germany.com/fileadmin/PDF4Download/VM_Cat/VM_single/Porsche.pdf Any other comments? The high butterfly will be sent out for rebuild. I do have a modified MFI pump with a 3.0 space cam. It needs rebuild too. Maybe after I get the stacks and pump rebuilt, I'll sell them in favor of finishing the body, paint, more parts, engine parts, trans parts, ITB EFI. Thoughts? Also forgot to ask. Since the head/cylinder mating has no provisions for a CE ring, what would be used for a head gasket? Nothing? http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1416757780.jpg |
For example NGK DPR7EA-9. Heat range 7 is good starting point for hot street motor.
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No head gaskets are used and needed on the later 92mm RSR cylinders.
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Steve why are head gaskets not needed on a 92mm?
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Mahle dispensed with the CE ring groove many years ago for improved support and thus durability, based on the success with the 95mm Carrera cylinders. |
If no gasket is used then it brings up the question of the mating surfaces. I suppose it is necessary to make sure the mating surfaces are perfectly aligned with no gaps. With NOS heads and new cylinders I don't think you can assume the mating surfaces to be perfect. What procedure can be used to make sure all is well?
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So I would be wise to check the heads for flatness during the valve guide replacement and grinding in the new valves.
Another question on the spark plugs. Which would be preferred, the protruding insulator or the non-protruding insulator. Seems the non-protruded insulator may be best as the protrusion into the combustion chamber would be minimized. Iridium shown: Protruding http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/wcs..._alt2_detl.jpg Non-protruding. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/wcs..._alt1_larg.jpg And then iridium, platinum, or standard copper? |
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For racing, I use non protruding plugs for their colder heat ranges, however for any road work where the engine will idle, the projected-nose plugs do run cleaner and are preferred. I prefer the Iridiums or Copper ones, current platinum ones are not good at all. |
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