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Another RSR Clone Project - Before & After
After nearly 2 years to the day, my dream RSR project is complete. I spent the morning today working with Scott at Auto Associates to dyno tune the motor. I'll post the details in another post but the bottom line was 245 HP off the rear wheel hubs (ala 280 engine HP). Auto Associates also did the 4 wheel alignment and corner balance. Curb wieght ended upo at 2140 lbs.
I've been waitring for this day to take the after pics to match the before pics taken 2 year ago. before http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1129591378.jpg after http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1129591466.jpg before http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1129591508.jpg after http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1129591567.jpg before http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1129591612.jpg after http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1129591645.jpg before http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1129591724.jpg after http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1129591760.jpg before http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1129591917.jpg afterhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1129591958.jpg I am really pleased with the road manners of the car. it's stiff but not bone rattling. I even took the wife for a drive this afternnon. The engine is very tractable and pulls well from 1500 RPM. It roars from 3500 up to redline of 7500 RPM. See my post on the dyno results. Next up will be some acceleration trials with my son on the stop watch and then the Nov Drivers Ed at Lime Rock. |
245 RWHP whattya got in there? A hemi?
Wow! Beautiful job. It'll sure turn heads at your DE day. |
Wow. Great before and after shots! Is that a modified factory muffler?
Ash |
Very spiffy
Dean |
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
Tell your wife we thought the flower boxes were a nice addition, too. ;) |
wow... nice car!
nice new window planters too ;-) |
love it! this is the car i have been showing to my girlfriend. she knows that this is what i want to do in the future. very happy for you.
that little tree in the front got bigger too. |
About as good as it gets!! I would rather have that than almost any other car on the planet.
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Yours is one of my favorite cars on this board! Congratulations!
Doug |
Fantastic!
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Very NICE!
You did a great job! Welcome to the RSR club Man.:D |
Nice work, beautiful car.
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nice work!!! nice eye Jack. Most people would have missed those plants ;-)
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Very nice!!!!!!!
I see you updated the "period correct" wooden gas pedal! LOL ! |
Really nice job. Great job also on matching the before and after pics.
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You couldnt have done it better, just perfect. The well + tire comb is unbelieveable.
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lots of cash in that car, nice work! unique color too. very cool. would be nice to see a list parts sources you used.
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Congrats - great looking car.
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Great job!!! You did a great job with the details on the motor. Also, curious
about what size you went with on the tires. They look perfect... Bryan |
Sorry can't spot the differences...
j/k.... Love it and I tip my hat to you. Yasin |
Great looking car!!!
I'm starting a conversion myself... with luck, in about two years I'll have some good after pictures :) |
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Great looking car! Wayne C. |
You are my hero.
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(drool)
Wow!! What a beautiful job you did with the conversion. Very nice. Btw, your car looked pretty nice in it's original condition too. Yea, I noticed the planters on the windows too. You get a big bucks car restoration. Your wife gets planters. ;) |
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Welcome to the RSR club! |
That is just absolutely beautiful!!! Are those Lindsey 17's on the rear? And what's up with all those extra plug wires?
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Dual plugged the engine and ignition,
Great job - congrats Todd SmileWavy |
Awesome !!!!
What are the wheel diameter ? who made them ? |
Great car. Another fine example to add to my list of favorites.
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This is about as good as it gets!
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very nice with a great color combo!
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Wow! Beautiful!
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Sweeeeeet! Mean looking... What dizzy did you use to twin plug it?
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Absolutely beautiful!!! You are added to the folder of "what I need before I die" pics. Enjoy her.
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tell me about the FG fan ...
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Guys
Thanks for all the compliments on the car. It's a 25 year dream come true for me to build one of these. I remember being at college in '73 and watching the frat boys tool up the hill to the frat houses in their early 911's. It was the same year the RSR won the Daytona 24 hrs (along with Sebring and the Targa Florio). I've been studying these cars and dreaming ever since. I've tried to build it to replicate a real RSR as much as practically possible with concessions like 16" rims and PMO's. The muffler is a custom replica of a Ralley silencer (see page 138 in the first edition of Bruce Anderson's 911 Performance Handbook.) I bought it along with the RSR headers from Scott at Auto Associates. It's really trick. With the caps on, it dumps out the side with the discharge pointing downward and somewhat hidden behind the rear valence. I'll post some close-up pics when I get the chance. The front wheels are 16X9 Fuchs. The rears are custom 3 pc construction made with Fuchs centers and BBS inner and outer rims. The tires are Hoosier 275 rear and 245 front. I had them grooved with a vintage tread pattern by Bob Woodman. The dizzy is the original Bosch from the 3.0 core motor modified for twin plug by Jerry Woods. The fan is the original from the 2.4 CIS motor. Auto Associated painted it to replicate the original OEM finish. BTW....My wife has been a gem all throughout this project. She's been incredibly patient and seldom complained with all the long hours in the garage. If anyone is interested in more detail, PM me and I can send a parts list. |
Outstanding!
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Great car. Wouldn't it be something to see all the RSR's on this board in one place, say Watkins Glenn, VIR, or Road Atlanta.
Dave |
Tom once again many congrats
Stunning really out of this world. Would be interested in a parts list if you have one. Enjoy the ride |
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