Engine Stand suitable for running & tuning

[dduclaux]

I would like to build an engine stand that is suitable for running and tuning Porsche 911 and 930 engines. Our host has one pictured on page 8 of the rebuild book. abisel has modified a rear clip into an engine tuning stand. (he has posted pics on the OffTopic Forum -- "random pics that YOU have taken" thread -- page 75.)

Does anyone have plans or experience they would be willing to share on such a project? They would be greatly appreciated.

Some questions that come to mind:

Should the stand accomodate the engine and transmission or just the engine? If it is just the engine, how does one mount or support the flywheel end?

Presuming it is safe to operate an engine outside of the car in the first place, is it safe to operate the engine with just the onboard oil cooler or should an auxillary oil cooler be utilized?

Is there a way to assemble a universal fuel delivery system, given the two fuel pump set-up on the turbo engine but a single pump on all others? Should a fuel accumulator be used?

Does any p-lister in the Mid-Atlantic area know of a tuning shop that has a stand-alone engine tuning stand I may be able to rent some time on instead?

Anything else you guys can think of, I would appreciate hearing your thoughts.

-- Duane Duclaux
Richmond, VA

[RoadKill]

You will want a mount that will accommodate the trans, so you can use the starter motor. I believe that the engine oil cooler will be fine for limited run times.

[Wayne 962]

You need:

- Steel frame
- Transmisison housing (you can't start it without the housing). You can use a trashed housing
- Transmission mount
- Oil tank and lines (single cooler okay)
- Fuel pump and return lines to deliver required pressure
- Battery + starter

Unless you're planning on using this a lot, it's quite a bit of work to make one...

-Wayne