3.0 engine rebuild....first fire
 

Not my usual EFI/ITB hi-po engine build...but sometimes a stock CIS engine is a good thing.

I just completed the rebuild of this 1978 3.0 engine. Today was the first start/test/tune. Once i verified that I had oil pressure, spark and fuel...this engine started up immediately and ran well. After a few hours of testing and tuning...the rings are seated, the engine is tuned....and it runs strong.......

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1460163020.jpg

It is alive...............

https://youtu.be/XmGO_GnyWtI

I know...I know.......the fan belt is loose..............

regards,
al

PS: I have a 2.7S engine for sale...currently on Ebay...check it out

Porsche 911 1977 2 7S CIS Engine | eBay

Good job, what is the build's retail cost?

What were the original problems and what all did you replace?

The idle sounds a tad high.

Build cost
 

Well, thanks for the interest. While I really like to share the rebuild results and some of the technical details, i believe that the cost of this specific rebuild is only the business of the customer, so I would leave it up to them to provide that.

I do not provide a generic rebuild quote, typically, as the costs really do vary quite a bit, depending on engine condition and customer requirements.

However, I would be glad to provide you, or anyone else that is interested, with a quote for an engine rebuild, once we determine those requirements specific to your engine and plans.

regards,
al

idle
 

Yes, idle was a tad high alright. This was a cold start.....once warmed up and run-in for a while, i set the reset the A/F mix and idle.

regards,
al

Outstanding!

+1

Of course.

Engine sounds great. What do you have in there ?

Beautiful!

Thanks, it is a strong running engine. That is a stock 1978 3.0....................The exhaust is what I typically use on my test rig. Headers and a 2 in-1 out muffler.

regards,
al

fire
 

Thanks Gents......I don't care how many times I do this....when they fire up like this one did...it is a good thing.......

Al, I would kill to have your skill set. I'm a computer programmer by trade, boring by comparison!

Al you have more successful fires than a pyro at a match factory.

You have mad skills.

I'll tell you what....your computer science background/skill set is very much aligned with an area that is becoming needed more and more....tuning/programming aftermarket ECUs like Megasquirt, Motec, AEM, etc. While most folks can spool up on this stuff given the time and motivation, your background and understanding provides you with a running head-start. I build engines with EFI/ITB systems and use ECUs for fuel and ignition management. I typically tune these engines on my test stand, but they always are going to need fine tuning, once installed. I am currently building a website/webstore and one of the things I'd like to do is have a list of consultants, in various locations across the states, that are skilled EFI/ECU tuners I can refer people to.

regards,
al

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Rick,
We need to get your SC up here, so i can get your engine running like the one above.
regards,
al

If you are at the dinner on tuesday....we can discuss.

I guess so, Al. Ironically, in my non-professional life, I'm a bit of an analog guy. Go figure. Although I'm seriously into what you're doing, combining modern tech with our air cooled beasts...

Sounds great. someones going to be Happy happy happy