3.0 engine rebuild....first fire

[al lkosmal]

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.......



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

[patz]

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

[rywats]

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

[pmax]

The idle sounds a tad high.

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by patz

Good job, what is the build's retail 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

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by pmax

The idle sounds a tad high.

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

[Bob Kontak]

Outstanding!

[Fixer]

Originally Posted by bob kontak

outstanding!

+1

[pmax]

Originally Posted by al lkosmal

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

Of course.

Engine sounds great. What do you have in there ?

[stf996]

Beautiful!

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by pmax

Of course.

Engine sounds great. What do you have in there ?

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

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Outstanding!

Originally Posted by Fixer

+1

Originally Posted by stf996

Beautiful!

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.......

[stf996]

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

[RSBob]

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

You have mad skills.

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by stf996

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

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

Al Kosmal
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[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by RSBob

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

You have mad skills.

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.

[stf996]

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...

[Dale Durbin]

Sounds great. someones going to be Happy happy happy