While I'm in there, top end rebuild.

[86911cab]

My '86 911 cabriolet has gone under the knife. And yes, I am leaving it to the professionals at Autometrics in Charleston SC.
Top end rebuild,
Reseal the case
Fuel lines in tunnel and at fuel tank replaced
Transmission resealed and adjusted
New Sachs power clutch
Complete head job
Cams reground to C2
All new engine sensors
New tires
Complete alignment

[Discseven]

Great pics David. Nice to see that kind of work being done!

[86911cab]

[jwill911]

Originally Posted by 86911cab

A couple questions:
1 - roughly what did the "while you're in there" top end rebuild work set you back?
2 - what brand/model tires and sizes did you buy?

I'm thinking Bridgestone RE11 next time.

John

[86911cab]

Just to let you know, the shop that is doing the work has build Porsche race cars for years. They also have cars they race themselves. Quality has its price.
My total bill will be in the neighborhood of $13,000.

As for the tires, I spoke to the owner of the shop. I decided on the Dunlop DZ102 for its price and it was the style tire I was looking for. They cost $339 from Discount Tire with the online discount they have now. I thought about the RE-11, but I felt they were too aggressive and that The car would not see any track time. Not to say that my next set won't be the RE-11. I'm sure it would be a fun tire to use.

205 55 R16
225 50 R16

[86911cab]

almost there!

[NY65912]

Nice work!

[donagain1]

Nice looking car... Iris Blue Metallic w/ Navy interior and Cab top???

[86911cab]

Thanks for the compliments.
Don, your exactly right.

[86911cab]

[86911cab]

Ready to go in in the morning!

[Jcslocum]

that is very nice!!!!

[JSny]

Thanks for sharing! Nice clean shop. The price sounds about right.

[jlex]

Good job. What is that piston-looking thing in front of the fan? Neither my '85 nor '88 had such a device. Is this something they use just on convertibles?

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by jlex

Good job. What is that piston-looking thing in front of the fan? Neither my '85 nor '88 had such a device. Is this something they use just on convertibles?

Yes, a damper to minimized the effect of the body flex. Additionally to the damper the middle of the bar (the puck with 3 bolts) is made of rubber.

[930cabman]

Our 1987 turbo cab does not have the piston damper.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by 930cabman

Our 1987 turbo cab does not have the piston damper.

Someone replace it with a straight one.

I doubt yours is but a lot of conversion (pre 83) do not have the Cabrio engine bar.

[86911cab]

Home Sweet Home!

[rokemester]

Beautiful car!

[86911cab]

Thank you.