RSR LS Conversion

[not_hans_stuck]

Originally Posted by ChrisP911

Nice job, I am doing a Mits. 4g63 conversion. I like the RH rad kit, keep up the good work. More pics.. where did you place the electric water pump.

Howdy!

Post 106 shows the water pump. It's actually mounted on the RH engine mount frame.

That's an interesting engine choice. Can you elaborate on why? Are you mounting it longitudinally or transverse? Turbo'd I assume?

Post up some pics, that's a very interesting and unique build. We'd all love to see it.

Hal

[ChrisP911]

here is the link to my build. I just ordered my Renegade kit today. The Mits engine is smaller better on gas cheaper to work on and will be putting out around 450 hp with minimum mods.

Porsche 911 4g63 swap, again - evolutionm.net

[ChrisP911]

Renegade cooling system on it's way Merry Christmas to me lol

[Lukesportsman]

We need some pictures on here, ChrisP911. Without joining the Mitzi site, can't see anything. If you wanna avoid negative feedback.............cause you WILL get some, then post them in the engine conversion forum. There it will be much more friendly. Sounds like a cool and challenging build. I'm with your other buddy over there: 944 w/ 4g63 would rock!

[not_hans_stuck]

Here's the front panel. I decided I didn't like the way Renegade had been doing theirs. I felt like it needed to be cleaner and straighter.

Then when I learned that a friend of mine had bought a CNC Plasma Cutter, I couldn't resist the temptation to get creative.





Hal

[not_hans_stuck]

One of the other things I've noticed about these conversions is that most seem to just yank the engine out and put in the new one. I thought I'd clean that up a little so I removed the rubber gasket that surrounds the engine cooling tins. That left an unsightly track around the edge of the engine compartment. So I spent some time with a spotweld cutter and removed all of that. I also cut a few holes I can use to fill the channels with 3M structural foam.

I used the same structural foam in the front of the car. It's slow going but I'm trying to pay careful attention to detail at every step.

Here's the engine bay as it currently sits.

H







You'll notice I have Patrick Motorsports strut tower structural braces in place. These are the inner halves. They don't quite fit the way I like so I'm going to have to make some modifications to them.

[jjwood]

Impressive work, Hal.

[not_hans_stuck]

Thanks Jeremy.

[911JeffS]

Hal-

Maybe the 930 is diff but wanted to give you a heads up.

I had to "massage" the middle of the rear shock cross member on my 77 to get the t-body to clear it. You may want to test fit E/T before you button it up back there. I did beat it pretty well then cut the lip the beating made, beat that gash together, welded it, then sealer & paint. The tb tube is tight but fits. The rear of the car/front of the engine clearance where coolant inlets are, also needed coaxing. All is well though, you can't see any of it.


I need to do the welding you've done, (thanks for showing the way) and I'm debating the suspension, love your set-up, but maybe I'll go stock and then add it on later.

Jeff

[not_hans_stuck]

Thanks Jeff. I was wondering how close that was. Im going to set the engine in there next and have the headers and exhaust fabbed. Im also going to have aluminum tubes welded in the crossmember. And i think im going with an in tank fuel pump setup as well. Probably with a return to manage heat better.

[mkingham]

Hal, I had the same issue as Jeff.

I had to grind off a part of the lip and beat a dent into the shock cross member to allow my throttle body to clear. Ugly business for sure. Renegade didn't mention this small step in the instructions, but they were not surprised when I asked about the interference.

According to them, every p-car is a little different. fingers crossed for yours

Mike

[not_hans_stuck]

Yeah, I've seen some pictures of the mod. No big deal. Just more cutting and welding. How hard can it be?

[HelmetHead]

Coming along Nicely Hal !!

[not_hans_stuck]

Originally Posted by HelmetHead

Coming along Nicely Hal !!

Thanks Einar. Yours is looking pretty freakin' good to. You're almost done!

Hal

[sirhiss]

A picture off my crossmember with a little notch.

Merry x- mas from Denmark

[not_hans_stuck]

Made a little progress. Replaced the plastic fuel lines with new stainless steel lines. This was a ginormous PITA. I'll put ends on it next weekend.







I saved the grommets. They'll go back in next weekend, too once I've flared the ends and made the bends.


H

[ShakinJoe]

Fun thread!

[not_hans_stuck]

Changed out the master cylinder. Using the 930 version.

Here's a couple of pictures to show the size difference.







Also hung the motor.







Next weekend, I'll install the axles and rear bumper. Then it'll be ready to go to the exhaust guy.

Hal

[ChrisP911]

Hey man are you using the factory fuel pump. If so is the gm ecu wired to it.

[sirhiss]

Hello again

I have just been to my first track day in the ls1 Porsche and i drove 30 laps without any problems. I am very happy........

It was fun to drive on track and i dident dare to drive very fast in the fast bends but i could overtake them on the straigt very easy, i got the power here is a little link with sound.: http://youtu.be/-gPhorYgmUI
Have a nice day