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Not sure who made the chips, I was told autothority when I bought it, but not betting on it. Boost is stock or close to it I would think, as no changes have been made to the induction system.

Bearings, okay, I can do those, anything tricky there? I used to use a crush type feeler gauge on small engines, Is this a good process for the 951?

I have read all about the #2 bearing, what does one do to improve it?

Pan, where does one get baffels done? Or does someone have plans for myself or a machine shop if needed?

Turbo rebuild, that is going to have to wait, I may clean it really well, but thats about it, I may regret it in a year or so, but right now money won't allow it.

Belts and etc. good enough, I will throw it in a truck and have them adjusted at the Dealership in Lansing, with it out of the engine the most expensive part will be the gas there and back.

Machining, my shop needs specs on the whatever I need done, so knowing the head needs cleaned up lets start with that. I have heard to replace all the valve springs, what about guides? What all should I have the machine shop do? I know leave the exhaust alone due to the porcelain, but deck it so it lays down, and do a valve grind and lap? Anyone have good ideas on port and polish, I know one website says do it yourself, is this a good plan?

Handling- well first she's gotta run. LOL. I will get to that later.

Paint, we had talked about stripping most of the body chemically, that way we would not hurt the protective zinc. Otherwise does someone have suggestions? I am going to keep the color, just put a bit more on the clear coat to make it shinier (sp?).

So, esteemed posters, where can I get this stuff as inexpensively as possible,while maintaing quality? Enlisted pay isn't really what I should have started a Porsche restoration on. LOL. Anyone have any of the parts or pieces that I am going to need? I appreciate all the help so far and as soon as I can I will get some pics out there for ya guys to see.

Will