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1976 911 conversion to 3.6 litre turbo... advice needed
Hi guys, haven't posted anything on this forum for a while as I sold my previous 911 about 5 years ago and have up until now resisted the urge to jump back in.
However I have decided that I need a project and sourced a 1976 911 rolling chassis with a view to turning it into a 930 turbo. I have sourced a 3.6 litre turbo engine and box with almost no miles on the clock which is ready to drop in, and also picked up a salvage 1986 turbo convertible shell from which to scavenge bits such as suspension, brakes and interior. However examining the turbo shell a couple of questions have arisen in my mind. The suspension assembly on the convertible uses spacers to allow for the flared arches, would this be normal? Also the callipers appear to have only a single piston when I had assumed they would be 4 pot callipers, does this seem right? Also, the brakes on the convertible are servo assisted which the earlier 911 does not have, I changed the pedal box over and it appears that some fabrication will be necessary, has anyone done this before that could offer any pointers? Many Thanks |
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09-18-2011, 01:13 PM
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It sounds as if you like a challenge.
 The car you purchased may be a regular 911 that had the widebody flares installed at some point. Even the factory widebodies(M491) had Turbo suspension and brakes. If you have any pics to share we can confirm what it is or even post the VIN.
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09-18-2011, 01:33 PM
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The calipers are definitely not from a turbo if they are single pot . . .
The turbos do utilize wheel spacers (if these are the spacers you are talking about). |
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09-18-2011, 01:38 PM
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Thanks for the replies, I do indeed like a challenge, but am hoping to knock it out fairly quickly :-)
The registration document for the spares car specifies it as a turbo, so this would seem to be genuine. I can take some photos and post tomorrow, I'm just a bit confused about the brakes |
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09-18-2011, 02:00 PM
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The 17 digit VIN number decode will tell you if it's a turbo or not. Registration documents are occasionally wrong.
An example would be WPOAAO910BS120001. WP0– (World producer code-W=Germany, P=Porsche, 0=division) AA0 – (VDS – Vehicle destination) AAO is USA and ZZZ is Rest of World. 91 – (First and second digit of Porsche type – 911 - for a 930 it is 93) O – (Test digit) B – (1981) S – (manufacturing location/ Stuttgart) 1 – (Third digit of Porsche Type - 911 - 0 if a 930) 2 – (Body type-911SC coupe USA/Canada) 0001 |
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