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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-17-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,836
Posted By TMo
I appreciate the input. It looks like my...

I appreciate the input.

It looks like my plans for a stronger box are probably pretty good, the only question being whether it will be strong enough for my engine.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-14-2023, 10:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,836
Posted By TMo
I appreciate the input from everyone. I guess...

I appreciate the input from everyone. I guess maybe a 930 would make more sense, but the 915 is what I have for the moment, so I'm hoping I can build it enough to be reliable.

I know a bunch of...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-14-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,836
Posted By TMo
The motor is a 2.0 Ecotec turbo. The motor will...

The motor is a 2.0 Ecotec turbo. The motor will have 3 levels of tune available at the push of a button, the 300/350 tune is the top level I plan to run, The car will default to a lower level tune on...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-14-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,836
Posted By TMo
Am I mistaken in thinking it would prolong life...

Am I mistaken in thinking it would prolong life on a street car?



The engine should produce around 300+/- HP and apx. 350 TQ, I drive with mechanical sympathy, but I'd like as much strength as...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-13-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,836
Posted By TMo
The spare is from 1980 I believe, part # 915-63....

The spare is from 1980 I believe, part # 915-63. The seller swears it's in usable condition. The drain plug was clean, and a peek inside after taking the side-plate off looked good, so I'm hoping the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-13-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,836
Posted By TMo
Am I missing anything for strengthening a 915?

I'm planning on having a spare 915 rebuilt for strength and long life.

Right now I'm planning on adding a billet side-plate with the 930 bearing, LSD (haven't decided between Clutch type or torque...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-20-2023, 09:28 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 11,304
Posted By TMo
The car is on Ebay now, I guess he finally...

The car is on Ebay now, I guess he finally decided he was in too deep?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-16-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,424
Posted By TMo
No apology needed, your post and all the others...

No apology needed, your post and all the others are more than welcome.

I spent a lot of my career in manufacturing, including working in the auto industry, Yet every time I price parts for this...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-09-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,424
Posted By TMo
Okay, I'm not crazy then. I just couldn't...

Okay, I'm not crazy then.

I just couldn't imagine how stripping the plating could have any actual benefit. He did keep going on about the primer, and how "there might be something new, but this...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-08-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,424
Posted By TMo
Does this sound right?

I was talking with a local shop that's fairly well regarded for their paint and body work, and they were suggesting my 1980 needed to be chemically stripped to get rid of all of the factory...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-30-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By TMo
According to the forum: ...

According to the forum:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/72858-can-anyone-decode-paint-code-77-911-car.html

Maybe the BMW color and Daimler Benz Colors were a little...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-30-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By TMo
How Common are special order paint colors?

My new project arrived earlier in the week, and I'm going over and through everything to get started.

One of the (pleasant) surprises when looking the car over was finding the paint code tag (PO...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-05-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4,405
Views: 525,275
Posted By TMo
First; I didn't intend any offense or accusation,...

First; I didn't intend any offense or accusation, as I said, I haven't read through all 160+ pages... I was making the assumption based on the results, nothing more.

Second; That's awesome, and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-05-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4,405
Views: 525,275
Posted By TMo
I read trough a bunch of this, and one day I'll...

I read trough a bunch of this, and one day I'll read the rest... but I really like the project. I assume the 'budget' part of the build has kind of gone out the window?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-03-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By TMo
It's a 1980. It's supposed to be delivered next...

It's a 1980. It's supposed to be delivered next week so I can't take any measurements yet.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-03-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By TMo
Coupe conversion?

Is there a good reason NOT to convert a cab into a coupe? The car started as a targa and was cut into a cab in the 90's. And had a wide body conversion at the same time.

Besides finding a decent...
Forum: Porsche Engine Conversion Tech Forum 03-24-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 25,512
Posted By TMo
Congrats on getting the motor out, Weeping freeze...

Congrats on getting the motor out, Weeping freeze plugs are a pain, but at least it's fixable. I'd do all the FP's while you're in there, maybe an extra hours work, and could save having the same...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 03-06-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,621
Posted By TMo
I was a wild, willful, undisciplined child. My...

I was a wild, willful, undisciplined child. My parents tried every form of discipline they could think of. The only thing that seemed to have any effect was corporal punishment. The task fell to my...
Forum: Porsche Cars Wanted/WTB/WTT 02-22-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 310
Posted By TMo
WTB 911 or 912 roller/project

Looking for a project/ roller 911 or 912 in 'fixable' condition. I don't mind doing some rust repair, but I'd prefer something that's more steel than oxide.
Forum: Porsche Engine Conversion Tech Forum 02-22-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,939
Posted By TMo
ecotec 4cyl into a 911?

There are a growing number of ecotec buggies out there, and the swap looks kinda like it might be a good fit for an outlaw 911. The motors are light, compact, and make good HP, the turbo 2.0 makes...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 02-15-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1,979
Views: 197,477
Posted By TMo
S&W 3rd model double action .38 with uncommon 6"...

S&W 3rd model double action .38 with uncommon 6" barrel and rare target sights and stocks. All matching numbers. It's a shame someone mistreated the finish as it's still tight as it was when it left...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 02-15-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1,979
Views: 197,477
Posted By TMo
Early stevens single shot rifle in 38-35 Maynard...

Early stevens single shot rifle in 38-35 Maynard caliber:
http://iownguns.com/38-35-2.JPG
The 38-35 round:
http://iownguns.com/38-35-1.JPG

Shooting styles and stances were a bit different back...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 02-15-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1,979
Views: 197,477
Posted By TMo
Pryse patent revolver retailed by Rigby. .450...

Pryse patent revolver retailed by Rigby. .450 Boxer Caliber. Carried through wars and campaigns from 1879-1915 by a British officer who ended his career as a Brigadier General.
...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 02-15-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1,979
Views: 197,477
Posted By TMo
A little smaller bore: ...

A little smaller bore:

http://iownguns.com/old32.jpg
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 02-15-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1,979
Views: 197,477
Posted By TMo
A while back a friend sent a text asking "9mm or...

A while back a friend sent a text asking "9mm or 40?"

http://iownguns.com/9vs40mm.JPG
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