I torged them until they squeaked. (just kidding). I was able to measure one and If memory serves me correctly it came to 40 ft lbs. I used a Snap-On Torque-O-Meter to hit that value. I did call Carrillo before I buttoned up the motor just to be safe and they concurred with my method. Its been 5+ years since I did this though.

 

Parts off to the machinist:

Crank for cross drilling
Cases for drilling & tapping plugs for easy access to oil passages
Heads & Jugs for Fire Rings

While I wait for the parts to come back I racked and tapped my home brewed Belgian Tripel that has just spent the last 9 weeks conditioning in a secondary fermenter. It's pretty good and approx 10% alcohol

 

Here's a pic of my freshly epoxy painted covers

 

That look fantastic. One of these days I'd love to take a peek, I'm right in Juno

 

They look nice. I painted my valve covers but not my chain covers yet. I like the black and silver color scheme though.

Eric, I am in Jupiter so we are neighbors.

 

Okay, finally got the car up on stands and took a look at the brakes and she needs the works! Anybody know where I can find Hawk pads that fit an '87 930?

Thanks,
RC

 

Mike at JB Racing has been busy

 

Definitely subscribed to this thread. I have been thinking about going EFI on my '88 930, but I have NO IDEA where to begin.

I am glad to be able to see/follow someone else's progress so I can get some ideas!

 

even the front end is a slippery slope!

what started out as a rotor and pad inspection has turned into a full rebuild

 

What was once a "slippery slope" has now been confirmed as an all-out, multi-level waterslide into a full restoration. Well done, Cap'n.

 

LOL!

 

Does anybody know the difference between the strut settings for the Bilstein HD strut inserts vs. Sport strut inserts as far as street/ride harshness?

 

It looks like you are heading down the same path as I took. Be warned, it going to get expensive! Before you jump in for all the latest suspension bits you really need to think about what you want from the car. A full race suspension, while great on the track, is really no fun on the street. If you over do it you will start to not enjoy the car. There is a fine line and it is different for everyone. If you want to have a really good conversation about suspension options, give Rich Walton at Jerry Woods Enterprises a call. He really knows suspensions on these older cars. He will likely know the answer to your Bilstein question as well.

Bill

 

Thanks Bill, that's exactly why I want to be careful and set this baby up to be nice and tight, but not harsh on the street...it's a fine line that I don't want to cross

 

I second Bill here. My 930S was my track rat for a long time, and with the adjustable sway bars front and rear, upgraded fronts and coilovers in the rear, it is not as nice as the original Ruf suspension. I think that stiffer sway bars really affect ride quality. Don't set it up for the track, because they just don't like to be on boost for 30 minutes at a time. I retired mine from track duty and bought a gt3