Actually... It's still not done. Close but we needed to go back to the drawing boards for the piston setup. These cams were supposed to be an evo setup but in all actuality the profiles were much larger so it's more of a race cam upon checking, double checking, and quadzillion checking the dimensions and degrees. It is an alpha 3076 twin plug 3.6 with pauter rods, every surface that could or would need polydyn type coating got the treatment, custom machined pistons, force fed EDM'd (electrical discharge machined) oiling system through the con-rod beam from bearing to bearing. Still a hydraulic lifter setup for street ability and use. Everything that may need replacing in the near future is new. Te only thing we kept were the main cases, the head castings, and the exhaust manifolds. Simply for lack of good cost effective replacement. Most aftermarket header systems are less durable than the factory's investment cast pieces.

The build time... I expected 6 months. Wrong. It takes a long time. So far it's been 16 months and still counting. Should be on the road in October or so. I am not sure.

The budget... Well... Umm... You could go buy another pristine 993 TT or you can build a motor similar to this one for your current car. Truly just a preference deal. Two cars or one rocket. It is up to you.

I don't think I would have changed a thing. I learned a lot. Fun times chasing rare parts. Machining custom pieces. Piecing together something you absolutely will not see pull up next to you at a stoplight. It just wont happen

Todd said it when the list was finalized, "Chris, it will be a truly amazing car." I believe him.
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514 days since I have driven my car... sadness is setting in.

 

Update. Should be driving the car this Friday. I'm machining my self a custom profec mount this week. It should be really nice. It will replace the drivers side AC vent and still allow air to pass as well as still have the functional airflow valve. The motor was stripped down again and the job was picked up by another person. Chaos that I wish to not speak of. Unfortunately my car was involved in the middle of. When this last disassembly came about. All the fasteners were deemed ARP. Why not huh? It's only been a decade why skimp on the fasteners.

Profec mounts will be machined from carbon fiber plate. If anyone is interested after I get a total cost I would consider group sales to 6speeders and rlisters alike. I just need to see how long the machining cycle is. That will be the greatest kicker. The billet ones will be tumble polished to a near mirror finish then clear anodized. Please note these are for the new model profec EBC units.

 

Figured you guys would enjoy seeing the supplies.

 

Ipad acting funny, one at a time for some reason.

 

More...

 

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Front view. Just a peek. I shouldn't show this yet though.

 

Nice set up.... sorry to hear the build had to change hands half way through if i follow the thread correctly... when will it be on the road!!! Good luck with things...

 

Should fire up this week.

 

It been a long stressful road. But... Patience. I guess. Is all that has kept me sane. Probably my sobriety has helped too. Haven't drank a drop in almost three years. Can't say I would have been this patient had I not put that bottle down.

 

Modding addiction is a much better/healthier habit buddy, stick with it and off the sauce.....congrats for 3 years behind you and many more ahead sober, it is a better way to live....on every single level!

This is quite the build..... good luck with things and post pics!!!!! You must be getting excited!

I too am finishing a lengthy project that went way over budget on my 993 car.... hope to be done soon as well!

 

Here's the first cut prototype boost control ac vent mount.

 

Looks great, let's get it mounted in!
Is your car done I hope? Can you refresh us on what you ended up doing, not doing, hp hopes etc?

 

It's not done yet. Motor goes back in right after the holiday.

The only thing retained OEM was the engine case. The list is long. What I am holding back on until the break in miles and the motor coming back ou is:

Intercooler
3076 turbos
Billet upper valve covers
Carbon fiber engine shroud

Todd is also still fabricating the exhaust which will go on with the new turbochargers. I want to break the motor in on relatively low hp and stress. See how she acts. Then install the rest at first oil change. It'll be a hefty oil change.

Todd says the combo is good for 600 whp in this modest trim. We could go for almost 700 with the methanol injection but I'm shooting for old fashioned cool air charge temps.