996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

D.I.Y. 996TT Redneck Engine Build Thread.

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Mar 11, 2017 | 03:18 PM
  #166  
brnrdtns's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,717
From: Boise, Idaho
Rep Power: 149
brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !
I've got it running on the stand. First start I had oil blow all over and found out that I forgot to tighten my oil pressure sender. Got it tight and everything is good. I should be driving this week. I will have to test it under load before I can claim victory, but things are looking good. Video from instagram:
View this post on Instagram
 
Old Mar 11, 2017 | 04:05 PM
  #167  
brockster's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 417
From: Fayetteville, AR
Rep Power: 100
brockster Is a GOD !brockster Is a GOD !brockster Is a GOD !brockster Is a GOD !brockster Is a GOD !brockster Is a GOD !brockster Is a GOD !brockster Is a GOD !brockster Is a GOD !brockster Is a GOD !brockster Is a GOD !
Great work my friend! Hoping all goes great!
 
Old Mar 13, 2017 | 09:46 PM
  #168  
machinegunt's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 914
From: Boise, Idaho
Rep Power: 99
machinegunt Is a GOD !machinegunt Is a GOD !machinegunt Is a GOD !machinegunt Is a GOD !machinegunt Is a GOD !machinegunt Is a GOD !machinegunt Is a GOD !machinegunt Is a GOD !machinegunt Is a GOD !machinegunt Is a GOD !machinegunt Is a GOD !
What kind of power do you guess that will put down after rebuilding?
 
Old Mar 13, 2017 | 11:23 PM
  #169  
brnrdtns's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,717
From: Boise, Idaho
Rep Power: 149
brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !
Not a whole lot at first. I have a 1.2 bar tune at the moment that I will run for a while. I will crank it up later on down the road. Just looking forward to doing some canyon carving and mountain climbing runs for now.
 
Old Mar 16, 2017 | 04:10 PM
  #170  
vogz's Avatar
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 512
From: Batavia, IL
Rep Power: 66
vogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond repute
Awesome work, looking forward to hearing how test drive goes. Good luck!
 
Old Mar 16, 2017 | 07:30 PM
  #171  
brnrdtns's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,717
From: Boise, Idaho
Rep Power: 149
brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !
Getting closer. Should be driving this weekend. I think I need to roll my rear fenders, 315's are tight.
 
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_20170316_185843.jpg
Views:	98
Size:	682.7 KB
ID:	472055  
Old Mar 16, 2017 | 07:42 PM
  #172  
mattanderson's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 35
From: San Diego
Rep Power: 12
mattanderson is infamous around these parts
Good luck!! It's been fun following your progress.

What are the specs on your wheels? I'm able to run 315/30/18 on an 18x12 ET43 without any rubbing.
 
Old Mar 16, 2017 | 08:14 PM
  #173  
brnrdtns's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,717
From: Boise, Idaho
Rep Power: 149
brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !
They're 19x12 wheels with 315/25/19's. It's pretty close.
 
Old Mar 16, 2017 | 08:18 PM
  #174  
vogz's Avatar
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 512
From: Batavia, IL
Rep Power: 66
vogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond reputevogz has a reputation beyond repute
Originally Posted by brnrdtns
They're 19x12 wheels with 315/25/19's. It's pretty close.
You'll probably have to roll fenders I had to roll mine with 305/30-19 PSS on 19x11s. I'm lowered on H&R springs.
 
Old Mar 17, 2017 | 03:10 PM
  #175  
brnrdtns's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,717
From: Boise, Idaho
Rep Power: 149
brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !
I ordered a fender rolling tool and I ruined my power steering return line and had to order a new one because it leaks. Looking like next week now.
 
Old Mar 17, 2017 | 07:23 PM
  #176  
BauerR's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 602
From: Baltimore
Rep Power: 116
BauerR Is a GOD !BauerR Is a GOD !BauerR Is a GOD !BauerR Is a GOD !BauerR Is a GOD !BauerR Is a GOD !BauerR Is a GOD !BauerR Is a GOD !BauerR Is a GOD !BauerR Is a GOD !BauerR Is a GOD !
I have 19x12 HREs with 315's and no issues. Wonder what your offsets are?
 
Old Mar 17, 2017 | 08:01 PM
  #177  
B8_RDC's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 740
From: Seattle, WA
Rep Power: 71
B8_RDC has a reputation beyond reputeB8_RDC has a reputation beyond reputeB8_RDC has a reputation beyond reputeB8_RDC has a reputation beyond reputeB8_RDC has a reputation beyond reputeB8_RDC has a reputation beyond reputeB8_RDC has a reputation beyond reputeB8_RDC has a reputation beyond reputeB8_RDC has a reputation beyond reputeB8_RDC has a reputation beyond reputeB8_RDC has a reputation beyond repute
Originally Posted by brnrdtns
It would be a very big disappointment if my timing winds up being wrong... I spent 2 months solid figuring it out.
I bet you are fine. But if not....
Drank too many IPAs with 7% alcohol in them
 
Old Mar 17, 2017 | 08:19 PM
  #178  
brnrdtns's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,717
From: Boise, Idaho
Rep Power: 149
brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !
They are 19 X 9 F +54 OS and 19 X 12 R +45 OS according to the guy I got them from. They might fit and I'm just being paranoid. I will just roll the fenders a bit and be done with it. Either way, I'm glad I landed these wheels, I think they look fantastic.
 
Old Mar 28, 2017 | 04:38 AM
  #179  
trbofvr's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 77
Rep Power: 25
trbofvr has much to be proud oftrbofvr has much to be proud oftrbofvr has much to be proud oftrbofvr has much to be proud oftrbofvr has much to be proud oftrbofvr has much to be proud oftrbofvr has much to be proud oftrbofvr has much to be proud oftrbofvr has much to be proud of
Back on the road yet?
 
Old Mar 28, 2017 | 07:30 AM
  #180  
brnrdtns's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,717
From: Boise, Idaho
Rep Power: 149
brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !brnrdtns Is a GOD !
I'm still waiting on my power steering return line. I should have ordered from a more reliable source, but they did charge my card so maybe it will be here soon.
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:43 AM.