This is the start of my "Stage 1" motor upgrade--rods, studs, and a new head gasket.

Signature Protomotive Y-pipe


Protomotive 3" X-pipe exhaust (it's a beauty)


Pauter Rods


Rod Weight (all within specs)


Rod Bearings (all within specs)


Raceware Head Studs (stock on left for comparison)



We just started Friday and this is a project car so we will be working on it off and on. Stay tuned.

 

I would also do the 3,8 pistons while you are in the motor to be honest, but a good upgrade indeed to have the peace of mind. good luck.

 

3.8+ would be nice. Maybe for my next project when I go with bigger turbos. Thanks.

 

Wil you be porting heads ?

 

Looks great Dave!!

Give us a play by play! LOL!

 

Can't wait to see the outcome good luck!

How come you used Pauter instead of Carrillo?

 

Do they make arrow rods for the 997 TT ? if so thats what i would of used probably the best rods out there, they are out of the u.k.

 

Fantastic Dave! Can't wait for this to get buttoned up so I can see this monster!

 

Wow, we know it makes great power already. Looking forward to following your progress Dave.

 

Not in the plans but now that you mentioned it....dang, does it ever stop?

Will do and even some replays when things don't go right!

Thanks. With Carillo's you need to shave down the oil pump for clearance. Pauter's should be bolt-ons. I haven't spec'd out my rods completely yet but Brian Pauter (awesome knowledge/service btw) said if there were any issues, he could resize them for me, if necessary.

Yes they do. Talk to Neil Harvey at Performance Dynamics. They're a little spendy.

Thanks Ed. Yeah me too. It's seen more shop time than anything lately.

Thanks Todd. Yeah, too much power for stock motor. I hope I don't run into more snags like the crankcase. We'll see when we open her up.

 

Good stuff Dave. What happened with your crankcase?

What does porting the heads accomplish? Yes it is a slippery slope when you start thinking "while I'm here why don't I also do...".

 

[QUOTE=The Bogg;3414587]Good stuff Dave. What happened with your crankcase?https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ggestions.html

 

Way beyond my level of modding but interesting nevertheless. Good luck and have fun Dave.

 

Cant wait to see the results. I plan on getting a 911 TT soon. I'm glad my first post is in a build thread .

 

Hey Nick.
...IMO i would stay away from arrow rods for a big power 996 or 997 .Have heard of a couple rod failures with them that i have not seen with Carillos.No bearing failure no detonation it just snapped!!Cost the owner some big money.