Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end.

Aporschaguy · 08-14-2011, 08:05 PM

I started the resto 2 years ago at the end of September.

I'm so happy. It's a twin plug 2.5 with E cams, MFI JE high compression pistons. I'll be doing the oil and gas lines Monday and wiring Wednesday. Should be ready to fire up Thursday...

This is what I started with. It was a bare metal resto... Wow did she have some hidden rust...

How she looks now.

The engine and instal.

I'm smoking a Montecristo #2 having a brew and admiring her. The only thing better will be driving it...

Ogre · 08-14-2011, 08:26 PM

Sweet, looks like she will be a dream to drive!!!

Aporschaguy · 08-14-2011, 08:32 PM

About 4 yrs ago I installed the front suspension from an 84 Carrer with Bilstein struts. It made a huge difference in handling and ride... I need to do the rear but that will be a winter project.

markem · 08-14-2011, 08:36 PM

Wow! That's sweet. And talk about dedication.

08-14-2011, 08:39 PM

Nice job! I love old air cooled Porshes!

Aporschaguy · 08-14-2011, 08:40 PM

This is a shot of just some of the rust that was hidden until I had the car bead blasted. I really got in over my head with her...

ArgusP2 · 08-17-2011, 01:08 AM

N2 GOLD · 08-17-2011, 11:42 AM

LOOKING REAL NICE...

08-17-2011, 01:35 PM

Wow man awesome job on the restoration! Looks great!

hscmit · 08-18-2011, 10:48 AM

awesome

Blak Smyth · 08-18-2011, 10:50 AM

Beautiful! Nice job brother!

08-14-2011, 08:05 PM	#1
Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end. I started the resto 2 years ago at the end of September. I'm so happy. It's a twin plug 2.5 with E cams, MFI JE high compression pistons. I'll be doing the oil and gas lines Monday and wiring Wednesday. Should be ready to fire up Thursday... This is what I started with. It was a bare metal resto... Wow did she have some hidden rust... How she looks now. The engine and instal. I'm smoking a Montecristo #2 having a brew and admiring her. The only thing better will be driving it... __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

08-14-2011, 08:32 PM	#3
Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end. About 4 yrs ago I installed the front suspension from an 84 Carrer with Bilstein struts. It made a huge difference in handling and ride... I need to do the rear but that will be a winter project. __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

08-14-2011, 08:36 PM	#4
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end. Wow! That's sweet. And talk about dedication. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

08-14-2011, 08:39 PM	#5
Hippiebrian Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end. Nice job! I love old air cooled Porshes!

08-14-2011, 08:40 PM	#6
Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end. This is a shot of just some of the rust that was hidden until I had the car bead blasted. I really got in over my head with her... __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

08-14-2011, 08:26 PM	#2
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08-17-2011, 11:42 AM	#8
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end. LOOKING REAL NICE... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

08-17-2011, 01:35 PM	#9
gray8188 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end. Wow man awesome job on the restoration! Looks great!

08-18-2011, 10:48 AM	#10
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end. awesome

08-18-2011, 10:50 AM	#11
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