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martiner1 · Joined: 23 Feb 2003 Posts: 14

I am taking a trip to Perth, Australia soon. Are there any places there that are good sources for either new performance parts or used performance parts? Thanks.

Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2745 Location: Sydney, Australia

don't know about performance parts but Swan Porsche is a good place for parts http://www.swanporsche.com.au/
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martiner1 · Joined: 23 Feb 2003 Posts: 14

Thanks, Peter. One specific question, are the engines in Australia the same as the Euro ones with the 9.3 CR pistons and hotter cam?

Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2745 Location: Sydney, Australia

yes, they are Euro 125hp engines. Australia got the same cars and engines as the UK (right-hand drive, 9.3 compression and no emissions gear).

The ignition systems were "simpler" than most - my '79 still had points and no computer (actually a bonus 24 years later).

Where are you from?
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1979 924 (Gone to a better place)
1974 Lotus 7 S4 "Big Valve" Twin-cam (waiting)
1982 924 (As featured on Wikipedia)

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martiner1 · Joined: 23 Feb 2003 Posts: 14

Peter, thanks again for the info. Any idea of what I can expect to pay for a cam? Pistons? Actually, are these cams worth buying used, or do they wear down pretty badly like the US models? Anyone know?