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beario

Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 139 Location: st albans/cornwall
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Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2003 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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| wdb wrote: | | we need more details and pictures , what did he do with the brake master cyl. assem. , did it have to be moved . was it neccesary to enlarge the torque tube tunnel to fit the trans , and what about the clutch actuation . what did he use for springs on the rear, how are they attached . can you get a breakdown of cost . it looks great . | breifly will get more pics monday...springs are attached to a mustang 8 axle (they sit in same place as standard....the brakes have individual pots cylinders for clutch and brake fluid will get pics...and the tunnel was cut out to allow cosworth gearbox to be fitted.........p.s we are looking for a t56/tremex gearbox have you heard of these boxes _________________ theres no replacment for displacement....V8 |
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wdb

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81turbo

Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 1065 Location: Oakland, CA
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2003 1:59 am Post subject: |
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| With all that work why not just get a 928 and paint it yellow? Add a ridiculous wing, hood scoop and save yourself the hassle of loads of fabrication? |
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924 turbo

Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 1566 Location: Simi Valley, CA, USA
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2003 2:46 am Post subject: |
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| beario wrote: | | 924 turbo wrote: | | Please God tell me the stock disc/drum brakes aren't on there. | the brakes are 355mm discs with 4 pot willwood calipers up front,the back is sierra cosworth drilled discs.........they definately arent standard....  |
Oh, spiffy! _________________ Jon Furst |
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924 turbo

Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 1566 Location: Simi Valley, CA, USA
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2003 2:50 am Post subject: |
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| beario wrote: | | p.s we are looking for a t56/tremex gearbox have you heard of these boxes |
They're all over eBay. They came on Corvettes, Camaros, Firebirds, and Vipers. _________________ Jon Furst |
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beario

Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 139 Location: st albans/cornwall
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2003 4:21 am Post subject: |
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| 81turbo wrote: | | With all that work why not just get a 928 and paint it yellow? Add a ridiculous wing, hood scoop and save yourself the hassle of loads of fabrication? | well by that i take it you dont like the car,which is fair enough,its not everyones choice,if i wanted a boring 928 which anyone could buy i would have bought one,the 924 shape is leagues better looking than a 928,the riddiculous wing as you say acts as a purpose on the track helping keep the rear wheels on the tarmac..have some imagination please..  _________________ theres no replacment for displacement....V8 |
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924 turbo

Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 1566 Location: Simi Valley, CA, USA
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2003 4:40 am Post subject: |
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I think the wing is a bit of overkill, especially for drag racing, but there's nothing wrong with that. The body and paintwork look impeccably done. Should be a heck of a fun car when it gets finished. Personally, I don't like yellow cars, but it looks like a lot of nice things have been done. Why bother with the 6spd if it's mostly a drag car, though? _________________ Jon Furst |
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81turbo

Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 1065 Location: Oakland, CA
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2003 5:03 am Post subject: |
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It isn't that I don't like the car. True the wing isn't my favorite, and frankly won't do a whole lot for drag racing but that isn't my point. The body is really nice, good work! I just don't see the point of spending all the time on the 924, I would PERSONALLY just get a 928 and do forced induction (951 pistons) if I wanted a dragster. In your case start with a 928 add nitrous and you would be better of in the end anyway more power etc.
I have imagination. A twin turbo 928 S4. Could make a good dragster but at the same time hold it's own on the track. Which this car cannot. I am not a fan of German dragsters or engine swaps for that matter. |
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Peter_in_AU

Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2743 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2003 10:21 am Post subject: |
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yeah, that old saying about opinions really is true.
As for the spoiler, some of the guys probably prefer something more traditional:
From the land that brought you the Plymouth roadrunner  _________________ 1979 924 (Gone to a better place)
1974 Lotus 7 S4 "Big Valve" Twin-cam (waiting)
1982 924 (As featured on Wikipedia)
Learn to love your multimeter and may the search be with you |
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beario

Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 139 Location: st albans/cornwall
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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more pics of rover v8 porsche 924....
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PORSCHEV

Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 1901 Location: Cedar Lake Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2003 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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Depends if you are trying for the sleeper look or not.........I refuse to hide in the "closet" I am going to be showing my air cleaner proudly. Besides......have you heard a V8 run lately....doesn't sound like a 4 banger. _________________ 1976 924
5 lug conversion, 17'C2 wheels,custom body work,327 vette engine.
1978-#53 "D" track racer. |
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beario

Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 139 Location: st albans/cornwall
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2003 8:57 am Post subject: porchev |
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porchev check out this website for v8 cars the guy has just started the forum and is looking foe new members to join its free.... www.v8capri.clubonline.org.uk _________________ theres no replacment for displacement....V8 |
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beario

Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 139 Location: st albans/cornwall
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2003 4:19 am Post subject: |
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bttt  _________________ theres no replacment for displacement....V8 |
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Lizard

Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 9364 Location: Abbotsford BC. Canada
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2003 4:26 am Post subject: |
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looks like you only have 2 tires onder the car to show us what it will look like, the reason I say this is the passanger strut tower isn't there _________________ 3 928s, |
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beario

Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 139 Location: st albans/cornwall
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2003 5:27 am Post subject: |
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just had the ledas over hauled and thats all i had time to fit.its coming together slowly you know how it is  _________________ theres no replacment for displacement....V8 |
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