Chris_911 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Was it a major or minor breach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 He still has the ability to type so I guess nothing has been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Chris_911 said: Was it a major or minor breach? It depends upon your perspective, for her it was a major one 1 hour ago, Nige said: He still has the ability to type so I guess nothing has been removed. Only with one finger on each hand though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy M Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 On 11/12/2020 at 20:42, Ian Comerford said: This feels like something from Brailsford's aggregation of marginal gains. Haven't heard that mentioned for years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 12 minutes ago, Roy M said: Haven't heard that mentioned for years! It’s still relevant in many areas and scenarios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy M Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Absolutely - in fact you could argue that Porsche model development is a perfect example of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) Awake at 0100hrs this morning after three hours sleep. Why? My car is being collected between 0630-0645 to go to GCR where they will refit the engine and gearbox today. I’m quite excited. It's a great sign that I still love this car after 22 years...... Pictures to follow later today. Edited December 29, 2020 by Ian Comerford 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterK Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Exciting times. When will Santa return ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 It decided to snow on the way to GCR, glad I’ve got my winter tyres on. You will note it’s quite shiny, which translates into “more cosmetics were done than we agreed”, happy though! All being well I should get a call to collect tomorrow. So no sleep tonight then.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mean in green Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 “...quite shiny...” does add up a little. Cleaning time, running parts around, plating / coatings etc. So worth it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 I think so too. Really looking forward to driving it though and noting the differences. Having had the car for 22 years now there’s no doubt that, although it goes well enough, it will have been gradually/slowly getting tired in a way that won’t really have been noticeable over time. New pistons/barrels, heads skimmed for a little more compression and 964 cams should be a noticeable improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) Bear in mind that SC's (unlike 3.2's as our old IB dyno days repeatedly proved) don't seem to lose power as they get older so any improvements you experience are almost certainly down the skimmed heads and 964 cams. Edited December 29, 2020 by GaryH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, GaryH said: Bear in mind that SC's (unlike 3.2's as our old IB dyno days repeatedly proved) don't seem to lose power as they get older so any improvements you experience are almost certainly down the skimmed heads and 964 cams. Maybe the drivers right foot might get a bit heavier: mine certainly did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrpet Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Ian Comerford said: It decided to snow on the way to GCR, glad I’ve got my winter tyres on. You will note it’s quite shiny, which translates into “more cosmetics were done than we agreed”, happy though! All being well I should get a call to collect tomorrow. So no sleep tonight then.... Well it certainly looks better than when we dropped it out ! Nice to see in-tact tinware. I see the piece at the front has been replaced ? You really need to polish up those stainless steel SSI heat exchangers. They are letting the side down ! I thought your lack of sleep was due to the fact that you purchased your piston and liner set from Design 911 !! Edited December 29, 2020 by carrpet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddy Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Looking great Ian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcarrera Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Ooooooh! I'm sure that running in a rebuilt air cooled 911 motor counts as essential travel ! 🙂 Hope it delivers what you you are expecting, I'm sure it will be great ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strosek34 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Looking very tidy Ian, should give it an extra 5hp. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, waddy said: Looking great Ian! It does, doesn’t it. I thought I wasn’t really bothered about the cosmetics and only really specified refurbing the fan and housing and some tinware. Having seen the finished item I’m very happy, it just looks right 1 hour ago, topcarrera said: Ooooooh! I'm sure that running in a rebuilt air cooled 911 motor counts as essential travel ! 🙂 Hope it delivers what you you are expecting, I'm sure it will be great ......... I’m sure it does too although Chris needs to tell me what I should be doing about Rev ranges over miles etc. If it goes as well as it looks it will deliver, especially as most of the worn stuff that matters has been replaced 17 minutes ago, strosek34 said: Looking very tidy Ian, should give it an extra 5hp. 👍 Oh at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Very nice Ian , great present to self at Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 All coming together nicely and fuss free. Was there any other surprises like the pistons and barrels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Nige said: All coming together nicely and fuss free. Was there any other surprises like the pistons and barrels? A few exhaust valves and some other stuff I will list once I get the invoice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Hart Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 20 hours ago, Ian Comerford said: I think so too. Really looking forward to driving it though and noting the differences. Having had the car for 22 years now there’s no doubt that, although it goes well enough, it will have been gradually/slowly getting tired in a way that won’t really have been noticeable over time. New pistons/barrels, heads skimmed for a little more compression and 964 cams should be a noticeable improvement. Since my engine rebuild, I’ve put 50k miles on my SC and the build spec is pretty much identical to yours. Although the headline max power is no different really (207 for me), it’s the big chunk of torque down low that makes the car feel quick and much nicer to drive. It’s a great formula. Don’t be surprised if you are a little nonplussed by initial drives during run in. The characteristic 4000 rpm SC ‘whoosh’ will no longer be apparent but only because the low down power has been increased. Of course, you won’t want to boot it during run in so you can’t take advantage. Hang in there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 You going to dyno it Ian ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Jonny Hart said: Although the headline max power is no different really (207 for me) Jonny, do you have 964 cams? If so is the above a misprint as your car should be 204 standard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Jonny Hart said: Since my engine rebuild, I’ve put 50k miles on my SC and the build spec is pretty much identical to yours. Although the headline max power is no different really (207 for me), it’s the big chunk of torque down low that makes the car feel quick and much nicer to drive. It’s a great formula. Don’t be surprised if you are a little nonplussed by initial drives during run in. The characteristic 4000 rpm SC ‘whoosh’ will no longer be apparent but only because the low down power has been increased. Of course, you won’t want to boot it during run in so you can’t take advantage. Hang in there though. Thanks Jonny, that’s good to know. Can I ask what running-in regime you used? 3 hours ago, GaryH said: You going to dyno it Ian ? No, I hadn’t planned to, mainly because I didn’t dyno it before the rebuild so there is no reference point. It might be interesting to see where the torque curve is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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