turboT Posted 15August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 21 hours ago, LeeM said: I'd also like to add whether you are planning on upgrading the brakes and/or suspension @turboT ? I'd say you might need at least a brake upgrade of some sort the car I bought already has sensible upgrades to both. Brakes are 'S' brakes of the period, so should be ok MFX and LeeM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9er Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 On 8/14/2018 at 5:11 PM, turboT said: I must be bored... - just ran the figures on this one. Weight of a stock 912 is 965kg's. My little engine adds another 20pounds over stock (about 9kgs) - so total weight is 974kg's. with a total suggested HP of 200 this is 0.2Hp/kg Taking a 996gt3 at 1350kgs and 355hp, this car is only marginally more efficient at 0.26 Hp/Kg, but yes I would need a big lift in power (around 255hp) to get gt3 quick) However, not sure about the SC, but a 930 with figures of 1379kg/256hp is less at 0.18Hp/kg I wouldn't quibble about your quoted weight for a 930 but rear wheel HP from '77 onward was 300hp or 220rwkw. I'm guessing Polopolous figures are perhaps measured at the flywheel? I agree that the comparison to GT3 is moot, but I think you may have initiated it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 15August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 21 hours ago, hugh said: Damn. “Klassy Outlaw” has a nice ring to it. But seriously Tom, understandably your interested in the outcome but I wouldn’t be too stressed about the numbers. GT3’s have a lot more to offer than HP just like old 911’s have never really been “fast” in in terms of straight line speed. It’s a cool project, so long as it feels “light” it will feel fast and I’d say that will be more than enough. couldn't give a stuff about the comparison with GT3's (or their owners) to be honest mate. Totally different cars. A bit of thread creep hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mph911 Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 36 minutes ago, turboT said: the car I bought already has sensible upgrades to both. Brakes are 'S' brakes of the period, so should be ok So it doesn't have 1965 brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 15August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 56 minutes ago, mph911 said: So it doesn't have 1965 brakes? rebuilt 911 'S' brakes. Whole car went through a nut and bolt resto before I got it. I think the 'S' came in at 67. Not sure of exact date of the brakes. HP of the S was about 160 I think so these should be ok to stop a slightly lighter polo with less hanging out the back 1 hour ago, 9er said: I agree that the comparison to GT3 is moot, but I think you may have initiated it. Back handed comment to mr @itsujack the proud new owner of a Touring. He got it...I mean 912 versus GT3....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mph911 Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 They will be fine, they were good enough for 73 Carrera RS and early Turbo turboT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 15August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 1 minute ago, mph911 said: They will be fine, they were good enough for 73 Carrera RS and early Turbo finally some good news ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 38 minutes ago, turboT said: finally some good news ? And every Group S 911 being punted around a race track. edgy and turboT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 1 hour ago, turboT said: Back handed comment to mr @itsujack the proud new owner of a Touring. He got it...I mean 912 versus GT3....? Ok, as soon as POLO arrives let's settle this in the twisties Tom. So shall we book in Spring 2020? ? turboT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 16August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 POLO went for its first outing today. With freshly made stainless oil lines she was out getting fitted for a new exhaust system ByronBayChris, LeeM, Dalai and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 23 hours ago, mph911 said: They will be fine, they were good enough for 73 Carrera RS and early Turbo 23 hours ago, turboT said: finally some good news ? They'll be fine - and if you want ones that don't flex, upgrade to SC calipers. turboT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 16September, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 16September, 2018 new exhaust complete. Just seats and backdating instrument panels to do + looking for a 911R deck lid set (that we can convert to 911 P - anyone?) MFX, edgy, Ozvino and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 16September, 2018 Report Share Posted 16September, 2018 Getting close now. Time to book the boat trip?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 16September, 2018 Report Share Posted 16September, 2018 asbestos free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 18September, 2018 Report Share Posted 18September, 2018 That is very cool man, the exhaust looks great too! Very nicely made. turboT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 18September, 2018 Report Share Posted 18September, 2018 that exhaust looks cool. wonder how these polo motors go with a little boost turboT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 18September, 2018 Report Share Posted 18September, 2018 1 hour ago, clutch-monkey said: that exhaust looks cool. wonder how these polo motors go with a little boost from 2016 "The latest project is a Polo to rival the power output of the ubiquitously popular crate V8, but in a package that weighs easily 1/4 of the amount and fits in the confines of a 356 Speedster. “I just finished a car, it was a ’58 Porsche A coupe with a special limited slip transaxle in it, geared to do 160 mph. The guys are letting me put a turbocharger on it, it’s going to be scary — 400-500 horsepower,” he revealed." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 19September, 2018 Report Share Posted 19September, 2018 like the modern day turbo carreras- could replicate that in the early bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 19September, 2018 Report Share Posted 19September, 2018 2 hours ago, tazzieman said: geared to do 160 mph. The guys are letting me put a turbocharger on it, it’s going to be scary — 400-500 horsepower,” ? Crikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81SC Posted 19September, 2018 Report Share Posted 19September, 2018 Have you guys seen the Rod Emory 4 cylinder based 911 motor with the twin hair dryers.? It will be even better to hear it with the turbos connected to the intake, so we can hear it with boost.? turboT and clutch-monkey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 19September, 2018 Report Share Posted 19September, 2018 That thing will be mental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 19September, 2018 Report Share Posted 19September, 2018 HOW good is that, Tom?... is that where you’re going ?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 19September, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 19September, 2018 2 hours ago, GC9911 said: HOW good is that, Tom?... is that where you’re going ?... ha - na . The POLO engine on its self is enough for me - double the power of my Tangy 912 seems enough. having met Rod earlier this year and seen him at work, to own an Emory car would be on the bucket list though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 19September, 2018 Report Share Posted 19September, 2018 $300k later ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 19September, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 19September, 2018 16 minutes ago, LeeM said: $300k later ? from memory $250K US up to $500KUS and beyond the queue was pretty cool though. Apparently if you don't pay your bills you quickly find yourself at the back again... @itsujack and I in Rods Shop. Jad doing his best Rob Dickinson impression.. poli84, itsujack and Dalai 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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