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by WPS
Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:42 pm
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: Stanford Hall 2017 : Sun 30 Apr : Special 912 Display
Replies: 143
Views: 24076

Re: Stanford Hall 2017 : Sun 30 Apr : Special 912 Display

I'll be there in my 66.....sent you PM Neil.
by WPS
Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Con rods.
Replies: 15
Views: 533

Re: Con rods.

So.... Use late R616 rods if you have them and they're in good order/have been checked over by a competent machine shop but only to 6000rpm....some say 7000 but if you're going there don't cock about....buy some Carillos....good insurance ($1500)....happy to rev to 8000rpm all day long. Carillo use ...
by WPS
Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:06 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Using an early 911 as intended
Replies: 21
Views: 1556

Re: Using an early 911 as intended

Hi Al

To answer your question "why the fiat body" please see attached picture.... :wink:
by WPS
Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Using an early 911 as intended
Replies: 21
Views: 1556

Re: Using an early 911 as intended

what's the other lever for ? a fiddle brake ? It's for staging/preloading the car so you don't have to use the foot brake (it's got one of those aswell) when preparing for the off....basically an inline master cylinder. It's only got rear brakes, 356B drums , most early racecars used 356 boxes but t...
by WPS
Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Using an early 911 as intended
Replies: 21
Views: 1556

Re: Using an early 911 as intended

Hi all. Steve had clearly enjoyed himself when he turned up in Belgium, big cheesy grin and some colourful language :bounce: and having ridden "shotgun" in the car to LeMans on strictly minor roads I can vouch for it's ability....and that engine sings!! He keeps threatening to put the mega...