1973 RSR evocation

[haasad]

Interesting to note how similiar these later brakes (originally from a 944) are also by Brembo and badged Porsche. "If it ain't broke" I suppose .

[squirdan]

They are gorgeous .....this is the plan for the Mongrel.

Looking forward to seeing how these get fitted as I understand some modification is required, rear fins shaved(?) etc....please post full details

Very cool car Dan, you're doing a great job.

all i know at this stage Darren is the rear arms need to be modified because of how the calipers mount behind the disc

there was also some chat about R to RSR making some front hubs that allowed simple bolt on fit for these

will post details when Tuthills fit them but might not be for a couple of months as I want instant access to the car over the summer... thats if we get one

[squirdan]

Getting ready to install my newly built 3 litre low butterfly engine

It will be a little constrained at the top end as I have used the 2.4s induction setup but even so am anticipating 270bhp. Which is a useful step up from the 245bhp my current 2.7 twin plug produces. Plus it will be usefully more torquey

Can't wait to get this fitted...

All work done by Tuthills. Basically an MFI version of one of their well proven rally builds

The big costs were

New bearings
Knife edged crank
New flywheel
Boat tailed crankcase
Gt3 spec oil pump
Reworked and gasflowed head
Race spec valve springs
Ge40 camshaft set
Chain tensioners
ARP head studs
Rockers and assoc
New domed pistons
Re Nikasil barrels
Plus labour!

[hot66]

that looks nice . Have you opened up the throttle bodies ?

[squirdan]

I haven't James no

Standard 2.4s intake stacks etc

Reason being next year when cash flow permits this will come off and be replaced by slides. So I want to be able to sell this induction system as factory std

[hot66]

reason I ask is, it will be interesting to see a what point the intake restricts the power potential due to airflow limits

[Mike911scrs]

HI squirdan and James

"it will be interesting to see a what point the intake restricts the power potential due to airflow limits"

I would say there will be very little change from the 2.4 to 2.7 as I have checked on a 3.0Lt engine also,

to get the HP you would like, the cams would need to be changed from the Std ones fitted.

are you putting the engine on the Dyno or the car on the R/R

regards mike

[squirdan]

HI squirdan and James

"it will be interesting to see a what point the intake restricts the power potential due to airflow limits"

I would say there will be very little change from the 2.4 to 2.7 as I have checked on a 3.0Lt engine also,

to get the HP you would like, the cams would need to be changed from the Std ones fitted.

are you putting the engine on the Dyno or the car on the R/R

regards mike

unless Mike Moore has got some unused dyno room credits,, I will rely on rolling road and Francis Tuthill driving it with a laptop on his knee connected to a lambda sensor I think !

[squirdan]

Bit of a saga but I got the car back last week with its 3 litre engine fitted , and the new brakes



At the same time I was in negotiations with a chap from Holland who was interested, had raced in last years Spa Classic and seemed like exactly the right kind of buyer

It seemed appropriate to have a good send off so Sunday saw me at a wet and greasy RMA day on Brands Indy circuit








Here's a short video if it works



Having avoided an early spinning red 996 GT3 (tyre wall), later on some cnut in a ginetta spun off, on to the grass, back on the track and then immediately tried to get past me.. I took a dim view of that - should have gone straight to the pits to check for damage and secondly I had no interest in driving all over the mud that was coming off his tyres.

Anyway a successful morning, new engine produced excellent flames on the over-run and the car then went off to Amsterdam with its new owner who plans some tarmac rallying and track work

From my end a fun adventure, some great drives and memories, a really good "journey" ... highlights probably a night-time B road blast to Neil Bainbridges, Spa and back last may, and various other days out

lowlights: Tuthills labour rates, an exploded clutch, a broken rocker, and an hour long traffic jam outside Brussels in 30 deg heat

Full steam ahead now with the hotrod...

[dragonfly]

Sorry to hear its left these shore, but maybe the new owner will continue the story...?

[Highfield]

Glad it has found 'another' good new home Look forward to progress reports on the Hot Rod.

Tuthills rates - I thought them pretty good given the knowledge you get, or did I misunderstand that bit ?

[Darren65]

Great send off Dan

How did you find the turbo brakes, did you fit twin cylinders?

Cheers,