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> For My Next Trick, Minimum Cost /6 Converion, An experiment to show low cost done well.
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post Aug 3 2011, 06:05 PM
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If you're using the 911 oil cooler you'll need to mod the fitting that otherwise won't clear the trailing arm...



I'm aware of that. I'll modify it.


You do know that this isn't my first /6 conversion..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Aug 4 2011, 04:14 AM
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QUOTE(Series9 @ Aug 3 2011, 08:05 PM) *

You do know that this isn't my first /6 conversion...

Yes.
But for a lot of people reading along, it might be _their_ first /6 conversion...
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post Aug 5 2011, 07:03 AM
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QUOTE(ArtechnikA @ Aug 4 2011, 06:14 AM) *

QUOTE(Series9 @ Aug 3 2011, 08:05 PM) *

You do know that this isn't my first /6 conversion...

Yes.
But for a lot of people reading along, it might be _their_ first /6 conversion...




Fair enough. I have a different way of converting a cooler that involves completely removing the original supply tube and clearancing the bottom of the cooler between the two lower mounting holes.

I then take steel JIC fitting with -16 male on one side and NPT on the other. Put that in the lathe, turn down the NPT side to accept the supply seal on the engine. Fab a bracket that also bolts to the two bottom oil cooler bolts and weld it to the new fitting.

I'm thinking about making a small run of them and selling them to people doing conversions.

I'll take pictures. I found pics from the TurtleGirl build.







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post Aug 5 2011, 10:27 AM
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QUOTE(Series9 @ Aug 5 2011, 03:03 AM) *

QUOTE(ArtechnikA @ Aug 4 2011, 06:14 AM) *

QUOTE(Series9 @ Aug 3 2011, 08:05 PM) *

You do know that this isn't my first /6 conversion...

Yes.
But for a lot of people reading along, it might be _their_ first /6 conversion...




Fair enough. I have a different way of converting a cooler that involves completely removing the original supply tube and clearancing the bottom of the cooler between the two lower mounting holes.

I then take steel JIC fitting with -16 male on one side and NPT on the other. Put that in the lathe, turn down the NPT side to accept the supply seal on the engine. Fab a bracket that also bolts to the two bottom oil cooler bolts and weld it to the new fitting.

I'm thinking about making a small run of them and selling them to people doing conversions.

I'll take pictures. I found pics from the TurtleGirl build.



That's a great idea! Let me know how much $. Thanks for doing this thread!
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post Aug 5 2011, 10:35 AM
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let me know if you do make a run of these
I'll take one!

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post Aug 5 2011, 01:59 PM
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I would probably be in for one once you come up with pricing. I have a good core. thanks, Mark
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post Aug 5 2011, 03:06 PM
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joe
let me know if you do make a run of these
I'll take one!

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The good thing about doing it this way is that you don't have to send me the cooler. The mod to the cooler can be done by the customer because it's not super precise work.

I'll have to make some before I have a price. It would come as an adapter fitting and two longer studs to replace the shorter stock ones in the engine case.
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post Aug 5 2011, 03:09 PM
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Does this change the length of the hose required to connect to the cooler?
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post Aug 5 2011, 03:17 PM
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Does this change the length of the hose required to connect to the cooler?



Yes. It assumes you are making custom hoses. If you're already converted, you would have to remake the supply line.

Factory hoses wouldn't work.
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post Aug 5 2011, 05:44 PM
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engine if you are still looking.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...-2l-engine.html
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post Aug 6 2011, 01:40 PM
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engine if you are still looking.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...-2l-engine.html



Thanks, but I'm pretty sure I have one on the way.
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post Aug 6 2011, 01:51 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Aug 5 2011, 05:09 PM) *

Does this change the length of the hose required to connect to the cooler?



Yes. It assumes you are making custom hoses. If you're already converted, you would have to remake the supply line.

Factory hoses wouldn't work.


Probably not for me then.
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post Aug 6 2011, 09:45 PM
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I'm down for the oil cooler mod too!

p.s. love the thread! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 7 2011, 06:47 AM
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I'm down for the oil cooler mod too!

p.s. love the thread! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)



I was giving this a lot of thought yesterday. I seem to remember that Liz's had a clearance issue between the hose fitting and the bottom of the cooler. I had to tighten the hose on the engine fitting and then install the two pieces on the engine.


So, I'm going to make the mod fitting to accept the hose directly via crimp at a hydraulic shop. I'll either deliver the fitting for you to add hose and crimp or deliver the fitting with a pig tail hose already crimped.

To drain the oil, simply remove the two nuts holding the fitting to the block.

I'm going to need CAD services so I can have the flange laser cut. Anyone?
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post Aug 11 2011, 01:39 PM
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What have we here? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)



These might have a bad rep, but I have one that's been holding the 3.6 in the RS firmly in place for six years now.


No longer a freebie. I paid $90 delivered.





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Bonus!

The MS-II I purchased for $85 has a 3.0 board:



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What have we here? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)



These might have a bad rep, but I have one that's been holding the 3.6 in the RS firmly in place for six years now.


No longer a freebie. I paid $90 delivered.

How does that work? Welded to the original bar?

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post Aug 11 2011, 02:35 PM
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Yeah, how does that mount work? That's one of the parts I have yet to buy for my conversion...
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post Aug 11 2011, 02:41 PM
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Yeah, how does that mount work? That's one of the parts I have yet to buy for my conversion...



It bolts to the engine and bolts to the car in place of the /4 mount.
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joe - between us : )

what HP are you shooting for with this $5k project? 200+-

vs a raby 2056 for $5k producing 130-140HP +-

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