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post Feb 28 2012, 10:18 AM
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Small speedbump in the way of getting the engine in the car.

As you may recall, this engine has the Clewett Engineering Serpentine belt system installed, great system- I love it. However, the system will not clear the engine mount (engine side) on the OEM /6 engine support. It still needs about 1/2 an inch before it presses flush against the engine.

After looking at a few options, we've decided to cut the support lip on the mount, and re-weld it approximately 1 inch closer to the firewall, giving both enough room to run the Clewett pulley system AND replace a belt inside the car while still maintaining the 'box' structure on the mount that gives it so much strength.


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post Feb 28 2012, 01:10 PM
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post Feb 28 2012, 04:37 PM
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Thanks Jason! Working on it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

Initial plasma cut done courtesy of my Father. Now I'll be cleaning this up, grinding down the edges, and re-welding the top support and possibly two 'fins' to give it additional strength. It's still very strong, but I rather be over-kill than iffy.



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post Feb 28 2012, 08:31 PM
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QUOTE(RiqueMar @ Feb 28 2012, 02:37 PM) *

and re-welding the top support and possibly two 'fins' to give it additional strength.

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They're called "gussets".
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post Feb 28 2012, 08:43 PM
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That was a waist of oem in my opinion, I would have traded any aftermarket mount for the factory set up,

Carpenters rules ...measure twice cut once...........
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post Feb 28 2012, 10:30 PM
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They're called "gussets".



Is this the part where I get a kick in the butt, Ron?

Gussets..... Chalon..... Shalom


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That was a waist of oem in my opinion, I would have traded any aftermarket mount for the factory set up,

Carpenters rules ...measure twice cut once...........


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Those nose cones are like Gold to -6 owners (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Feb 29 2012, 08:03 PM
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QUOTE(Socalandy @ Feb 29 2012, 05:40 PM) *

QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 28 2012, 06:43 PM) *

That was a waist of oem in my opinion, I would have traded any aftermarket mount for the factory set up,

Carpenters rules ...measure twice cut once...........


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Those nose cones are like Gold to -6 owners (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)



I hope it's not too much of a Porsche heresy, but I think it's a cool mod and the mount was already welded on there from my 2.9 project.

I hope to 'make up for it' with the overall quality of my build, and I hope it reflects that. Also, I like that I'm able to run the Clewett system with the stock mount and that my Father, Grandfather, and myself worked to make it happen.
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post Feb 29 2012, 09:01 PM
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it takes nothing away from what you've done or will do to finish it and its a great project. Just a very rare part. I've always said... your car your way!!

Keep it up and I cant wait to see it in person!!
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post Feb 29 2012, 09:39 PM
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it takes nothing away from what you've done or will do to finish it and its a great project. Just a very rare part. I've always said... your car your way!!

Keep it up and I cant wait to see it in person!!


Thanks Andy! Great to hear that from you! And I totally agree, parts are to be used.

Cannot wait until that 3.0 twin plug of yours is done.... just.... ugh! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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Friday night.... again.... and here I am with a file trying to get a super nice radius on a part no one is ever going to see.....


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post Mar 3 2012, 02:22 AM
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it takes nothing away from what you've done or will do to finish it and its a great project. Just a very rare part. I've always said... your car your way!!

Keep it up and I cant wait to see it in person!!


Its all Good , Looks great
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Nice job. I understand people's grimace when you cut the original mount though. But it is your car and that is water under the bridge. I like the work you are doing on this car and look forward to seeing the engine in the car.
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This is now the third fourth engine this car has had since I've owned it.... and I still have yet to drive it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Fits like a glove though! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Plugging right along. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)


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Are you going to reinforce the body around the cut-outs?
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RiqueMar - I hate you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif). I wish I had an engine for my car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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Are you going to reinforce the body around the cut-outs?


Yes, we have a 'fiberglass modeler' on staff who's really good. I'm thinking a nice one-piece 'ring' of carbon fiber around the entire cutout that will tie the oil cooler into the body in addition to the bolts on the bottom



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RiqueMar - I hate you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif). I wish I had an engine for my car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)


You know, I still have that 2.9 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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Are you going to reinforce the body around the cut-outs?
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Yes, we have a 'fiberglass modeler' on staff who's really good. I'm thinking a nice one-piece 'ring' of carbon fiber around the entire cutout that will tie the oil cooler into the body in addition to the bolts on the bottom


Nice!
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