Axis of Evil
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I've wanted one of these cars since the day I first saw one nearly 30 years ago, Problem was, as usual, they cost too much.
They started getting into my price range (read cheap) a few years ago, only problem was time had not been kind to most of them. Engine repairs/replacement and parts prices in general are insane.
Lack of maintenance because of high costs has not helped.
Many have burnt due to fuel lines not being replaced,nearly every one I looked at was still fitted with the ones they left the factory with. 14- 30 years, DOOM! just how long before it suprises you and you don't need the heater?
Bosch fuel pumps can really get volume moving when the hoses spring leaks.
After a 6 month search, managed to find exactly what I was looking for, Straight, never hit, well maintained, and with a totally shafted engine.
Previous owner had let his girlfriend drive it(now Ex girlfriend)
It started to get hot, this girl was a thinker, best way to cool it down, turn on the air conditioning(and keep driving)
I love this girl, without her I could not have got one this good at a giveaway price.
I researched engine bay size, and after months, convinced myself a 1UZ would fit, wasn't 100% sure,untill someone on a U.S.Porsche site told me "no problems, a guy in Sydney Australia had allready done one, and twin turboed it as well:laughing: "
(if anyone knows who owns this car and where it lives, please let me know)
Power plant was going to be 1UZ, but while looking for one with low K's stumbled over a 3UZ half cut with 5 speed auto.
Have ebayed the Porsche V8 ,(lots of bits not fried) Trans axle and torque tube.
The plan is to cut out the skinny tunnel to make room for the 5 speed.
Rear end will be Holden LSD IRS.
Porsche engine alone was heavier than 3UZ with auto.
Porshe transaxle weighed in at 285 pounds.
Completed, should have weight down to about 1350-1400Kg's
6 months of frustration, swearing, and lots of home brewed beer to relieve the tension is about to begin:fest30: !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21084918@N08/sets/72157619761146204/detail/
They started getting into my price range (read cheap) a few years ago, only problem was time had not been kind to most of them. Engine repairs/replacement and parts prices in general are insane.
Lack of maintenance because of high costs has not helped.
Many have burnt due to fuel lines not being replaced,nearly every one I looked at was still fitted with the ones they left the factory with. 14- 30 years, DOOM! just how long before it suprises you and you don't need the heater?
Bosch fuel pumps can really get volume moving when the hoses spring leaks.
After a 6 month search, managed to find exactly what I was looking for, Straight, never hit, well maintained, and with a totally shafted engine.
Previous owner had let his girlfriend drive it(now Ex girlfriend)
It started to get hot, this girl was a thinker, best way to cool it down, turn on the air conditioning(and keep driving)
I love this girl, without her I could not have got one this good at a giveaway price.
I researched engine bay size, and after months, convinced myself a 1UZ would fit, wasn't 100% sure,untill someone on a U.S.Porsche site told me "no problems, a guy in Sydney Australia had allready done one, and twin turboed it as well:laughing: "
(if anyone knows who owns this car and where it lives, please let me know)
Power plant was going to be 1UZ, but while looking for one with low K's stumbled over a 3UZ half cut with 5 speed auto.
Have ebayed the Porsche V8 ,(lots of bits not fried) Trans axle and torque tube.
The plan is to cut out the skinny tunnel to make room for the 5 speed.
Rear end will be Holden LSD IRS.
Porsche engine alone was heavier than 3UZ with auto.
Porshe transaxle weighed in at 285 pounds.
Completed, should have weight down to about 1350-1400Kg's
6 months of frustration, swearing, and lots of home brewed beer to relieve the tension is about to begin:fest30: !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21084918@N08/sets/72157619761146204/detail/