Building an LS1 Powered Widebody Porsche 911

[MrRPJ]

So for anyone interested Here is my build im starting.

Youtube Series is here Subscribe!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l0u9ATOfq4

I will be needing a lot of help from the members here as a lot of things on this car will probably have only been done one or twice from info I can find,

Now before I Start let me start off by saying the car was purchased with no interior, motor or box. The plan was to be a budget build and building what I wanted not what you think it should be. My previous car was a Mercedes E55 the last of the Supercharged V8s. I have always loved the sound and feel of a V8 and on the same note I have always loved the timeless look of the 911 so I shopped around looking for a project as I never had plans of a doing a resto.

Behold my 76 911 that came with a 993 widebody. So I jumped in the car and drove to sydney and pick up my ride.

So the plan is to give it a GT2/RSR look but run a turbo LS1. The transaxle is a custom built one for me from a company in Sydney.

This will be purely home built and on a budget. You are all welcome to offer ideas and help on anything you think me assist. I'm open to keeping this group build I'm just not interested in any of your purist opinions. I was thinking of making Youtube vlogs nothing high quality but more of update evey few days rather than one a week or month. Whats everyones thoughts.

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So lets get started.

So I have started on fitting my GT2 flares and working on making my roll cage. I picked up a cage from an alfa 105 which is almost the same size. with a few easy mods it should fit quite easily as the main hoop is the same size.

So first job is to remove the remaining interior and clear away some of the dynamat for the mounting plates for the roll cage. I tell ya this **** was a pain to remove Super sticky and sharp like a torn coke can. But im glad the car had it as the LS1 will be loud!!

This was the cage I picked up

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and starting to strip interior and dynamat

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now for a quick test fit.

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Ill try weld the 2 "X" braces in this weekend.

[MrRPJ]

Also my white gagues and wheels have arrived.
The wheels are 3 piece Monacos 18x9 front and 18x11 rear with 305s Pilot Sports all round the centres will be going gloss black

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Next I spent a few hours playing with my flares i was keen to see how the fit was with my wheels as I was worried about the offset. So it was time to get cutting.

I know what it feels like to be Nakai now and cut up a 911 lol

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So I drilled some holes and added bolts and done

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[MrRPJ]

Now the fan part. I was not going to waste money with a ****ty 915 so instead went with a custom box for a lot les money and the internals are all brand new. The box is a STI 5 speed with the rear drive unit removed and shortened I went with a the oversize ring and pinion and and double syncros on 1,2,3. Single syncros for the rest. it comes in shorter than a 901 box and will allow my to have the engine a little higher and forward more.

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this is compared to a 901

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now the output for porsche is bottom the ooutput for subaru is top so im goung to run an exposed shifter link sorta like a spyker

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Now the above pics show the fin in a 912 the 911 has a slighty bigger tunnel so the fit should be very easy. Ill mount my shifter higher and and cut down the throw.

I just picked up my gated shifter for that chink sound lol

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Today ill be making me seat adaptor plaes and finishing off my cage and starting on my strut brace

[MrRPJ]

More goodies arrived today. My subaru to LS adaptor plate. Custom fly wheel and i finished welding up my cage.
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[MrRPJ]

New transaxle arrived
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[MrRPJ]

Been a slow week. Got the cage finished and the car stripped and all glass out. I have started the long task of sanding!

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[jc_sv8]

Awesome project, will be watching with interest. :yup:

[zorro]

This appeals on so many levels.

Thoughts on scoobydoo box, have you changed any of the glass internals out to cope with turbo lsjuan?

[MrRPJ]

well it was that or the old porsche 915 box which is shit even brand new. So my suby box has an oversized ring and pinion that cut in reverse. and brand new gearset, double syncros on 1,2,3 and a torsen LSD, Hopefully it holds up lol

[Micks]

Have subscribed to this thread, just what this place needs at the moment!! Welcome & :goodjob:

[Tre-Cool]

I did a tuning trip to the Philippines in may & tuned a RWB 993 with an ls3 in it. It still had the stock box in it. It went ****ing quick, pretty light weight sadly the roads/traffic sucked so bad over there.

http://custompinoyrides.com/2013/11/rwb-philippinescar-porn-racings-victoria-the-rauh-manila-connection/

[zorro]

well it was that or the old porsche 915 box which is shit even brand new. So my suby box has an oversized ring and pinion that cut in reverse. and brand new gearset, double syncros on 1,2,3 and a torsen LSD, Hopefully it holds up lol

Time will tell :lol:

Be good when this is done, import & non-import running 993 are drug money nowadays. Actually any 911 with some years on it are.

Did you have the lsjuan laying around to use and get it on the road, did you look at a 6+ litre?

[blackvussii]

Great build! I've been following a few of these conversions on ls1tech recently

[MrRPJ]

I did a tuning trip to the Philippines in may & tuned a RWB 993 with an ls3 in it. It still had the stock box in it. It went ****ing quick, pretty light weight sadly the roads/traffic sucked so bad over there.

http://custompinoyrides.com/2013/11/rwb-philippinescar-porn-racings-victoria-the-rauh-manila-connection/

Dude believe it or not RWB victoria was the whole reason for my build. I seen a few Pics on the net then found out it was LS and was like im doing that! Minus the 20k body kit. I decided to run the GT2 clubsport widebody. One question they never show the cooling set up what did it run and where?

Zorro they guy who made my box makes them for a few different applications but it was one of thing for both of us so he knows there is a chance it might let go but we will cross that bridge later i have a feeling drive shafts will let go before the box does. and yeah anything airccoled body and a coupe are all 60k plus nowadays 993 body starts at 100k crazy hey!

Actually the engine is the only thing I dont have yet lol as they are cheap and easily found. the 6l is a little to pricey for me at the moment. As I sold my AMG just to buy the car and didnt have much left over.

[MrRPJ]

Tre Cool RWB victoria is the whole reason for my build after seeing pics and videos of it on the net I wanted one so bad. So I sold My AMG and brought the 911. I would like to go 6L but im running out of money fast lol and only budgeted for a 5.7.
And yeah the price for aircooled porsches now is crazy. anything coupe is 60k+ and a 993 will run your over 100k and 300k for the turbo model!!
Believe it or not the engine is the only thing i dont have yet. I thought since they were cheap enough I could get one any time as im limited on room for now to store it while the body is in pieces.

[Micks]

Only prob with the LS1's they're getting some decent K's on them now, as locally they were finished here back in 2005.

[MrRPJ]

yeah thats true anything less than 150xx will do for the project

[zorro]

Cooling was my next question, guess they use the standard setup, I couldn't image much more seeing the std ls rads aren't that thick a core, surface area though could be the enemy. However from memory the old mans 911 days majority of coolant and water pipe runs up the drivers side (rhd models) but gauge is small for package reasons.

[Micks]

yeah thats true anything less than 150xx will do for the project
Bear in mind at these K's you'll be looking at a lite overhaul, valve springs/seals & perhaps oil pump too, have seen many VY series 2+ with crook oil pump regs that require a minor tear down to replace the pump as not worth repairing. Recommend doing this @ any rate whilst the LS1 is on the floor much easier!!

[Waynew]

Being an ex Porsche mechanic, and an LS1 lover, I am pretty interested to see this one finished. I am thinking cooling will be an issue, especially where to mount radiators?

[A PSYCHO]

Being an ex Porsche mechanic, and an LS1 lover, I am pretty interested to see this one finished. I am thinking cooling will be an issue, especially where to mount radiators?

anyone remember this one?
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[MrRPJ]

The plan was to run a 996 turbo cooling set up

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[Tre-Cool]

Yeah "Victoria" runs radiators in the front & has an electric water pump. There is no way you could run a normal belt pump in there. I took some pics/video's when i was over there.

I'll upload some pics later tonight when im at home. The biggest problem it had was engine bay temps when stationary. Once it got going the air temps would drop quick but it was humid as all hell when i was there. Worse then north queensland type humid.

[MrRPJ]

Ill run thermos on the back of the 2 main ones and have run all the time. hopefully that should be enough to keep it cool if not i have room in my wing for an extra one

[whitels1ss]

yeah thats true anything less than 150xx will do for the project

Seen plenty going strong with far more kms on them & they are not very expensive to freshen up in the big scheme of things. :goodjob:

[MrRPJ]

Quick update. Roll cage is finished, car is back to bare metal, new g50 pedal arrived for the hydo clutch needed for the subaru box and next weekend should be in primer. video should be out this weekend and they are slowly getting better so bare with me



Weld quality

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JUst needs final welds done on feet and harness bars then off to powder coaters


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[Camos]

Loving the build, great work.

My ls has done 150 and still pulls so hard it would give the kings cross ladies a run.

Should be a breathalyser hooked up to my computer lol

[MrRPJ]

New video so go easy Im still learning how to make them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cuv_S5R3vU

[MrRPJ]

It s been a busy few weeks. I decided to scrap the g50 pedal set up and go full Tilton Pedal box with triple remote reservoir, I think it will suit the Ls swap and make life a little easier. I started work on fixing my dinted doors and got the car in primer.

next job is to finish the doors off, sand the bumpers and fenders and finish fixing my cracked fender.

I get a lot of questions on my transaxle so I might make a video on it next showing everyone how it works and what i got.

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[MrRPJ]

New Video out. Any Ls Wizzards want to help with my ecu vats and changing it from auto to manual.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75IbEo1dMnM

[Camos]

Can't help with removing the Vats but I can save you a bomb by helping out with the harness of you have the standard ls harness and haven't already paid to modify it.

Justin from ultimate conversion wiring can do the vats and auto/man swap but he's not the most pleasant and helpful guy to deal with - In my experience.

[MrRPJ]

Yeah man I'm always down for help. I'm in brisbane tho

[MrRPJ]

sorry and to answer your question yes I have a full auto loom i need changed to manual. The easier the better i just wanna give it power and fuel and make it run. I have a question tho for the ls gods. do i use the ls to control fuel pump or just run a stand alone full time. second question is if i use the ls to control it does it make it a returnless system and if i fun a stand alone pump do i need a return line? cheers

[Tre-Cool]

the factory ls1 ecu has a 12v output you feed to a relay for pump/s.

[MrRPJ]

Cheers Tre-cool SEATS! Im not to sure if ill keep these in or go to something like a sparco 2000 pro. Being 6.1 I might need something thats almost sitting on the floor! Has anyone got some 2000 pros installed that can tell me how they are for head room?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fismHnCUHIc

[feistl]

If you're on the bigger side I suggest the cobra seats. I am 6"3 and a bit heavier and no hope of getting in the sparco 2000.

Ended up getting a set of cobra Suzuka GT seats from revolution race gear. Really good quality and very comfortable... IIRC I paid $1250ea last year (negotiated with them). I can measure height if you like...

[MrRPJ]

New vid is up


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqaoFBt4ahM

[whitels1ss]

That's coming along great,

Should be amazing when it's all done.

Keep the updates coming mate! :cheers:

[MrRPJ]

Ok so I have cut out my factory seat mounts and made new ones and welded them in over the weekend. I gained about 3" of head room which doesn't sound like much but made a world of differance to where my knees meet the dash.
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Got most of the car in high fill
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I got new plates for the car
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I brought a jeep radiator and the fit is perfect. it fits the front bar like it was made for it. Because water cool LS now
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and i think once its complete this wrap will be the perfect touch!
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[MrRPJ]

Small update. I had a delay on the left fender. the one I found he decided the shipping was too expensive and pull the plug on me after 3 weeks of stuffing around. So I ended up finding a mint NOS fender but as my luck would have it. It was Run over by a forklift and pancaked the nose. Lucky for me I know when I'm outta my depth and I didn't want any filler in the nose of the fenders as they do hold the bumper and take a bit of flex and a crack was the last thing I wanted. lucky for me I know an amazing metal guy who file finished the finder to brand new
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Now that was sorted I could move onto fitting the turbo extensions. This what I thought would be an easy job turned into a nightmare. But you can see I got them fitted with the help of the Co. whos a gun with the tig. while we were at it I did a indicator delete.
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I finished the last of the rust repairs on the doors and got them in highfill as well
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I got my roll cage back from the power coaters and im pretty happy with how it turned out for my first time.
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I got my plate welded in and my tilton pedal box installed.
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Im still unsure if the wheel centres should stay silver or go gloss black
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sanding sanding and more sanding. getting it down to 800
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Paint arrived
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[MrRPJ]

I started the last test fit and wasnt happy with a small bit so i changed it.
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This corner needed more trimming out
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the air dam for the radiator is done
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shout out to the old man for helping out for the day
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my mint right fender. ditching the fiberglass was the best thing i ever did no more cracking worries or worries from people leaning on it when your not around, the front feels so much more sturdy now too
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By By shit box fiberglass! it was a big hassle and really big cost to change the fenders but i feel it was worth it as ill be keeping more genuine parts on the car
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Getting the last of wetsanding done. Paint goes on this weekend
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look at that shine
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Looks Like my type of christmas presents haha
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We have Paint!!!!!!
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wheels are on
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panels lightly bolted on
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Now to start installing the cooling system and V8!!!!!

[whitels1ss]

You have done heaps of great work there mate

Thanks for the updates, looking forward to seeing it completed. :cheers:

[Jason01]

It looks great man, lots of work.

For what my opinion is worth, I think I'd leave the wheels as they are with silver centres.

Jason

P.S. I hope Micks didn't see that pushie in the background of the living room picture.

[MrRPJ]

Ok So i have been pretty busy over the last week or so I got the roof liner in


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i got the decklid and wing on


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I painted my gated shiter


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i got my fuel tank in


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i got the rear bar on


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Radiator installed Because LS


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Door glass and rear flares on


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rear quarter glass in


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Back window in


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rool cage and RS carpet kit in


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-atvp1v2_fe954d8a101c66e19f915284584f489af6498a86.j pg

Im pretty happy with how the roll cage turn out. It was my first time ever making one. More to come as i keep assembling


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-kwic5nw_27393cb24cdd077728df291853a7b39298a8dc41.j pg

[MrRPJ]

Got me harnesses installed

https://i.imgur.com/IIMTh5U.jpg

Now on the fun stuff

The motor
https://i.imgur.com/QxY0orC.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/WUBLe8U.jpg

And sorting out this mess. Any one wanna help. I need to strip this to a bare bone set up. Like the 5 wire haresses you see for hotrods ect I would like to run the motor prior to fitting it.

[whitels1ss]

Looking as though it's coming along well mate, amazing work! :goodjob:

[pricey]

This is one hell of a build, love it!!
Keep the awesome work up MrRPJ :D

[whitels1ss]

In a post before you had picture of number plates

5156


Are you going to be driving this on the street?

[Jonesy40]

Awesome build mate, please keep the updates coming look forward to seeing how it ends up. do you have a completion date in mind or just when it gets done?

[MrRPJ]

In a post before you had picture of number plates

5156


Are you going to be driving this on the street?

Correct. I plan to drive the wheels off the thing i have 9 mod plates so hopefully it should be enough to keep the boys in blue away. thats plus its over 40 years old now so technically its a classic car.

https://i.imgur.com/9m4K3cp.jpg?1

[MrRPJ]

Awesome build mate, please keep the updates coming look forward to seeing how it ends up. do you have a completion date in mind or just when it gets done?

Im moving house soon the city where i wont have a shed so i need it to be a complete rolling car buy next month. The wiring and connecting of things can be done at the new place I just cant do any fab work

[whitels1ss]

Correct. I plan to drive the wheels off the thing i have 9 mod plates so hopefully it should be enough to keep the boys in blue away.
thats plus its over 40 years old now so technically its a classic car.

https://i.imgur.com/9m4K3cp.jpg?1

Sounds like you will be getting plenty of fun & enjoyment out of it mate. :cheers:

[HSV,_I_GOT_ONE]

DAT ASS!!!

Awesome build! Good luck with it all please keep posting!

[Stevieboy34]

Holy crap I have just found this build! I miss the forum days of builds where people post all their stuff up. This is amazing! Loving the images and progress shots.

[MrRPJ]

Harnesses are in
https://i.imgur.com/i38xnpV.jpg
dash is in
https://i.imgur.com/LLMwZ9w.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YsR8Yb5.jpg
windscreen in
https://i.imgur.com/yhG9mBn.jpg
ready for a heart
https://i.imgur.com/LZL50r1.jpg
custom box fits
https://i.imgur.com/DnIvw5M.jpg
engine in place and we just started making the cradle
https://i.imgur.com/u7CuloP.jpg

[whitels1ss]

Looking great, thanks for the updates. :cheers:

[Stevieboy34]

This is going to be a seriously fun car to drive.

[MrRPJ]

New big brake kit arrived

https://i.imgur.com/ogviTFv.jpg

ITS IN ON ITS OWN!!!!!!
https://i.imgur.com/mH01xNd.jpg

Next job is the custom cooling system

[zorro]

Hurry up with the new jewtube vids!!!

[Jason01]

Cool project man and I realise it's probably only mocked up but have you got something in mind for the oil pan and filter like a skid/bash plate or dry sump arrangement? Maybe it's just the photo but they look really vulnerable.

[Micks]

Love those two piece hat rotors, the reason I went with Harrops instead of Brembos on my VF2, great bit of gear!!

[MrRPJ]

Cool project man and I realise it's probably only mocked up but have you got something in mind for the oil pan and filter like a skid/bash plate or dry sump arrangement? Maybe it's just the photo but they look really vulnerable.

yeah mate Im looking for a rear hump sump....ANYONE GOT ONE? once i get one ill fit it and make a bash plate like i did with the gearbox.https://i.imgur.com/UtNl2k7.jpg


Yeah i loce the rotors too I just need to find time to fit them!

[Jason01]

Nice work, whatever oil pan they use for a HQ - WB ls1 conversion should be the ticket then, alternatively I think some of the yank cars like F bodies and maybe Vettes have the rear pan arrangement.

[MrRPJ]

Cradle turned out mint, water pump and lines are in big as battery is in

https://i.imgur.com/WXyJoHt.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/6ypAe9f.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/RfEaL46.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oNlWIc4.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/kS25U9b.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/rXIJDjF.jpg

[Micks]

May be howled down for this though the problem I see it will be difficult to purge the air from the cooling system with those pipes rising above both the engine & Rad.
perhaps a few bleed valves may help in the top of those?

[MrRPJ]

Yeah I thought about that and fitte the expansion tank above the motor in the boot.

[MrRPJ]

so i decided to freshen up the motor, lucky i did as the heads were ****ed, i got a set of 241s that look in great shape. all I need now is a rear hump sump. Any one got one??????
https://i.imgur.com/mYinjCT.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/o0ZwtUc.jpg?1

almost back together I just need to adjust the hood, fit the fender flares and fuel door.

https://i.imgur.com/Rj0Ukbr.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/ZfPvkvV.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/I3HmMbO.jpg?1

[whitels1ss]

That looks fantastic mate! :goodjob:

Those heads look an absolute mess.... :shock:

[MrRPJ]

Ok after a big weekend we have made some decent progress. I got the cradle back from powder coaters*

https://i.imgur.com/DNOQaDB.jpg

I started making my raised shifter box

https://i.imgur.com/K1gLQ6Z.jpg

I got the motor stripped down, rebearing the bottom end and fitted MLS gaskets throughout.

https://i.imgur.com/HS8Uupy.jpg

started reassembly

https://i.imgur.com/txftIhu.jpg

all finished and bolted up to the Subaru trans and fitted to the cradle

https://i.imgur.com/yKO4Avb.jpg

and its in took 25mins to install

https://i.imgur.com/kY8XoaB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Xft6SLO.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/sYHYRBD.jpg

Got the GT2 front flares fitted up

https://i.imgur.com/69HUQNS.jpg

and all in

https://i.imgur.com/6QgsG4l.jpg

[Jonesy40]

Coming along nicely bet you cant wait for the first drive

[CLUBRED]

Epic......

[MrRPJ]

https://i.imgur.com/Fo8TjvQ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/nx7LVsJ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1EQh2Kp.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iKxTBky.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/nEnanms.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/z8JUVsF.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pNANgrN.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/uZyoUei.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iz8k9gL.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/RT1Jwq5.jpg

[whitels1ss]

Looks like it's coming along very well! :goodjob:


They should have built those things like that instead of building the 928 :yup:

[MrRPJ]

Had a great weekend and thought I would share A couple of behind the scenes pics from a Photo shoot for street Machine Magazine that I did it will be in next months issue. These are just my iphone snaps and not the pics that will be in the mag.

https://i.imgur.com/FLOUddG.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/sY41ZOK.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/LiodSXy.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/e6FsJdC.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Xu7MVcI.jpg

[MrRPJ]

Here is the video of me having a go at paining Frankenstein
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9mpB15zlkI

[amckiwi]

I noticed the car in SM

[MrRPJ]

First start up ever!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyOo3x9P9-w#action=share

[QIKMIK]

Sounds great. I know the engine's in the back and all but don't you think the pipes are a bit short ;)

Mick

[whitels1ss]

Any updates please? :driving:

[MrRPJ]

She’s finally done. Let me know what you all think.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB5WVVEub5E&feature=youtu.be

[whitels1ss]

Awesome mate, bet you are enjoying it.

Thank you for posting:cheers:

[Kwebba]

Awesome build mate. Im in nz and want to do an LS swap on my 996. How is the subaru gearbox going? How much abuse have you given it? I'm thinking of going the subaru gearbox way also as my 996 is auto and porsche boxes go for a lot

[MrRPJ]

996 boxes are stronger and cheaper than subi boxes. They bolt straight in. I’d go a 996 manual.

[MrRPJ]

New engine is finally alive!.


https://youtube.com/shorts/5dYwIRzpxZw?feature=share


https://youtube.com/shorts/tyhfEZ3R_Lk?feature=share

[whitels1ss]

Thanks for the update.

Looks & sounds great! :thumbsup: