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Recent content by 3V_SN95

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    SN95 3V Swapped New Edge

    This pic is test fitting the anti-intrusion bars. It's to keep the wheel from pushing in a crushing your feet. Definitely would add a bit more stiffness, especially if tied in near the k-memeber mounting point. Good thinking!Well, thanks man. Very cool! My dad also had an auto shop that I...
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    SN95 3V Swapped New Edge

    Ah, I see...the plinth boxes. I did the same thing at the bottom of the a-pillar bars, just didn't end up installing them. I don't know how wide you made your main hoop where it meets those boxes, but I ended up having to cut a section of my door jamb/rocker out to get it welded all the way...
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    SN95 3V Swapped New Edge

    Thanks, Rob. I didn't end up doing the full cage, just the roll bar. Since the car also got a torque arm and panhard bar rear suspension setup, through-floor sfc's, under car sfc's, front k- member and much improved front suspension geometry...oh, at ~150# off the nose and another 100+ hp all...
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    SN95 3V Swapped New Edge

    You know, I'm glad you said that. I sort of wondered the same thing. By the time the throats are opened up in these ports the valve seat insert is really thin! I kept wondering while I was porting them if that would ever fall out of there. But, I have a damaged head from my friends 3V that...
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    SN95 3V Swapped New Edge

    In what way do you suppose the seat was the cause? The heads weren't blasted and I replaced the guides after I was done porting them (prior to valve job). I'll try to get a pic of the wear in the guide, it's pretty severe.
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    SN95 3V Swapped New Edge

    Yea, you're right there. Pretty much building the same motor over again. I actually don't plan to port the heads as much this time around, nor will I install oversized valves. I'm going to give it a good valve job,clean up the bowls by hand and just improve the transitions/short turn, etc...
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    SN95 3V Swapped New Edge

    Hey all. Been a little while. Only had a chance to drive the car a couple of times after I finished the roll bar and unfortunately she dropped a valve. Long story short- I pulled out of the gas station after work one day, ran it up to about 4,000, as I went to shift i heard a loud bang and...
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    SN95 3V Swapped New Edge

    Exactly. 😄
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    SN95 3V Swapped New Edge

    As some of you know, I've had a very difficult time deciding between the roll bar and full roll cage in this car. The roll bar seemed like a good option but left me with a lot of work down the road when it came to the inevitable roll cage, and so I decided to just install the full cage now.As...
  10. 3V_SN95

    SN95 DSG New Edge-blown 4.6 to Coyote!

    Well, at least you're closing this chapter with $10k in your pocket for the next project! Someone got a smokin' deal!
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    SN95 DSG New Edge-blown 4.6 to Coyote!

    Oh man, I've been watching it just out of curiosity in case I ever had to part with my car. These auctions tend to ramp up at the end. Nobody wants to push the bid up too high, too quickly.It has made me think twice about turning my car into a track-only toy right now, though. I think...
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    SN95 3V Swapped New Edge

    Well, after much deliberation and a chat with Sal, I decided to remake my windshield bar to get it further forward in the car.The template of the first bar of the roof X-brace.Sill bars.Things are moving along and continuing to evolve. Actually, the scope of the project has evolved...
  13. 3V_SN95

    Project Super Beater

    Awesome build!! Love it! Good job, Rob.
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    SN95 3V Swapped New Edge

    Thank you! It's been a fun process.I have a friend in your area. You know Tim Lehman? Fellow autocrosser. Has a laser red 94/95 GT and a Boss Laguna Seca. Might have seen him around...
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    SN95 3V Swapped New Edge

    More progress on the roll cage. My third attempt at A-pillar bars was successful and ended up cutting out some of the roof line bracing to get them tucked in really tight. The second ones looked pretty good but once I got myself situated in there with a helmet on I had absolutely no head room...
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