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924 Martini restoration
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agfisher  



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Makes me wish I was closer to IL!
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slowcarfast  



Joined: 03 Jan 2020
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PostPosted: Sun May 02, 2021 1:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Really enjoying watching this amazing work progress. Thanks again for taking the time to share. I'm curious what was done to, as you say, turn the US-spec motor into a Euro-spec motor. I've been half-heartedly trying to put together a list of the differences (recognizing of course that there were multiple US market engines) between Euro and US. So far I haven't found a comprehensive accounting anywhere.
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PostPosted: Sun May 02, 2021 8:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

As far as I know ,there was very few changes between late model US market car and Euro cars. Two major changes are pistons and ignition distributor. Early US cars like late 76 and 77 models also had small valve cylinder head. They produced only 95HP. Later US cars were rated at 110HP and 115HP. Euro cars always had 125HP and it was only option through whole production.
Please correct me if I am wrong.

My car has Euro pistons and distributor, late head with large valves that is fully ported and gasket matched. I also installed thinnest head gasket that Cometic makes to bump compression even further. Have MSDS header and no cat. Flywheel is cut 3.5lbs to reduce rotational mass. I am hoping for 140hp. We will see.
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PostPosted: Mon May 17, 2021 8:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Officially we have Martini stripes!

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1977 924 Martini
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2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
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Mike9311  



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PostPosted: Mon May 17, 2021 10:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

About as close as I'll get to seeing a Martini on a showroom floor. Perfect!
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scm924s  



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PostPosted: Wed May 19, 2021 7:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Amazing attention to detail, I keep looking in the hope I can find fault with something, but it is a waste of time!

This is going to be a benchmark car.
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Glemon  



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PostPosted: Wed May 19, 2021 1:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Amazing work, great to see that kind of effort put into a 924.
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PostPosted: Thu May 20, 2021 12:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you guys. Lately I am really busy at work. Have no time to work on this car at all. Bummer, but I do not want to rush it.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Few small updates. Fuel accumulators replacement , built new fuel line and refinished bracket. Looks little better now.


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1977 924 Martini
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2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
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2002 Formula Fastech 382
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1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382
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1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote


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1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382
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