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agfisher
Joined: 09 May 2007 Posts: 478 Location: West Hartford, CT
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:14 am Post subject: |
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Makes me wish I was closer to IL! _________________ 1977 924 N/A Martini Edition |
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slowcarfast
Joined: 03 Jan 2020 Posts: 34 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 1:10 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ 1981 924 Weissach Ed #187
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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 8:15 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ www.btr-chicago.com
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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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 8:40 am Post subject: |
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Officially we have Martini stripes!
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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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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 8:40 am Post subject: |
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_________________ www.btr-chicago.com
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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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 8:41 am Post subject: |
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_________________ www.btr-chicago.com
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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Mike9311
Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 1678 Location: Chicago-ish
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 10:32 am Post subject: |
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About as close as I'll get to seeing a Martini on a showroom floor. Perfect! _________________ 1980 931 since 1989
1981 Ideola 931 Club Sport
1982 931 Entwicklungsfahrzeug
1979 924 NA ohne 650 mit 471
1982 931 Red Resurrection - 951 IC
1982 931 parts car / resurrection?
1980 924 NA (R&D lightweight)
1982 931 wana-be GTR race car |
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scm924s
Joined: 22 Oct 2010 Posts: 261 Location: Gloucester UK
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 7:05 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ 1984 n/a Ruby Red Metallic
1988 924S Guards red- sold
1986 924S Guards Red - sold
1984 n/a Black - sold
1980 n/a Le Mans#1 - sold
1980 n/a Le Mans#2- sold
1977 Martini - sold |
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Glemon
Joined: 05 Jan 2016 Posts: 262 Location: Lincoln, NE
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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Amazing work, great to see that kind of effort put into a 924. _________________ 88 924S
68 TR250
02 IS300 |
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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ www.btr-chicago.com
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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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:57 am Post subject: |
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Few small updates. Fuel accumulators replacement , built new fuel line and refinished bracket. Looks little better now.
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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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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:58 am Post subject: |
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_________________ www.btr-chicago.com
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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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:59 am Post subject: |
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_________________ www.btr-chicago.com
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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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:59 am Post subject: |
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_________________ www.btr-chicago.com
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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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:00 am Post subject: |
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_________________ www.btr-chicago.com
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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