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Old 07-31-2017, 08:48 AM   #1
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anyone feeling risky ... ?
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Old 07-31-2017, 10:22 AM   #2
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Some assembly required.
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Old 07-31-2017, 11:08 AM   #3
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Yikes. I don't see $10k happening.
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These days you would be better off starting with a stock 996TT engine. Back when this project was done, perhaps not.
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in my humble opinion
the riskiest part would be choosing to use steel inserts instead of the L&N Nikkies for roughly the same price..

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Old 08-03-2017, 11:18 AM   #6
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how about the 'corrosion' or the closed deck - what about coolant passages? probably tied to the need for a rebuild ...
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Run away. Far away. As fast you can.

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