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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-14-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
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Posted By Blackroot
I have the gearbox out, exhaust out, and cams...

I have the gearbox out, exhaust out, and cams locked (see other threads)
Any gotcha issues I need to consider with this 1-off model ?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-14-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,185
Posted By Blackroot
Thanks With regards to the 7 HP increase over...

Thanks
With regards to the 7 HP increase over normal S models, how exactly was that done ?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-14-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,501
Posted By Blackroot
So you have bank 1 (cylinders 1-3) locked with...

So you have bank 1 (cylinders 1-3) locked with the long cam lock and bank 2 (4-6) flywheel side locked with just the single ?
Thanks again for your help.

I just realized I referred to the "bamks"...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-14-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,185
Posted By Blackroot
2004 Boxster S Special Edition uniqueness

Hi all-
I am new here, and have a couple of threads going already.
What makes the 2004 S special edition special other than what the manual claims.
Anything unusual ?
The engine has some kind of...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-14-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,501
Posted By Blackroot
I think I am going to use the 2nd Cam lock on the...

I think I am going to use the 2nd Cam lock on the flywheel side.
I know the 2nd lock is for the 5 chain motor but I figure it can't hurt anything to put it on one of the two.
Thoughts?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,501
Posted By Blackroot
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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2018, 08:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,501
Posted By Blackroot
Thank you so much. What took you an hour took me...

Thank you so much. What took you an hour took me 90 minutes.
That was not fun doing alone. I had to rotate crank in the backseat and then get under car and try to fit the cam lock over and over....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,501
Posted By Blackroot
Thanks. I have them lined correctly, just need...

Thanks.
I have them lined correctly, just need to wiggle the crank and get the cam lock tool in.
If i cant get the pin in the crank pulley hole, what about putting the flywheel back on and locking...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,501
Posted By Blackroot
I'm not alone ! I take it you just just kept...

I'm not alone !
I take it you just just kept turning the pulley and pin-locking it tdc BEFORE you tried to install the cam lock (in-car side 1-3 bank) or what order worked for you eventually ?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2018, 09:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,501
Posted By Blackroot
I had a feeling I just need to spend more time at...

I had a feeling I just need to spend more time at it because It shouldn't be out of timing because I haven't done anything yet to screw it up !
All I have done so far is removed the exhaust, 6 speed...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,501
Posted By Blackroot
Will try, but won't be able to lock driveshaft...

Will try, but won't be able to lock driveshaft pulley with the pin if at 180. I have pics here.
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Capture11544718750.jpg...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2018, 05:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,501
Posted By Blackroot
If my logic is sound, the tool should never fit...

If my logic is sound, the tool should never fit if a cam was off by a tooth or more. The fact that i can get it to fit, but the tdc mark is a little clockwise (1/8 inch), and of course the locking...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-12-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,501
Posted By Blackroot
cam locking problems

Hello-
Im trying to prep for ims change and lock everything down.
I have a 3 chain motor, and have the pin in the pulley at TDC. The cam locking tool on bank 1-3(serpentine belt side...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-12-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,481
Posted By Blackroot
Hello- I called L&N back as I wanted to find...

Hello-
I called L&N back as I wanted to find out what the K-3 stamp meant and it sounds like it is a stock date for inventory tracking from 2013.
If this is indeed a bearing from 2013 and installed...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-12-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,481
Posted By Blackroot
Thanks- I'm torn at the unknown, and I have...

Thanks-
I'm torn at the unknown, and I have everything ready to do both.
Not exactly the position I wanted to be in.
I should have the title in-hand tonight, and it should have the previous owner...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-12-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,481
Posted By Blackroot
Hi gang- LN couldn't offer up much help other...

Hi gang-
LN couldn't offer up much help other than asking why I wanted to remove an L&N :)
I have 65k miles on the car and no information on the LN bearing. I have a new Pelican bearing in-hand...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-09-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,481
Posted By Blackroot
I plan on calling l and N tomorrow during...

I plan on calling l and N tomorrow during business hours.
The lookup site didnt reveal a match with the VIN.
I was thinking about just buying the LN retrofit kit for 800$ us, but it requires a tool...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-09-2018, 05:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,481
Posted By Blackroot
Opposite the LN engraving on the cover has a...

Opposite the LN engraving on the cover has a large K-3 stamp.
Not sure what that means
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-09-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,481
Posted By Blackroot
Negative on the badges. I checked that before...

Negative on the badges.
I checked that before disassembling.
Quite disappointing, but it is what it is.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-09-2018, 04:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,481
Posted By Blackroot
I bought from a Kansas city dealership and they...

I bought from a Kansas city dealership and they won't disclose former owner.
I did find original purchase location
From porsche Beverly hills California back in 2004.
Thats all i have
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-09-2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,481
Posted By Blackroot
2004 Boxster S Special Edition IMS help

First post here gang, so please go easy on me.
I just purchased a 2004 Boxster S special edition.
I had no mechanical documents, so i assumed the worst and decided to do the IMS myself.
Car has...
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