Project 996tt goes under the knife.
January 15th, 2009
After months of stockpiling parts and testing the stock turbochargers, we had some extra time in the shop this week to begin upgrading Project Porsche. Here are some of the upgrades she’ll be recieving this go around.
K24/18G with Upgraded Wastegates
Standard Issue Intercooler Hoses
Standard Issue Diverter Valves
Tilton Clutch Kit by Titan Motorsports
1,000 CC High Impedence Injectors
Secondary Bosch 044 Fuel Pump
Denso PK20PR-P8 Spark Plugs
Custom tuning by Tony @ EPL
If all goes as planned we should also begin initial testing of our Motec PNP kit as well. We’re still waiting on some body panels and suspension, but our goal is to have everything done and the car at Daytona running next week for Rolex 24 Hours.
Grand Touring machines are based on road-going street cars, but, underneath the skin, they are all business. The GT division, which does not allow turbocharging, is home to BMW M3s, Ferraris, Corvettes and a variety of Porsches, including the GT3R.
Factory-built race cars
• Solid roof and roll cage
• Rolex Series homologated bodywork
• Aerodynamic wing
• 18 x 12-inch wheel diameter and width
• Working headlights and brake lights
• Six-speed transmission
• 6.0-liter maximum engine displacement
• Weight: 1,850 to 2,650 lbs., depending on engine size