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Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 5:15 pm
by Maruscmn
Was able to get the new rear tires mounted and everything back together. Used a torque multiplier I borrowed from my friend who owns a tuning shop. Got the axel nuts torqued to 340 ft/lbs. Took it on a very short drive and the steering is definitely lighter for a lack of better terms. It is especially noticeable on slow (driveway) turns. Im really really liking it.
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Im hoping this helps the next person who tackles this very simple job. Next up is the CV boots...
Mike
OPS
Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 5:42 pm
by Tom
Very cool project and appreciate you sharing here on Carpokes!!
Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 6:39 pm
by Maruscmn
Glad I could give back! I'll be interested in talking more about 3d printing a part you mocked up!
Mike
Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:51 pm
by Tom
Maruscmn wrote: Tue Feb 04, 2025 6:39 pm
Glad I could give back! I'll be interested in talking more about 3d printing a part you mocked up!
Mike
Absolutely, wasn't sure if you were planning to do it yourself, but I'm more than happy to design and print it. Without the parts in hand, it may take a couple of tries. I'd need as many dimensions as possible to start...
Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:11 pm
by Maruscmn
Rgr that! I have some ideas on how to get you the measurements to make it easier - Thank you for the offer!
Mike
OPS
Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 7:29 pm
by Darkbeer
Thank You for the VERY entertaining and educational project - pictures - commentary . I have avoided the 4WD 996-997's because I just figured "more moving parts = more things to break". Now I can think "outside the box" about them....
Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2025 6:28 am
by Maruscmn
Well after 35 Porsches I am glad I was able to help you out. It is astonishingly simple to do (with the right tools!)
Mike
OPS
Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2025 9:32 am
by ROB III
Great tutorial thread...thank you for expanding my knowledge base.
Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2025 7:24 am
by Maruscmn
Tom,
I have a thought (scary as it is). What if we just use the guibo as a model to make the part?
https://assets.ecstuning.com/product_li ... _x800.webp
I was going to buy one and have it shipped to you. I want to replace mine anyways!
Mike
Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2025 9:21 am
by Tom
That could work, although I'm not 100% sure I could mirror the flange with just that part. Maybe, probably, but until I have it in my hands.... I don't suppose the flange comes off easily, does it? Ideally, I'd have that in hand so I could model a perfect cover. If that's not an option, I'm thinking the old flex disk might be better than a new one, as it may have indents or wear/grunge markings showing exactly where the flange was. I'd also need to know how far the shaft sticks out and its approx diameter.
Alternatively, if you wanted to install the new flex disk, I could probably model a cover to bolt to it, rather than to the flange...
