Category Archives: Tech
Cayman S Build Part Two: The Art of the Roll Cage
For better or worse, roll cages are a lot like boy bands. They’re really hard to tell apart unless placed side by side and few people want to hear much about them. Continue reading
Cayman S Build Part One: Pulling Parts and Planning
Tearing apart a perfectly good, low mileage Porsche Cayman S. Continue reading
Paddle Shifting the 997
Created by Holinger, supplier of gearbox components to Porsche AG, this paddle shift system is designed specifically for the 997 GT3 Cup, replaces the tunnel-mounted sequential shift lever, and offers quick, precise and clutchless shifting. Continue reading
Project GT3 RS Part 4: Dynos and Doughnuts
With the new, Autometrics-Motorsports-built 4.0 liter engine and transmission in place, it was time for the GT3 RS to head off to the dyno to measure the new and improved power figures. Continue reading
The Latest PCA Racecar Build
Our newest PCA racecar, built from an ultra clean, low mileage 2004 Porsche GT3 previously discussed here, has just emerged from the decal shop ready for action. Continue reading
Dialing In a Hot Rod 911
Some of the coolest Porsches aren’t a product of the factory; they’re a product of a creative owner’s imagination. Continue reading
Project GT3 RS Part 3: The 4.0 Liter Comes Together
We’re not going to give Autometrics Motorsports owner and engine builder Gordon Friedman’s secrets away by describing in detail all of the tricks going into Leh Keen’s 4.0 liter engine build. What we will say is the engine build, like … Continue reading
Project GT3 RS Part 2: Teardown
To turn Leh Keen’s GT3 RS into the ultimate road-scorching supercar we have to start where all project cars begin: on the lift with nothing on the schedule but deconstruction. For better or worse, 911s have a reputation for … Continue reading
Too Pretty to Race (Almost)
Though this immaculate 2004 Porsche 996 GT3 sports outstanding metallic black paint, straight panels and an impeccable black leather interior, its new owner is contracting Autometrics Motorsports to craft the sportscar into the ultimate Porsche Club of America track terror. … Continue reading
Project GT3 RS Part 1: The Champion’s 4.0 Liter Frog
While Porsche’s fantastically quick GT3 RS may leave the factory with little room for improvement, don’t tell Rolex Grand-Am Champion Leh Keen. His own signal green GT3 RS has just entered the Autometrics Motorsport’s stable for a serious dose of … Continue reading
