My Crashed 997 Turbo Race Car Engine came with a HUGE SURPRISE

[@olafkon]

Hot tip from a fellow 996 Turbo owner that also applies to 997: You want to clean your radiators and AC condensers when you have it already in such a disassembled state. There is visibly a lot of stuff hanging in there and they can rust and start leaking. Not so cheap to replace then... Just take off the plastic housing around it and you will see what I mean because the dirt will come flying. Also just installed a mesh behind the main air intakes/bumper inside to avoid leaves and so on to fly in there. cheap and effective fix, otherwise you want to disassemble and clean regularly.

[@matt13ross]

I'm planning on a good cleaning soon

[@karlos1060]

For sure the mesh is very important to have the middle one. My brother has a 996 regular 911 and replaced the radiators in front, and the middle one got hit by a stone and is leaking and needs to be replaced again. It's crazy they have nothing there to protect the radiator...

[@olafkon]

Your car and girlfriend will thak you for it in the long run, you wont get stuck roadside with it leaking and can spend the extra money on dinner with the misses 😉 @@matt13ross

[@matt13ross]

Hahahaha

[@tzakati]

My vote is for chalk gray belts, and terracotta calipers. Not sure of your wheel choice, but darker wheels will make the calipers pop even more.

[@theXbaT1]

Remember to remove paint from ground points!!!! And all 997 Turbos came with center radiator. Its an upgrade to carreras

[@Royalflushness]

Black seat belts are fine. Keep it classy. Most track 996/997 turbos have the coolant lines pinned already, some tracks wont allow these cars to race without it done as it poses a huge safety concern if these pop on the track. Love your content as always brother

[@matt13ross]

Thanks so much!

[@matthewst.pierre2590]

Awesome work! Chalk grey seat belts would look killer.

[@dinoagelis8370]

If you haven’t done it yet, do the GT2 clutch conversion since the motor and transmission are out. I forget the part numbers, but they are cheap. It’s a clutch cable, slave, fork, and release spring under the pedal. It eliminates the clutch assist setup on the car also requiring the power steering pump to have that line blocked off. Sounds like a lot but it’s not that bad and totally worth it. It does require tapping the transmission case as the gt2 mounts on the other side from the 997t setup. AIM performance tapped my transmission for the job. Coming along buddy.

[@matt13ross]

It's got an aftermarket clutch setup along with a different slave thankfully.

[@dinoagelis8370]

I saw that as I watched the video. Was replying in real time. 🤷🏼‍♂️great content buddy. Did you motor have the sharkwerks coolant elbows as well?

[@matt13ross]

Haha thank you! It looked like it had metal elbows, but not sure of the brand.

[@dinoagelis8370]

Sweet. My 997.1TT had a collapsed lifter a few years back. Pulled the motor and had them all done. At that time pinned the cams and did all the coolant lines and clutch assist delete. Holler if you ever need to referemce a relatively stock car or come up to the NJ/Ny area

[@matt13ross]

Awesome thanks!

[@stephenauty2402]

I love coloured seat belts but black is the best contrast with Terracotta in my mind. Coloured seat belts are to liven up a dull interior but you already have a bright interior now.

[@matt13ross]

Good point

[@aaronf4201]

There is absolutely not filler in these videos…all killer! So much work done and all the knowledge learned is invaluable. Amazing.

[@matt13ross]

I hate filler stuff so I try and avoid that lol. Thanks!

[@jonathan9380]

You deserve many, many more subscribers - this is top quality stuff and the amount of work you've put in is tremendous 👏

[@matt13ross]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mihirsurana]

I like how you don’t hesitate(at least on-video) to remove anything and re-install it 😂

[@anthonybrand6137]

That's some impressive work in completing the wiring loom installation Matt, with little or nothing missing/left over...it all looks OEM & very tidy. 👍👍 With regards to the seatbelt colour, my preference would be black with contrast stitching, the colour of which should match the existing stitching found on the door cards, dashboard, etc.

[@mchstud]

I’m not mad about the idea of keeping the stock belts with TC stitching. But definitely a fan of solid TC.

[@JT-162]

This is all going too smoothly...we need "shit, this is bad" moment! LOL Seriously, you are crushing it so far.

[@matt13ross]

It will happen lol

[@m5387]

At 8:30 that looks like the factory microphone that clips in under the steering wheel column cover on the top. There should be two grills on either side of it and it clips in under one of them.

[@m5387]

If you end up using an aftermarket head unit I don’t believe you need it but there is also a company that makes one for aftermarket head units that fits in the factory spot so you don’t see a microphone

[@matt13ross]

Thanks so much! I had no clue lol

[@Iridtube]

Matt, the PCA and some other racing bodies require a 996/997 to have the lines pinned or welded in order to do track days or race, and since this was previously a car mostly for track use it makes sense that it's been done. Less work for you!

[@cheapcargarage]

I would replace the clutch, pressure plate, and release bearing while the engine is out. It would suck to get it all assembled and have the clutch fail shortly after.

[@matt13ross]

You're right but with only 44k miles, I'm confident it's all good.

[@cheapcargarage]

@@matt13ross That’s a costly gamble for a former track car. I’d replace it while it’s on the ground. Just my two cents.

[@sutherlacd27]

@@matt13ross I have to agree with @cheapcargarage on this one. As a track car the clutch could be very worn. Easier to replace now

[@verbatum141]

Great stuff Matt! Keep it going.

[@mg_streetkandi]

Not a bad job...Your putting that car back together nicely...I would keep the Seat Belts Black. Nice Job...👍🏽🏁

[@tomburns890]

I can’t believe the job you took on. Congrats! And, ya, it was a track car and most require the lines to be pinned to track. So good for you, you saved all the time & hassle to do so as you have your plate full anyway.

[@matt13ross]

Saved me lots of hassle!

[@nzos14]

1 Vote for chalk belts but personally would not match calipers to interior. Also now is a good time to replace the coolant expansion tank if it looks at all suspect, its annoying to replace once the engine is in and they can crack and leak even if they 'look ok'.

[@plus790]

I mentioned checking the cam chain sliders while the motor was out, but didn't think about the 15 year old plastic expansion tank--great call.

[@zedeg94]

I'd make seatbelts some sort of grey colored. It will be the best on otherways terracotta interior. Especially if your headliner is grey

[@roberttowsley8958]

I look forward to your videos impatiently. Keep them coming!🎉

[@MyBallers]

Bonus that the coolant lines were already done! Looking great and is coming along so fast! I also voted but I will say it here, I vote for the colored match seat belts.

[@Bnm-fk9fi]

I would love to see some chalk grey touches in the interior like the belts and even stitching etc. would tone down the terracotta a bit.

[@VelvetHammer1]

Unless you are absolutely sure on the condition of the clutch I would crack the trans and double check. It is so easy to do while the motor is out and if there is any significant wear, better to just replace it now.

[@matt13ross]

I know but I can't see it being very used. Aftermarket and only 44k miles.

[@theXbaT1]

Love the Color choice. I like «coloured» interiors but, only when there is alot of black. Like black belts, black armrest and black centerconsole.

[@mannypiv]

Chalk grey seat belt with terracota stitching👌🏽

[@Jcoop21]

Chalk belts, love the build keep it coming

[@heliolps2]

Matt, you should remove the paint off to ground connection to the chassis

[@rajsangha3820]

Chalk gray on the belts would be coool

[@joepaquette7435]

Looking great. Hope all those grounds are clean and grounding as designed. May want to keep that in mind if there are any electrical gremlins later on. Awesome content.

[@jcalloway3474]

Terracotta seatbelts with the terracotta brake calibers is so🔥🔥🔥 and I think never been done.

[@swegosaurus]

Terracotta calipers would look REALLY good with some silver HRE monoblocks

[@matt13ross]

Hrm got me thinking!

[@berreli]

Love pleasant surprises! BTW binge watched your entire 996 build and now on the edge of my seat watching this build one week at a time 😅

[@ZEEHOO-X]

Awesome work!

[@petechounet4108]

Hi Matt. The microphone goes under the superior cover of your steering colomn, where there is a grill on the left, behind your steering wheel.

[@matt13ross]

LIFE SAVER!!!

[@ttmezger]

Those elbows below the oil coolers are likely Sharkwerks. There are 3. Those are a must, so that’s awesome it’s been done!

[@matt13ross]

I was actually planning on buying them too!

[@stephenrohrbacher5919]

Black seat belts with chalk stitching might look cool.

[@Fragclub2.0]

Loving the content Matt, I started watching car build vids with Matt Armstrong, then Tavarish, then you popped up building a 996, a car I've been considering buying if I sell my camper van, I've wanted a 911 since I watched the condor man car chase scene in about 1986😂. Fair play to you building that 997 in your garage. I hope you're subscriber base continues to rise and I'll look forward to see this 997 finished. Greetings from Ireland.☘️

[@sutherlacd27]

Get the 911 turbo... you won't regret it

[@chrismarrero7072]

I say chalk gray seatbelt with terracota stitching and terracota calipers

[@Videl550]

Love the project so far @Matt. Also... nice music, def enjoying it!

[@matt13ross]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Jupiterider1]

Chalk seatbelts with matching calipers. 👍🏼

[@matt13ross]

That's an interesting idea!

[@toosublime1]

Literally on the edge of my seat every time a vid drops.. but can’t wait to see this pull out of the driveway and get the drone shot

[@matt13ross]

I can't wait for that too!

[@Bnm-fk9fi]

No worries Matt, your videos are so good and informative I could picture those Timelapse’s no problem 😊 just keep going and keep em coming 😊

[@matt13ross]

Haha I'm glad you could picture them

[@barryhall7]

Looking great so far 👍🏻

[@stewarthatshell7133]

Another Great video Thanks !

[@DrM0nsta650]

Chalk grey seat belts would look great

[@allensketchclub8579]

As with any skill, practice makes perfect. TIG is no different, so please add to your list of skills to acquire. It will come in handy, I am sure. Check out Justin at the fabrication series for really good tig content. I am sure that you are happy about the drilling already being done, but now you are primed and ready for the 996 when that time comes. As for seatbelts, I like color matched. Perhaps save the grey for other interior accents that are subtle? Again, fantastic content. I doubt I will ever acquire a Porsche, but this is fun to watch.

[@matt13ross]

I definitely need to practice TIG but I just haven't made time for it.

[@PompeyMatt17]

glad you sorted the seatbelts...one thing that sounds really obvious but..if I have a tool or part that I have no clue what it is and there's no part number to see, I Google Lens it....very often it'll give me a match....

[@matt13ross]

I've actually never tried that. Thanks!

[@austinrich9833]

Chalk grey seat belts would be awesome.

[@danbowdrey7753]

Black seatbelts with Terracotta stitching :)

[@plus790]

He's not going to spend $4,000 to reupholster Sport seats that are still in great condition.

[@shr00m7]

Painting the brake calipers terracotta sounds like a mistake, and I LOVE terracotta. Chalk to match the new exterior paint color sounds like a good choice.

[@matt13ross]

Why not?

[@Romanu_Geoge]

Here's a tip for the cameras so it won't happen next time Always format the SD cards after transferring the files so that they don't get corrupted like it happened now, it might get tedious but it's better to be safe than sorry that you lost a record session

[@matt13ross]

Makes sense. Thanks!

[@mahdialsenussi3066]

Amazing WORK ❤️ 👍🏼

[@MarkPorsche2004]

save this post. The ebrake are will bind with the numeric cable insulator/hose covering on. Either cut them shorter or find a thinner hose. I used a bit of dynamat since it was flexible. Nice work so far!

[@matt13ross]

Ah man. Just the part in the interior?

[@MarkPorsche2004]

@@matt13ross just the interior section not a huge deal but saving you the hassle of bolting everything together and only to take it apart again.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jtscustomsNL]

Really awesome video once again! I would go with orange brake calipers and belts to honor the once orange body :P

[@iansdetailing7236]

Matt seats belts have to have control module for airbags sent with them and they reset it all

[@sutherlacd27]

Don't touch the color of the calipers. Red means sport brakes package and yellow means pccb package. The caliper colors have specific meaning

[@plus790]

Exactly.

[@elduderino1809]

I was about to paint mine in yellow, I guess I need to avoid confusion like colors on the deck of an aircraft carrier.

[@swift__]

I would go chalk on the belts ( terracotta stitching on the black would be cool but prolly not very noticeable unless your physically going to buckle up )

[@matt13ross]

I always buckle!

[@LouisEguchiWale]

Chalk grey or black seatbelts keep it simple and classy

[@jrtate1123]

Love your videos bro!! Porsche is my favorite car brand and I dream to own one.. love the content!!🔥🔥🔥

[@TheWisehydralisk]

Chalk belts but I feel like you need to do a chalk gray center console and seat backs IMO

[@matt13ross]

Good idea!

[@jdmjunk]

def color matched

[@ilanpro]

Gray with terracada stitch

[@vincentcarrano6329]

Hey Mat, Mat h the seat belts to the gauge colour that’s what I did to my 997 looks awesome

[@GoPotato69]

just an FYI, SD cards r literally the cheapest nand flash the company can get, unless u spend extra for the premium pro level cards from companies like Sandisk extreme cards and the like. If you do upgrade to the new iPhone or something use that and then shoot onto type C ssd's that u can literally plug into the type c port, if ur on android or just wanna get a separate android for shooting, u can do that

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for the tip!

[@dewyxilent]

Thanks!

[@matt13ross]

Thanks so much! Not necessary but I appreciate it!!

[@MrAQLawson]

Congrats on having your tubes tapped!

[@B0RRAC0]

I definitely think gray sea belts would be sick! But question, how are you going to address stuck key???

[@matt13ross]

I think it's just stuck because there was no power hooked up.

[@plus790]

@@matt13ross That is absolutely the case. I've disconnected the battery to my 987.2 and could not remove the key until it had power.

[@neallandsburgh4222]

Looks like you have an ipd plenum upgrade too! Definitely not a stock motor!

[@coolcolschannel8773]

Spooky was thinking when's the next video due. ...switch KZbin on now when home from work and first prompt is your latest updates 😅

[@StraightLineCycles]

I would go black seat belts, or maybe white, but definitely not lime green with red stiching.

[@marchough2424]

Grey would work well.

[@lukaklaric4654]

Hi, Matt. Greetings from Croatia. I just wanted to say that I love your videos and give you my opinion on the accent colour for the car. Dark blue would be my choice, because it looks the best on terracotta. It looks sporty, yet not too flashy. Also, the car would look too boring if you put tarracotta as an accent colour. In any case, keep going... Love from Croatia.

[@matt13ross]

Meh I think blue would be too many colors haha

[@michaellevy9015]

Black bekts with Terra cotta stitching is your best bet

[@crewcheeks2507]

Sooo not a fan of the Terra cotta, BUT ! I think matching the calipers would be cool, gloss black wheels and trim, and black finishes on interior would be a nice contrast

[@matt13ross]

Oh man I love the terracotta!

[@crewcheeks2507]

Don’t get me wrong I think it’ll look real sick against Nardo Grey

[@jouleskelvin]

Hit those radiators with some Eastwood radiator paint. 👍

[@matt13ross]

Good idea! I'm gonna clean them up first and see.

[@jouleskelvin]

​@@matt13rossI had to do this on my 991.2 Turbo S after 30k. The radiators just take a beating and its noticable.

[@pcar928fan]

C4 and Turbos all have 3 radiators up front on the 997. Still might be an upgraded unit, but three are what you expect on the performance 911.

[@matt13ross]

I didn't know that, thanks!

[@keithharms8859]

I suggest gray for the seatbelts. I think that will look best and the brake calipers. Great job though to have to stick with a Projects size but you’re doing great.

[@cooperh1435]

This is sick!

[@karlos1060]

Hey Matt, Did you check the condition of the clutch? When everything is out a new clutch usually does'nt cost that much. Something i always would replaced unless you are sure it almost brandnew. The job it is to replace when it's in is a lot. Just like with the heatercore of your car you did not replace. Cheap now, expensive later(or time consuming)

[@matt13ross]

I'd imagine it's good with only 44k miles. A new clutch setup is a few grand.

[@karlos1060]

@@matt13ross I checked it here in the Netherlands, and indeed it is very expensive. About 1200 and 1350$ depending on the brand you take. 1200$ for the sachs if it's a 3.6 liter 480 hp one. I don't know your exact type. It's more expensive then i thought. But still i would check the wear on the clutch especially if it was a track car! 44k miles for a car like this is not nothing. Plates can have much more waer then you think. And when it's apart like it is now it costs you maybe a little over 1 hour to check to undo the bolts and put them back. It would be a nightmare dealing with a clutch after you completed your car.

[@plus790]

Chalk grey would be cool *IF* it is a good match to the paint. More importantly, *don't* do Terracotta calipers!!! I forget if this is a Turbo S...if so, then keep the calipers red. If it is a standard Turbo, then how about a subtle metallic grey?

[@matt13ross]

I think S are only auto.

[@plus790]

@@matt13ross ah, I bet you're right.

[@rogeritt88]

Always look forward to these videos. Its hard to imagine this level of obvious skill without being a qualified machanic. Honestly have meet machanics I would trust less with my Porsche. Well done Matt.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@plus790]

This is in no way a knock on Matt, but a major point of this channel (and there are other great ones similar) is that this stuff is *not* difficult. and you don't have to be some sort of savant to work on your own car. Diagnosis requires some knowledge *or research*, but 90% of working on cars is turning a ratchet or wrench. Access can be tight, sequences are important, and jobs can be time-consuming, but the techniques are simple. Like eating an elephant, take it one bite at a time. I have to say though--doing a complete chassis swap is a massive amount of work and I'm amazed at Matt's pace.

[@matt13ross]

These are true words. But the pros are quicker and more efficient than me for sure. I also lack their diagnostic skills.

[@plus790]

@@matt13ross I thought this project would take you the most of a year. With the massive progress you've already made, I think this could be done by the Superbowl. And as for the diagnostics...yep, that's where the "or research" comes in. The point is the information is out there, just need to find it. And with the internet it has never been easier.

[@matt13ross]

I was aiming for spring but I think it will be much sooner than that.

[@bernardthefourth]

Oh I see you are painting it Chalk. I thought that was just primer and I was like WTF is he doing? Chalk is cool.

[@matt13ross]

Haha love chalk!

[@NZotyoka81]

I loved the 996 project it has turned out pretty good. I also like the wheel choice, finally somebody who not forcing thoes ugly black wheels.

[@matt13ross]

I didn't choose wheels yet lol

[@Matthew28845]

My vote is for black calipers and seatbelts to create a little contrast against the orange and gray theme you have going on, colored seatbelts really only work with dark interiors imo

[@matt13ross]

I def want the calipers to pop though

[@Matthew28845]

@@matt13ross maybe leave the red then? I feel like trying to match the interior would look weird

[@matt13ross]

Terracotta is close to red though. IDK!

[@jouleskelvin]

​@@matt13rossRed calipers look great against Chalk. Black seatbelts would look good. No need to enhance the interior color anymore, imo. 👍

[@Rush_Subdivisions]

Is that orange wire the fiber optic cable from the radio?

[@sciflyer67]

I opted for new condensers and CSF radiators since everything was apart. Not hard to do now considering there's no coolant right now.

[@matt13ross]

Would love that but not currently in the budget.

[@rustygolfer3475]

chalk belts would be sweet

[@trevorwarren2150]

Grey seat belts with terracotta stitching

[@valon5629]

Google foam coming from AC vents, 996/997 suffer from that. You can fix it easy while dash is still not on

[@matt13ross]

I checked mine and surprisingly it's in excellent condition and still soft.

[@valon5629]

@@matt13ross if it was me I will still replace the foam. It will deteriorate sometime soon.

[@plus790]

@@matt13ross I'd still redo it. My 2009 spits out pieces once in a while and it was worse in my previous 986. As mentioned, removing the dash is a pig of a job later.

[@dkosawa]

Ever worried that your not tightening things to factory spec? BTW, chalk seat belts sounds amazing, and hell no to terracotta brakes! :)

[@matt13ross]

Nah that stuff never bothered me lol.

[@dkosawa]

@@matt13ross A Porsche 911, sleek and fine, Lost its nuts and bolts in a hurried line. With a rattle and a clank, on the road it went, In need of some care, to its owner's lament. -ChatGpt

[@matt13ross]

Hahahaha that's great

[@billwoods9534]

Chalk Grey belts 100%. Red calipers are a stock thing so I'm cool with that, but maybe the Terracotta colored calipers would be cool. To me old school red calipers used to mean turbo so I still think they're cool. Chalk grey seat belts are a great idea.

[@plus790]

Technically, red meant "S".

[@billwoods9534]

@@plus790 Technically "S" can be red or silver. I'm referring to the first red calipers offered on a 911 by Porsche, which was on a 1993 964 turbo. Called Big Red Brake calipers. Look it up....

[@sutherlacd27]

Red calipers now mean sport brake package where yellow calipers are the pccb package. On hybrids I believe there are green calipers.

[@billwoods9534]

@@sutherlacd27 yes I'm fully aware of that. I actually already had a conversation with someone about the red calipers and how they were originally only on the 964 911 Turbo. That's what I referring to when I said "old school" because this car is over 10 years old. I have a 2010 997.2 GT3 with PCCB's and yellow belts. But back to the calipers, that terracotta might be kind of cool because of his interior color, and then make the belts Chalk Grey. But since its an analog car and a little old staying old-school red wouldn't be a bad move.

[@sutherlacd27]

@@billwoods9534 I am so torn on what brakes I want on my 997.1 turbo. I have left the sport brakes on because when doing track days it's actually affordable to replace the rotors after several sessions. But my car is speed yellow with yellow belts and yellow gauges and I do more street driving than track days so swapping to the pccb setup would be nice as well. I just struggle with justifying swapping to the pccb setup when replacing the rotors after several track sessions costs an insane amount of money

[@AntonOtto]

Chalk grey belts I think will look good against the interior.

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

You better pin the camshafts to avoid camshaft hub slip. They spin in the pressed-in housing section=camshaft deviation....etc, big job once the engine in the car, can cause very poor engine operation and other damages. Common issue on these engines. I would do the tensioners, cam sprockets and inspect the head....etc

[@matt13ross]

Is there a way to check if that's done?

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

@@matt13ross You have to pull out the cams, remove the sprocket housing and the connector piece to see the pressed-in housing. There is a good video about it, if you search Camshaft Deviation, in Top Auto Nick channel. Since this was a race engine, they should have done it, but who knows.

[@matt13ross]

Not a chance I'm doing that lol. I would have a shop do it but one thing at a time.

[@ttmezger]

I have a 997 Turbo, and my view is I’ll have it done if they ever spin. It’s not a catastrophic failure, so I’m willing to roll the dice. Also doesn’t seem as common as the internet would have you believe.

[@matt13ross]

The Internet makes everything go way out of proportion

[@johansalazar4701]

looking good mat, serious question. how you balance work/life/relationship tho? lately i struggle even working on my pos for 15 mins without having to stop

[@matt13ross]

It's not an even balance for sure lol. KZbin takes up around 30 hours a week

[@berreli]

Chalk grey belts!

[@stodoprojects1654]

I think yellow seatbelts would blend well with the interior colour.

[@matt13ross]

I thought about it but that's a lot of colors lol

[@raymondmudie8219]

Hi, been following the build and really enjoying it. I have a 2010 C2S and looking to put some new wheels on it. I live in the Caribbean so wheel shops with options for a 997 are limited.. I am looking at getting some made for me.. can you tell me what size front wheels and offset you have on yours? The rears i know have a good bit of clearance but the fronts for the videos look like they are at least a 10” rim.. maybe I’m mistaken… but if you can tell the the size and offset it OU would be of great help

[@matt13ross]

Honestly I have no idea what these specs are lol

[@plus790]

Front: 18x9” ET46 // Rear: 18x11” ET60

[@sutherlacd27]

Before putting the engine in upgrade the turbo intake tubes with the engine out. It's cheap and easy with the engine out. It's a pain with the engine in.

[@matt13ross]

Any specific ones you recommend?

[@sutherlacd27]

@@matt13ross torque solutions