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Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 10 2009, 11:43 PM

Before I get going on this I want to thank those who have been such great helps with parts and knowledge and graciousness.

Jeff H. (sixnotfour) for really everything involved with what I'm doing.

Tim Kornacki for getting me into 914s and learning from him all that I have.

Chris Williams (Efutto101) for all sorts of stuff.

Eric Shea (Eric_Shea) PMB performance for all the brake stuff and consistant help.

Jonathan (hwgunner) GPR for all the elephant stuff and some misc. stuff.

Rich Dauenhauer for the use of his welder and a few misc parts.

All the local guys for the support and BS you're always good for

Okay, so to the project:

So this winter I decided to rebuild my 2.4l T engine to a better AX engine. I bought this engine rough running knowing I was going to need to rebuild it. So we built a nice 2.4l engine that is about an E spec engine that should do well for AX. Then I wanted to shed a little unwanted metal, some of the rear, old four mounts, and other stuff. Not really to make it lighter but to make it a little cleaner and easier to work on. So after the engine was out I decided to repaint the engine bay and move the fuel pump to the front.

Okay, I did a lot of stuff. I'll let the pictures do most of the talking from here on out.

I will start with the parts


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Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 10 2009, 11:49 PM

Now to the work and assembly


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Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 10 2009, 11:54 PM

Did I mention I did a little too much at once?


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Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 10 2009, 11:58 PM

finally the brakes done by Eric Shea


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Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 11 2009, 12:00 AM

I forgot to mention Zack (Vacca Rabbit) for his awesome shift knob and Rich Johnson for his 6 accel linkage .

More pictures to come. I just need to add fuel and button up the top side of the engine. Soooo close...

Posted by: carr914 May 11 2009, 07:02 AM

Looking Good Jon, Good Luck at the Races

T.C.

Posted by: MoveQik May 11 2009, 07:39 AM

Nice Jon! See how productive you can be when the market slows down!!

Posted by: computers4kids May 11 2009, 07:57 AM

Dang, I've got to see your car in person.

Posted by: DNHunt May 11 2009, 08:06 AM

Jon that looks really nice.

I can hardly wait to see it run

dave

Posted by: Tom May 11 2009, 08:09 AM

Looking great Jon. Hope to get out to see it at the next AX.
Tom

Posted by: Zaney May 11 2009, 09:28 AM

Awesome job Jon!

I am jealous of the Eric Shea brake setup!
Hopefully, I will make it out to watch some of the AX this summer. (my car still under the knife. )

Have Fun!

Posted by: jcambo7 May 11 2009, 10:16 AM

Looks awesome Jon. I cant wait to see it in person when I come back home to visit.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 11 2009, 10:22 AM

Yeah... but I'd rather be selling homes.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 11 2009, 10:27 AM

I look forward to seeing many teeners out there The shootout is in Pacwood this year in August and I hope we have a big turn out from our NW guys.

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 11 2009, 12:45 PM

Opps... I forgot to add a thanks to Curt and Nick, Greenie and Slow914, for their amazing bodywork skills and the use of their tool.

Posted by: shoguneagle May 11 2009, 12:55 PM

Excellent job and LOOKIN' GOOD!

Steve Hurt

Posted by: carr914 May 11 2009, 01:15 PM

Posted by: MDG May 11 2009, 01:23 PM

Those north west guys seem pretty, er, tight don't they?

Posted by: MDG May 11 2009, 01:46 PM

and I forgot to add, your car looks Fantastic!!

Posted by: ConeDodger May 11 2009, 02:12 PM

Oh dear... You didn't use their "tool" did you? I thought that was illegal in Washington?

Posted by: 6freak May 11 2009, 03:15 PM

NICE WORK BOVEY AND COMPANY..SEE ON THE 23RD

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 11 2009, 03:37 PM

that was supposed to be tools. We are a tight group up here but we don't allow showing of individuals tool.

Sorry to get you Southern boys excited

Posted by: pete-stevers May 11 2009, 05:34 PM

lookin GREAT Jon!! keep the pictures coming!

Posted by: BMXerror May 11 2009, 07:05 PM

HOLY COW that's a lot of dollars in those pics! And where did that muffler come from? That's badass! Is it from a Boxster S, or is it custom?
Mark D.

Posted by: J P Stein May 11 2009, 07:42 PM

I'm sure Dave at Triad will make you one......it is a bit on the loud side.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdqgERs5P74&feature=player_embedded

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 11 2009, 11:16 PM

I call it the "JP Stein" Yes, Dave at Triad can make you one. It is loud but light. I am thinking of having him do another withouth the glass packs. Thinking of having him make it like straight pipes coming out of the crossover. May need to wait on that for a while though

Posted by: PanelBilly May 11 2009, 11:29 PM

Good work. All that progress and a new baby in the house too!

Posted by: Lou W May 11 2009, 11:48 PM

Very nice Jon.

Posted by: 6freak May 12 2009, 08:14 AM

Hope you had enough money left over to buy your beautiful wife a VERY VERY nice Mothers day present.

Posted by: nsr-jamie May 12 2009, 08:33 AM

just wanted to say you have one of the nicest 914's I have seen around....I hope mine will turn out as nice as yours someday.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 12 2009, 10:35 AM

Wow thanks. I really like it and am itching to get it on the road.

Posted by: sixnotfour May 12 2009, 09:49 PM

I guess all it needs is some spark

Posted by: effutuo101 May 12 2009, 10:33 PM

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT May 17 2009, 02:23 AM

So Jeff and Chris came over and we got everything all sorted out and put back together. All things are go and I took it out for the first time in a few months. This engine feels nice Great power and it isn't even tuned yet. Just need to break it in and get in tuned. AX next Saturday and Sunday to look forward to I'll add more pictures tomorrow....er, when I wake up in the morning.