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Posted by: BillJ Nov 29 2021, 09:44 AM

Hi everyone,

Offering up a long-time racer here first before other channels.

1973 chasis and long time race car available for first time in many years. Originally built in the late 80s, this car was Gold Coast SCCA champion three years in a row 89-91. It also took third in Nationals one of those years as developed and raced by Kevin Wheeler. At that time it was green and was nicknamed Gumby.

Recent work and current configuration are as follows:

New: Completely new build 2.0 4 cylinder long block with vapor honed case, journals opened and cleaned with new aluminum plugs, scat crank, chomoly rods, new euro p&c's, rod bolts, etc. Heads vapor honed and new valves, springs, etc. Nearly new low hour weber 44s, outstanding throttle linkage, and fresh fuel lines (an fittings). Engine is string and dyno sheet available from break in pulls. 3 gentle hours on engine during DE at VIR this November where it performed flawlessly.

New: Remote oil cooler routed to front of car with new steel braide lines and an fittings. Setrab cooler is protected by screen and cover plate when run on cooler days. PLENTY of cooling for this engine and ready for any other poweplant you may run (within reason lol). Shroud built to route air under car.

New: Accusump activated directly to power (new manual handle activation needed) to pre-oil and protect during cornering. A must have imho for a car like this. Mounted in the trunk for easy access.

New: 6 point harnesses

New: fire suppresion system routed to trunk and engine bay.

New: Suspension has been updated with new bilsteins all around and ground force adjustable perches with 300 lb eibach springs in rear. Car is corner balanced with 180lb driver and adjusted at track for all geometry settings.

Existing:
Gearbox is standard 901 and first gear needs synchros relplaced. First is never used on track and second is great for getting to grid so doesnt bother me. Changed gear oil and found one tiny 1mmx3mm sliver of synchro. Redline in box and all other gears including reverse is fine. Shifting is through a Tangerine shift linkage and stock shifter in the cabin.

Brakes are from M and rear Carerra calipers and car really stops extremely well. Fresh pads used one DE. Has Tilton dual brake reservoirs for outstanding feel and reliability. Very good package there including brake bias adjuster reachable while driving. Motul 600 brake fluid is also fresh.

Wheels are cookie cutters (uncommonly nice ones at that) shod with new proxies 888Rs used for just 6 sessions in pretty darn cool temps. Lots of life left.

Wiring throughout the car is clean and marked. There are, to my knowledge, no extraneous wires anywhere.

Chassis is strong and cage is absolutely up to snuff. There is stiffening throughout and was done with forethought. Car was built to compete.

Flares, doors, hoods are all fiberglass and car weighs about 1800 lbs.

Asking $23k Now $21,000.

Why selling you ask? Want to invest in my original six race car and two race cars is too many for me.


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Posted by: BillJ Nov 29 2021, 09:51 AM

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Posted by: BillJ Nov 29 2021, 09:52 AM

More. Please note in undercarriage pic i had not yet replaced the older coilovers. Will have to pictures of that soon.


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Posted by: BillJ Dec 22 2021, 01:34 PM

Finally got a video of me driving the car slowly on a brisk 40 degree day at VIR. Please forgive the lousy line.

https://youtu.be/qdftrABcREU

Posted by: BillJ Dec 22 2021, 01:51 PM

As an update will also be including the following:

1. A complete, but dissasembled, engine that had been reportedly dynoed at ~150hp. Webber carbs and linkage included. Consider this as a core for parts or assemble as a sprint/spare powerplant. Believe it is all there but will certainly need a gasket set and perhaps some other parts.

2. Pair of 15x8 5 lug gold BBS wheels and a pair of 15x7 cookie cutters.

3. Set of headers with a phase 9 stainless muffler and a borla muffler.

Posted by: Montreal914 Dec 23 2021, 07:37 PM

Very nice video! Thank you for sharing. +
Not a buyer, but this is good advertising!

GLWTS

Posted by: BillJ Dec 23 2021, 09:56 PM

Thanks for that. Was a really cold day and was taking it easy as it was a new motor with only dyno time and i had never driven the car before. VIR is a wonderful track though. My favorite for sure.

Posted by: sithot Dec 26 2021, 05:00 PM

Car and Driver calls it North American Nürburgring Nordschleif.

Posted by: BillJ Dec 28 2021, 08:58 AM

It has such a great rhythm and only problem is the lack of Oak tree. Miss that gorgeous tree.

Posted by: BillJ Jan 5 2022, 11:12 AM

I will entertain reasonable offers.

Posted by: BillJ Jan 5 2022, 01:49 PM

Early and late 80s before and during Gumby phase. Great history behid the car.


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Posted by: BillJ Jan 17 2022, 07:58 AM

Still available. Dont miss out on a great track year

Posted by: BillJ Jan 22 2022, 11:36 PM

Reduced to $23k.

Posted by: BillJ Jan 27 2022, 09:25 AM

Took more.pics today as i brought the car in for oil change and valve adjustment.



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Posted by: BillJ Jan 27 2022, 09:26 AM

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Posted by: flat4guy Jan 27 2022, 09:35 PM

I've been looking for a 6 but keep coming back to this car. What type of HP does the new engine produce? Thank you.

Posted by: BillJ Jan 27 2022, 10:59 PM

Dyno run during breakin was 110 to the wheels. Very healthy for a true 2.0 ltr 4.

Posted by: BillJ Feb 3 2022, 12:46 PM

Car was just serviced with first oil change and valve adjustment. Ready to run for the season which is starting now!

Posted by: BillJ Feb 21 2022, 10:55 AM

Reduced to $21k. Brand new engine. Ready to run. No waiting, no building, just get in and have fun.

Posted by: johnhora Feb 21 2022, 04:45 PM

Bump for an absolute bargain....
If you want to get on the track this is it!
Everything is done...show up at the track and drive.

BillJ...very nice 914...GLWTS

Posted by: BillJ Feb 22 2022, 10:21 PM

Thanks John. Surprised it isnt gone already. Was fun passing the carreras and 944s in the black run group in my first drive with the car.

Posted by: BillJ Feb 28 2022, 10:07 AM

Bump

Posted by: BillJ Mar 4 2022, 06:44 PM

Sold pending funds

Posted by: ValcoOscar Mar 4 2022, 06:54 PM

Congrats Bill

Posted by: BillJ Mar 4 2022, 07:45 PM

Thanks Oscar. Its a really good car.