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> nditiz1's mediocre 6 conversion, SOLD at auction, off to a new home
nditiz1
post Aug 11 2021, 08:31 PM
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Hey all - not sure if you all were aware that I have been in the middle of a conversion build since last year. Well the time finally came, or should I say a fire under my butt, to get me to push for a completion. By completion I mean a running/driving 6. Quick back story. Bought the car from a member 74 2.0. Already had glass flares, 5 lug, and an overheating engine. Dropped that out as I had a 2.7 waiting to be finished. Collected parts for the engine. Collected parts for the conversion. Sat back and waited for it to build itself, it didn't. Finally bought my tix for Okteenerfest so now I'm forced to get it done in time. I recently posted up an extensive to do list.

She won't be a show winner, but she may just get me there.

Here is the current state of affairs.

2.7 - ITB twin plug EFI
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Yup! definitely grabbed the wrong hole saw 3" (should have been 2.5") smh

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Have to address this rust I cut out before I can mount the tank.

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post Aug 11 2021, 08:44 PM
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Nice powerplant! Good luck with the project.
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post Aug 11 2021, 08:44 PM
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Sounds like a good opportunity to use some fuel line tubing for edge protection and visual bling. Some may use other material for bling but it's bling enough for me and my build as well!
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post Aug 12 2021, 05:37 AM
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That engine even looks fast!

I hope you are able to finish it in time Nick. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Aug 12 2021, 06:28 AM
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post Aug 12 2021, 07:29 AM
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Thanks Bob.

Some morning welding. It ain't pretty, but it will do. It started out so nice. I am at most just below average welder lol. If the metal is thick, I'm good. Maybe because of the MIG. What settings are you all running? It's an Eastwood 135 MIG. That's why the invented grinders right? 1 more patch panel and the welding should be done for now.

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Burn through and difficult location.

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post Aug 12 2021, 09:58 AM
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Nice! Whose throttle bodies are those? I just got the RHD's but have not started that project yet.

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post Aug 12 2021, 10:43 AM
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They are the old triumph triple speed ITB's.

They are/were sold through X-Factory (Al Kosmal), but I think he has now moved to the RHD.
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post Aug 12 2021, 11:21 AM
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What a nice engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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post Aug 12 2021, 12:15 PM
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Wow, pretty ambitious!
Lots of looooong nights ahead, but looks like she will be worth it.
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post Aug 14 2021, 05:53 AM
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Trying to catch OptimusGlen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) , getting the engine closer to a startup. Today will hopefully be a productive day in getting the last bit of welding done and the tank installed.

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post Aug 14 2021, 06:16 AM
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QUOTE(nditiz1 @ Aug 14 2021, 06:53 AM) *

Trying to catch OptimusGlen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) , getting the engine closer to a startup. Today will hopefully be a productive day in getting the last bit of welding done and the tank installed.

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Haha, good luck! Make sure you connect and torque the lower hose on the tank before you install it.

Do you want a couple caps for the heater tubes too?
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post Aug 14 2021, 06:37 AM
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Nick, the engine looks great. Good luck with the conversion.
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post Aug 14 2021, 06:47 AM
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I hope you make your goal. The engine looks great
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post Aug 14 2021, 07:12 AM
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Thanks for the encouragement all. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

@OptimusGlen - yes please.

He is sending me some block off plates for my tin, some cabin caps like he just posted and the half pulley (95mm) for my fan.
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post Aug 14 2021, 08:35 AM
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Love to see everyone finishing up these projects. Most of us started around the same time including Brent, Glen, Dion and now Nick. Very cool
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Aug 15 2021, 02:35 AM) *

Love to see everyone finishing up these projects. Most of us started around the same time including Brent, Glen, Dion and now Nick. Very cool

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) great to see these conversions going on ,best of luck for that "first start" for you guys....trust me its an epic day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) .
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post Aug 15 2021, 04:44 AM
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Got the "brake thingy" loosely mounted. If anyone was wondering I did have my regulator mounted closer to the 6 mount. PMB hooked me up with early lines, the T fitting, a cap for the rear port, but alas no banjo bolt and washers. I put up the Bat signal in the parts section if anyone has those they can ship out. Also, I am either looking for the 90 fitting and or the small coupler behind the FW so I can splice these 2 lines together. I'm surprised PMB has not come up with a simple pre-bent conversion line that mounts to the coupler behind the FW and this older mounting location.

I mounted it with Riv Nuts, man they are great. Next onto the return fuel line thingy.

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post Aug 19 2021, 10:55 PM
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Updates:

I haven't really shown any picture progress as I have been working on figuring out the wiring for this EFI. I have the wiring pretty much done and am getting the final touches done for the engine for the test run.

Replace RMS - I don't like the look of the new boogered up one.
Install flywheel
Install clutch/PP
Run fuel line to FPR and then to Jerry can
Run fuel line to fuel pump and mount it somewhere
Run oil lines to 911 oil tank dangling from bar
Hook in all wires (MS2, Alt, Starter, Fuel Pump)
Make a switch to simulate ignition
Make a push button starter
Mate 901 tranny half to engine
Install starter
Install belt

Go! hopefully

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post Aug 20 2021, 05:55 AM
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Totally bad ass Nick. Eternally jealous of that motor. Twin plug + ITB just sounds cool.

Give me a holler if you need an extra set of hands installing it or anything.
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