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> just another "my final build" thread, ... and its about time.
BigD9146gt
post Mar 19 2010, 09:35 AM
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Well, 8+ years ago I started in on this project. I built an 8pt moly cage, took autobody classes at the local JC, did all the body work including put the fiberglass flares on and painted it. Took a wrecked '71 911 dash, steering column, wiring harness and fuse box and put it in as well as cutting back all corroded wires and replaced with clean wires from a donor harness. New electrical fittings from Würth, new thick heat shrink, and even drafted a color wiring diagram for future reference just as the factory did it. More pictures and explanations to fallow, or just ask me WTF were you thinking when you did "that", and I'll do my best to rationalize it.

Cheers, D.


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post Mar 19 2010, 09:36 AM
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post Mar 19 2010, 09:40 AM
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post Mar 19 2010, 10:55 AM
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Nice car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

It's amazing how long one can be out at sea on a 914 project....
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post Mar 19 2010, 11:39 AM
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QUOTE(BigD9146gt @ Mar 19 2010, 08:35 AM) *

More pictures and explanations to fallow

I see front wheel spacers in your future ...

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post Mar 22 2010, 02:47 AM
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I see front wheel spacers in your future ...

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy


Ya, whats up with that? i measured and had put my friends rims on and they did not look that far in... same offsets and everything! I don't get where I went wrong, oh well.

Been working on the motor. It started life as a '73E engine, 3R/4R case. I machined it for the oil bypass mod, welded one cracked head stud and machined the cylinder true and decked them.
-Heads: bored 36mm Int/Exh, ported, polished on the exhaust. Twin plugged, new guilds, valves, Eibach springs, and titanium upper retainers.
-Crank: inspected, micro-polished, center oil main drilled for connecting rod 2&5
-Cylinders are Mahle 92mm RSR pistons and cylinders, purchased in the mid 70's.
-Cams: Dougherty DC60's
-MFI pump rebuilt by Gus, Pacific FI to 2.7RS spec. I rebuilt the mfi stacks, bored them to 36mm on the throttle body, and 40mm on the plastic runners. Machined new aluminum linkages for butterflys.
-Carrera chain tensioners, Supertec head studs, see through RSR fan shroud, Patrick twin plug rotor, MSDS multiple spark.

Thats all I can think off at the moment. heres a pic.


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post Mar 22 2010, 03:53 AM
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QUOTE(BigD9146gt @ Mar 22 2010, 02:47 AM) *

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Mar 19 2010, 10:39 AM) *

I see front wheel spacers in your future ...

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy


Ya, whats up with that? i measured and had put my friends rims on and they did not look that far in... same offsets and everything! I don't get where I went wrong, oh well.

Been working on the motor. It started life as a '73E engine, 3R/4R case. I machined it for the oil bypass mod, welded one cracked head stud and machined the cylinder true and decked them.
-Heads: bored 36mm Int/Exh, ported, polished on the exhaust. Twin plugged, new guilds, valves, Eibach springs, and titanium upper retainers.
-Crank: inspected, micro-polished, center oil main drilled for connecting rod 2&5
-Cylinders are Mahle 92mm RSR pistons and cylinders, purchased in the mid 70's.
-Cams: Dougherty DC60's
-MFI pump rebuilt by Gus, Pacific FI to 2.7RS spec. I rebuilt the mfi stacks, bored them to 36mm on the throttle body, and 40mm on the plastic runners. Machined new aluminum linkages for butterflys.
-Carrera chain tensioners, Supertec head studs, see through RSR fan shroud, Patrick twin plug rotor, MSDS multiple spark.

Thats all I can think off at the moment. heres a pic.

Engine porn!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) Sweet engine!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Mar 22 2010, 05:05 AM
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QUOTE(BigD9146gt @ Mar 22 2010, 04:47 AM) *

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Mar 19 2010, 10:39 AM) *

I see front wheel spacers in your future ...

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy


Ya, whats up with that? i measured and had put my friends rims on and they did not look that far in... same offsets and everything! I don't get where I went wrong, oh well.

Could it be that fiberglass flares stick out further than steel since they are bonded on the fender instead of replacing the sheet metal. I also read that fiberglass fenders allow wider wheels. Awesome motor!

Been working on the motor. It started life as a '73E engine, 3R/4R case. I machined it for the oil bypass mod, welded one cracked head stud and machined the cylinder true and decked them.
-Heads: bored 36mm Int/Exh, ported, polished on the exhaust. Twin plugged, new guilds, valves, Eibach springs, and titanium upper retainers.
-Crank: inspected, micro-polished, center oil main drilled for connecting rod 2&5
-Cylinders are Mahle 92mm RSR pistons and cylinders, purchased in the mid 70's.
-Cams: Dougherty DC60's
-MFI pump rebuilt by Gus, Pacific FI to 2.7RS spec. I rebuilt the mfi stacks, bored them to 36mm on the throttle body, and 40mm on the plastic runners. Machined new aluminum linkages for butterflys.
-Carrera chain tensioners, Supertec head studs, see through RSR fan shroud, Patrick twin plug rotor, MSDS multiple spark.

Thats all I can think off at the moment. heres a pic.
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post Mar 28 2010, 12:59 AM
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New update: RSR engine shroud from Roger Sheridan at Ulitmate914.com. He does gorgeous work! Love the vintage look way too much!


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post Mar 28 2010, 01:00 AM
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on the motor



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post Mar 28 2010, 01:01 AM
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another angle



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post Mar 28 2010, 08:21 AM
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Nice. What'd that set you back? I kind of want one myself...
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post Mar 28 2010, 09:38 AM
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Nice. What'd that set you back? I kind of want one myself...


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) and I don't even have a 6! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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post Mar 28 2010, 03:45 PM
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another angle

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OMG, I know what I need to save my pennies for, I love that look. Makes me tingle in the fun/good places.
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post Mar 28 2010, 07:20 PM
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yep, egine porn!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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post Mar 28 2010, 07:46 PM
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Very nice! I want one too....... That engine is going to sing....
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post Mar 30 2010, 09:55 AM
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Gint, I actually got it for a steal, a buddy of mine purchased a ton of 914 glass parts from Sheridan and decided he didn't want to build the motor. I think regularly they sell around $600.

I finally got my homemade mandrel bender up and working again! Made a mandrel for the .0625 wall aluminum and had a go... Factory style oil coolers anyone?



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post Mar 30 2010, 10:08 AM
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I like the clear/amber shroud. I didn't realize Sheridan was making them -- heard about some other suppliers' versions that apparently need a lot of trimming and fitting.

My red "S" shroud is a little scruffy but I decided to leave it alone for now...
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post May 15 2010, 11:30 AM
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Well, I made the spacers yesterday, and remembered why the offsets where sooo far in. I made these 3pc Fuchs/BBS to the same spec as early 911's (for resale options). Anywho, 50mm added to the front, and 19mm rear.

Tom T, thanks again for the deal on the bumper top, it looks great!



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