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post Jun 10 2005, 05:10 PM
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Well, the car is finally on the road. The motor mount that we fabricated is a nice unit. I looked at all of the others, and I did not find anything that made me feel comfortable to use. Our is a full cradle, we relocated the turbo and intercooler. Fabricated our own exhaust (ceramic coated), re-engineered the factory wiring harness and it truely kicks some major bootie. We ran a 2005 997 carrera and shamed him...bad. He could not believe it. We are finishing up the details on this kit and they will be offering it soon. Be sure to look for us at the German Auto fest. We will be there with bells on! Look for the two 914s that have "Porsche Turbo" above the rockers. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)

Lets hear what you have to say!!!
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post Jun 10 2005, 05:14 PM
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Do you have any pics of the motor mounts? Sounds like an interesting project. Good on ya! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jun 10 2005, 05:15 PM
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What size wheels can I fit?
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Pics! PIcs! Pics!

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post Jun 10 2005, 05:27 PM
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QUOTE (audioculture @ Jun 10 2005, 04:10 PM)
Lets hear what you have to say!!!

I say "we don't believe you until pictures are shown" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

who is "they"??

Scott @ Renegade or ????
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post Jun 10 2005, 05:28 PM
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I will post pics soon. I am going to wait until the guys have the kit ready to sell before I post pics. I know you guys want to see the pics, but it took us quite some time to fab this little beauty, and I would hate to post the work and have someone copy it. It sounds just like a VW flat four, but without the solid lifter ticking. But when you shift gears, all you hear is a massive gush of air from the BOV (blow off valve). The BOV is located right behind the passenger seat so they get quite a loud wooosh. There is really no torque to speak of until you are into the higher revs(should keep the 901 transaxle intact with no problems). Around 40-60mph, the thing is an absolute rocket! Honda s2000's are like racing a kid on a big wheel... no comp. Also, may I say that the 2004 WRX engine that I bought has 4,000 original miles and it only cost me $1500+500 for the wiring harness. What a kick! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jun 10 2005, 05:31 PM
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That is funny! I dont think I would believe it either, but I am a honest man, and all that I say here is the truth. Scott has his hands in this project, but it is my idea, his employees. If any of you know Scott, he is a v8 nut! He actually said he is interested to put this motor in his race car.
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post Jun 10 2005, 05:35 PM
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I will post pics soon. I am going to wait until the guys have the kit ready to sell before I post pics. I know you guys want to see the pics, but it took us quite some time to fab this little beauty, and I would hate to post the work and have someone copy it


even with a kit, if the price is too much for some folks, there will be someone attepting to copy it, hopefully it'll be just for themselves and they won't try to market it, that would be totally wrong...of course I don't see anyone really copying the V8 mounts or other parts of those kits.....

i do see more subaru conversions in the future, but a few of those I am sure will be mounting the radiator in the middle so chances of your kit working might be slim.....

when is the GAF??
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post Jun 10 2005, 05:36 PM
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QUOTE (audioculture @ Jun 10 2005, 04:31 PM)
That is funny! I dont think I would believe it either, but I am a honest man, and all that I say here is the truth. Scott has his hands in this project, but it is my idea, his employees. If any of you know Scott, he is a v8 nut! He actually said he is interested to put this motor in his race car.

I know Scott...in fact I need to call or return his email so he doesn't think I'm ignoring him (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Jun 10 2005, 07:10 PM
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I am in Vegas for the last week of this month, up for a show and tell? I'd love to see it
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post Jun 10 2005, 07:14 PM
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How much original metal was cut from the cars?
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post Jun 10 2005, 07:19 PM
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I was in Vegas a few weeks ago buying stuff from Scott. I asked about the WRX conversion and he just said "we're working on it". Shrouded in secrecy... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ph34r.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

It was not in his "V8" shop...
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post Jun 11 2005, 12:39 AM
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well i have been busy for a little, and at renagade, Dana is the one to talk to about the suby stuff ( opps (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ph34r.gif) ) he has been emailed all of my threads on my suby conversion for comparison and info

all i will say is it should be soon, which we in the 914 world means within a year (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)

and audioculture nice to see you back and have fun with the suby engine
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post Jun 11 2005, 12:52 AM
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Where did you find the engine?
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post Jun 11 2005, 06:30 AM
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QUOTE (jkeyzer @ Jun 11 2005, 12:52 AM)
Where did you find the engine?

Yeah! Spill your source! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif)
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post Jun 11 2005, 06:48 AM
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Try this

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post Jun 11 2005, 07:15 AM
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QUOTE (Mueller @ Jun 10 2005, 07:35 PM)
when is the GAF??

September 9-10 2005

this year's featured car: 50th Anniversary of the Carrera.
(real Carreras have four cams.)
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post Jun 11 2005, 07:51 AM
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QUOTE (ArtechnikA @ Jun 11 2005, 06:15 AM)
QUOTE (Mueller @ Jun 10 2005, 07:35 PM)
when is the GAF??

September 9-10 2005

this year's featured car: 50th Anniversary of the Carrera.
(real Carreras have four cams.)

bummer....I'll be on my cruise to Alaska during that time...one of these years I'll make it down there (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
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post Jun 11 2005, 12:53 PM
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QUOTE (brer @ Jun 10 2005, 05:14 PM)
How much original metal was cut from the cars?

The only metal that was removed from the car is a small (24x4) opening in the middle of the bumper for the radiator, and two holes in the front wheel wells for the heated air from the radiator to escape.
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post Jun 11 2005, 12:54 PM
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QUOTE (Travis Neff @ Jun 10 2005, 05:10 PM)
I am in Vegas for the last week of this month, up for a show and tell? I'd love to see it

No problem, give me a call.

702-524-5580

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post Jun 11 2005, 12:56 PM
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QUOTE (jkeyzer @ Jun 11 2005, 12:52 AM)
Where did you find the engine?

Yeah! Spill your source! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif)

I found it through e-bay. The guy lives in Gardena California. He is awsome. My motor looks brand new.
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