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Bcheney 6 Conversion, 75 / 6 Conversion |
bcheney |
Sep 13 2008, 03:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
My Porsche fascination began back in the early 70's racing 917 Can Am slot cars in the basement of my house when I was 7 or 8 yrs old...When I was Freshman in college (1982-83)I began a searching for a 912. I couldn't find one in my price range. I met a woman taking some college courses and after studying on campus one evening I walked her out to her car. When when she stopped at a yellow 914 with For Sale sign in the back window I said "is this yours?" She replied..."no it belongs to my husband...he bought it new in 1975 at the dealer in Sarasota, FL. and he just ordered a new 911SC so this is up for sale". I asked her for the price and she told me she would have to let me know the next day. Within three days I purchased the car for $4750.00 with a loan from my dad. I drove it for a the balance of my college years at the University of Florida. Much fun...many autocrosses and few DE's with PCA. The car sat on jackstands in my aunts garage from 1988 until 2001. It had battery tray rot and needed an inner wheelhouse, rear floor pan etc. I began working on its restoration. About two years ago I decided to convert it to a six after picking up a motor and many conversion pieces from a guy who had planned to convert his 75 914 to a six...Within about a month I found out that another local guy here in Orlando by the name of Rick purchased the 75 roller from Jim.. the guy I bought the conversion bits from. After meeting him through PM on this site he told me he planned to convert the roller to a six as well ! The world of 914's is crazy...Here are a few pics of the car. I will begin posting more as the project progresses. Today I rough installed the RJ bulkhead mount. |
rfuerst911sc |
Jan 26 2012, 05:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
Brian when you measure from the floor to each header flange is there a difference left vs. right ? If yes is the difference aprox. the amount in the pic ? How does the other side line up ? How tight do you have the header hardware ? I would loosen the header hardware and slightly tweek the header so it lines up. Leave the mounting bracket loose also. Then slowly tighten each one to see how it goes. You may find that it will all go together. Remember you are using various aftermarket parts ( engine mount, headers etc. ) and it doesn't take much stack up tolerance to give you what you have. Mine was off a little bit and it worked for me and I have no leaks. Hope this helps.
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bcheney |
Jan 26 2012, 10:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
Brian when you measure from the floor to each header flange is there a difference left vs. right ? If yes is the difference aprox. the amount in the pic ? How does the other side line up ? How tight do you have the header hardware ? I would loosen the header hardware and slightly tweek the header so it lines up. Leave the mounting bracket loose also. Then slowly tighten each one to see how it goes. You may find that it will all go together. Remember you are using various aftermarket parts ( engine mount, headers etc. ) and it doesn't take much stack up tolerance to give you what you have. Mine was off a little bit and it worked for me and I have no leaks. Hope this helps. Great advice Rick. I will work more on these suckers and see what I can come up with. They are mounted tight...without gaskets. I know the gaskets will make up some difference but didnt think it be enough. I will keep my thoughts positive and keep you posted. |
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