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| nditiz1 |
 Aug 11 2021, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,239 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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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 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1628735514.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1628735515.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1628735515.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1628735515.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1628735516.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1628735516.6.jpg) Yup! definitely grabbed the wrong hole saw 3" (should have been 2.5") smh (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1628735516.7.jpg) Have to address this rust I cut out before I can mount the tank. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1628735516.8.jpg) |
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| nditiz1 |
Apr 20 2022, 01:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,239 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Haven't updated this thread for awhile
Updates: In talks of picking up some Zenith Carbs to simplify testing the 2.7 for leaks I ended up trading down? er sideways? I don't which way, but at least towards a drivable 914 again. So the ITB twin plug 2.7 is turning into a 73 2.4 carb'd engine. Leak down numbers were almost perfect. With it I needed to move away from FI setup. So here is the new Fuel Pump almost fully installed. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1650483465.1.jpg) Also got my GT lid finished, not perfect, but looks presentable. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1650483466.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1650483466.3.jpg) New front bumper mounting as well. I didn't realize how much fiberglass sucks. I thought when I ripped off the weird shelf screwed to the front for the other fiberglass bumper it was because they didn't know what they were doing. Now, I see it was there to prevent the dip down in the center. Once I get something back in place it should look right. Also, mounted some fresh horns - but wiring is now preventing them from workie. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1650483466.4.jpg) |
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| Superhawk996 |
Apr 21 2022, 05:27 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,065 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(nditiz1 @ Apr 20 2022, 03:37 PM)  So here is the new Fuel Pump almost fully installed. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1650483465.1.jpg) Nice progress. What is the black big canister before the fuel pump? a Pre-filter? You seem to be collecting more engines than me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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nditiz1 nditiz1's mediocre 6 conversion Aug 11 2021, 08:31 PM
Dion Nice powerplant! Good luck with the project. Aug 11 2021, 08:44 PM mgp4591 Sounds like a good opportunity to use some fuel li... Aug 11 2021, 08:44 PM saigon71 That engine even looks fast!
I hope you are a... Aug 12 2021, 05:37 AM Cairo94507 :popcorn: :beer2: Aug 12 2021, 06:28 AM nditiz1 Thanks Bob.
Some morning welding. It ain't p... Aug 12 2021, 07:29 AM Justinp71 Nice! Whose throttle bodies are those? I just ... Aug 12 2021, 09:58 AM nditiz1 They are the old triumph triple speed ITB's.
... Aug 12 2021, 10:43 AM TRS63 What a nice engine :wub:
Antoine Aug 12 2021, 11:21 AM BK911 Wow, pretty ambitious!
Lots of looooong nights... Aug 12 2021, 12:15 PM nditiz1 Trying to catch OptimusGlen :D , getting the engi... Aug 14 2021, 05:53 AM
Optimusglen
Trying to catch OptimusGlen :D , getting the eng... Aug 14 2021, 06:16 AM Spoke Nick, the engine looks great. Good luck with the c... Aug 14 2021, 06:37 AM Shivers I hope you make your goal. The engine looks great Aug 14 2021, 06:47 AM nditiz1 Thanks for the encouragement all. :beer2:
@Opt... Aug 14 2021, 07:12 AM mb911 Love to see everyone finishing up these projects. ... Aug 14 2021, 08:35 AM porschetub
Love to see everyone finishing up these projects.... Aug 14 2021, 06:17 PM nditiz1 Got the "brake thingy" loosely mounted. ... Aug 15 2021, 04:44 AM nditiz1 Updates:
I haven't really shown any picture p... Aug 19 2021, 10:55 PM jaredmcginness Totally bad ass Nick. Eternally jealous of that mo... Aug 20 2021, 05:55 AM nditiz1 Falling inline with @[url=http://www.914world.com... Aug 23 2021, 05:51 PM Optimusglen Woooo!
Hope it goes well!
Are you on I... Aug 23 2021, 06:38 PM nditiz1 Glen I just followed you sweet vid of you driving,... Aug 25 2021, 11:04 PM Tdskip Congratulations on the engine coming up healthy, b... Aug 26 2021, 06:05 AM nditiz1 Chasing some wiring issues as the injectors are no... Aug 26 2021, 10:41 AM Optimusglen Cool updates! Keep it up! Aug 26 2021, 01:29 PM nditiz1 Was hoping to throw some fuel in for a first start... Aug 27 2021, 09:42 AM nditiz1 Got a little bit done while waiting on troubleshoo... Aug 27 2021, 03:19 PM nditiz1 With the engine awaiting a Microsquirt brain, swap... Aug 29 2021, 11:12 PM nditiz1 Today and yesterday were spending days. After get... Aug 31 2021, 11:21 PM Justinp71 I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! I... Sep 1 2021, 12:06 PM nditiz1 Mine are crossed as well. For both(MS2/Microsquir... Sep 1 2021, 11:32 PM iankarr Go for it pal! Nothing like a deadline to move... Sep 2 2021, 12:43 AM nditiz1 I think I did see that tips and tricks vid, need t... Sep 2 2021, 06:14 PM nditiz1 Ok the euro brake line from Napa is in place. It... Sep 3 2021, 02:34 PM Optimusglen Man I still have a leak under my intermediate shaf... Sep 3 2021, 11:57 PM nditiz1 So I added the tensioner lines to that list. I pu... Sep 4 2021, 04:05 PM Dion Congrats! Like to see it coming together. Sep 4 2021, 04:53 PM mb911 I don't recall what system you bought but I th... Sep 4 2021, 05:28 PM Optimusglen Congrats! Sep 4 2021, 05:33 PM nditiz1 Getting down to crunch time with so much still to ... Sep 8 2021, 10:52 AM DaveO90s4 Hi Nick - looking good. You're probably too bu... Sep 9 2021, 05:41 AM nditiz1 Hey Dave, I'll have to check with Al from X-Fa... Sep 11 2021, 11:27 PM DRPHIL914
Hey Dave, I'll have to check with Al from X-F... Sep 13 2021, 10:04 AM Retroracer GT Gauges looking good!! Getting close....... Sep 13 2021, 11:43 AM IronHillRestorations Make sure you put the lower oil line on the tank b... Sep 13 2021, 01:15 PM nditiz1 Thanks Perry. I put the fitting on, but did not t... Sep 13 2021, 03:10 PM nditiz1 :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash:
Oil ... Sep 14 2021, 12:56 PM nditiz1 And then there was a 6. Engine is bolted in. I m... Sep 16 2021, 02:45 PM Luke M
And then there was a 6. Engine is bolted in. I ... Sep 16 2021, 04:39 PM nditiz1 Come on @Luke M why do you have to point these t... Sep 16 2021, 06:16 PM jaredmcginness Looks amazing! Great progress. I had my trans ... Sep 17 2021, 06:51 AM Optimusglen nice work!! Sep 17 2021, 07:17 AM Dion Fast work Nick! Getting there.
Trans mounts sh... Sep 17 2021, 07:28 AM nditiz1 Thanks for the support guys
Axles reconnected
Clu... Sep 17 2021, 10:48 AM FourBlades Nice work, that is a sick engine!
It is going... Sep 17 2021, 12:11 PM IronHillRestorations Go Nick! Go Nick! Go Nick!! :Qarl:... Sep 17 2021, 01:32 PM nditiz1 Thanks Perry I did. They are on, bled, and adjust... Sep 17 2021, 02:10 PM nditiz1 Engine is installed.
Wiring is complete.
Lost al... Sep 19 2021, 05:27 PM BENBRO02
Engine is installed.
Wiring is complete.
Lost a... Sep 19 2021, 08:01 PM Optimusglen Cutting it close my man! Sep 19 2021, 10:02 PM nditiz1 @BENBRO02 - that is the plan. If it makes it the... Sep 19 2021, 11:41 PM BENBRO02
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s... Sep 20 2021, 06:46 AM Tdskip Thanks for the updates - please keep us posted... Sep 20 2021, 05:59 AM DRPHIL914 @nditiz1
looking good sure hope we see you th... Sep 20 2021, 06:25 AM IronHillRestorations If you can get it there, you’ll find plenty of h... Sep 20 2021, 08:18 AM ClayPerrine This sounds like me in 2019.
I got my 914-6 4.0L ... Sep 20 2021, 01:16 PM nditiz1 First drive in a little less than a year
Under new... Sep 20 2021, 01:28 PM mepstein :beer2: Sep 20 2021, 01:28 PM mb911 Wow that was actually pretty fast. Good for you. I... Sep 20 2021, 02:10 PM seanpaulmc Way to go! :Qarl: Sep 20 2021, 05:38 PM Dion Congrats! :beer2: Sep 20 2021, 05:43 PM Tdskip How did it drive?!? Sep 20 2021, 06:51 PM nditiz1 She drove decent, but could be better.
She sound... Sep 20 2021, 07:09 PM jaredmcginness Great to see it out of the garage and in wild - th... Sep 21 2021, 07:20 AM Tdskip Dropping some money to de-stress the experience is... Sep 21 2021, 07:20 AM nditiz1 Felt a little defeated today. Can't seem to g... Sep 21 2021, 06:46 PM nditiz1 As a pick me up, I decided to install Camp 914... Sep 22 2021, 09:23 AM nditiz1 double post Sep 22 2021, 09:23 AM nditiz1 More things to raise the spirit regarding how much... Sep 22 2021, 06:20 PM mb911 Just saw your oil leak video. Thinking a cam seal ... Sep 22 2021, 08:01 PM nditiz1 What goes in must come out, now I can fix those tr... Oct 1 2021, 09:16 AM Root_Werks Oil leaks suck, I feel your pain. Oct 1 2021, 12:14 PM nditiz1 So I think I found the culprit (fingers crossed) o... Oct 4 2021, 09:32 PM nditiz1 So I think I found the culprit (fingers crossed) o... Oct 4 2021, 09:32 PM ClayPerrine Why did you use a coarse wood screw to pull the ca... Oct 5 2021, 10:48 AM nditiz1 Only you would spot that Clay Hahahaha. I did hav... Oct 5 2021, 12:48 PM nditiz1 I'm slowly working on the 2.7 to address oil l... Nov 11 2021, 04:03 PM Shivers I love the short stroke engines, The 2.4, if I can... Apr 21 2022, 08:32 AM mskala
I love the short stroke engines, The 2.4, if I ca... Apr 21 2022, 12:11 PM nditiz1 Here is the 2.4 that will ship to me tomorrow.
P... Apr 21 2022, 07:41 PM nditiz1 I got the new fuel system plumbed and ready. Ran ... Apr 26 2022, 05:07 PM nditiz1 Engine is in!
First start video. Running goo... May 3 2022, 04:44 PM Root_Werks Sounds pretty good! That much closer to drivi... May 3 2022, 05:08 PM Cairo94507 Wow, she starts right up. You will have her back ... May 4 2022, 06:52 AM jaredmcginness Looks great Nick,
Let me know if you want me to p... May 4 2022, 08:25 AM BillJ Awesome! Looking forward to first drive i bet May 4 2022, 08:42 AM Dion Way to go Nick! A good feeling for sure. Hap... May 4 2022, 11:02 AM |
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