Jamie's 914-H6 Subaru Swap, Palm Springs California Options

[jamlip]

### EDIT - for the purposes of not filling this forum with multiple posts about the same car, I'm going to continue the recomissioning of this car in this thread. Details begin on page two. ###

Checking in as the new owner of a 1971 914.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-26060-1636387205.1.jpg)

Dragged out of the desert yesterday. Basically a shell, a steering rack, one wheel and a title.

Appears to be in decent shape. Probably needs a floor (rust penetration), definitely needs a front pan (cut up, no idea why) and some repair to the hellhole (small rust hole, but unsure what lies beneath). Rockers, doors and rear trunk appear to be very nice. There is light crash damage to the front left which has been hammered-out. I can't find bondo on it anywhere.

Kind of hesitant to post this as I've always wanted a 914, but unsure if this is the one. Long-time Porsche fan - owned a '72 911T when I was in my mid-20s, and now have a twin-plugged 912 which I restored (from a shell which wasn't a whole lot nicer than this).

Anyway, I have a rough idea of what I want to do with it. In the time being, I need to start hunting down some parts. Lots of parts.

[jamlip]

Trial-fitted the radiator. I want to try positioning it at the back of the frunk to keep the weight as inboard as possible.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-26060-1709795439.1.jpg)

I will add a top cover behind the radiator to form a plenum to stop heated air venting to the cabin, and also aid the low pressure in the wheel wheels draw the air through from the front.

Keeping the rad towards the back also opens up the possibility of a retaining a small amount of storage in the frunk, but I'll test this setup before I commit to that.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-26060-1709795439.2.jpg)

In addition to the wheel well holes, has anyone ever tried cutting holes like this at the steering rack recess to draw air? I feel like this space would create a good low-pressure area from air moving under the car.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-26060-1709795439.3.jpg)

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Trial-fitted the radiator. I want to try positioning it at the back of the frunk to keep the weight as inboard as possible.

I will add a top cover behind the radiator to form a plenum to stop heated air venting to the cabin, and also aid the low pressure in the wheel wheels draw the air through from the front.

Keeping the rad towards the back also opens up the possibility of a retaining a small amount of storage in the frunk, but I'll test this setup before I commit to that.

In addition to the wheel well holes, has anyone ever tried cutting holes like this at the steering rack recess to draw air? I feel like this space would create a good low-pressure area from air moving under the car.

How fast do plan on driving Jamie. These cars get pretty light around 125mph. Any added air beneath will have its effect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)