Sixer Project Mechanically Completed and Road Testing Options

[shoguneagle]

The mechanical aspects of my Sixer Project are coming to a close with just one modification left to (911 e-brake cables). Just to get to this point, seven years and considerable changes have taken place to the car which still needs to be sanded, sealed and painted.

I really enjoyed building this car much more than the 914-V8 I built back in the late seventies. This car handles so much better and is better balanced. It will be a joy to take long distance trips in it once I get the dependability established.

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Always wanted to add the above quote and decided to do it before anyone else. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

The pictures will be coming shortly showing the current status of the car and a report on how it is doing.

The car is 1974 914 converted to 1987 911 Carrera Sixer engine. It has retained all the original engine injection and related components except I installed a K&N inlet system. I am using the stock 1987 911 oil tank with all the 911 guages working and installed. I added a vacuum guage and amp guage. In addition, the oil system has a thermo/bypass valve and front oil cooler installed.

Exhaust consists of the original 1987 heat exchangers and heating system connected and working. Everything does fit and does work.

The exhaust system consists of two exhaust pipes with two CAT converters attached to each. I am making water at each tailpipe. A little noisy at high rpm's but below 3500 it is ok.

I had the Great Doc Evil work is majic on the transmission and it came back with the 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears changed to match the 3.2 engine. He did a great job; excellent asset for our cars.

Front suspension consists of a completely rebuilt rack and pinion, new 21mm torsion bars, 22mm sway bars, Koni Reds Adjustable shocks, Elephant Racing brass inserts on the torsion bar housings with zert fittings, etc.

Rear suspension consists of rear trailing arms having new Elephant Racing brass inserts on the suspension with zert fittings, Elephant Racing Bolt kit and inserts, 180-200lbs springs with adjustable perches, Koni Reds Adjustable shocks, stock rear sway bar with new attachment inserts, etc.

Front and rear brakes are complete 911 Carrera type including e-brake. Eric provided me with great insight and information regarding this matter which made the conversion easy. I am running the 911 rotors, calipers, etc which came from a 1987 Carrera.

Rear half-shafts (sway-a-way), 108mm CV Joints, 911 hubs, transaxle drive flanges, etc. have been changed over to handle the 3.2 engine power.

Several stress kits have been added from our vendors such as Racer Chris and many others. This project could not have been completed without their input of information and quality products. The rear suspension is stressed where the rear suspension attaches, longs with Brad Mayuer's kit, Engleman's inner kit, etc. The body has been seam welded in critical parts, etc. In short, the body does not flex which could be good or bad depending on application - actually a little stiff for road car, could be best for the race track; have to see about adjusting the suspension to the best possible use. There are probably many other things done but this info at least gives the background what has been done to the car.

I have used one of our vendor's fuse box and changed everything over to the blade type fuses. I have installed fuses on wires running from the battery to the different battery hot wires for protection while starting and troubleshooting. These I will leave since I think they give a protection to the electric system.

I stll need to prepare the body for paint, sand and seal, paint. This will follow next year and should be ready for the events in the Bay Area in 2014.

Additional items to add include the seals, interior (which has already been done), cover the dash front and top, emergency brake cables, etc.

Car has fiberglass fender extensions which encase 17inch Cup II rims running:
front - 7 inch 205/50 with spacers; rear - 9inch 235/45 with spacers.

I do not know nor do I care how much money was spent since this has been a very enjoyable seven year project and I have met great people. It is well worth the entire effort. Any additions to this project may be a hitch assembly and building a 914 trailer. This sounds interesting and could be used in traveling/camping, etc. Only time and future will determine any additional continuation to this project after painting/driving/adjustments/etc.

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