First Drive, LS1 Conversion, After too Many Years Options

[andys]

Well, I put the 914 on the road on New Year’s day. It’s not 100% complete, as I still have to detail out a few things, but she runs! I didn’t drive far from the house in case anything un-suspected happened, but it went without incident. Cell phone photos are with my Daughter in the car waiting for the maiden drive.

The car is a 5.7L LS1 with an Audi 6 speed transaxle, custom trailing arms, 911 suspension, AC, and

Overall, it drove fine. Yup, it’s fast……I get a severe drone at 2000 RPM, so I’m looking to add a cross-over pipe on the exhaust system the next time I drop the motor. My Wilwood handbrake calipers rattle like nuts and bolts in an old metal pail when I’m on a rough road, but it’s livable for now. Steering wheel isn’t straight, but I had originally done a track alignment with a little toe-out which I changed to toe-in just before the drive (I adjusted just one side which explains the crooked steering wheel). Otherwise, everything went without incident; temp was fine, good oil pressure, voltage spot on, and even the electronic 993 speedo works! The clutch is really abrupt, but it’s basically a stock car race clutch so I’m not surprised. I didn't stray far from home, but did manage to get it on the freeway for a quick blast. My Daughter loved the drive and was amazed at how small the 914 really is.

I'll take some detail pictures after my wife returns fom Mexico in a couple of weeks with our camera.

Andys