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> New Member- Chris Julian- 1974- 918 6.4, Blood Sweat and Fears
Chris Julian
post Apr 8 2004, 03:33 PM
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Hey Guys,

I'm new to the board and forums in general so please forgive the technical stumblings I am about to put you through. I've attached a couple of photos of my project. Brad R says the BBS is messed up so I can't really preview the pics, I hope it works, Ha Ha he says. the car is a 1974- 914 that died early in it's prime from an engine fire. The car bounced around for many years as a v8 conversion project when I found it in 1991. As with most of this projects it started out as a 1-2 year minor project and grew into something much more. The car is more street rod then authentic Porsche, although I have always respected German engineering, and the Porsche name, I wanted to create my own car.
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Body: The body kit is an "American International Racing (AIR)" fiberglass kit which I had to cut way down. The original rear fenders had the overall width of the car at 84"-86"s wide. After I cut 4"s off each side the thing still looks like a Testerosa from behind. The car is painted Maytag White and looks more like a race car and less like a modern day Porsche.
Engine: The motor is a 4 bolt 350 with a 400 crank i.e. stroker motor 383 cubes, Trick Flow heads, loopy cam, and a recent purchase, soon to be installed, 4 48 IDA Webers with a Moon Racing manifold. I will get the car on the road first, then install/tune the Webers (which seems to be the number one reason these carbs ever get sold, they are very hard to tune but once perfected, the throttle response of a nitro car. They must be tuned by a professional with a dyno and lots of spare jets?.

Cooling, I am running two 1" copper lines down the center tunnel inside the car with 16AN bulkhead fittings at both firewalls and braided 1 1/8" OD hose connecting the motor and radiator (I am worried about the ID of this hose), large aluminum racing radiator with two powerful "Scotts" electric fans, I have extensively cut into the front inner fenders but have reinforced all the suspension tie-in points with sturdy roll cage downbars/xbars, the car probably has 75'+ of 1 1/2" steel tubing. The water pump is Rod Simpsons cast AL housing with the Chrysler impeller. The front air inlet/opening is about 160 sq. inches, the
exit somewhere near double the inlet. If that doesn't do it, I'll install dual oil coolers and Renegades Radiator.
Tranny: Pantera ZF, any knowledge of the ZF tranny/installation would be very helpful (shifter, linkage, gearing, ect...) The car has dated Centerline Champ 500 wheels, Tires are 345's out back and 285's up front on 15" rims. Need bigger tires/rims and brakes. I can't find a tire wider then a 335 in a larger rim size (17"-20"). Any suggestions?.


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post Apr 8 2004, 03:35 PM
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post Apr 8 2004, 03:36 PM
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post Apr 8 2004, 03:38 PM
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post Apr 8 2004, 03:40 PM
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post Apr 8 2004, 03:44 PM
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Wow! Very nice! That thing will fly. What type of tranny are you using? How much horsepower do you estimate you'll be laying down? Very impressive, keep us updated on your progress.
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post Apr 8 2004, 03:48 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) WOW
When do you plan on completing that project? I want a ride (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Very nice.
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post Apr 8 2004, 03:51 PM
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post Apr 8 2004, 03:53 PM
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post Apr 8 2004, 04:12 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Way cool project! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) That thing looks like it will fly like a rocket sled on rails, and welcome aboard. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) PS you gotta take me for a ride when done I love a good adrenaline rush. AL (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif)
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post Apr 8 2004, 04:18 PM
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post Apr 8 2004, 04:26 PM
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Chris,

Glad to see your input here. Looks like you just raised the bar. Great job!

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post Apr 8 2004, 04:28 PM
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Hey Chris,

First of all, welcome to 914world.com
That's quite an introduction you made!
I hope it's an inspiration to other (lurking) new members (hint, hint)

Now, give us all the dirty and intimate details on your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

cheers,

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post Apr 8 2004, 04:32 PM
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looks slow, I'm sure my stock 1.8 can blow him away, LOL

very nice......it's not going to be easy to find steamroller tires wider than what you want........

Welcome aboard !!!!!

A few of the Pantera BBS have some decent forums for the transmission, at least last time I looked a few months ago.
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post Apr 8 2004, 04:34 PM
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post Apr 8 2004, 05:16 PM
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post Apr 8 2004, 05:31 PM
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I saw it suck Billy into the carbs! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)



Nice job -- I really like the exhaust!
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post Apr 8 2004, 05:42 PM
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Holy shit.........I think I am leaning toward a V8 now
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post Apr 8 2004, 08:49 PM
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post Apr 8 2004, 08:54 PM
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Welcome Chris. You have stumbled into a wealth of knowledge. I wish I could assemble "clean room" cars, but it would take me FOREVER...LOL (oh wait.. how long have you been working on this one ??)

Mueller.. he wants/needs a set of the roller bearings (we discussed this a few weeks back here at the shop)



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