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Jim Kelly's V8 re-conversion |
scotty b |
Aug 29 2011, 07:12 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Jim dropped his car off to have me re-do the V8 ( 307 ) install he and Rod did a few years ago. This time around it will be getting the complete Renegade treatment, a new set of Dr. Sheas handi work. Elephant poly bronze bushings, sway bars, 108 c.v.'s. Some BIG ass sway away axles, and a lot of cleaning / detailing. I got started last friday pulling the engine and trans at the last minute before leaving for Matts party. Dr. Evil was going to do a quilie rebuild prior to the party's start. Once we opened up the box, the truth became known. Unfortunaely Jim's intermediate plate was shot. One of the worst Mikes has seen, so Mike took the stack back home to install a good plate, and do the gear swapping. I got to the shop today to find most of the area was tornm to shreds from Irene, so without power or water I couldn't do much other than tear the engine most of the way down. No way to get the flywheel ff until I have power back on so I can' mount it on an engine stand yet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I was in such a rush on friday I didn't get any pics of the whole car so you'll just have to deal with what I took today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I must say, this car IMHO has the PERFECT amount of horsepower. Enought to smoke the tires for the redneck in all of us, BUT it is very controlable, and can take off from a dead stop without lighting the rubber up. BOLTS in a straight line and still hangs onto the apex like a 914 should and sounds like a mythological beast in heat. This is the best of both worlds (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I am hooked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) |
jimkelly |
Sep 8 2011, 07:56 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
terry - thanks for those comments - behind the scenes : ) we decided to go with patches. i know some move the spindle location on the front struts and cfr offers a rear lowering kit as well - but for the street - too low is no good.
http://www.tangerineracing.com/chassis.htm#Raised Rear Pickup Points Kit |
stewteral |
Sep 13 2011, 07:38 PM
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Old Member Group: Members Posts: 384 Joined: 4-December 07 From: Camarillo, CA Member No.: 8,424 Region Association: Southern California |
terry - thanks for those comments - behind the scenes : ) we decided to go with patches. i know some move the spindle location on the front struts and cfr offers a rear lowering kit as well - but for the street - too low is no good. http://www.tangerineracing.com/chassis.htm#Raised Rear Pickup Points Kit HI Jim, Bravo X 2 for you: -1st for committing to doing the welding and patching work. From one of your pics it is obvious you can do a very good job! -2nd for NOT lowering the car , since I'm always preaching on how that screws up the "used section" of the camber arc. Again, my track 914 V8 handles GREAT with a 5-1/2" ride height (measuring and the under chassis "bumps") So best of luck and keep those photos coming! BTW: I am going crazy with my Harbor Freight POWDER COATING SYSTEM and recommend it to everyone. While I paid $65, I just saw a lower price of $60 for the system. Since I'm doing a lot of Fab Work, I find it amazing to spray and cure a part with an indestructable coating and have it ready to use in 30 minutes. Before, like you, I was spraying primer, WAIT to DRY, spray color, WAIT to DRY and have it take a week before I could bolt on a part (while be careful to not scratch the still SOFT paint). Then after a few track days, the paint is chipped badly. Powder Coating takes a bit of learning , but it's not a long process. Harbor Freight has Flat Black, Red, White and bright Yellow in stock. For an incredible range of colors and coating type, Google Powder coat. Another choice would be using the services of fellow 914 owner and Powder Coater Barry Gallitin in NC at diehardcamaroguy@yahoo.com ....From photos I've seen he does very good work. Best of Luck, Terry |
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