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> Jim Kelly's V8 re-conversion
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post Oct 16 2015, 12:17 PM
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I am hesitant to stab it but will give it a go and report back as to what happens.

went to ace hardware to get some screws so i can attached my headlight surrounds. seems it helps to remove the front amber lenses when installing the surrounds, makes getting to the outer screws easier.

also popped my console tray in.

as you can see, my definition of INSTALLED, is quite different than most. in most cases I should probably say RIGGED (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)


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post Oct 17 2015, 08:17 AM
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QUOTE(arkitect @ Oct 15 2015, 10:30 PM) *

QUOTE(76-914 @ Oct 15 2015, 08:36 AM) *

Washing machine motors can be used to make a nice 12" sander for< $50 in parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)


That would be interesting to see...any picts?

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Sure. Excuse the brief hijack, Jim. It even has 2 speeds as seen in one pic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I burned up the first motor when I tried to use just 3 wires so the second time I keep the complete WM harness. That is the gob of wires beneath it. IIRC, I bought the disc from some company that makes large sanders. Just wrote them to say I had gouged mine and wanted a replacement. Just be sure the motor shaft size matches the disc. Hijack over. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Oct 19 2015, 09:40 AM
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added a temporary light so i can see when my fans are running. i think i need to replace the 180 degree switch on the radiator with a 190 degree switch. fans did not run all the time but ran for long periods despite outside temps being in the 30s. and got me a new shift knob for my V8 and some fuses for my suby build.

pulley in, sounds like i have a turbo, some bearing whine on tension roller i think.

buy shift knob inn 5spd or 4spd
http://nirvanamotorsports.blogspot.com/p/p...hift-knobs.html


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post Oct 20 2015, 06:46 PM
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well, just took it for a test drive with the new tension roller instally, and NO FLUTTER (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

i do have a while from either the new roller or the alternator, so maybe tomorrow i will lessen the tension on the belt, though i don;t think i went too tight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

nice to be able to drive at any speed and not get bad noises from the belt that forced me to adjust my gas peddle pressure for my entire drive.

2 unrelated pics.


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post Oct 20 2015, 06:59 PM
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anyone know how much a 3rd muffler like this might quiet down a V8?


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post Oct 20 2015, 07:32 PM
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Probably a good bit. The exhaust waves are going to hit each other and mellow out a lot.
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post Oct 20 2015, 07:36 PM
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that would be good because i still feel my car has too much bark in relation to its bite. 200hp +- should not be this loud. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) although not having a cable driven speedo may be giving me a false sense of SLOWNESS (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

ran to walmart, love those low wages, oops, i mean prices.


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post Oct 20 2015, 08:26 PM
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Download a speedo app to your phone. Plenty of free ones.
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post Oct 21 2015, 10:30 AM
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I now have a whining noise from belt. far better than having flutter. I think it is from the belt riding on the lip that keeps belt from riding off of pulley? might recess pulley a bit more into bracket. and another dirty fuel filter. I have plenty of metal ones but need more plastic ones that I can see thru.

FWIW


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAI2eJzjo20


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post Oct 21 2015, 10:54 AM
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Speed Metal installed this single dualin/dual out magnaflow. Going this route.

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post Oct 21 2015, 10:58 AM
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that is real pretty. pls report back on quietness. video pls. i assume it can be removed with axles in? what is nice about one muffler in back is that it acts as a crossover too.
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post Oct 21 2015, 01:15 PM
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Speed metals exhaust system would double the value of most 914's.
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post Oct 28 2015, 10:55 AM
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i hate nature (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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post Nov 1 2015, 06:47 AM
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white doors off, red doors on.


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post Nov 1 2015, 09:22 AM
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Awesome technique BTW (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 1 2015, 04:43 PM
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this is getting ridiculous. I really need a pickup truck. my hot water heater broke and I needed to replace it today. Porsche 914 to the rescue. even had to remove the trunk lid to pull this off.


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post Nov 1 2015, 05:37 PM
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That is nuts! I think I would have laid it on the roof myself... as in on the roof and in the trunk.
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this is getting ridiculous. I really need a pickup truck. my hot water heater broke and I needed to replace it today. Porsche 914 to the rescue. even had to remove the trunk lid to pull this off.

I'm curious if it made it home safely without falling out.

Around here in Dallas for $20 you can rent one of their trucks for a little over an hour.
I have done this many times over the years.

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post Nov 1 2015, 06:32 PM
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drove 45 in a 55 all the way home. got it into place and installed, but no heat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) this is my 3rd water heater install, never had any trouble before. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) just called a neighbor plumber.

today: 15 nov 2015, found 3 trans nuts loose.


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post Nov 25 2015, 06:46 AM
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too dang cold for my baby (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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