2.0 T-4 connecting rods, Lightweight (of course) |
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2.0 T-4 connecting rods, Lightweight (of course) |
URY914 |
Sep 14 2004, 07:56 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,254 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Does anyone have a picture of a lightened 2.0 rod?
Or a website that would have one? I've searched all my stuff and can't seem to find one. I hate to have to go back through all my print material. Thanks, Paul |
Bleyseng |
Sep 14 2004, 09:24 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
One with holes drilled in it?
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machina |
Sep 14 2004, 09:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
these thingies?
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JoeSharpOld |
Sep 14 2004, 10:03 PM
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Does it seem cold to you Group: Members Posts: 361 Joined: 29-April 04 From: Camping in Neverland Member No.: 2,001 |
Gosh! I'am getting a woodie. I like things that are finished by hand. OOPPPSSS! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Joe |
URY914 |
Sep 15 2004, 07:48 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,254 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I love things with holes drilled in them.
Jake, Brad, Racer Chris, others, whata think? Thanks David. Paul |
ChrisFoley |
Sep 15 2004, 08:11 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,911 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Those took some time, for sure.
Notice the groove in the big end and the ridges on the small end. A lot of material was removed. I would think that for the time invested a set of Carillos or Pauters would still be lighter and definitely stronger. |
machina |
Sep 15 2004, 08:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
QUOTE(URY914 @ Sep 15 2004, 09:48 AM) I love things with holes drilled in them. Then your gonna like my throttle and oil cooler brackets (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) dr Attached thumbnail(s) |
thesey914 |
Sep 15 2004, 08:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,155 Joined: 1-January 03 From: Staffordshire -England Member No.: 66 |
Dr -that is one of the nicest custom throttle cable brackets I've seen
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URY914 |
Sep 15 2004, 08:40 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,254 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Chris,
You're right. Cutting in the groove is a hand milling job right? What about just drilling the holes and cleaning them up with a grinding wheel and stationary belt sander? Paul |
SLITS |
Sep 15 2004, 08:44 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
You run 'em in your engine and when the beams seperate at high rpm, you can have fun rebuilding it again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
And while your at it, you might want to purchase 9XXAuto's high performance fuel rails and throttle bodies. <_< |
maf914 |
Sep 15 2004, 09:09 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
dr,
Nice brackets! Aluminum? What gauge? Thanks. |
machina |
Sep 15 2004, 09:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
QUOTE(maf914 @ Sep 15 2004, 11:09 AM) Nice brackets! Aluminum? What gauge Thanks Mike, I used 14 (.0641") gauge aluminum because I have very limited tools for working the metal. Basically a drill press and a saber saw. I was worried about the rigidity of the throttle bracket but it is very strong, even with the lightening holes. You really can't feel it deflect when you pull side to side with a strong hand. The cooler bracket as an assembly is also fairly rigid. I have plastic spacers between the cooler and the bracket and rubber sheet between it and the body. Feels very stiff, deflects the slightest bit side to side. maybe .05" If the coolers do get wacked, at least they wont damage the body too much when they fail. If I used heavier stock, probably would rip the bottom of the trunk out. dr |
Aaron Cox |
Sep 15 2004, 09:22 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
dr,
that was an inspiration to throttle brackets all over the world (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Brett W |
Sep 15 2004, 09:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None |
Check out these rods:
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machina |
Sep 15 2004, 09:28 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
QUOTE(acox914 @ Sep 15 2004, 11:22 AM) that was an inspiration to throttle brackets all over the world (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I always wanted to help mankind, guess the best I can do is a cool bracket. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Seriously, the whole thing arose from the fact that the linkage was already setup to pull from (behind). Every other 914 carb linkage I have seen pulls from the front. I had to figure a way to mount the cable head at the back of the case. I know I could have swapped the linkage around but the motor was dyno'd with the current setup and I didn't want to take it all apart. There are enough variables already since basically I don't have any idea what I'm doing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) dr |
Brett W |
Sep 15 2004, 09:28 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None |
I want some
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machina |
Sep 15 2004, 09:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
Looks like they will snap if you look at them too hard.
dr |
URY914 |
Sep 15 2004, 09:36 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,254 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(synthesisdv @ Sep 15 2004, 07:19 AM) Feels very stiff, deflects the slightest bit side to side. maybe .05" lThats what I can inspiration. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) Now can we get back to my rods. Paul |
machina |
Sep 15 2004, 09:39 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
QUOTE(URY914 @ Sep 15 2004, 11:36 AM) Now can we get back to my rods. what rods? also, don't any of us work??? Should we be thinking about rods and holes on a weekday? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) dr |
Aaron Cox |
Sep 15 2004, 09:41 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(synthesisdv @ Sep 15 2004, 08:39 AM) QUOTE(URY914 @ Sep 15 2004, 11:36 AM) Now can we get back to my rods. what rods? also, don't any of us work??? Should we be thinking about rods and holes on a weekday? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) dr what a fitting topic for HUMP day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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