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> Project 914 1.8T, Some pics of the conversion...
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post Sep 29 2004, 12:41 PM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Sep 28 2004, 02:43 PM)
thanks Felix........I'd say those are steel, I wouldn't trust aluminum to last very long in that application

ok...I've decided not to use aluminum and don't have a press drill. I want to make sure the adapters are dead on and don't want vibrations.

I don't have the final measurement yet since I still need to pickup a 911 axle for one side, but will have it/them by the weekend.

I need some help with the adapters since I am totally unfamiliar with machine shops and the type of machine work that i needed. Can anyone recommend a good/cheap machine shop in haward/fremont/sal leandro area?

Also, i've tried to locate a place to buy some steel with no local leads as of yet. I did see some places selling on ebay. I'm looking for a cylyndrical piece of steel. I'll have to make sure what the diameter needs to be. I'll check tonight. Hopefully I can find a piece with the diameter that i need. Then then I would need to cut them the appropriate thickness and drill/tap holes. I'd like to have them machined to reduce as much weight as possible and also machine the faces to make sure they are perfectly flat.

I'd really appreciate some help on this.
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post Sep 29 2004, 01:38 PM
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Fremont Steel off of Fremont Blvd, in Fremont (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif), they are across the street (sorta) from the NUMMI plant
(toyota car manufacturing plant)

I could give you hand, but I take forever to get anything done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

How much shorter or longer do you need the axles? The important thing is to make sure you don't make the new axles too long or too short so that when the suspension moves up and down, you don;t damage anything


can you post a picture of the drive flanges on the audi box??
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post Sep 29 2004, 02:06 PM
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Thanks, i'll stop by and talk to them about the adapters and see how much they would want for them. Probobly tomorrow.

I just talked to Raxles, they want me to take measurements from the tranny to the flat surface of the stub axle. But i need to go pick up a set of 911/914/6 sutub axles first...i'll see if I can do this today.

If I'm lucky and they have a axle rods the correct length, I may be able to get a set of axles for under $200 that will be able to handle the power and be plug and play(fingers crossed).
If they have to make customer rods...well then i'm better off going with the adapters.

I'd appreciate a hand anytime....believe me nobody can be slower than me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

It's my goal to drive the 914 for the first time in 2 1/2 weeks. I'm probobly the only 914 owner on this board (or anywhere else) that have never actually driven a 914. Can finally see the light at the end of the tunnell.........starting to get a little exited (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Oh yeah.... I'll post the pics tonight.
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post Sep 29 2004, 02:45 PM
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Thanks, i'll stop by and talk to them about the adapters and see how much they would want for them. Probobly tomorrow.


I'm sorry, I should have been more specific...they only sell raw steel, they'll look at you crazy if you ask about adapters and such (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

oh yea, make sure you wear shoes, I normally wear sandels (I'm a slacker) and I got a lecture by the owner of the place (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Sep 29 2004, 03:13 PM
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Bayshore Metals in San Francisco can help you with raw material as well.

They are in the gulch south of Potrero, close to 280 and 101.
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post Oct 6 2004, 07:03 PM
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Update...

Before I could get the enfine to fire up and it would turn off in a few seconds.
Did some tinkering with some sensors and stuff and it fires right away and stays on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Also got some stub axles from a 911 (73 I think) to go with the hubs, did the measurements and will call tomorrow to see how much axles will cost.

And now some more pics for you guys:

What's left of the harness (i'm still trying to trim down pieces I don't need).
It's down to approximately 15% of the original harness:


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post Oct 6 2004, 07:07 PM
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Radiator with some misc radiator hoses I found at my buddy's shop:
I'm about to mount plumbing pipes (copper) under the car to get the collant to and from engine.


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post Oct 6 2004, 07:08 PM
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Pic of the car:
Still need to work on those 1/4 panes some more and get that bumper put on.
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post Oct 6 2004, 07:10 PM
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oops...lets try again:
I think i will need adjustable perches on the shocks....it seems too low and I only have 1" travel in front (if that):


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post Oct 6 2004, 07:12 PM
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One more from the side...
Paint looks pretty crappy i think...i'll spray it one more time i guess:


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post Oct 7 2004, 12:49 AM
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Good job getting it running! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I'll drop by one of these weekends, maybe even with my 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . I used to live and work in Hayweird... lot's of good memories.
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post Oct 11 2004, 12:31 AM
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"Sonu" (sorry for the misspelling),
It was good talking to you and am amazed how fast you are getting this car running. Depending on the length of the axles with CV's it looks like your choices are:

1. Use the 911 axle and CV's and have adapters machined on the tranny end to bolt in. If there is room, this may be the cheapest method. Give a dimensional drawing to machine shops or the axle specialists. They should have some ideas.

2. Mate the Audi and axle end to a 911 axle end (with their respective CV's). You can machine and weld or I've heard of friction welding used for dropped spindles.

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post Oct 11 2004, 12:48 AM
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I just realized I may have 911 axles when I purchased my rear 5 lug susp. I'll take some measurements tomorrow.


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post Oct 11 2004, 06:05 AM
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Check out these axles. Many different lengths (15 5/8" to 26") in 33 and 28 spline. FYI, 914 is 33 spline and early 911 is 28 spline.

Custom axles
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post Oct 11 2004, 12:15 PM
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QUOTE(Jaiderenegadesimpson V8 914 @ Oct 10 2004, 10:48 PM)
I just realized I may have 911 axles when I purchased my rear 5 lug susp.  I'll take some measurements tomorrow.

Like we talked...I think i'll have probobly go with the 911 axles and make the adapters on the trasmission size.
Please let me know what the measurements are when you get a chance...and do you need those axles?
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post Oct 11 2004, 12:20 PM
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QUOTE(James Adams @ Oct 11 2004, 04:05 AM)
Check out these axles. Many different lengths (15 5/8" to 26") in 33 and 28 spline. FYI, 914 is 33 spline and early 911 is 28 spline.

Custom axles

The problem is that the Audi trans's inner cv joint is different and it appears (according to raxles) that there is no shaft available that is make for made a audi inner cv to a porsche outer.

So...it looks like i'll have to make some adapters.
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post Oct 12 2004, 12:44 AM
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and do you need those axles?

Yeah, I bought them to replace my 5 lug wheel adapters. I have vented rotors and need to upgrade to ebrake or spaced calipers, new bushings or needle bearings, it never ends...
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post Oct 12 2004, 12:57 AM
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The axle overall length is 23 1/2"
The outer CV face to face is 18 15/16"
Not sure if these are 911, maybe others can confirm.
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post Oct 12 2004, 01:01 AM
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Axle end..


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post Oct 12 2004, 01:02 AM
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CV end...


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