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andys
post Jan 2 2013, 01:04 PM
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Well, I put the 914 on the road on New Year’s day. It’s not 100% complete, as I still have to detail out a few things, but she runs! I didn’t drive far from the house in case anything un-suspected happened, but it went without incident. Cell phone photos are with my Daughter in the car waiting for the maiden drive.

The car is a 5.7L LS1 with an Audi 6 speed transaxle, custom trailing arms, 911 suspension, AC, and

Overall, it drove fine. Yup, it’s fast……I get a severe drone at 2000 RPM, so I’m looking to add a cross-over pipe on the exhaust system the next time I drop the motor. My Wilwood handbrake calipers rattle like nuts and bolts in an old metal pail when I’m on a rough road, but it’s livable for now. Steering wheel isn’t straight, but I had originally done a track alignment with a little toe-out which I changed to toe-in just before the drive (I adjusted just one side which explains the crooked steering wheel). Otherwise, everything went without incident; temp was fine, good oil pressure, voltage spot on, and even the electronic 993 speedo works! The clutch is really abrupt, but it’s basically a stock car race clutch so I’m not surprised. I didn't stray far from home, but did manage to get it on the freeway for a quick blast. My Daughter loved the drive and was amazed at how small the 914 really is.

I'll take some detail pictures after my wife returns fom Mexico in a couple of weeks with our camera.

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post Jan 2 2013, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE(andys @ Jan 2 2013, 02:04 PM) *

Well, I put the 914 on the road on New Year’s day. It’s not 100% complete, as I still have to detail out a few things, but she runs! I didn’t drive far from the house in case anything un-suspected happened, but it went without incident. Cell phone photos are with my Daughter in the car waiting for the maiden drive.

The car is a 5.7L LS1 with an Audi 6 speed transaxle, custom trailing arms, 911 suspension, AC, and

Overall, it drove fine. Yup, it’s fast……I get a severe drone at 2000 RPM, so I’m looking to add a cross-over pipe on the exhaust system the next time I drop the motor. My Wilwood handbrake calipers rattle like nuts and bolts in an old metal pail when I’m on a rough road, but it’s livable for now. Steering wheel isn’t straight, but I had originally done a track alignment with a little toe-out which I changed to toe-in just before the drive (I adjusted just one side which explains the crooked steering wheel). Otherwise, everything went without incident; temp was fine, good oil pressure, voltage spot on, and even the electronic 993 speedo works! The clutch is really abrupt, but it’s basically a stock car race clutch so I’m not surprised. I didn't stray far from home, but did manage to get it on the freeway for a quick blast. My Daughter loved the drive and was amazed at how small the 914 really is.

I'll take some detail pictures after my wife returns fom Mexico in a couple of weeks with our camera.

Andys

Looks great...Feels good to drive instead of working on everything.


Bob
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post Jan 2 2013, 01:42 PM
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If I hadn't ridden in Paul Sayegh's 3.6 conversion, I could only imagine what kind of power that might be... Let's see, my Tahoe minus 3000#! Wow! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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post Jan 2 2013, 02:16 PM
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I am really interested in the audi 6 speed transmission setup. Do you have any pics of it? I am doing an LS1 swap & would rather go with a newer tranny. I'd love your input on yours (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Thanks & congrats on getting it on the road
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post Jan 2 2013, 05:49 PM
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post Jan 2 2013, 08:17 PM
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Ok, more pics needed!
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post Jan 2 2013, 08:53 PM
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post Jan 2 2013, 09:22 PM
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Great looking car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

I would like to know more about the Audi transaxle as well.

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post Jan 2 2013, 10:07 PM
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Great to finally see you're done Andy. I have that same drone, but mine goes from 1000-5000. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jan 3 2013, 02:40 AM
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post Jan 3 2013, 03:38 AM
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post Jan 3 2013, 10:33 AM
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Since there's some interest in the Audi transaxle, I'll give a brief run down.

The Audi trans is an 01E 6 speed; they're reportedly good to about 500HP. I made the adapter plate myself since at the time, no one made one. There is a guy in Texas that makes them now; TurboWalt got his adapter from him, I believe. The transaxles were never available on cars imported into the US, thus I brought mine over from Europe a few years ago. Advanced Automotion does sell them now; check their WEB site. Seems the cost is quite reasonable.......I think TurboWalt got his from them (though be it with options). Kennedy does not make adapters for LS1/01E, last I checked. First gear is a little short, however it works out perfect for getting the car up my inclined driveway and into the garage. The rest of the gear ratios are very nice.

For the photo starved, here are a couple more random cell phone pics:

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post Jan 3 2013, 01:26 PM
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do you recall, at 65 mph, what rpm are you at in top gear?
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post Jan 3 2013, 01:57 PM
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That's insane. What a great looking project. Looking forward to more pics. Did you do a build thread?
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post Jan 3 2013, 02:43 PM
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do you recall, at 65 mph, what rpm are you at in top gear?


Jim,

I'll have to pull-up the gear ratio chart, but I think it's 1850RPM @ 60MPH....Best I recall anyway.

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post Jan 3 2013, 02:45 PM
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That's insane. What a great looking project. Looking forward to more pics. Did you do a build thread?


No build thread. I'll have to do a retro build thread or something (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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post Jan 3 2013, 03:49 PM
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No build thread. I'll have to do a retro build thread or something (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

If you have pics and feel like writing it, I know we'd appreciate seeing the process history. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 3 2013, 10:10 PM
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QUOTE(andys @ Jan 3 2013, 08:33 AM) *

Since there's some interest in the Audi transaxle, I'll give a brief run down.

The Audi trans is an 01E 6 speed; they're reportedly good to about 500HP. I made the adapter plate myself since at the time, no one made one. There is a guy in Texas that makes them now; TurboWalt got his adapter from him, I believe. The transaxles were never available on cars imported into the US, thus I brought mine over from Europe a few years ago. Advanced Automotion does sell them now; check their WEB site. Seems the cost is quite reasonable.......I think TurboWalt got his from them (though be it with options). Kennedy does not make adapters for LS1/01E, last I checked. First gear is a little short, however it works out perfect for getting the car up my inclined driveway and into the garage. The rest of the gear ratios are very nice.

For the photo starved, here are a couple more random cell phone pics:

Andys


I have never seen the attention to detail, craftsmanship, uniqueness, and more "bitchen" ride than Andy's. I have to take my towel over to his house whenever I admire his car because I continuously drool on every square inch. I have a lot of photos I took of his car and drool over those also!!!!!!!!!!!

EXCELLENT JOB and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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QUOTE(andys @ Jan 3 2013, 08:33 AM) *

Since there's some interest in the Audi transaxle, I'll give a brief run down.

The Audi trans is an 01E 6 speed; they're reportedly good to about 500HP. I made the adapter plate myself since at the time, no one made one. There is a guy in Texas that makes them now; TurboWalt got his adapter from him, I believe. The transaxles were never available on cars imported into the US, thus I brought mine over from Europe a few years ago. Advanced Automotion does sell them now; check their WEB site. Seems the cost is quite reasonable.......I think TurboWalt got his from them (though be it with options). Kennedy does not make adapters for LS1/01E, last I checked. First gear is a little short, however it works out perfect for getting the car up my inclined driveway and into the garage. The rest of the gear ratios are very nice.

For the photo starved, here are a couple more random cell phone pics:

Andys
I know your just starting your "shake-down" runs, but so far how well is your radiator ducting working out? Do you have a lot of hot 'air wash' with the windows down from the air being ducted out of the top? I think the set up is great!
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