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> Porsche 914 - 8 GTT, September '26 Update
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post Jun 17 2026, 09:33 AM
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One breather-can bracket coming right up
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post Jun 17 2026, 09:35 AM
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post Jun 17 2026, 09:53 AM
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QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jun 8 2026, 11:10 PM) *

Some plumbing headed back and forth to the v8 from the oil tank; keeping the runs as close as possible on top of trasnsaxle, as there will more components to stack there. Clearance to cv's, axles, starter motor, headers, easy loops and no kinks. I reworked some Adel clamps with soft silicon buffers, to hold lines in place preventing abrasion.


I'm curious why you didn't mount the oil tank on the right side to help offset the driver's weight. (no offense lol)
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post Jun 17 2026, 01:24 PM
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QUOTE(NorCalScott @ Jun 17 2026, 08:53 AM) *

QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jun 8 2026, 11:10 PM) *

Some plumbing headed back and forth to the v8 from the oil tank; keeping the runs as close as possible on top of trasnsaxle, as there will more components to stack there. Clearance to cv's, axles, starter motor, headers, easy loops and no kinks. I reworked some Adel clamps with soft silicon buffers, to hold lines in place preventing abrasion.


I'm curious why you didn't mount the oil tank on the right side to help offset the driver's weight. (no offense lol)


Hi Scott, n/p on weight bias L to R back there:
The 12 Qt tank is approx 7.7 lbs oil/ 3 lbs aluminum tank -- L side.
Starter motor is approx 8 lbs/ SQS sequential shift / 3 lbs -- R side.

Business office @MATTYLITE or me approx 190 lbs -- L side.
Navigators ride-along side: Cool suit tank+ pump / fire suppression tank/ ECU / oddesy battery 75 lbs R-- side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/marty914.jpg)
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post Jun 17 2026, 04:24 PM
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QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jun 17 2026, 02:24 PM) *

QUOTE(NorCalScott @ Jun 17 2026, 08:53 AM) *

QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jun 8 2026, 11:10 PM) *

Some plumbing headed back and forth to the v8 from the oil tank; keeping the runs as close as possible on top of trasnsaxle, as there will more components to stack there. Clearance to cv's, axles, starter motor, headers, easy loops and no kinks. I reworked some Adel clamps with soft silicon buffers, to hold lines in place preventing abrasion.


I'm curious why you didn't mount the oil tank on the right side to help offset the driver's weight. (no offense lol)


Hi Scott, n/p on weight bias L to R back there:
The 12 Qt tank is approx 7.7 lbs oil/ 3 lbs aluminum tank -- L side.
Starter motor is approx 8 lbs/ SQS sequential shift / 3 lbs -- R side.

Business office @MATTYLITE or me approx 190 lbs -- L side.
Navigators ride-along side: Cool suit tank+ pump / fire suppression tank/ ECU / oddesy battery 75 lbs R-- side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/marty914.jpg)

Oh, ok. I figured I must be missing something.
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post Jun 25 2026, 12:55 PM
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All oil tank/ breather tank lines installed + buttoned up
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post Jun 25 2026, 12:59 PM
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Small S+B breather on the catch-can vent line. I can always switch out this breather for an old school plastic catch tank, if required by race tech.
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post Jun 27 2026, 12:34 PM
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All oil tank lines in have been fastened in place , and Next up we will proceed to all of #12 lines in the engine bay.
Aviaid oil filter stand shown with K+N filter.
Thermostat we use is a Mocal unit with #12's.
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post Jun 27 2026, 12:38 PM
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Awesome job!! Not much room for luggage though! LOL I have a nice rear trunk rack you can use!
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post Jun 27 2026, 01:09 PM
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This cartoon Guy 'Earls Supply has been my go to store for all Things a/n fittings, hose, assembly tools...since my first 2.7L six conversion in 1978. They* were on Hawthorne Blvd/ in Lawndale CA.
They have migrated further south on Hawthorne Bl. a few clicks' now in Torrance and known as

ANplumbing.com

*Originally Earl's Lawndale (yes Earl is the founder) would make your ss lines while you wait, or travel to your shop, boat dock, driveway with custom installs by appointment. Or you could shop across the street at Earls aircraft surplus (his original storefront) and grab 'Take-off ss lines which his crew would purchase at Government Military auctions...good old days ¡

There are lots of these 'Looks Similar' ss braided hose online, best to source USA mfg Q'c (burst rate etc.) on your pricey Porsche 914 builds .
The trade-name 'Earl's now owned by Holley>>which is known to source lots of merch from World mfgs, so I prefer to buy from AN (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)
I might have earned the 'Wearing of the Earl's yellow shop apron after all these loyal decades ¡
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post Jun 27 2026, 01:13 PM
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@Steve I shall tie that to rear mounted interkhüller for sure, and maybe a set of targa-top skis for Bob' Big Boy / Toluca Lake cruise in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 27 2026, 07:28 PM
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@Steve I shall tie that to rear mounted interkhüller for sure, and maybe a set of targa-top skis for Bob' Big Boy / Toluca Lake cruise in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I have a set of the roof ski racks too!!
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post Jun 30 2026, 12:00 PM
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QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jun 27 2026, 01:34 PM) *

All oil tank lines in have been fastened in place , and Next up we will proceed to all of #12 lines in the engine bay.
Aviaid oil filter stand shown with K+N filter.
Thermostat we use is a Mocal unit with #12's.
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I know the Mocal thermostat is a popular choice, but I was wondering if you had checked out Improved Racing's thermostat. Looks like a nice product.
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QUOTE(NorCalScott @ Jun 30 2026, 11:00 AM) *

QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jun 27 2026, 01:34 PM) *

All oil tank lines in have been fastened in place , and Next up we will proceed to all of #12 lines in the engine bay.
Aviaid oil filter stand shown with K+N filter.
Thermostat we use is a Mocal unit with #12's.
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I know the Mocal thermostat is a popular choice, but I was wondering if you had checked out Improved Racing's thermostat. Looks like a nice product.


Hi Scott I have the old school Troutmans , and MoCal T-Statts in use on several Porsches...and going strong through the years. Can't find new Troutmans anymore >> and those use the oe Porsche T-Statt internals inside of the cast aluminum Troutman housing, and are awesome. MoCal has a foolproof bypass system which is great in the event of T-Statt failure. I love the 'Billet look of Improved Racing's product, but not clear on their failsafe feature.
So just staying with what I'm experienced with.
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post Jul 1 2026, 03:26 PM
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I know the Mocal thermostat is a popular choice, but I was wondering if you had checked out Improved Racing's thermostat. Looks like a nice product.
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Hi Scott I have the old school Troutmans , and MoCal T-Statts in use on several Porsches...and going strong through the years. Can't find new Troutmans anymore >> and those use the oe Porsche T-Statt internals inside of the cast aluminum Troutman housing, and are awesome. MoCal has a foolproof bypass system which is great in the event of T-Statt failure. I love the 'Billet look of Improved Racing's product, but not clear on their failsafe feature.
So just staying with what I'm experienced with.
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Thanks for the response as always. The car is looking amazing.
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post Jul 1 2026, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jun 27 2026, 11:34 AM) *

All oil tank lines in have been fastened in place , and Next up we will proceed to all of #12 lines in the engine bay.
Aviaid oil filter stand shown with K+N filter.
Thermostat we use is a Mocal unit with #12's.
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If you wanted to go metric fittings like I did check out Jimmy over on the bird site. He made me some custom -12 orb to 30 mm male fittings.


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post Jul 1 2026, 05:25 PM
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@NorCalScott thank you Scott >> you are too kind (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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@LukeM Does Jimmy on Pelican go by that name in 914 Technical Forums / or a screenname ¿
The v8 engine in this project does have some metric-to-AN fittings that were installed by the engine building shop, so I'm simply using all SAE -AN standard plumbing from there. I'm also well stocked up on fittings , hose, and assembly tools to make these lines as well.

Here is a great online source for Metric- to- AN, SAE pipe, etc. Saved me lots of machining time on certain custom fittings encountered on this project;
www.dynapex.net 775.323.1822 in Reno NV.

Watch out Earl !
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QUOTE(Luke M @ Jul 1 2026, 03:18 PM) *

QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jun 27 2026, 11:34 AM) *

All oil tank lines in have been fastened in place , and Next up we will proceed to all of #12 lines in the engine bay.
Aviaid oil filter stand shown with K+N filter.
Thermostat we use is a Mocal unit with #12's.
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If you wanted to go metric fittings like I did check out Jimmy over on the bird site. He made me some custom -12 orb to 30 mm male fittings.


Thank you Luke >> received your Pm with Jimmy's contact info, enjoy your July 4 '250 Holiday ¡¡
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914Rubber ! those little things...
and a custom fit 'Snorkle hold-down bracket taking shape.
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