Porsche 914 - 8 GTT, April '26 Update Options

[Maltese Falcon]

Pre-wiring for headlights/ running/ turn lights in place.

[Maltese Falcon]

Inside fender view

[NorCalScott]

Marty, I know you are using plunging cv joints at both ends of the axles, but if you were using one fixed and one plunging cv joint on each axle, which cv joints would you use? Are you using anything exotic or are they basic? Just wondering how much power the basic cv joints with chromoly cages can handle.

[Maltese Falcon]

@NorCalScott Due to the angles (not exceeding 17°) created by the 'Flipped transaxle I chose to put the plunging ( modified 930) c/v's in at both ends. The chrome moly cages also work with polished surfaces on interior of these joints. In conjunction with the c/v lube that we use (discussed earlier in thread) we are expecting this setup to survive 1,000 rwhp with NO drag race launching; and at least 4 club racing events before disassembling/ inspecting/ and hopefully returning to service. A second back up set of Sway-Away 300m axles in reserve. CV joints sourced through McKenzie Performance in O/C California.

[NorCalScott]

Thanks for the info Marty! I always appreciate seeing and hearing the details of your process

[Maltese Falcon]

Few pics of prep for the installation of the poly carbonate door windows ...
Aluminum window frame was milled for side roll bar clearance , and another aluminum piece was tig welded on its backside for strength. Fuzzy channels still used but only grabs the new slider window "Depth". Blue lines show mill cutting area.

[Maltese Falcon]

A bit of soapy water and guide + tap the vent window into position. New 914Rubber is being installed wherever we can utilize it on our build.

[Maltese Falcon]

Vent window seated in place; the adjustable vent/ air inlet should make the cabin temps cool !

[Maltese Falcon]

Don't forget the end cap on the rear channel ¡

[rick 918-S]

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[Maltese Falcon]

Clear pic of the Left axle (in full 'droop), just before the dry sump tank goes into place.

[Ninja]

Few pics of prep for the installation of the poly carbonate door windows ...
Aluminum window frame was milled for side roll bar clearance , and another aluminum piece was tig welded on its backside for strength. Fuzzy channels still used but only grabs the new slider window "Depth". Blue lines show mill cutting area.

A bit of soapy water and guide + tap the vent window into position. New 914Rubber is being installed wherever we can utilize it on our build.

You shame us all!

For those who have never painted a car's interior, inner door shells, or a roll cage, this paint work is the hardest, most time/material consuming painting of all.

Tubes are an absolute BITCH, especially if already installed!

His stuff looks color sanded, polished, and waxed!

INSIDE the freaking door shell!

I've done it once, nowhere near this level, and will AVOID doing it again if possible.

Marty, how did you do that?
Only way I could is MASSIVE prep, a tiny airbrush, or a big dip tank.

This is some of the best paint work I've seen on the forum!

Whole car is just "Ultimate 914"!

[Shivers]

Vent window seated in place; the adjustable vent/ air inlet should make the cabin temps cool !

Until right now Marty I did not know it was for the street. So do I check with Ticketmaster or will you be selling the passenger seat tickets. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Holy moly

[Maltese Falcon]

@Ninja I can't take credit away from our body + paint craftsman here in my neighborhood; Nikky is way over the top. He started at age 17 in a high end body shop in SoCal and his skills just went up from there. I never expected this '74 club-racer/ sometimes-street car to leave his shop in this shape. Side impact very important to us...so the D.O.T. door beams remain, along with Nascar style side bars. Everything works / no scrapes or interference when the doors shut. I usually wear white gym socks / no shoes when working in the interior (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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[Maltese Falcon]

@Shivers you are too kind ! When we finish and start showning/ driving it I will definitely post locations and events where we take her, here on World. Car will be an interesting driving + learning curve for Matt + me...but will be a hoot ¡

[Maltese Falcon]

We need max cabin space for the racing seat, so the roll bar was set back >>but just enough clearance at the targa structure for a new 'Hold-down sys. Also not a fan of drilling / dzus fastening the factory targa top. So I've re-purposed the oe latch housing and came up with a simple tightening bracket.

[Maltese Falcon]

Just a ¼x20 threaded rod and matching bolt extender at the bottom> simple turn of the wrench to install/remove.

[Maltese Falcon]

I'll do the fine tuning on fit, after the rest of the 914Rubber is in place.

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JRZ rear shock canisters going into their custom brackets .

[Maltese Falcon]

Just stuff getting placed, bolted, and clamped in the (former) trunk area now . As my bud Dieter would say 'GuttenTight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)