Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

> 1971 Gold Metallic Project, The Turbo 1.7
McMark
post Jun 7 2013, 01:12 PM
Post #1


914 Freak!
***************

Group: Retired Admin
Posts: 20,179
Joined: 13-March 03
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Member No.: 419
Region Association: None
Current Status:
Running great!

I picked up this car late 2012 with the intention of flipping it. But never got anything done on it until I tore apart my Marathon Blue Metallic 73 to prepare it for WCR 2013, which of course didn't happen. So now this Gold Metallic 71 is my new driver.

Starting off at the beginning. Trekkor found the car and had it for sale. I picked it up from him without the engine, front bumper, rocker panels or wheels pictured below. Otherwise this is how the car came to me.


Attached image(s)
Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
13 Pages V « < 2 3 4 5 6 > »   
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
Replies(60 - 79)
McMark
post Jun 24 2013, 09:18 PM
Post #61


914 Freak!
***************

Group: Retired Admin
Posts: 20,179
Joined: 13-March 03
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Member No.: 419
Region Association: None
Anytime! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I totally dusted a mid-90s Toyota Avalon tonight getting on the freeway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
tadink
post Jun 25 2013, 11:54 AM
Post #62


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 379
Joined: 28-December 09
From: Napa
Member No.: 11,181
Region Association: Northern California
QUOTE(McMark @ Jun 24 2013, 08:18 PM) *

Anytime! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I totally dusted a mid-90s Toyota Avalon tonight getting on the freeway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif)



hmmmm, a bolt-on turbo kit for a 1.7L????

let's talk when we get back to Napa!! I'm sure you need a 2nd 'test install' to work out all the bugs! :-)

great updates - I recognize that car! LOL

td
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
monkeyboy
post Jun 25 2013, 01:56 PM
Post #63


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 808
Joined: 8-June 08
From: Los Angeles, Ca
Member No.: 9,147
Region Association: None
QUOTE(tadink @ Jun 25 2013, 10:54 AM) *

QUOTE(McMark @ Jun 24 2013, 08:18 PM) *

Anytime! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I totally dusted a mid-90s Toyota Avalon tonight getting on the freeway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif)



hmmmm, a bolt-on turbo kit for a 1.7L????

let's talk when we get back to Napa!! I'm sure you need a 2nd 'test install' to work out all the bugs! :-)

great updates - I recognize that car! LOL

td


It's totally awesome if you ask me. Only difference for me is that I want to keep the stock heat exchangers. I need my defrosters! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
McMark
post Jun 25 2013, 03:32 PM
Post #64


914 Freak!
***************

Group: Retired Admin
Posts: 20,179
Joined: 13-March 03
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Member No.: 419
Region Association: None
I got plans for heat... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
monkeyboy
post Jun 25 2013, 04:12 PM
Post #65


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 808
Joined: 8-June 08
From: Los Angeles, Ca
Member No.: 9,147
Region Association: None
Now you have my full attention...
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
monkeyboy
post Jun 25 2013, 04:13 PM
Post #66


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 808
Joined: 8-June 08
From: Los Angeles, Ca
Member No.: 9,147
Region Association: None
I was thinking about one of these self contained turbos so I wouldn't have to run oil lines.

http://aerocharger.com/aerochargers/53series/
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
McMark
post Jun 25 2013, 05:15 PM
Post #67


914 Freak!
***************

Group: Retired Admin
Posts: 20,179
Joined: 13-March 03
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Member No.: 419
Region Association: None
Interesting, but I got my turbo for 5% of that price. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Running the oil lines was pretty easy.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
monkeyboy
post Jun 25 2013, 05:16 PM
Post #68


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 808
Joined: 8-June 08
From: Los Angeles, Ca
Member No.: 9,147
Region Association: None
OK, I am jealous, and I don't have any turbos just lying around.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
McMark
post Jun 25 2013, 05:22 PM
Post #69


914 Freak!
***************

Group: Retired Admin
Posts: 20,179
Joined: 13-March 03
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Member No.: 419
Region Association: None
They've got up a little, but they're $185 on eBay. Think I paid $125.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mike Bellis
post Jun 25 2013, 06:49 PM
Post #70


Resident Electrician
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 8,345
Joined: 22-June 09
From: Midlothian TX
Member No.: 10,496
Region Association: None
One of them was free... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
ConeDodger
post Jun 25 2013, 06:55 PM
Post #71


Apex killer!
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 23,594
Joined: 31-December 04
From: Tahoe Area
Member No.: 3,380
Region Association: Northern California
I rode in this yesterday. 5# of boost and you can already feel that it would dust a stock 2.0. My thought, and I shared this with Mark, it feels like 2270 territory.
With different heads, say LE200 or specially designed turbo heads, this would scream!
The concept is proven. You guys should start lining up... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mike Bellis
post Jun 25 2013, 07:02 PM
Post #72


Resident Electrician
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 8,345
Joined: 22-June 09
From: Midlothian TX
Member No.: 10,496
Region Association: None
QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jun 25 2013, 05:55 PM) *

I rode in this yesterday. 5# of boost and you can already feel that it would dust a stock 2.0. My thought, and I shared this with Mark, it feels like 2270 territory.
With different heads, say LE200 or specially designed turbo heads, this would scream!
The concept is proven. You guys should start lining up... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)

I can't do another engine swap for at least 2 months... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
monkeyboy
post Jun 25 2013, 07:07 PM
Post #73


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 808
Joined: 8-June 08
From: Los Angeles, Ca
Member No.: 9,147
Region Association: None
After my fuel injection build, it's on the list.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
montoya 73 2.0
post Jun 25 2013, 07:47 PM
Post #74


Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish!
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,791
Joined: 27-October 04
From: Paso Robles, Ca.
Member No.: 3,016
Region Association: Central California
QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jun 25 2013, 05:55 PM) *

I rode in this yesterday. 5# of boost and you can already feel that it would dust a stock 2.0. My thought, and I shared this with Mark, it feels like 2270 territory.
With different heads, say LE200 or specially designed turbo heads, this would scream!
The concept is proven. You guys should start lining up... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

I rode in it at the WCR with all the bugs that he had and I could still feel the potential and I was convinced (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
JStroud
post Jun 25 2013, 08:01 PM
Post #75


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,463
Joined: 15-January 11
From: Galt, California
Member No.: 12,594
Region Association: Northern California
QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Jun 25 2013, 06:02 PM) *

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jun 25 2013, 05:55 PM) *

I rode in this yesterday. 5# of boost and you can already feel that it would dust a stock 2.0. My thought, and I shared this with Mark, it feels like 2270 territory.
With different heads, say LE200 or specially designed turbo heads, this would scream!
The concept is proven. You guys should start lining up... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)

I can't do another engine swap for at least 2 months... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)



That's easy Mike.......just buy another car .....that's what I did! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


Jeff
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
McMark
post Jun 25 2013, 11:11 PM
Post #76


914 Freak!
***************

Group: Retired Admin
Posts: 20,179
Joined: 13-March 03
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Member No.: 419
Region Association: None
Gonna grab some NGK IFR6E11 (6741) spark plugs tomorrow and give those a try. Not sure I'll notice anything, but they're a little colder, a little larger gap, and Iridium electrode. Randal ran some Iridium plugs in his race motor and had good luck, so this is a little thanks to him. Did I mention they're $11.50 per plug... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif)

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/partimages.genpt.com-419-1372223491.1.jpg)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rick 918-S
post Jun 25 2013, 11:36 PM
Post #77


Hey nice rack! -Celette
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 20,462
Joined: 30-December 02
From: Now in Superior WI
Member No.: 43
Region Association: Northstar Region
Are you running an MSD with those plugs? With a larger gap this may be a place where multiple spark discharge it would benefit. during boost the charging of the cylinder can blow the single spark out of the gap. That's my simple explanation.
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
McMark
post Jun 25 2013, 11:53 PM
Post #78


914 Freak!
***************

Group: Retired Admin
Posts: 20,179
Joined: 13-March 03
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Member No.: 419
Region Association: None
It's got coil on plug, so the sparking voltage is greatly increased. I don't think MicroSquirt supports multiple spark, but I should look into that.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
ConeDodger
post Jun 26 2013, 12:10 AM
Post #79


Apex killer!
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 23,594
Joined: 31-December 04
From: Tahoe Area
Member No.: 3,380
Region Association: Northern California
I was struck by how driveable it was. This isn't a beast that you couldn't talk your wife into riding in. It retains the character of the 1.7 but has an "I want to go play" attitude.
I can just imagine how nice this would be with a freshly built balanced engine and a good quiet well flowing muffler. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

With the right heads... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rick 918-S
post Jun 26 2013, 07:38 AM
Post #80


Hey nice rack! -Celette
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 20,462
Joined: 30-December 02
From: Now in Superior WI
Member No.: 43
Region Association: Northstar Region
QUOTE(McMark @ Jun 26 2013, 12:53 AM) *

It's got coil on plug, so the sparking voltage is greatly increased. I don't think MicroSquirt supports multiple spark, but I should look into that.


Oh ya. Buy Porsche used twin plug heads with the turbos right? That could have been the reason. interesting engine build. Keep tweeking.
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

13 Pages V « < 2 3 4 5 6 > » 
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Switch to: Standard · Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 20th May 2024 - 12:48 PM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2024  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...