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> two years in the making, The first test sessions of my LS 914
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post Aug 29 2014, 06:37 PM
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Heres a youtube link to a short video of the first test session of my project at our local track test day. Crank up the volume and remember it not about the lines but all about a mechanical shakedown to see whats needed next

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wjda2snJJo
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post Aug 30 2014, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE(returf @ Aug 29 2014, 04:37 PM) *

Heres a youtube link to a short video of the first test session of my project at our local track test day. Crank up the volume and remember it not about the lines but all about a mechanical shakedown to see whats needed next

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wjda2snJJo

Holy moley.....unreal....pls post more!
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post Sep 1 2014, 04:37 PM
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Is that a turbo making that noise or just the intake? WOW.
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post Sep 1 2014, 05:10 PM
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Is that a turbo making that noise or just the intake? WOW.


That sure is the Turbo ( building boost, followed by the relief valve opening when the throttle closes ) I'm only running 8lbs boost
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post Sep 1 2014, 05:24 PM
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Engine pic?
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post Sep 1 2014, 10:17 PM
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Engine pic?

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post Sep 3 2014, 07:31 PM
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You put the gear shift on the left?

Holy Moly, what a build!

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post Sep 3 2014, 10:33 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Oh crap.. I have a winter project. My car is fun, but a turbo'd version of my car must happen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 3 2014, 10:44 PM
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Just wild!!! Congrats and stay safe with that monster!
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post Sep 3 2014, 11:43 PM
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QUOTE(wndsnd @ Sep 4 2014, 01:31 PM) *

You put the gear shift on the left?

John


yes wndsnd, the gear shift is indeed on the left. Reason being 40 + years of driving cars, trucks and most other things with the shifter on the left side and I felt it more natural to stir from that side. I must admit I've owned two american vehicles that were left hookers but they were autos so no shifting required! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
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post Sep 4 2014, 12:44 PM
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That track seemed to get shorter with each lap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
How long did it take for you to stop shaking after you got out of the car?
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post Sep 5 2014, 01:38 AM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Sep 5 2014, 06:44 AM) *

That track seemed to get shorter with each lap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
How long did it take for you to stop shaking after you got out of the car?


Chris, I actually surprised myself with self control, I don't know weather it was that it was a test session and I was expected to give some kind of feedback to those helpers on the pit wall, but the usual shaking knee didn't appear even after the feedback from the brake pedal. I think things will be very different come race day though. As you can see I was backing out at the two thirds down the straights points not knowing what was going to happen when I hit that pedal ( it turned out to be the front caster arm / control arm not tight enough ) it'll be a while till I get out there again as I don't want to run it with that turbo and do damage to the engine.
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post Sep 5 2014, 04:15 PM
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What trans are you running?
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post Sep 5 2014, 06:13 PM
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He's been posting on Pelican. I think its a Subaru transaxle

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post Sep 5 2014, 10:19 PM
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What trans are you running?


Yes it's the six speed subaru. During that test session the link data tells me that going down the front and back straight i was only hitting around 4500 rpm even though I have the rev limiter set at 6200. When I get to crank things up, the gearing should be quite suitable for even the fastest straights on our circuits ( around 250 kph ) Yes I have been keeping a build thread Bob, but it's been on 914club not pelican. feel free to ask any questions either here or PM me
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post Sep 14 2014, 10:25 AM
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QUOTE(returf @ Sep 5 2014, 09:19 PM) *

QUOTE(bulitt @ Sep 6 2014, 10:15 AM) *

What trans are you running?


Yes it's the six speed subaru. During that test session the link data tells me that going down the front and back straight i was only hitting around 4500 rpm even though I have the rev limiter set at 6200. When I get to crank things up, the gearing should be quite suitable for even the fastest straights on our circuits ( around 250 kph ) Yes I have been keeping a build thread Bob, but it's been on 914club not pelican. feel free to ask any questions either here or PM me
Mike



So Cool! Congratulations on your first test run. Must feel great to actually get on the track.

Keep those videos coming. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 14 2014, 10:54 AM
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The Turbo Whistle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
Makes me think of my Powerstroke Diesel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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post Sep 16 2014, 08:27 AM
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Nice video. Thanks for the ride.

With that much weight in the back, what are doing to balance the car towards the front?
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post Sep 16 2014, 05:08 PM
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QUOTE(RobW @ Sep 16 2014, 07:27 AM) *

Nice video. Thanks for the ride.

With that much weight in the back, what are doing to balance the car towards the front?



The radiator and lines are all up front. That helps.
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post Sep 19 2014, 10:46 PM
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QUOTE(Randal @ Sep 17 2014, 11:08 AM) *

QUOTE(RobW @ Sep 16 2014, 07:27 AM) *

Nice video. Thanks for the ride.

With that much weight in the back, what are doing to balance the car towards the front?



The radiator and lines are all up front. That helps.


yes you're right there Randal, Plus the weight of the cage, the three fuel pumps. In fact it really isint that far off the balance of a regular 914 I think. If I put a jack at the jacking point on both sides and lift them simultaneously, the car can rock on them with no effort, maybe 3 kg heavier at the rear ie. if i put a 3kg weight on the front splitter it will bias toward the front (just). How does the balance go with regular 914's then? as a matter of interest (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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