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 Jul 25 2015, 11:09 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 3-March 14 From: Grants Pass, Oregon Member No.: 17,072 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
Blue Porscheru Conversion
I started this project back in May of 2014 and wanted to share the journey with my friends and family. There's something appealing to people about taking a left-for-dead vehicle and bringing it back to life. I hope this build thread is a bit different than the others. It's a Subaru conversion which is not as common. I am/was a newbie. This is my first car restoration, if you can call it that. My welds are not pretty, but I've improved and learned throughout this process. This is a great car for a first restoration. It's light, simple, and very cool- mid engine with a targa top. This is the plan- We are starting with a 1971 tangerine 914 with light to moderate rust, nothing too serious. The original engine was a 1.7. Like so many other 914's it ran but has been sitting for a long time. The engine seems too far gone to try to rebuild it= lots of rust and corrosion. Powerplant: 2003 Subaru Impreza TS 2.5 SOHC, Natuaral- No Turbo, Why? Plenty of Power for me and no turbo lag. See Engine Choices thread. Transmission: Subaru 5MT 2003 Impreza TS ECU from: 2003 Subaru Impreza TS Electronics: Wiring Harness simplified by Small Car Performance Axles: 944 axles and CV's with Subaru inside CV- 4 lug for now. 914 suspension. No fender flares Voltage Blue Metallic: (Honda color), Painted Sail Panels. Before Pictures (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1486250894.1.jpg) The Future Look- Concepts The 914 visualizer, a very cool app. Current Look: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.imgur.com-17072-1607919164.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.imgur.com-17072-1607919164.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.imgur.com-17072-1607919165.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1459666779.1.jpg) Contents Axles Blasting Glass Bead Videos Battery Tray Area Battery and Tray Budget Scenarios Brakes Bumper - Valence Clutch Electronics Engine Discussion Engine Mount Engine Work Floor Pans and Engman Kit Fuel Pump Fuel Tank (Cleaning with Electrolysis) Paint Prep and Metal Work Paint Prep Continued Radiator Seats and Interior Seats Re-upholstery Links Transmission Transmission Mount Videos This thread is for entertainment purposes only. I am not a certified mechanic. There are many that have pioneered the suby conversion before me, but this is my story. Hope you enjoy this thread! Chris (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1486249676.1.jpg) |
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R_u_dd Blue Porscheru Conversion Jul 25 2015, 11:09 PM
R_u_dd Engine Install
Engine is now back in and mounted... Oct 9 2016, 06:43 PM R_u_dd Header and Exhaust
I got this header in the mail... Oct 9 2016, 06:51 PM R_u_dd Shifter Linkage Bracket
The shifter linkage has b... Oct 9 2016, 07:35 PM R_u_dd The current look
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/upl... Oct 9 2016, 07:38 PM 914forme That looks very tall to me Oct 10 2016, 01:37 PM
JRust
That looks very tall to me
I don't think tha... Oct 10 2016, 02:23 PM 914forme
That looks very tall to me
I don't think th... Oct 10 2016, 06:19 PM R_u_dd
That looks very tall to me
I don't think th... Oct 10 2016, 08:57 PM mepstein
[quote name='JRust' post='2409640' date='Oct 10 2... Oct 10 2016, 09:12 PM R_u_dd
You need to adjust the spring height on the rear ... Oct 10 2016, 10:26 PM 914forme
[quote name='JRust' post='2409640' date='Oct 10 2... Oct 11 2016, 05:54 PM R_u_dd also great work the linkage :headbanger:
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... Oct 12 2016, 07:57 AM R_u_dd We've been slowly working away at the wiring, ... Dec 23 2016, 01:25 AM Chris H.
We've been slowly working away at the wiring,... Dec 23 2016, 09:36 AM R_u_dd From Chris H.
What you want for the pressurized l... Dec 23 2016, 12:17 PM mbseto This whole thread is a fantastic read. Car's ... Oct 11 2016, 09:30 AM JRust Holy cow yes you need to bring that sucker down qu... Oct 11 2016, 09:21 PM 914forme I am using a battery out of a :blink: Miata Sea... Dec 23 2016, 12:37 PM rhodyguy Do you guys do the timing belt, and that goes with... Dec 23 2016, 12:46 PM R_u_dd
Do you guys do the timing belt, and all that goes... Dec 23 2016, 05:08 PM 914forme Yes Dec 23 2016, 12:47 PM R_u_dd Clutch
I decided to go with the Subaru clutch mas... Jan 9 2017, 10:01 PM R_u_dd Brakes
The plan is to keep the brakes stock. Acc... Jan 10 2017, 01:31 AM R_u_dd Accelerator Cable
The Subaru engine has two accel... Feb 4 2017, 04:46 PM R_u_dd Battery and Tray
After considering an Optima batt... Feb 4 2017, 09:38 PM R_u_dd Fuel Pump and Fuel Level Sender
After a lot of r... Aug 6 2017, 08:58 PM R_u_dd Brakes Part II
Brakes are important. If you can... Aug 7 2017, 08:31 PM R_u_dd The Successful Startup
Last year, we started th... Jun 17 2019, 09:39 AM 76-914
The Successful Startup
Last year, we started t... Jun 17 2019, 11:13 AM theer
There's still a little rain on the parade tho... Jun 17 2019, 03:46 PM Cairo94507 I have always loved the Subaru boxer engine. It j... Jun 17 2019, 11:47 AM R_u_dd
IOh.....don't shoot me....but the Porsche/Sub... Jun 17 2019, 08:20 PM Andyrew :Qarl: :trophy: Jun 17 2019, 11:58 AM ValcoOscar :Qarl: :DRUNK: :beer2: :beer1: :beer3: :cheer... Jun 17 2019, 03:16 PM Chi-town You should see a bit more movement than 1".
... Jun 17 2019, 11:07 PM theer
You should see a bit more movement than 1".
... Jun 19 2019, 09:49 PM R_u_dd
You should see a bit more movement than 1".... Jun 20 2019, 11:57 AM 76-914 What is the bore on the MC? How is the AN-3 line r... Jun 20 2019, 12:30 PM R_u_dd Hurah, First ride is July 4th 2020
Update - Have ... Dec 13 2020, 11:39 PM Mueller
Hurah, First ride is July 4th 2020
Update - Have... Dec 13 2020, 11:45 PM 76-914 :beer2: Dec 14 2020, 06:47 PM 2mAn What an awesome thread. I was hoping you would sta... Dec 15 2020, 10:07 PM Larmo63 The Porsche crests on the sails look awful.
Every... Dec 15 2020, 11:35 PM Cairo94507 Yeah, not a fan either. :hide: Dec 16 2020, 07:16 AM 76-914
The Porsche crests on the sails look awful.
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