 Finishing A 914-6 GT Conversion Project, Great Start, But The Devil Is In The Details! |
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| Lucky9146 |
 Mar 27 2018, 08:46 PM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart  Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California 
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Driving Video as in today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)
https://youtu.be/dZnHasrS5Ps |
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| JmuRiz |
Mar 28 2018, 08:08 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,423 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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| defianty |
Mar 28 2018, 08:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 659 Joined: 9-August 06 From: Essex, UK Member No.: 6,621 Region Association: None  |
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| jkb944t |
Mar 28 2018, 10:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
Oh what a great feeling it is!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Jeff B |
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| bbrock |
Mar 28 2018, 10:50 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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| whitetwinturbo |
Mar 30 2018, 10:26 AM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
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| ValcoOscar |
Mar 30 2018, 10:58 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,374 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California
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| mtn flyr |
Mar 30 2018, 09:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 20-December 07 From: Bozeman Mt Member No.: 8,491 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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| Lucky9146 |
Apr 9 2018, 05:23 PM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California
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Sometimes things just get done out of order.
Should I have installed my MaxJax before getting into this car? Probably, but I absolutely knew it would be more involved than just drilling some holes in the floor and making it level. Unfortunately, I was right, as it proved to be even more work than I anticipated, but now it is done. In actuality it is far more useful at this point because the car really pretty much was on jack stands anyway for the better part of 3 years. It wasn’t until near the end of the major work that it needed to go up and down a few times. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)  I was not willing to trust the relatively small foot print and 5 anchors on each post with my cars so I tied into the wall and ceiling on one side and to the ceiling on the other side. Now I trust it. Uprights are 2” X 2”, 1/4"angle iron welded back to back together to make a sturdy beam.  MaxJax is intended to be a more portable but I am mounting it permanently to eliminate the cart and will mount the control unit to the wall this week. It is a bit tight I know but the best I can do. At least I got a lift now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)  |
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| whitetwinturbo |
Apr 9 2018, 09:01 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
That is both nice and SMART......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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| Lucky9146 |
Apr 9 2018, 10:08 PM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California
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A few more pictures.
Ceiling mounting brackets shown here. Yeah, that antique garage door opener is going away soon and a side wider opener will be going in and really clean up that ceiling.  And a view from the rear. I should note those license plates are just temporary and my personal plates are on order. I will unveil them when they arrive in 8 to 12 weeks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Cant Wait. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)  |
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| moparrob |
Apr 9 2018, 10:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 27-April 10 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,663 Region Association: None |
Is this the new plate for the beast?
 Actually that was the one I wanted for the turbo but someone has it... |
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| Lucky9146 |
Apr 9 2018, 10:44 PM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(moparrob @ Apr 9 2018, 09:26 PM)  Is this the new plate for the beast? Actually that was the one I wanted for the turbo but someone has it... No but cool plate. Hey when you coming down? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Thought you were coming for first ride? Still working out a few bugs but the engine runs great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) |
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| moparrob |
Apr 9 2018, 10:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 27-April 10 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,663 Region Association: None |
I was going to come down for the first ride but you had five reverse gears at that time, and I don't know your driving skills well enough to determine if that would have been a fun outing or not. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Things have been a bit hectic the last few weeks, and the next three weekends are pretty much shot. It looks like Cinco de Mayo is the next open weekend - which would seem to work perfectly for a celebratory cold beverage and drive. I may have to substitute Negro Modelo for the Jackstand Ale though, in honor of our neighbors south of the border. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
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| porschetub |
Apr 10 2018, 12:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,697 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Lucky9146 @ Mar 28 2018, 02:46 PM) Driving Video as in today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) https://youtu.be/dZnHasrS5Ps Excellent ,sounded great IMO none better,was that a cop in the layby...looked like it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . About time you told us how well it go's ????,I know it will be quick but how .... Well done really pleased for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Lucky9146 |
Apr 10 2018, 10:34 AM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(porschetub @ Apr 9 2018, 11:27 PM) QUOTE(Lucky9146 @ Mar 28 2018, 02:46 PM) Driving Video as in today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) https://youtu.be/dZnHasrS5Ps Excellent ,sounded great IMO none better,was that a cop in the layby...looked like it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . About time you told us how well it go's ????,I know it will be quick but how .... Well done really pleased for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks! No, there was no cop there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Planning another video for "how well it goes" soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) In the mean time, suffice it to say, it goes!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) However, in all honesty, it is taking me some time to get used to the 901 with a short shift. Way different from the 915 in my 78 911 SC and my daily driver Scion XB 5 speed. Getting better but its been years since I had a 901. Short list of bugs to address: 1.) Latest discovery is the front Weltmeister sway bar drop link bushings crumbled. Saw bits on the floor of the garage and knew there was definitely a problem. 20+ years off the road sitting is not good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) New ones on order due this week. Need to check all the others now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)  2.) Fuel guage is very erratic so got to get into that. Probably the sender. Did some searching here on 914 World and found some good info to work with. 3.) Speedometer works but not odometer, so got to replace that little nylon gear in there. 4.) And an exhaust leak between the right header and the muffler, leaking from the top of the flange. I've tried a few things to fix it already and now I got another plan. But I contacted Marty at MSDS and he suggested a few ideas to fix it and even offered to "repair or replace". Hope it doesn't come to that. But think about it, this is a guy that really stands behind his product! I did not directly buy the headers from him, the PO did and like 7 years ago! What a great guy! Thanks Marty I'll keep you posted! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)  |
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| Steve |
Apr 10 2018, 06:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,569 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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It does look like the flange got trashed some how. For now you could double up on the gaskets.
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| Mueller |
Apr 10 2018, 06:27 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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Car looks great.... nice lift as well.
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| Lucky9146 |
Apr 11 2018, 10:05 AM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Steve @ Apr 10 2018, 05:16 PM) It does look like the flange got trashed some how. For now you could double up on the gaskets. Flange is not really trashed just a bit thinner on top on this side so will do some filing and maybe try a bit of JB Weld and yes that's a good idea to try extra gasket. Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) |
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| Lucky9146 |
Apr 11 2018, 10:51 AM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(whitetwinturbo @ Apr 9 2018, 08:01 PM) Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I have to say the convenience was worth the effort. There are a few short comings with the lift but all in all for the price it was a good choice and it does the job. It was surprising that their tolerances are pretty wide as far as how out of level the two lift sides can be. I am continuing to strive to make them as level as possible, right now I am at about 3/4" difference off side to side and their tolerance is 1.5" which would never be acceptable to me. Instructions could be vastly improved and I made numerous calls to their technical department for clarification. Have to say on the plus side that their technical department is very helpful and will take thew time to work with you in great detail. Like I said I was not willing to trust my cars to their relatively small foot print and 5 anchors (per side) which by the way are not the most straight forward to install correctly. I felt additional insurance was needed and bracing a must. It had been years since I arc welded so I had a bit of a re-learning curve to make my side beams but rather enjoyed the welding. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) |
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