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 )

2 Pages V  1 2 >  
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> Wish i could be in the build off, my first V8 outlaw
vinniedatorch
post Oct 5 2015, 11:34 PM
Post #1


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 40
Joined: 12-January 13
From: Lakewood Ca.
Member No.: 15,358
Region Association: Southern California
Hey all,
Took possession of a car I had been trying to buy for 20 years from a friend. Ultimately he gave it to me. Shortly thereafter I joined the world and made a few contacts that have been very help full. This thread is being generated as a thank you to all the members that helped me along the way. Thanks guys. This is what my 73 2.0 looked like when I loaded itAttached Image

I built a sandrail in the late 80's and I put a 215 Buick in a mid engine chassis and really loved driving it, so I started to hunt for one when I made contact with JRust. Thanks for providing a buildable core.Attached Image Attached Image
Attached Image

Having saved the headers I built for the sand car when I sold the motor to a guy that said he was building a replica Dan Gurney Indy car from I think he said 1965, some minor cutting and welding to reconfigure and presto a set of 180 degree bundle of snakes for my new project. Decided 3" would sound and run well so here is what I did.Attached Image
Attached Image

Stay tuned everyone, I'll try and make time tomorrow to post more progress
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mike Bellis
post Oct 5 2015, 11:39 PM
Post #2


Resident Electrician
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 8,345
Joined: 22-June 09
From: Midlothian TX
Member No.: 10,496
Region Association: None
Very cool!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
jcd914
post Oct 5 2015, 11:44 PM
Post #3


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,081
Joined: 7-February 08
From: Sacramento, CA
Member No.: 8,684
Region Association: Northern California
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

Jim
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Cairo94507
post Oct 6 2015, 07:05 AM
Post #4


Michael
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 9,710
Joined: 1-November 08
From: Auburn, CA
Member No.: 9,712
Region Association: Northern California
Nice. This is going to be a fun build. Keep the pictures coming. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
vinniedatorch
post Oct 6 2015, 07:19 AM
Post #5


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 40
Joined: 12-January 13
From: Lakewood Ca.
Member No.: 15,358
Region Association: Southern California
well things began to move along well but that's not to suggest there wouldn't be a glitch every now and again. Because the distributor is on the front of the motor there was an issue with clearance with the firewall so I had to as much as I didn't want to cut an access panel hole so I could time dizzy and service cooling system without having to break the egg to get to the yoke. these pics show the access cut and how I finished by making a cover that would look sweet inside the car
Attached ImageAttached Image

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
vinniedatorch
post Oct 6 2015, 07:34 AM
Post #6


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 40
Joined: 12-January 13
From: Lakewood Ca.
Member No.: 15,358
Region Association: Southern California
Next phase would be setting up a system to keep this thing from scrambling an egg so I sourced out an aluminum radiator and began fabbing up some cooling recovery and expansion pots as well as all the braided lines for the electric water pump. Water pump on motor was abandoned and blocked off as can be seen in a previous pic also in an effort to fit behind firewall.
Attached Image
Attached Image

Ignition is all located in the front compartment and I went with a complete MSD as they are easy to install and pretty idiot proof which works out well for me as im not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to electrical. I'm better at cutting and welding or assembling engines than trying to find out why my horn won't work.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
sb914
post Oct 6 2015, 07:37 AM
Post #7


Surf Guru
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,296
Joined: 25-November 12
From: Brookings,Oregon
Member No.: 15,191
Region Association: Southern California
Cool car dude!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
vinniedatorch
post Oct 6 2015, 07:47 AM
Post #8


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 40
Joined: 12-January 13
From: Lakewood Ca.
Member No.: 15,358
Region Association: Southern California
Sent the retrofit set of headers and the 3" flowmaster exhaust out to be ceramic coated and finished up some wiring and plumbing in the front and rear compartments and decided building a truss to keep things from flexing too much in rear compartment would be to my benefit as I had removed most of the sheet metal so I could see engine and exhaust set up. figured it might help if any service was required.
Attached Image
Attached Image
Attached Image
Attached Image

sorry about second pic of firewall covered in dynamat (its actually a much cheaper product available at home depot in the roofing section. comes in a 6" wide roll about 40 feet long. trust me its exactly like dynamat just 5 times easier on the checkbook)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mbseto
post Oct 6 2015, 07:49 AM
Post #9


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,253
Joined: 6-August 14
From: Cincy
Member No.: 17,743
Region Association: North East States
Sweet engine! Watching this one...
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
vinniedatorch
post Oct 6 2015, 07:49 AM
Post #10


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 40
Joined: 12-January 13
From: Lakewood Ca.
Member No.: 15,358
Region Association: Southern California
QUOTE(sb914 @ Oct 6 2015, 06:37 AM) *

Cool car dude!


You got to see it in the garage! Mr. senior member
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
whitetwinturbo
post Oct 6 2015, 02:46 PM
Post #11


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


.......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

Just down the street from you by OC / John Wayne Airport. Looking forward to seeing this beauty up close (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
twistedstang
post Oct 6 2015, 03:21 PM
Post #12


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 220
Joined: 9-January 06
From: Port Huron, MI
Member No.: 5,395
Region Association: None
Love the exhaust system! Very nice.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
madmax914
post Oct 6 2015, 05:05 PM
Post #13


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 204
Joined: 16-February 14
From: Salem, Oregon
Member No.: 17,007
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
Where you going to put your Targa Top?

Just kidding, Very nice quality build. Please keep posting updates, I'm hooked.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
LeftCoastErik
post Oct 7 2015, 03:57 PM
Post #14


BADPNNY
**

Group: Members
Posts: 173
Joined: 23-March 15
From: United States
Member No.: 18,555
Region Association: Northern California
Love it! I have one of them thar Buicks in my ride as well, running the MSD Atomic FI. Check it out in my signature link. Keep going, it looks great so far!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
r_towle
post Oct 7 2015, 05:37 PM
Post #15


Custom Member
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 24,560
Joined: 9-January 03
From: Taxachusetts
Member No.: 124
Region Association: North East States
Please let me know if you plan on selling it.

Honestly, have you thought about putting the roof in the trunk?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
vinniedatorch
post Oct 7 2015, 07:42 PM
Post #16


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 40
Joined: 12-January 13
From: Lakewood Ca.
Member No.: 15,358
Region Association: Southern California
QUOTE(LeftCoastErik @ Oct 7 2015, 02:57 PM) *

Love it! I have one of them thar Buicks in my ride as well, running the MSD Atomic FI. Check it out in my signature link. Keep going, it looks great so far!


Eric Thanks, checked out your little ol little ol and loved it. hope you went with the multicolored herringbone interior. loved the wrap and really curious about the atomic EFI. my biggest issue is the gearbox ratio and runnin out of gearbox too quickly. car is almost 100% now just need to post more pics.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
LeftCoastErik
post Oct 7 2015, 09:11 PM
Post #17


BADPNNY
**

Group: Members
Posts: 173
Joined: 23-March 15
From: United States
Member No.: 18,555
Region Association: Northern California
Mine was regeared by dr. Evil and a previous owner. 1st locked out. It works great but I don't know what the ratios are. The gears are pretty long, 2nd is good for a little over 60. Good for autocross. What redline are you running with that motor?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Chris Pincetich
post Oct 7 2015, 09:23 PM
Post #18


B-)
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,082
Joined: 3-October 05
From: Point Reyes Station, CA
Member No.: 4,907
Region Association: Northern California
That looks so nice I think you should drive it around town w/o rear lids! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
That would be "outlaw!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
vinniedatorch
post Oct 10 2015, 09:10 AM
Post #19


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 40
Joined: 12-January 13
From: Lakewood Ca.
Member No.: 15,358
Region Association: Southern California
QUOTE(LeftCoastErik @ Oct 7 2015, 08:11 PM) *

Mine was regeared by dr. Evil and a previous owner. 1st locked out. It works great but I don't know what the ratios are. The gears are pretty long, 2nd is good for a little over 60. Good for autocross. What redline are you running with that motor?

Not sure where i'm red, just would like to lower RPM on frwy some so it doesn't sound like a VW bus screaming at 75 MPH. power band is sweet and wont stop pulling hard but long cruises on frwy concern me.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
EdwardBlume
post Oct 10 2015, 10:14 AM
Post #20


914 Wizard
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 12,338
Joined: 2-January 03
From: SLO
Member No.: 81
Region Association: Central California
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

2 Pages V  1 2 >
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

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

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

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 24th April 2024 - 10:49 AM
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 ...