Go Big or Go Home: Clay's 914-6, MS3Pro Wiring in Progress Options

[ClayPerrine]

Got the engine compartment completed today, with the exception of the oil tank vent lines. I also need the restrictor they put in the 3.2 engine oil lines to keep it from dying when the oil cap is removed to check the oil.





With the throttle body in the original location, The air intake elbow hit the back wall of the engine compartment. So I flipped it around. I had to fabricate mounts for the air flow meter, and I had to redo the throttle linkage. I don't like the bend in the cable, but the throttle works smoothly without binding. The K&N air filter is just stuck over the air horn cut out of the factory air box. It works, but I will be doing a little rework after Okteenerfest. I still don't like K&N filters, but it is better than nothing.

And yes, the engine lid fits and closes with nothing hitting it. It is close at the elbow on top, but it just barely clears. There is a lot of stuff on the right side of the engine bay. But everything fits, so I am happy.

Next up. Drive axles and exhaust.

[mb911]

I always thought it would be great to fab an airfilter box that would take a paper element in the passenger fender well . it would require cutting a hole under the battery tray area. Just a thought.

[ClayPerrine]

I always thought it would be great to fab an airfilter box that would take a paper element in the passenger fender well . it would require cutting a hole under the battery tray area. Just a thought.

With all the stuff on the right side (battery, coils, fuses and relays for the DME, fuel filter, fuel return line, and connectors for the sensors) there really isn't room to run it to the wall there.

I need a close up picture of all the crap on that side......

[Superhawk996]

With the throttle body in the original location, The air intake elbow hit the back wall of the engine compartment. So I flipped it around. I had to fabricate mounts for the air flow meter, and I had to redo the throttle linkage. I don't like the bend in the cable, but the throttle works smoothly without binding. The K&N air filter is just stuck over the air horn cut out of the factory air box. It works, but I will be doing a little rework after Okteenerfest. I still don't like K&N filters, but it is better than nothing.

And yes, the engine lid fits and closes with nothing hitting it. It is close at the elbow on top, but it just barely clears. There is a lot of stuff on the right side of the engine bay. But everything fits, so I am happy.

Next up. Drive axles and exhaust.

Man, that's a tight fit. You're up to the modern day standard of leaving no space unclaimed !!!

Great Fab work! Love the thread.

[ClayPerrine]

After flipping the throttle body around to the front of the engine, I realized I could have left the rear trunk torsion bars in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Maybe I will put them back in.... later.

[horizontally-opposed]

Really cool to see this coming together....

[Superhawk996]

After flipping the throttle body around to the front of the engine, I realized I could have left the rear trunk torsion bars in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Maybe I will put them back in.... later.

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One of the few fans of the torsion bars here.

[ClayPerrine]

No pictures tonight... but I got the new Steve Wong chip installed in the ECU, ordered the shift cables and the axles.

Speaking of axles, Turns out the 5 speed uses 100mm CV joints. The 6 speed uses 108mm CV joints. Plus the 914 length is just a bit too long. I need 930 axles.

Oil tank vent hoses and the restrictor (to keep it from dying when I try to check the oil)will be here tomorrow. The shift cables will be here tomorrow night around 8pm.

Current checklist:

1: Install oil vent hoses
2. Install axles.
3. Install exhaust and fabricate exhaust hanger for supertrapp mufflers.
4. Install shift cables and and shifter. Requires fabricating cable mount brackets.
5. Install oil coolers.
6. Run oil lines.
7. Install starter mount and starter.
8. Install clutch slave line, and bleed clutch and brakes.
9. Pressure test fuel system.

I may have missed something, but I think that's all that is left to do.

Then I get to try to start it up.

[ClayPerrine]

Just some update pictures:

Shift cables are mounted to the trans. Waiting for a fitting for the shifter end.



You can see them running into the shift rod and speedo cable holes.



I have to tie them down to keep them away from the headers once I get the shifter hooked up.

The oil lines from the tank to the motor should be finished later this week.



Clay

[Mblizzard]

No pictures tonight... but I got the new Steve Wong chip installed in the ECU, ordered the shift cables and the axles.

Speaking of axles, Turns out the 5 speed uses 100mm CV joints. The 6 speed uses 108mm CV joints. Plus the 914 length is just a bit too long. I need 930 axles.

Oil tank vent hoses and the restrictor (to keep it from dying when I try to check the oil)will be here tomorrow. The shift cables will be here tomorrow night around 8pm.

Current checklist:

1: Install oil vent hoses
2. Install axles.
3. Install exhaust and fabricate exhaust hanger for supertrapp mufflers.
4. Install shift cables and and shifter. Requires fabricating cable mount brackets.
5. Install oil coolers.
6. Run oil lines.
7. Install starter mount and starter.
8. Install clutch slave line, and bleed clutch and brakes.
9. Pressure test fuel system.

I may have missed something, but I think that's all that is left to do.

Then I get to try to start it up.

way to go! You are so far ahead of me!

[ClayPerrine]

[way to go! You are so far ahead of me!

I still have to build oil cooler mounts and plumb the system. Also have to make an exhaust that will fit.

Cutting it close. I need to drive it some before we leave, just to get the inspection done. I have to do that before I can register it.

[ClayPerrine]

Today in the land of big sixes, I got the shifter installed and hooked up. As soon as I started testing it, the half-assed weld I did to hook the 914 shifter arm to the Celica shifter assembly broke. So I had to take it back out, and disassemble the shifter to re-weld the arm on it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

It is back in, and I verified that I can get all 6 gears, and reverse. So that task is done. Tomorrow we will be bleeding brakes and clutch, and I will be fixing the exhaust. Oil system is waiting on a fitting to hook the tank suction line to the engine.

I have to get up in the attic tomorrow morning and look for a clutch stop for the pedal board. I have to have one so I don't damage the clutch master cylinder from over travel.

Picture of the starter side of the transmission. Need to add a few zip ties to keep everything in place. Betty bought me red zip ties, so I am using them! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Gotta love a wife who loves 914s. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)



Here's a shot of the interior, all cleaned up. Just waiting on the floorboard to get a clutch stop.



And this showed up on the back decklid after we got the motor installed. I moved it to the dash.



If you are curious why, just look at Betty's signature.

[Rob-O]

Oh, look! It’s the Ferrari uni-horse!

[worn]

Oh, look! It’s the Ferrari uni-horse!

Man, that is one cool build. There is so much to like, even though you have spent so much time getting motor and tranny into place, the interior is going to get a lot of praise. Still, the drive train really captures the imagination. Wow! I hope to see the car one day.

[ClayPerrine]

Nightly update. I don't have a clutch stop, and the left floorboard is not installed. So I think I turned the cup in the clutch master cylinder. It will build some pressure, but won't disengage the clutch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Tried to bleed the brakes and they are moving fluid, but won't make the pedal come up. I replaced the 23mm master cylinder with a 19mm. I don't think it is big enough for Boxster calipers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

I think some of Mike's luck rubbed off on me.

Gonna look up the master cylinder I had online.

Anyone have a clutch pedal stop they can send me asap???

[914forme]

I should PM me your address

[Mblizzard]

Nightly update. I don't have a clutch stop, and the left floorboard is not installed. So I think I turned the cup in the clutch master cylinder. It will build some pressure, but won't disengage the clutch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Tried to bleed the brakes and they are moving fluid, but won't make the pedal come up. I replaced the 23mm master cylinder with a 19mm. I don't think it is big enough for Boxster calipers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

I think some of Mike's luck rubbed off on me.

Gonna look up the master cylinder I had online.

Anyone have a clutch pedal stop they can send me asap???

Ugh that not good!

[SirAndy]

I replaced the 23mm master cylinder with a 19mm. I don't think it is big enough for Boxster calipers.

19mm works just fine with Boxster calipers ...
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[bandjoey]

Not go big. GO MASSIVE! Wow that's a build. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

[ClayPerrine]

Only missing one oil line, from the engine to the right cooler. I have it, but we made it a little too long. So I have to take it and get the fitting crimped back on.


I actually took this picture after sitting on the garage floor, looking up at the engine and trans, and thinking "I can't believe we actually did this!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)