Uhh-Ohh…., My Ongoing 914 Build Adventures.... Options

[horizontally-opposed]

I'm waiting on our carb guy to get my stuff back.

The wait is killing me.

Lawrence, your car is looking KILLER. Can't wait to hear what you think of it after you get to take your first drive in it.

[Larmo63]

Ethan, he has my turbo covers that he volunteered to mill a few weeks ago. He goes AWOL and is hard to get a hold of at times.

This is driving me mad, but I'm trying to stay calm.

[76-914]

I'm waiting on our carb guy to get my stuff back.

The wait is killing me.

Is it the angle of the pics or does your exhaust stick way out?

[Larmo63]

I cut the pipes down to 6". I measured Andy's tail pipes at Jim Geer's (Banananose) house the other day, and I thought his looked about right.

I'll start with this muffler, but I may end up with something different. Stainless steel mufflers seems to sound pretty good.

I'd rather just use what I have.

[76-914]

You can always trim it later. It IS all about the sound. Looking good, kiddo. You should be driving this weekend. Just don't get down and out if you have a new set of problems to sort out once it runs. It is ALWAYS worth it for a SIX. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[horizontally-opposed]

Lawrence, was gonna mention this to you, but you seemed "fragile" at the time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

I bought this muffler as a placeholder on my way to one of the stainless mufflers (was hemming and hawing over which one, and bored to death of the stock muffler), and now the only thing I need to do is figure out what ceramic coating will get me close to a very light gray factory finish. This muffler made my 2.2 sound like a 3.0 down low, but it's still a screamer up top. Also, and I don't know what Dansk or Patrick Motorsports did, but it has none of the drone and other offenses usually associated with these sport mufflers—it goes away nicely on the freeway in fifth, and can be driven "quiet" on the street in second and third if you don't want to offend others. But, off the intersection, it sounds glorious, and on full throttle... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Everyone who has been in the car emerges wide-eyed at the sound. A certain ex-962/RSR driver remarked that it was the best-sounding 914-6 he'd ever been in, and a friend with expensive tastes (Ferrari F12, etc) wouldn't give the car back, mainly due to the sound. (I think he also has a sweet spot for 914s.)

Oh yes, and the price is right. Only bummer with the purchase was being offered a PCA discount (didn't ask for one) of 10 or 15% and then never getting it...wasn't so impressed with the salesperson, but we all make mistakes, and that includes me. And this may be the best $650 I've ever spent on my 914. YMMV. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Muffler is here:
http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/part/spo...er-911rs-914-6/

And, how it looks on the car:

[mb911]

Lawrence, was gonna mention this to you, but you seemed "fragile" at the time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

I bought this muffler as a placeholder on my way to one of the stainless mufflers (was hemming and hawing over which one, and bored to death of the stock muffler), and now the only thing I need to do is figure out what ceramic coating will get me close to a very light gray factory finish. This muffler made my 2.2 sound like a 3.0 down low, but it's still a screamer up top. Also, and I don't know what Dansk or Patrick Motorsports did, but it has none of the drone and other offenses usually associated with these sport mufflers—it goes away nicely on the freeway in fifth, and can be driven "quiet" on the street in second and third if you don't want to offend others. But, off the intersection, it sounds glorious, and on full throttle... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Everyone who has been in the car emerges wide-eyed at the sound. A certain ex-962/RSR driver remarked that it was the best-sounding 914-6 he'd ever been in, and a friend with expensive tastes (Ferrari F12, etc) wouldn't give the car back, mainly due to the sound. (I think he also has a sweet spot for 914s.)

Oh yes, and the price is right. Only bummer with the purchase was being offered a PCA discount (didn't ask for one) of 10 or 15% and then never getting it...wasn't so impressed with the salesperson, but we all make mistakes, and that includes me. And this may be the best $650 I've ever spent on my 914. YMMV. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Muffler is here:
http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/part/spo...er-911rs-914-6/

And, how it looks on the car:

The dansk along with my new to the market muffler are just as factory but with the factory guide are made into the sport muffler amd experience no drone.

[Larmo63]

I'm sticking with it until otherwise convinced that there is something better. My pipes are 6" and the ones on the Patrick part look longer.

I think I'll be fine.

[Steve]

6" is average. There is nothing to be ashamed of. I also have muffler envy and have compared mine to Andy and PMS.

[Larmo63]

By the way, my car has "officially" been christened......UNDERDOG.

That's the name, I can't argue.

[euro911]

6" is average. There is nothing to be ashamed of. I also have muffler envy and have compared mine to Andy and PMS.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[Larmo63]

My carb guy came by last night around 7:30 to drop off parts. I have the turbo covers we had milled, and other small things I needed like the 38mm crow's-foot to tighten the lower oil tank hose.

Carb linkage gets here today from Rich Johnson.

I still don't have air cleaners, but I can fire it this weekend. Maybe after cars and coffee tomorrow?

[sb914]

My carb guy came by last night around 7:30 to drop off parts. I have the turbo covers we had milled, and other small things I needed like the 38mm crow's-foot to tighten the lower oil tank hose.

Carb linkage gets here today from Rich Johnson.

I still don't have air cleaners, but I can fire it this weekend. Maybe after cars and coffee tomorrow?

Great news Larry ! I'm stoked for you.

[ndfrigi]

My carb guy came by last night around 7:30 to drop off parts. I have the turbo covers we had milled, and other small things I needed like the 38mm crow's-foot to tighten the lower oil tank hose.

Carb linkage gets here today from Rich Johnson.

I still don't have air cleaners, but I can fire it this weekend. Maybe after cars and coffee tomorrow?

Sir Lawrence, Can't wait to see a video of the 1st start and hear the sound!

[Mblizzard]

My carb guy came by last night around 7:30 to drop off parts. I have the turbo covers we had milled, and other small things I needed like the 38mm crow's-foot to tighten the lower oil tank hose.

Carb linkage gets here today from Rich Johnson.

I still don't have air cleaners, but I can fire it this weekend. Maybe after cars and coffee tomorrow?

After watching this with awe for so long, don't use the word "fire" in relation to the build!

Wishing you luck!

[porschetub]

My carb guy came by last night around 7:30 to drop off parts. I have the turbo covers we had milled, and other small things I needed like the 38mm crow's-foot to tighten the lower oil tank hose.

Carb linkage gets here today from Rich Johnson.

I still don't have air cleaners, but I can fire it this weekend. Maybe after cars and coffee tomorrow?

Getting close...wow,to speed things up you can fit the oil tank suction hose first,I simply had to ,no way in the world I could get any type of spanner in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ,it tales a couple of attempts to get it in the right spot but it worked for me,maybe it depends on what tank you are using and how the hose end comes off the tank suction.
I spent a fair amount of time fitting the hoses in a "relaxed" positions to remove any stress on the oil cooler and case return for instance,I think this is important.
BTW sent you a PM (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) .

[porschetub]

My carb guy came by last night around 7:30 to drop off parts. I have the turbo covers we had milled, and other small things I needed like the 38mm crow's-foot to tighten the lower oil tank hose.

Carb linkage gets here today from Rich Johnson.

I still don't have air cleaners, but I can fire it this weekend. Maybe after cars and coffee tomorrow?

Sir Lawrence, Can't wait to see a video of the 1st start and hear the sound!

Me too Noel,one of the best days for me when my six coughed ,farted, smoked then cleared and settled to a nice idle....priceless (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

[forrestkhaag]

Yes. A nice idle is worth its weight in gas at California prices.

Perry has given me some great advice on the effect of crap in the gas even with four filters in line. Keith and i did a little fine tuning on my carbs and shift linkage for the wonderful early drive to C&C in San Somewhere South of here tomorrow am / then on to Larmo's for some final (HA!) tweaks / then oil in, smoke out, and cheers all around.

The Tortoise is finally coming around the bend and we are beating the backside of that chassis until she crosses the 3/4 pole. The rest in in the winning.


By the way / Keith is the new Weber 40 Guru on tuning. One can wait forever for sage advice from the Guru that has experience / experience that never shows up to help / but repeated trial and retrial has solved most all of my carb issues described in earlier ravings.......... Methodical careful adjustments / correct jetting / correct and balanced linkage / all play a part

We could have a cool barbecue somewhere where we could have maybe 6 or 8 Weber festooned cars to discuss and demo tuning tricks for things like the hidden passage blockages, linkage demons, venting on one's venturi's, and getting jetting.

Of course red meat will be on the barbi.......

[Maltese Falcon]

I'm sticking with it until otherwise convinced that there is something better. My pipes are 6" and the ones on the Patrick part look longer.

I think I'll be fine.

Nobody into " 3 is a crowd " ?

[Larmo63]

Steve, Keith, and Forrest arrived this morning to check up on the build and to help me adjust the transmission, shifter, and clutch. Much kudos for the help!Oil tank is full, tomorrow is gasoline day and fire up. Keith will be here to help me adjust the carbs and linkage. Steve lent me the tools to tighten up the bugger oil hose up underneath the oil tank. Adam/Catorse also contributed to the build with a few linkage parts.

Forrest arrived with his sly sense of humor and typical banter.

I can't thank these guys enough.