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> Finally - GT project, Build of 914-6 GT
Mitox
post Dec 14 2025, 11:54 AM
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The banjo bolt for the master cylinder came in yesterday, so the brake lines are all in except for the connections to the calipers. I was able to reuse the reservoir to master cylinder clear plastic lines with the metal sections I had plated.

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post Dec 14 2025, 11:55 AM
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post Dec 14 2025, 11:56 AM
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Master cylinder shot


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post Dec 14 2025, 12:05 PM
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Also, decided to go with the Empi axles from PMB.

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post Dec 14 2025, 01:24 PM
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Before moving on with the oil lines, the oil cooler and shroud needs to be fitted better. The lines are coming in from the passenger side, so patching the original holes is in work.

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post Dec 21 2025, 03:02 PM
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I have an odd question for anyone that knows:

I think one of these holes should remain open on the trailing arm. Does anyone remember which one? The hole on the trailing tip next to the shock mount, or the hole on the bottom?

I filled one of them, then doubted my memory



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post Dec 22 2025, 06:57 AM
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Both remain open.
What are the added brackets that extend away on the far side in the pic ?
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post Dec 22 2025, 07:24 AM
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Both remain open.
What are the added brackets that extend away on the far side in the pic ?



Looks like added brackets to hold a dust shield in place?

Any updates on the oil cooler install?
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post Dec 22 2025, 10:50 AM
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Both remain open.
What are the added brackets that extend away on the far side in the pic ?



Thanks for the response on the holes.

The added brackets are to mount the dust shield; I’m using the 911 e-brake setup, so the original mounts and shield can’t be used.
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post Dec 22 2025, 11:04 AM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Dec 22 2025, 05:57 AM) *

Both remain open.
What are the added brackets that extend away on the far side in the pic ?



Looks like added brackets to hold a dust shield in place?

Any updates on the oil cooler install?



Oil cooler update:

I’ve been manipulating the metal shroud trying to get a better fit to the car’s contour with some success. The gaps are minimized to where a gasket should seal everything; I just purchased a gasket I’ll be trying out today. The shroud should be plug and play, but there are significant mismatches - maybe the shape is slightly different from the early cars?

Also, the Elephant Racing kit terminates in the front fender well, so I need to figure out the tube, hose, connections to the oil cooler. I would like to continue the plumbing with the 30mm connections, but that will require custom tube and or hose, so I may need to switch over to AN stuff.
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post Dec 22 2025, 11:53 AM
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It’s usually easier to use some metric to a/n adaptors than keep it metric all the way through.
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post Dec 23 2025, 01:18 PM
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Tried out the gasket today; it is 3/8” thick. I’ll need to try 1/4”, it takes to much force to compress the 3/8”.

After this is worked out, I’ll locate and install rivnuts. I’m thinking a few loadspreaders similar to what is used on valve covers would be useful also.

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post Dec 29 2025, 03:46 PM
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Yep, the 1/4” seal works very well. I located a few holes and klecos, but still need the rivnuts to complete the full install.

I’m also thinking of performing a little surgery in the shroud to make it removable without disconnecting the cooler hoses.

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post Dec 29 2025, 08:38 PM
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And, of course, the holes for attaching it to the oil cooler are randomly located.

Be prepared for rework if you get one of these metal shrouds - but that’s likely true of the fiberglass units also.


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post Dec 29 2025, 08:43 PM
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So, with the oil cooler connection holes relocated, and the screw holes modified, the oil cooler is in place for the first trial.

Now to make a mount under the oil cooler.

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post Jan 3 2026, 04:44 PM
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Oil cooler bottom mount is complete; the rivnuts will come soon.

Also, started installing the rivnuts for the shroud; they’re installed wet with ZRC. I’ll get the shroud back in place this evening to locate the remaining holes and plan for the intake grill.

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post Jan 6 2026, 02:17 PM
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Schedule change to get some parts painted- we’re having warm weather for a few days in the mountains of Virginia. I decided against powder coat on the trailing arms, so I’ll paint them and a few others parts I’ve been blasting. I think that only leaves the oil cooling ducting to paint.

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post Jan 7 2026, 08:07 AM
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A little more today - painting parts feels good

Epoxy primer and top coat

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