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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Oct 17 2016, 10:56 AM
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Hi World!
Let the games begin! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
As the title says, it's a '75 that's getting an LS3 (Cracker's "old" motor - thanks Tony!) and Boxster 6 speed.
Also planned is zippidy doo-dah 911 front suspension with Boxster calipers all around. The rear suspension is getting 911 ebrakes, Tangerine Racing raised pickups and shock towers.
I have plans to stiffen the chassis with a partial cage.

Doesn't that sound like a great plan? I think so, too!

BACKGROUND:
I got this as a roller that was purported to be "dry and accident free". And it was!
Except for all the rust and the place where it was hit. Yeah, yeah... But it's all good. The seller and I worked everything out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

But our little 914s are full of surprises and isn't that half the fun? So, first up is rust repair time! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

Let's begin with some pics of what I started with. Wish me luck! Wait, forget the luck, wish me SKILL!!!


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post May 20 2024, 05:22 AM
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I liked the kitty portion of the video and the option to skip, which I won’t do but gives others the choice. Cats are cool, I’ve got my share of indoor and outdoor felines.
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post May 23 2024, 09:27 PM
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OK, so this is pretty cool. I just messaged them so no idea what'll come of it but "it's an honor just to be nominated..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post May 23 2024, 10:30 PM
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That's really cool! It's amazing what you have done without letting any of the "magic smoke" out!
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post May 24 2024, 07:09 AM
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The attention your car gets is all well deserved and you definitely deserve it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 24 2024, 07:20 AM
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post May 24 2024, 08:19 AM
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That’s quite an accomplishment Chris. Those guys really know their stuff so to be recognized by them…. A solid stamp of approval to say the least
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WRONG picture!

The new exhaust looks much better IMO.

It's Art as well as being exhaust!

Congrats on the nomination!
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post May 24 2024, 08:53 AM
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I think I commented on your wiring when you were doing it. It was so nice to see that done properly and to such a high standard.

Glad to see you getting additional validation on that wiring! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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post May 24 2024, 09:08 AM
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Congrats Chris (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Your builds and side projects are over the top.

Glad you are here, happeir that you share your experiences with us all.




THANK YOU...O
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post Aug 19 2024, 05:12 PM
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The HP Academy article on my LS build is live:
https://www.hpacademy.com/blog/chris-bakers...ed-porsche-914/


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post Aug 19 2024, 05:46 PM
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Glad to see your work getting recognition. Also, glad to see this build thread making an appearance again!
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post Aug 20 2024, 10:43 PM
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Congratulations on the article Chris. Well deserved. Man, 3 projects going on! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
Looking forward to more.
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post Aug 21 2024, 05:59 AM
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Cool article; congratulations Chris- well deserved. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 22 2025, 07:22 AM
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After a lot of work on the 914 Ferrari, it's time to give some love to the LS car.
There are a hand full of things that need improving and it's time to get started on those.
You'll hear all about it in an upcoming "At The Red Barn" YouTube episode but for now:
- replace the clutch master cyl. It needs a smaller bore size to decrease the needed force/lengthen the engagement travel.
- upgrade the dampers. I'm going all in on 3-way adjustables. Not sure which brand but contenders are Moton, Tractive, KW and maybe others.

The suspension shop I'm working with needs a data to set a baseline for spring rates a damper valving. This includes:
- motion ratio of the trailing arms (wheel travel vs shock travel)
- unsprung weight values
- overall weight info

So I borrowed a set of scales to get started. Just over 2300 lbs wet isn't too bad! Pay no attention to the corner balance. All that set up stuff has yet to be done.

Ideally, lessons learned on the LS car will likely transfer to the 914 Ferrari.


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post Apr 26 2025, 08:29 AM
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We spend lots of time (and $) on various parts of our cars and there's no shortage of info on rust repair, engine builds, etc., but I haven't seen much on suspension set up. So, I'm
documenting my journey to hunt down the ultimate 914 suspension set up.
Thought you might find some of this intereting.

Yep, I have much to learn - but I gotta start somewhere!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVBCh6m8uxc
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Do you have a target ride frequency or info on what your supplier is targeting?

With respect to motion ratios - measurement is great. Also take a look in the paddock there are a number of guys in there with spreadsheets of part weights, and motion ratios, camber curves, etc.

I apologize for not having a link - I don’t spend much time over there. The main downside of that forum is that much of the info is related to track modifications but often they measured stock info as a baseline.
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post May 18 2025, 05:41 PM
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Great weekend spent at the NorCal 914 Fest! The organizers did a wonderful job: cool people, great cars (3 factory 6s, including @Cairo94507 ) a couple 6 conversions, 4 V8-swaps and a bunch of nice 4-cyls.
Saturday was a lovely 140 mile drive through the Gold Country, excellent driving conditons, very little traffic. Each meal was more delicious than the last and we ended the day with a fun awards dinner/raffle at Red Bus Brewing in Folsom.
My LS car was awarded the "Madly Modified" trophy: An awesome shop garbage can with the event badging and featuring some very cool pinstripe work done by a local artist.
It's even raspberry and is all but an exact match to the Ferrari build! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Sunday morning was a Cars & Coffee at Niello Porsche where the 914s were front and center as the "featured" model of the day.

Great stuff all around and kudos to the organizers. Really great job. And I'll say: If you have a chance to attend this event next year, don't miss it!


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Way to go Chris! Way cool trophy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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Well deserved; the engineering involved in Chris' LS build is just fantastic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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Getting props on Haltech vid is fantastic Chris congrats !! Def a fresh/exciting addition to their usual drag / drift/ JDM coverage. Love the 'Petrol barrel trophy>> have your local upholstery shop make a cushion seat for it...perfect for the work bench (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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