 BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time... |
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| tygaboy |
 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!!! Attached image(s)  
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tygaboy BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3 Oct 17 2016, 10:56 AM
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The latest distraction arrived today. I can proud... Oct 17 2021, 03:11 PM Andyrew BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Oct 17 2021, 08:22 PM Cairo94507 Very nice choice- beautiful cars. This should be ... Oct 17 2021, 08:35 PM willieg Nice choice. One of the most beautiful coupes eve... Oct 17 2021, 09:14 PM bkrantz Nice Beemer. Does is still have the USA ride heig... Oct 17 2021, 09:49 PM tygaboy
Nice Beemer. Does is still have the USA ride hei... Oct 20 2021, 10:13 AM bkrantz
[quote name='bkrantz' post='2953335' date='Oct 17... Oct 22 2021, 09:52 PM tygaboy Back to the 914:
Updated rear suspension mount all... Oct 20 2021, 10:19 AM Dion Luv that BMW coupe! The Benz is coming along ... Oct 21 2021, 04:38 AM tygaboy More trans mount stuff: After pattern making and f... Oct 22 2021, 08:25 AM tygaboy Then the cross bar gets the "trim, test fit, ... Oct 22 2021, 08:41 AM tygaboy @Jeff Hail mentioned the bevel tool was small but... Oct 22 2021, 04:29 PM Andyrew
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s... Oct 22 2021, 06:25 PM tygaboy And here's the next part the bevel tool bevele... Oct 22 2021, 04:31 PM Krieger
And here's the next part the bevel tool bevel... Oct 23 2021, 07:56 AM tygaboy ...gets me the initial version of the transmission... Oct 22 2021, 04:34 PM cassmcentee Looking wonderful!
So happy that you beefed ev... Oct 22 2021, 06:20 PM tygaboy I didn't like how the initial version of the h... Oct 26 2021, 05:56 PM tygaboy With the various components fitted and things tack... Oct 28 2021, 05:55 PM tygaboy Leaving the mounts attached helps ensure the hange... Oct 28 2021, 05:58 PM tygaboy Next was to CAD up a small gusset that ties one ha... Oct 28 2021, 06:08 PM tygaboy All welded and back in for a test fit. Oct 28 2021, 06:10 PM tygaboy It's always a bit nerve-wracking when you weld... Oct 28 2021, 06:14 PM tazz9924
It's always a bit nerve-wracking when you wel... Oct 28 2021, 07:42 PM bkrantz Sweet! Oct 28 2021, 08:41 PM djway Tingly :) Oct 28 2021, 10:13 PM Krieger WOW! That looks sooo good! :Qarl: Oct 28 2021, 11:05 PM tygaboy
WOW! That looks sooo good! :Qarl:
@[... Oct 29 2021, 08:51 AM Krieger
WOW! That looks sooo good! :Qarl:
@... Oct 29 2021, 10:59 PM cassmcentee "A Thing of Beauty"! Oct 29 2021, 04:21 AM rhodyguy You dreamers/fabricators/welders never cease to am... Oct 29 2021, 02:14 PM tygaboy With all the dimensions verified, the transmission... Nov 2 2021, 02:15 PM tygaboy So here's the new look my engine compartment i... Nov 2 2021, 02:18 PM mikey63 NICE!!!!! :welder: :sawzall: Nov 2 2021, 02:24 PM Cairo94507 Wow! Where did all the "stuff" go? ... Nov 2 2021, 03:55 PM tygaboy "Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close up.... Nov 2 2021, 05:25 PM tygaboy Here are the major parts that got removed. If anyo... Nov 2 2021, 05:27 PM Krieger Saweeet! That looks so dang clean! Excell... Nov 2 2021, 05:28 PM tygaboy Before and after.
ITBs are cool, but overall? I... Nov 2 2021, 06:11 PM Cracker ITB's all the way...all day long. :beer2:
... Nov 20 2021, 09:57 AM Rand I like the after. I just took a nice big clean fil... Nov 2 2021, 07:56 PM sixnotfour So Clean , and Easy Tune,, Nov 2 2021, 08:30 PM AZBanks Good design and quality execution is art.
You are... Nov 2 2021, 09:04 PM Retroracer Now you have plenty of room for both turbos, and t... Nov 2 2021, 11:30 PM tygaboy
Now you have plenty of room for both turbos, and ... Nov 3 2021, 08:27 AM Krieger Paint your new lower transmission bracket an alumi... Nov 3 2021, 08:24 AM tygaboy For those who may wonder what's inside this ar... Nov 3 2021, 05:36 PM tygaboy What's going on here? :evilgrin:
Removing t... Nov 4 2021, 05:26 PM andys
What's going on here? :evilgrin:
Removing ... Nov 6 2021, 05:39 PM Retroracer So two words to trigger you into a tangent of rese... Nov 4 2021, 07:40 PM bkrantz Hmm, does design 1 add more heat to the trans than... Nov 4 2021, 08:05 PM tygaboy
Hmm, does design 1 add more heat to the trans tha... Nov 6 2021, 03:23 PM tygaboy I mentioned there's another structural part un... Nov 6 2021, 03:09 PM tygaboy So to help add structure back into this area and m... Nov 6 2021, 03:16 PM tygaboy Note that I primered the inside of the chassis, th... Nov 6 2021, 03:21 PM live free & drive Looks pretty cool.. sounds good too:
https://www.... Nov 6 2021, 08:04 PM tygaboy Next is to fab the plates to close up the openings... Nov 8 2021, 06:07 PM tygaboy Bend a little and test fit the bent panel knowing ... Nov 8 2021, 06:17 PM tygaboy Both closing panels are done and tacked in. Also, ... Nov 8 2021, 06:23 PM tygaboy New exhaust underway. I want to get my car back on... Nov 10 2021, 06:38 PM Shivers Your car rocks dude. A gearheads dream. Pat yourse... Nov 10 2021, 06:57 PM markhoward That twin exit on the same side is bad ass! L... Nov 10 2021, 08:28 PM Dion
That twin exit on the same side is bad ass! ... Nov 10 2021, 10:14 PM BuddyV I absolutely LOVE the asymmetric tips location... Nov 11 2021, 12:19 AM Andyrew That trunk is looking Tidy!! Love it! Nov 11 2021, 11:24 AM Retroracer ..and possibly an added element to evoke that raci... Nov 11 2021, 02:29 PM tygaboy For those interested, here's how the exhaust t... Nov 11 2021, 09:43 PM tygaboy Trans mount X-brace all fitted and tacked in place... Nov 11 2021, 09:44 PM Rand :wub: Nov 12 2021, 03:06 AM cali914
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man those half shaft angles look pretty st... Dec 2 2021, 11:17 PM FL000 I’m definitely jealous of the accessibility you ... Nov 12 2021, 09:57 AM tygaboy
I’m definitely jealous of the accessibility you... Nov 12 2021, 10:23 AM tygaboy Well, that didn't take long... Sorry @buddyV ... Nov 13 2021, 07:53 PM mgp4591 Lots of extra piping...but you've got the powe... Nov 14 2021, 12:35 AM cali914 What are you going to use from the back bar to rea... Nov 14 2021, 07:54 AM tygaboy Psych! Back to the first version of the 3rd re... Nov 16 2021, 06:35 PM tygaboy Getting everything to line up, in plane and correc... Nov 16 2021, 06:39 PM tygaboy Final test fit before the final tack that locks th... Nov 16 2021, 06:43 PM Cracker Chris: Keep in mind; from a performance viewpoint,... Nov 21 2021, 12:18 PM tygaboy
Chris: Keep in mind; from a performance viewpoint... Nov 21 2021, 06:18 PM djway
[quote name='Cracker' post='2961434' date='Nov 21... Nov 21 2021, 10:07 PM Cracker You can NEVER have too much power but agree that w... Nov 22 2021, 07:35 AM tygaboy Clamping a plate to both sides helps ensure the tu... Nov 16 2021, 06:45 PM tygaboy Add a bunch of tacks to be as sure as possible tha... Nov 16 2021, 06:46 PM tygaboy Still need to add the final "exhaust pipe-to-... Nov 16 2021, 06:51 PM Dion Those pipes look fantastic. Cant imagine the think... Nov 16 2021, 08:47 PM Krieger WOW, WOW, WOW! You make it look so easy and b... Nov 16 2021, 11:39 PM tygaboy Today was adding the spring tabs and locator ring ... Nov 19 2021, 06:46 PM Morph914 Looks great Chris! I’ll trade you a bottle o... Nov 20 2021, 06:38 PM tygaboy The headers and exhaust tubes are off being cerami... Dec 2 2021, 07:30 PM djway That drawing brought on flashbacks from the movie ... Dec 3 2021, 09:59 PM tygaboy Geez... Now what? Dec 7 2021, 06:00 PM tygaboy The rear "between the tail lights" panel... Dec 10 2021, 07:03 PM tygaboy And you may have noticed the intake tube and the a... Dec 10 2021, 07:12 PM djway
And you may have noticed the intake tube and the ... Dec 10 2021, 09:41 PM tygaboy Artsy pic that sorta shows how the hood vents are ... Dec 10 2021, 07:15 PM Shivers Nice welding Dec 10 2021, 07:46 PM bkrantz Maybe some cool intake snorkels? Dec 10 2021, 09:24 PM  |
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