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thenewgarage
post Mar 14 2017, 08:53 AM
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Hey guys,

A buddy came by and saw our 914-6 build and we started talking 914's. He mentioned a crazy V8 Twin Turbo 1971 914 that he has had for a few years. He brought it by the shop here to do some work to it.

I think some of you may be familiar with it...it is the same car seen on the cover of VW & Porsche in the December 1986 issue. Originally built by Jim Traverse.

The engine is a 355 Small Block with a bunch of goodies and she has been heavily modified throughout. I expected to see more of the car cut out but the rear trunk is 100% intact. You can see the front has been cut to allow for cooling with the roll cage completely integrated.

I know this isn't really a factory car but I thought you guys would enjoy seeing this!

Here are some photos to start:

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Can't fit the spoiler in this photo...
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post Mar 14 2017, 08:55 AM
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Some more photos:

I would like to do some research on these Recaro seats...
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post Mar 14 2017, 08:57 AM
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A few gauges...

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post Mar 14 2017, 08:57 AM
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Very cool to see this car still around. Such an awesome car! Glad to see the centerlines are gone.
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post Mar 14 2017, 09:02 AM
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Oh yeah...there is this...
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post Mar 14 2017, 09:07 AM
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Front section:
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As you can see her original modifications are pretty much in place. Not much has been fiddled with.

We are working on getting the information together to do some work to her. I will keep everyone updated here. There is a potential it will be for sale at some point as well.
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post Mar 14 2017, 10:28 AM
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Interesting draw through setup. Not something you see everyday outside of the VW universe. I believe the early Buick regals had a similar setup.
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post Mar 14 2017, 10:41 AM
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I like the look of that one. Being it was built way back in 1986 what trans does it run? A 930 flipped or a 915?
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post Mar 14 2017, 02:19 PM
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Interesting draw through setup. Not something you see everyday outside of the VW universe. I believe the early Buick regals had a similar setup.


It is. It took me a little bit before I was said "wait...where are the intercoolers?"
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post Mar 14 2017, 02:33 PM
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Here is the car in 1986 on the cover of VW & Porsche Mag

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Here are the build specs:

355 Small Block Chevy with a lot of internal goodies
Hank Bechtloff Crank
Forged Pistons
Edelbrock EFI Intake
17 lbs Wastegates

The transmission is a mismatch of 915 SC components in a case from 74-76 (as noted). We haven't gotten it up in the air yet but when I do I will fill post the type numbers here.

The front suspension is RSR style Bilstein struts with 930 components as well. The rear are adjustable Bilsteins. 911 S brakes up front, -6 in the rear.
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post Mar 14 2017, 03:07 PM
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I remember that issue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Mar 14 2017, 03:33 PM
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I still have that issue! This car is why I bought my first 914 back in 1987. Attached Image
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post Mar 14 2017, 05:02 PM
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I remember that issue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)



^Same here, back when that magazine was worth buying!

I lusted over the 911 more since I didn't know better back in the day, haha
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post Mar 14 2017, 07:24 PM
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Super cool car.
Thanks for sharing.
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post Mar 15 2017, 12:15 AM
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That 911 was for sale last year.


QUOTE(Mueller @ Mar 14 2017, 04:02 PM) *

QUOTE(mepstein @ Mar 14 2017, 02:07 PM) *

I remember that issue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)



^Same here, back when that magazine was worth buying!

I lusted over the 911 more since I didn't know better back in the day, haha
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post Mar 15 2017, 01:28 AM
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I've wanted a twin turbo 914 for 20 years.
Mine will be built using an original(never used) Gale Banks twin turbo system I've had sitting in the original boxes in my garage for 15 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwk4WEuBttk
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post Mar 15 2017, 06:14 PM
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post Mar 15 2017, 10:45 PM
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Those mirrors are not stock.

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post Mar 16 2017, 01:51 PM
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What I find interesting is that these Porsches were doing back in the 80's what all the big ponies are bragging about today - 200mph & up.

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post Mar 16 2017, 07:04 PM
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Neat car, too bad the A-pillar bars fit so poorly the driver's head is endanger. What a riot to drive until you hit the brakes and smack your head against the roll cage.

I bet I have that magazine still.
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