My '70 V-8 Assembly Thread, a few updates and pic's |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
My '70 V-8 Assembly Thread, a few updates and pic's |
76-914 |
Oct 14 2017, 02:44 PM
Post
#1
|
Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
If you didn't see elsewhere this is a 1970 914 w/ a 327 and 901 transmission. I purchased the car from "Bullit" and here is some info I gotten thus far. The wiring harness is out of a '73; the front end is off a 911 but I forget which year w/ "M" calipers; Trailing arms have some of Foley's reinforcement kit; Engman inner stiffener kit was installed; Griffen radiator;window regulators from a '73; stock 914 1/2 shafts and a lot more which I'll note later.
I'm presently working on the rear brakes and trailing arms and have 2 questions. What is the torque valve for the nut that my torque wrench is attached to; 108 ft lb or 50 ft lb? The manual says 50 for "Control arm bearing/body" and 108 ft lbs for the "Control arm bearing/control arm". Not sure which is which! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
76-914 |
Oct 19 2017, 07:53 AM
Post
#2
|
Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
[quote name='Mike Bellis' date='Oct 18 2017, 07:58 PM' post='2539207']
327 is a great SBC choice in a 914. Good power, not too torquey. I put 225lb springs on the rear of mine and it felt great. It was super predictable and always "set" in the corners exactly the same. This car will be a blast! Just throw the wheels away. They are super ugly. [/quote] I haven't checked the spring rate yet but good to know 225# are good. I can't see the wheels from the drivers seat so I'm good with the look. The tire options are many, now. [quote name='Chris914n6' date='Oct 18 2017, 10:29 PM' post='2539251'] [quote name='76-914' post='2539195' date='Oct 18 2017, 07:17 PM'] I tried to install these today but their appx 1" longer than the opening. Did the 70 model have a different size guard or did they not have them, period? TIA, Kent [/quote] Early cars had a brush. 914rubber had talked about making them. Thx Chris. This body style is new to me. [/quote][quote name='Cracker' date='Oct 19 2017, 03:26 AM' post='2539271'] Welcome to the World of fun 914's Kent...nothin' like na torque and sound! Enjoy! Tony When I was a kid I'd clip Playing Cards to my bicycle fender so the spokes would make a faux motor sound. So the sound just may become addictive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) [/quote][quote name='barefoot' date='Oct 19 2017, 04:43 AM' post='2539287'] . While I was at it I did the same on the left side and for a gash on the rear trunk lid. That spot will be covered by a Ducktail spoiler so it will probably just get some bondo filler later. [/quote] for a V8 you may want a more aggressive spoiler like the one i have for sale in the WTB forum. [/quote] I would if I drove like Tony. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 4th May 2024 - 06:37 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |