Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
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.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

2 Pages V  1 2 >  
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> 76 914 gets a Raby 2270
tailwind22
post Oct 12 2018, 06:16 PM
Post #1


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 88
Joined: 7-November 17
From: Moses Lake, WA
Member No.: 21,583
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
I wanted to share my progress on a Raby 2270 install in my 76 914. I purchased a new "old" Raby 2270, 0 hours, build date 2010 off of this board in April. Hade several discussions with Jake and he gave me good counsel in recommending that I replace the valve springs due the length of time the motor was in storage. He was right, it was interesting to observe the uncompressed length of the old springs due to some sitting in a compressed mode. Here is the car before, 2.0L D Jet FI, the new motor, new low pressure fuel pump with SS fuel line in the tunnel and underside of motor. Went with European Racing Headers with a coating. If I want heat I may move to Chris Foley's header system in the future. Have a dual fan Setrab oil cooler and remote oil filter. Decided to go down the rabbit hole a bit further with PMB restored brakes and 5 lug conversion. They are things of beauty. Also upgraded all suspension bushings to street performance grade, new Koni front shocks and plenty of fresh powdercoat. Hopefull will get it fired up tomorrow and will continue to post on progress. Been a fun project so far.




Attached thumbnail(s)
Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image

Attached image(s)
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
tailwind22
post Oct 12 2018, 06:18 PM
Post #2


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 88
Joined: 7-November 17
From: Moses Lake, WA
Member No.: 21,583
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
More pics....


Attached thumbnail(s)
Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
worn
post Oct 12 2018, 06:21 PM
Post #3


can't remember
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,143
Joined: 3-June 11
From: Madison, WI
Member No.: 13,152
Region Association: Upper MidWest
You have reason to be proud. I like the 76 model. Yours looks super.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
seanery
post Oct 12 2018, 06:21 PM
Post #4


waiting to rebuild whitey!
***************

Group: Retired Admin
Posts: 15,841
Joined: 7-January 03
From: Indy
Member No.: 100
Region Association: None
nice car! that'll be a fun one!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
worn
post Oct 12 2018, 06:23 PM
Post #5


can't remember
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,143
Joined: 3-June 11
From: Madison, WI
Member No.: 13,152
Region Association: Upper MidWest
QUOTE(worn @ Oct 12 2018, 05:21 PM) *

You have reason to be proud. I like the 76 model. Yours looks super.

I noticed the background. How many of these things do you have?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Jamie
post Oct 12 2018, 07:29 PM
Post #6


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,025
Joined: 13-October 04
From: Georgetown,KY
Member No.: 2,939
Region Association: South East States
Several observations, how uncluttered the flat 4 is when fitted with carbs rather than all the hoses/air cleaner with FI. What purpose is the pair of plastic lines that are in the under tank area, and while the tank is out, do yourself a big handling favor and install a sway bar. Also there should be a fuel filter between the tank and fuel pump.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mueller
post Oct 12 2018, 07:58 PM
Post #7


914 Freak!
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 17,146
Joined: 4-January 03
From: Antioch, CA
Member No.: 87
Region Association: None
Very nice, enjoy it.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mepstein
post Oct 12 2018, 08:05 PM
Post #8


914-6 GT in waiting
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 19,222
Joined: 19-September 09
From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE
Member No.: 10,825
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
E-brake?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
ChrisFoley
post Oct 12 2018, 08:53 PM
Post #9


I am Tangerine Racing
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 7,907
Joined: 29-January 03
From: Bolton, CT
Member No.: 209
Region Association: None
QUOTE(tailwind22 @ Oct 12 2018, 08:16 PM) *

Went with European Racing Headers with a coating. If I want heat I may move to Chris Foley's header system in the future.

Having heat with a performance header system is a nice bonus but that shouldn't be the primary reason for choosing my exhaust system.
More power and awesome sound are the best reasons. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Looks like she's ready to go. Have fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
tailwind22
post Oct 12 2018, 10:50 PM
Post #10


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 88
Joined: 7-November 17
From: Moses Lake, WA
Member No.: 21,583
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
QUOTE(worn @ Oct 12 2018, 05:23 PM) *

QUOTE(worn @ Oct 12 2018, 05:21 PM) *

You have reason to be proud. I like the 76 model. Yours looks super.

I noticed the background. How many of these things do you have?


The red one is a 73 2.0L that is headed to a new home in North Carolina. The Tangerine one is a real 914-6 that was started as a rotisserie restoration that I bought in an uncompleted state. My winter project.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
jcd914
post Oct 12 2018, 11:41 PM
Post #11


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,081
Joined: 7-February 08
From: Sacramento, CA
Member No.: 8,684
Region Association: Northern California
QUOTE(Jamie @ Oct 12 2018, 06:29 PM) *

Several observations, how uncluttered the flat 4 is when fitted with carbs rather than all the hoses/air cleaner with FI. What purpose is the pair of plastic lines that are in the under tank area, and while the tank is out, do yourself a big handling favor and install a sway bar. Also there should be a fuel filter between the tank and fuel pump.


I agree that a sway bar would be a good idea, especially with all the power you are adding.

The only plastic lines I see are the brake fluid supply from reservior to the master cylinder.
It looks like there is a fuel filter attached directly to the fuel pump.

Jim
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
kgruen2
post Oct 13 2018, 06:22 AM
Post #12


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 109
Joined: 22-February 15
From: Prescott, Az.
Member No.: 18,459
Region Association: Southwest Region
QUOTE(jcd914 @ Oct 12 2018, 10:41 PM) *

QUOTE(Jamie @ Oct 12 2018, 06:29 PM) *

Several observations, how uncluttered the flat 4 is when fitted with carbs rather than all the hoses/air cleaner with FI. What purpose is the pair of plastic lines that are in the under tank area, and while the tank is out, do yourself a big handling favor and install a sway bar. Also there should be a fuel filter between the tank and fuel pump.


I agree that a sway bar would be a good idea, especially with all the power you are adding.

The only plastic lines I see are the brake fluid supply from reservior to the master cylinder.
It looks like there is a fuel filter attached directly to the fuel pump.

Jim


I've got a Raby 2270. It's a work of art and runs great. Strong mid-range and free revving. I have an artificial red line of 6000 rpm, but it still pulls strong after that if I don't watch it. As Jaimie mentioned, I have a fuel filter just before the fuel pump and one before each carb. The only issue I have is it is very cold blooded and the idle stabilizes at 950-1000 after engine warms up to normal operating temps. You will enjoy this engine.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
jmitro
post Oct 13 2018, 06:30 AM
Post #13


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 713
Joined: 23-July 15
From: Oklahoma
Member No.: 18,986
Region Association: None
beautiful car!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
tailwind22
post Oct 13 2018, 07:05 AM
Post #14


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 88
Joined: 7-November 17
From: Moses Lake, WA
Member No.: 21,583
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
QUOTE(jcd914 @ Oct 12 2018, 10:41 PM) *

QUOTE(Jamie @ Oct 12 2018, 06:29 PM) *

Several observations, how uncluttered the flat 4 is when fitted with carbs rather than all the hoses/air cleaner with FI. What purpose is the pair of plastic lines that are in the under tank area, and while the tank is out, do yourself a big handling favor and install a sway bar. Also there should be a fuel filter between the tank and fuel pump.


I agree that a sway bar would be a good idea, especially with all the power you are adding.

The only plastic lines I see are the brake fluid supply from reservior to the master cylinder.
It looks like there is a fuel filter attached directly to the fuel pump.

Jim


You are correct Jim. I decided to retain the small filter that came with the fuel pump. I have another larger metal filter mounted on the lower firewall before the fuel line heads up into the engine bay. Yes, I wish I had added a front sway bar early in the project.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
RickS
post Oct 13 2018, 08:22 AM
Post #15


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,408
Joined: 17-April 06
From: 'False City', WA
Member No.: 5,880
Region Association: None
Gorgeous ride with power to match. Lucky dog. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif).
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
tailwind22
post Nov 17 2018, 03:27 PM
Post #16


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 88
Joined: 7-November 17
From: Moses Lake, WA
Member No.: 21,583
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
Finally did initial test drive today after tweaking a few things the last month. It is a snarly, raspy, nasty beast on the road and mega impressed with power curve. Worth the long time on the lift doing all the odds and ends.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
wndsrfr
post Nov 17 2018, 08:20 PM
Post #17


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,428
Joined: 30-April 09
From: Rescue, Virginia
Member No.: 10,318
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
QUOTE(tailwind22 @ Nov 17 2018, 01:27 PM) *

Finally did initial test drive today after tweaking a few things the last month. It is a snarly, raspy, nasty beast on the road and mega impressed with power curve. Worth the long time on the lift doing all the odds and ends.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) You're really going to love that Raby engine--just so powerful, really brings the car to life. Consider Chris Foley's cable linkage for the carbs to be absolutely sure of getting the sync correct....
http://www.tangerineracing.com/throttlelinkage.htm
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rjames
post Nov 18 2018, 01:11 AM
Post #18


I'm made of metal
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,910
Joined: 24-July 05
From: Shoreline, WA
Member No.: 4,467
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
What happened to the underside? Looks a bit pushed in along the bottom of the center tunnel.
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
tailwind22
post Nov 18 2018, 09:09 AM
Post #19


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 88
Joined: 7-November 17
From: Moses Lake, WA
Member No.: 21,583
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
QUOTE(wndsrfr @ Nov 17 2018, 06:20 PM) *

QUOTE(tailwind22 @ Nov 17 2018, 01:27 PM) *

Finally did initial test drive today after tweaking a few things the last month. It is a snarly, raspy, nasty beast on the road and mega impressed with power curve. Worth the long time on the lift doing all the odds and ends.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) You're really going to love that Raby engine--just so powerful, really brings the car to life. Consider Chris Foley's cable linkage for the carbs to be absolutely sure of getting the sync correct....
http://www.tangerineracing.com/throttlelinkage.htm


Interestingly the one thing I am not happy with is the throttle linkage set up and in fact have ordered Chris's set up for installation this winter. Good call.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
tailwind22
post Nov 18 2018, 09:11 AM
Post #20


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 88
Joined: 7-November 17
From: Moses Lake, WA
Member No.: 21,583
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
QUOTE(rjames @ Nov 17 2018, 11:11 PM) *

What happened to the underside? Looks a bit pushed in along the bottom of the center tunnel.
Attached Image


Only the previous owner knows. We tried to straighten out but a tough spot in the tunnel. Came to the conclusion that hours vs. reward didn't justify.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

2 Pages V  1 2 >
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 19th April 2024 - 02:44 PM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2024  IPS, Inc.
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 ...