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> My V8 resurrection is taking MUCH longer than..., ...I planned but what else is new?
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post Apr 2 2006, 01:12 AM
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The fab'd transmission mount ala Brad N Crew won't work with the Jaide bracket since it's not positioned as far back. I was hoping another bolt hole could be drilled further back but it is about where the rear vertical face is. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)


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post Apr 2 2006, 01:13 AM
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Looks like I will need to shorten this...


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post Apr 2 2006, 01:15 AM
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Or buy a Renegade adapters and sport trans mount (don't have them), anyone have spares???


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post Apr 2 2006, 04:53 AM
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You could just make that piece... solid aluminum. drill two holes... be done.

Steel would work as well obviously..
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post Apr 2 2006, 10:11 AM
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I have a set of the Renegade adapters PM me if you’re interested.
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post Apr 14 2006, 01:45 AM
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I (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) clearance for the tall valve covers (this wasn't necessary for the 283) but still have the hose pinched between the firewall and back of the head. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Got some good advise from the Bird Board about loosening the drivetrain mounts and pushing it back. Another is to lower the drivetrain since there's more clearance. Reclocking the water pump is not gonna happen or help (I believe) or lengthening the hose to route over the head...

I will (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) more if need be.


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post Apr 14 2006, 01:48 AM
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Forgot to mention, Remil (sj914) came by with some transmission brackets. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) A few trips to OSH for Grade 8 bolts and they fit perfectly. Now to test the shifter bar I borrowed from Mark (Mar7ck)


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post Apr 14 2006, 01:51 AM
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Found a nice small PSI gauge, mounted the regulator...


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post Apr 14 2006, 01:53 AM
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Glad they worked for you.
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post Jul 3 2006, 09:34 PM
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Borlas Baby!

I am soooo close to fire up. BBQ's are killing me... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)


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post Jul 20 2006, 01:32 AM
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A few issues to resolve before it can be driven but it fires up!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I probably woke up half the neighborhood. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I left a message with Harry firing it up, he's been calling me almost every day for updates.

Just over a year ago my friend John helped me clear the garage to begin this resurrection. New Renegade kit, new (to me) full Edelbrock 400hp 350, and alot of relearning what I had basically done over 20 years ago with the Jaide kit and 283. The Renegade kit should have only take me a few weekends to bolt in, yeah right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) John held the fire extinguisher and witnessed the event. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post Jul 20 2006, 02:13 AM
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geez, i was just getting ready to crash and i noticed this guy, who's been working on his V8 914 for 20 years FINALLY got his running.

LOL

Right on Felix!!!!

remember to tighten your spark plugs.... tonight i just found 3 that were loose in mine.... LOL
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post Jul 20 2006, 02:51 AM
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QUOTE(Dr. Roger @ Jul 20 2006, 01:13 AM) *

geez, i was just getting ready to crash and i noticed this guy, who's been working on his V8 914 for 20 years FINALLY got his running.

LOL

Right on Felix!!!!

remember to tighten your spark plugs.... tonight i just found 3 that were loose in mine.... LOL


Dude, it ran for all of it's life it would just overheat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) In 2003, Brad's crew fixed that by installing a RH radiator amongst other things. I drove it to WCC04 and xcross (except the run to Laguna when a hose blew) and began the resurrection last year.

I'll be happy to get garage space for neo914... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jul 29 2006, 10:56 PM
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RESURRECTION!!!!!

The beast has awaken with 400hp...


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post Jul 29 2006, 10:59 PM
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Shifter needs adjusting (modifying) and engine needs tuning but it's nice to have it off the jackstands and running on it's own power...


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post Jul 29 2006, 11:15 PM
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Sweet!!!
Congratulations Felix.
Now if I could only put mine back on the road, I might see you at one of those conversion meets.
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post Jul 30 2006, 12:22 AM
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Awesome! Great to see (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Where's the "For Sale" sign?


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Shifter needs adjusting (modifying) and engine needs tuning but it's nice to have it off the jackstands and running on it's own power...
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post Jul 30 2006, 02:35 AM
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Awesome!!!

Get it adjusted!!!!

Next meets at my house (hehe)
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post Jul 30 2006, 11:06 AM
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HUH???

I appologise in advance for the impending highjack of your thread, but miss information, and blatant lies should not be given the oportunity to propigate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

- The "Plastic" fittings were designed by a Major Automotive Manufactur, they are made of the same material as the intake manifold (which has coolant runnning through it) on the Chevy LS1. The threads on yours stripped because they are pipe threads (tapered) and you are not smart enough to stop torquing on the fitting when it's tight. I have personally torqued a hose clamp onto the fittings while hot from boiling water, and witnessed no observable defflection.
Nothing wrong w/ using brass fittings, but be sure they aren't necked down inside, which will kill the flow. And dont over tighten them, or you will be bitching about the aluminum mounts not being strong enough (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

- All914.com does not exist. Brad is a fairly active member of this board. Great guy, no argument. He is THE guy to talk to for set-up, suspension stuff etc. Last i heard, he is not in the conversion buisness however. It's kinda like asking your dentist to take a look at your broken hand... Better than most, but he will refer you to an expert.

- Bull (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) The RH mount has over twice the torsional ridgity of the factory mount. If you want to make a heavier one... more power to you, but dont try to blow smoke over it.

- The RH mount works just fine w/ the RH Water pump inlet, the problems arise when people try to use their own motor mount bar. The rotating inlet is a good solution.

- There is a guarantee behind the "backyard nonsense" It is Guaranteed to work. According to your friend with no real world experiance, you should also remove the thermostat, as the water will be flowing faster, but it is well documented that Chevy small blocks overheat without a thermostat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The Chevy Motor must have never met your friend (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif)

In conclusion, if you have a problem w/ Scott, that's fine, just dont try to make up defficancies with his product to cover up your own agenda (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I have installed dozens of these kits and never had any of the problems mentioned above. P.S. if you can't get that hose to make a corner why don't you just install an aluminum elbow to make the turn?
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post Jul 30 2006, 12:03 PM
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QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jul 30 2006, 10:06 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I have installed dozens of these kits and never had any of the problems mentioned above. P.S. if you can't get that hose to make a corner why don't you just install an aluminum elbow to make the turn?


Dana,

That was BJ's response to Terry who has a 500hp track 914, not your typical conversion or builder. I appreciate your experience but suspect most conversions are done maybe once or twice in a lifetime by people of various mechanical abilities. I replaced my old Jaide kit with RH because I believe (still) that it is currently the best on the market. I emailed and phoned Scott and Mike but there are limits to that form of communication. I still believe better visual documenation is needed...

The w/p hose was solved, I replaced the Jaide with a RH engine bar to use the RH outlet and elbow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

The belt interference on top of the shifter coupling and barely clearing the top of the engine bar is still a problem. Some suggest it's the '70 chassis shift location at the firewall. I plan to extend the bar inside the tunned and use a stock bar from the firewall to the transaxle. Any suggestions? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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