74 Roller rebuild and Subaru conversion, 1974 rebuild and Subaru conversion project Options

[mgarrison]

I moved the 914 back around under the canopy but faced it nose in so I can start working on a transmission mount. The clothesline wire is there to keep things from tipping forward and the transmission hitting the underside of the chassis.


My motor & transmission came with the Subaru mounts so I am trying to utilize them. I believe this is what Coldwater914 is doing more recently. I leveled the engine & transmission by measuring various points of the lower oil pan flange. I'm holding things level with the scissor jack from the crashed Miata, but also took this pic for reference.

[mgarrison]

In my "spare time" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I've been trying to complete the tack trunk for our daughter. Getting closer.


Still waiting on the vinyl panels with the barn logo for the sides to arrive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

[slowrodent]

Car looks really great Mike... Once again, excellent detail work. Big steps (drivetrain) being taken now... You'll be flying down Riggs Rd in no time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[mgarrison]

Car looks really great Mike... Once again, excellent detail work. Big steps (drivetrain) being taken now... You'll be flying down Riggs Rd in no time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanks Kevin! Most days it seems like I may be dead before the 914 is running... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

[mgarrison]

I managed to get the transmission mount knocked out this afternoon. The angles tripped me up at first, but after resorting to the good ole CAD method, I got them figured out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)




I need to pick up some more satin black spray paint before I can paint it. I just can't wait to pull it out again to paint it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Need to do something about how long the transmission mount studs are...just waiting for trouble hanging down that low. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

[mgp4591]

I was going to put a shallow nut on each trans stud then cut the remainder off on mine. Has anyone had any luck pulling those studs and running bolts up from the bottom?

[mgarrison]

I pulled the mount back off, wire brushed and painted it. Got it reinstalled and cut the studs off so they don't stick down so far.

[mgarrison]

I have not been able to do much on the 914, just too many other things going on! I did manage to complete the tack trunk for our daughter after waiting 3 months(!) for the vinyl panels for the sides and trim to arrive - crazy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

Here's the final result. Far from perfect, but came out pretty darn good in the end. At least looks good from 3-6 feet away - I have a feeling the 914 is gonna be the same! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

[mgarrison]

I did receive my Outfront Motorsports headers. I briefly tried to test fit them and as is typical they need to occupy the exact same space as the crossbar for the engine cradle. You know the part that holds the motor mounts for the engine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Now I need to pull the engine and trans out and start to ponder what solution might be the best option. Because the support angles forward it gives me much less room than I need (cradle is a knock-off of the early Coldwater cradle).

I tried emailing Ian at Coldwater again to see if he has any of his new revision of the cradle that accommodates the Outfront headers, but no response now to several emails...wondering if Ian has stopped his side hustle for good...?

I'll plan on posting some pics of my current challenge once I have the engine and trans back out.

One step forward, two steps back. I was never any good at that "two-step" dancing thing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

[mgp4591]

I did receive my Outfront Motorsports headers. I briefly tried to test fit them and as is typical they need to occupy the exact same space as the crossbar for the engine cradle. You know the part that holds the motor mounts for the engine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Now I need to pull the engine and trans out and start to ponder what solution might be the best option. Because the support angles forward it gives me much less room than I need (cradle is a knock-off of the early Coldwater cradle).

I tried emailing Ian at Coldwater again to see if he has any of his new revision of the cradle that accommodates the Outfront headers, but no response now to several emails...wondering if Ian has stopped his side hustle for good...?

I'll plan on posting some pics of my current challenge once I have the engine and trans back out.

One step forward, two steps back. I was never any good at that "two-step" dancing thing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

Even though I have the EG33, I had to cut my Outfront Motorsports headers not far from the cojoined 3 pipes and I used pre bent pipes to finish off my pipe routes.
I'm not familiar with the bushings you use on the mounting points of the cradle...what is the purpose of those? I mounted my cradle directly to the front and rear mounting points, thinking that it strengthens the rear of the car and the stock Subaru mounts isolate the vibrations of the engine. It seems that they may not be needed and could give you more ground clearance as well.

[Shivers]

I have not been able to do much on the 914, just too many other things going on! I did manage to complete the tack trunk for our daughter after waiting 3 months(!) for the vinyl panels for the sides and trim to arrive - crazy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

Here's the final result. Far from perfect, but came out pretty darn good in the end. At least looks good from 3-6 feet away - I have a feeling the 914 is gonna be the same! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

That came out great. Good job Dad

[mgarrison]

I did receive my Outfront Motorsports headers. I briefly tried to test fit them and as is typical they need to occupy the exact same space as the crossbar for the engine cradle. You know the part that holds the motor mounts for the engine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Now I need to pull the engine and trans out and start to ponder what solution might be the best option. Because the support angles forward it gives me much less room than I need (cradle is a knock-off of the early Coldwater cradle).

I tried emailing Ian at Coldwater again to see if he has any of his new revision of the cradle that accommodates the Outfront headers, but no response now to several emails...wondering if Ian has stopped his side hustle for good...?

I'll plan on posting some pics of my current challenge once I have the engine and trans back out.

One step forward, two steps back. I was never any good at that "two-step" dancing thing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

Even though I have the EG33, I had to cut my Outfront Motorsports headers not far from the cojoined 3 pipes and I used pre bent pipes to finish off my pipe routes.
I'm not familiar with the bushings you use on the mounting points of the cradle...what is the purpose of those? I mounted my cradle directly to the front and rear mounting points, thinking that it strengthens the rear of the car and the stock Subaru mounts isolate the vibrations of the engine. It seems that they may not be needed and could give you more ground clearance as well.

Not 100% sure, honestly. I've seen a bit of everything done by various folks here. Some use stock rubber mounts. Some hard mount. Some use Subaru transmission mount and some hard mount the transmission to the cradle. Not sure there's any real consensus on the best method. I was trying to land in the middle somewhere. Ground clearance seems ok from what I see...unless I have to run the headers UNDER the cradle. That would make things too tight I think and seems like a bad idea.

I need to take some more measurements, etc. Really wondering if there's room for ANY kind of header given where the cross support lands right under the exhaust heads. Thought about exchanging the Outfront headers I have for the ones that go forward towards the front and then using a U pipe to bring them back to the rear. Not sure what will fit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

[mgarrison]

I have not been able to do much on the 914, just too many other things going on! I did manage to complete the tack trunk for our daughter after waiting 3 months(!) for the vinyl panels for the sides and trim to arrive - crazy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

Here's the final result. Far from perfect, but came out pretty darn good in the end. At least looks good from 3-6 feet away - I have a feeling the 914 is gonna be the same! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

That came out great. Good job Dad

Thanks! She seems happy with it so it's a win... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

[76-914]

I have not been able to do much on the 914, just too many other things going on! I did manage to complete the tack trunk for our daughter after waiting 3 months(!) for the vinyl panels for the sides and trim to arrive - crazy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

Here's the final result. Far from perfect, but came out pretty darn good in the end. At least looks good from 3-6 feet away - I have a feeling the 914 is gonna be the same! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

Excellent work and beautiful as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)