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> Freshening up an older 914-6 conversion:, Making a 914-6 Conversion your own
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post May 18 2022, 08:15 PM
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Install engine grill
Should I leave under the grill body color or is it supposed to be black?


Your car looks great.

To me, the black paint under the engine bay grills is one of those small details that sets off a really well done restoration. It's needed.
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post May 19 2022, 12:06 AM
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Great progress here, thanks for sharing them !

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post May 19 2022, 08:57 AM
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Thanks guys! Appreciate the comments, keeps me going. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

This morning, ta-da! Trim installed.



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post May 19 2022, 12:05 PM
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I pre warm the vinyl with a heat gun and then when it's glued down, warm it again to relax it into shape. Heat will get out the wrinkles. Just go easy and keep the heat gun moving all the time.
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post Jun 2 2022, 02:49 PM
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@mb911

Thank you again for the muffler literally off your 914. I really like your early "quiet" version of the muffler. The fit and finish are top notch! Love the exhaust note.

Now I have to decide whether to cut/weld the exhaust tip to exit out the stock 4cyl notch, or buy a blank rear valance.



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post Jun 2 2022, 02:51 PM
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Closer shot of the tip:

Would be easy to orient the tip out the notch.



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post Jun 2 2022, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(raynekat @ May 18 2022, 08:15 PM) *

QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Apr 6 2022, 04:03 PM) *

Install engine grill
Should I leave under the grill body color or is it supposed to be black?


Your car looks great.

To me, the black paint under the engine bay grills is one of those small details that sets off a really well done restoration. It's needed.
JMHO


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) And if you want to really do it right, the black paint should be brushed on rather than sprayed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You'd be surprised how many people have looked at my car and commented on those brush strokes as a sign of fine craftsmanship. The answer is zero. Zero people have commented (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Jun 2 2022, 03:14 PM
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Are you gonna put any script back on the tail?
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post Jun 2 2022, 04:57 PM
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Are you gonna put any script back on the tail?


No, if someone doesn't know what it is, eh. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 3 2022, 06:49 AM
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That looks very nice and would look even better if you cut and orient the tip to come out the stock location. I don't believe there is a better exhaust product made for our cars than what Ben was producing. I have his 6 cylinder 2/1 quiet muffler boxed and in storage while I run his little bit louder muffler on my car. It sounds terrific.
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post Jun 13 2022, 12:11 PM
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Knowing any older 914 is never truly a completed project, I am willing to say this one is pretty much done. Got seats back from the shop, 914Rubber kits look nice.

Super happy to have this completed before Summer really settles in. Time to drive and enjoy:

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post Jun 13 2022, 12:13 PM
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Nice drive today, I think most everything has been shaken out. As many know, when so much is taken apart and put back together, there's always that "oops!" forgot to tighten that bolt or install that clip etc.



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post Jun 13 2022, 12:16 PM
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Continued testing of the super cool ashtray/coffee cup holder. Works great! Interior really needs a good detailing since paint and assembly.

Probably won't post much more to this thread as the "Refresh" of a 914-6 conversion has been completed.

Thanks everyone here for all the support. 9 years absent a 914 and feels good to be back in the drivers seat.



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post Jun 13 2022, 03:19 PM
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post Jun 14 2022, 09:37 AM
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Congratulations on a great looking car. It's always nice to see a car get finished and enjoyed, you should be proud (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 25 2022, 03:18 PM
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Installed an engine bay pad and took for a test drive today:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...61863&st=20

I have a fear of the six fan sucking in the pad, but seems to have installed very well. All the little tabs and push pin thingies in place. It helped quiet things down for sure.

Nice drive today, the rain has certain come back.



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post Oct 25 2022, 03:53 PM
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Installed an engine bay pad and took for a test drive today:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...61863&st=20

I have a fear of the six fan sucking in the pad, but seems to have installed very well. All the little tabs and push pin thingies in place. It helped quiet things down for sure.

Nice drive today, the rain has certain come back.



Careful with that. We did some testing on a local conversion that ran a good 30 degrees warmer with a pad installed
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post Oct 26 2022, 06:38 PM
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Muffler Ideas:

Photos of a SCART 914 muffler on my '73 2.0. Only muffler I've experienced that doesn't sound like a Type IV/VW...whatever. Great sound.

Here's the 6 version: https://scart.com/en/porsche/914-6/79


I have these on 2 911's as well. These also sound like nothing sold anywhere else. No drone and the nastiest shriek around 3,800 rpm as it comes on. Not loud at all. Drive it all day and you won't be tired of noise. It only makes noise when you push the LOUD pedal.
Construction 2nd to none. Downside is that they are pricey. After all the mufflers I've bought and sold or put away these are the only keepers.

Arling Wang was my source here in the US. https://www.rstrada.com
Good guy, very helpful.

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post Mar 23 2023, 10:05 AM
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Hard to believe it's been three years since we originally picked up the 914 and drove 900+ miles home. Very glad I was able to find another 914, let alone a six conversion in a color I really wanted. Was sort of a long road to get the six where I wanted it, but the end result has been pretty great.

Last summer I didn't get a chance to take the 914 anywhere. It's been an island 914 since it was painted. Need to fix that, take it on adventurous road trips.

Got to drive it yesterday, drive it so little I mark when I do on the calendar.

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post Mar 23 2023, 10:33 AM
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Well there is WCR RRC or R66 ..?
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