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> My latest challenge. Here we go again., 72 restoration and conversion to a Subaru EZ30R engine.
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post Apr 3 2021, 11:09 PM
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It had been about eleven years since my last 914 build. It was shown on the cover of the January 2010 Retro Cars Magazine. It was a 72 with a 327 Chev small block, GT flares , 5 lug conversion and a long list of modifications. I have spent the last eleven years building , restoring , highly modifying two separate 912s. One was converted from a short to long wheelbase RSR, the other was a 69 912 converted to an R Gruppe style 911. I have owned about eight 914s over the years and I always seem to be drawn back to their mid-engined targa topped allure.
About a year and a half ago, I obtained a 72 roller from fellow 914 world enthusiast Brian Adkins. He was nice enough to give me a good dal on the car, so it was time to begin my next crazy idea.
I am installing a 2004 Subaru EZ30R engine with an 04 WRX transmission converted from four to two wheel drive. The trans is very strong and able to handle all the power I want to throw at it. It will have a hydraulic clutch and operated by a Cable system.
The engine will be operated with an ECU Master computer. The power output should be in the 280-300 hp range per the experts that use these motors in sand rail conversions.
The car initially received a 1.7 four generously donated by Chris Baker (Tyga Boy). I got the car running well enough to participate in last year's West Coast Rally. I actually won an award for Best Patina ( Best Shit Box) . I have since pulled the motor and trans, stripped the paint, collected most of the parts needed for the conversion and will install the new drivetrain very soon.
It is my intention to show many pictures and details of the process.
Many thanks to to all those that have in the past and in the future helped me to achieve my goals for this project. I couldn't do it without hem. Attached Image
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post Apr 4 2021, 08:15 AM
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Hey Bob - A couple things:
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We don't want promises of pics... we want actual pics! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Best of luck with this latest build. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

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post Apr 4 2021, 08:46 AM
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Bob. I agree with Chris. Let’s see some pictures of that engine.
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post Apr 4 2021, 05:14 PM
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Good choice. That R series is easy to flip the intake 180 and avoid cutting the trunk since it is DBW. Looking forward to another Suby conversion. And what Chris said. Post pic's or it didn't really happen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 4 2021, 07:33 PM
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Sounds exciting! I’ll be looking forward to what I hope is an excessively detailed build!

I loved Retro Cars! My brother used to contribute content and I wish it was still around.
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post Apr 5 2021, 02:13 PM
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Here is the car as I first saw it. It has a 2.0 ltr motor with a side shifter trans and 4 bolt Fuchs. None of those things will be with the car when iI obtain it.Attached Image
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post Apr 6 2021, 12:40 PM
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post Apr 6 2021, 12:59 PM
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post Apr 6 2021, 05:26 PM
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You want pictures? I got pictures. Here are more pictures showing all the details that will have to addressed in the restoration/modification of this car.


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post Apr 7 2021, 11:13 AM
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I brought the car home and began to clean and inspect what actually needs to be done, (everything). I picked up a 901 side shifter and 1.7 ltr. motor from Chris @tygaboy .
The next posts will show the process of obtaining all the missing parts, installing and getting the car to run under it's own power.


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post Apr 7 2021, 02:36 PM
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Looks like a great start. I like all that room you have on the side of your house for the car.
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post Apr 7 2021, 03:12 PM
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Looking good! I spy a 968...
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post Apr 7 2021, 05:00 PM
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QUOTE(Mayne @ Apr 7 2021, 02:12 PM) *

Looking good! I spy a 968...

Yes you do.
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post Apr 8 2021, 10:51 AM
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The upgrade process begins. The seats were replaced with nicer units obtained from Chris@Tigaboy. The 916 front bumper was removed and replaced with a Chrome 73 unit I had in storage and the wheels and tires were replaced with EMPI replica Fuchs along with 205/50/15 RE71R tires.
The hood was stripped of all the cracked paint.


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post Apr 9 2021, 10:34 AM
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The restoration continues. I changed the front bumper, added a spoiler. there is a before and after picture showing the initial installation and one with it repaired and painted. I changed the steering wheel, once again donated by Chris @ tygaboy. I installed new carpet floor mats. I removed the front bumper and painted the body black to freshen it up. There are before and after pictures of the car in it's then current state, then I changed the front and rear hoods for ones that were in better condition, (less rust). I also removed the rear spoiler to give a little cleaner look.


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post Apr 11 2021, 05:10 PM
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Good choice. That R series is easy to flip the intake 180 and avoid cutting the trunk since it is DBW. Looking forward to another Suby conversion. And what Chris said. Post pic's or it didn't really happen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I flipped the intake manifold, but it interferes with the alternator. I will have to cut the car.
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post Apr 11 2021, 06:09 PM
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Are you running the alt in the stock location?
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post Apr 12 2021, 04:50 PM
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post Apr 12 2021, 05:18 PM
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Removed the gas tank to replace the fuel lines. A couple before and after pictures of the the area cleaned up.
The CONVERSION begins!
Pictures of the new radiator and it's fan housing as it fits in the car. It's a nice pice. It was originally made for a Celica.


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post Apr 12 2021, 07:58 PM
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Looks good. What are the dimensions of the radiator?
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