My latest challenge. Here we go again., 72 restoration and conversion to a Subaru EZ30R engine. |
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My latest challenge. Here we go again., 72 restoration and conversion to a Subaru EZ30R engine. |
rmarx |
Apr 3 2021, 11:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 5-June 07 From: Pleasant Hill, CA Member No.: 7,784 |
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. |
rmarx |
Nov 28 2022, 01:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 5-June 07 From: Pleasant Hill, CA Member No.: 7,784 |
After many hours of standing while bead blasting the struts, rotors and hubs, I began to think "I'm getting too old for this sh*t". My feet, back and neck were killing me.
The good news is, progress has been made! I replaced the seal race on the struts, ( they were was removed in error and subsequently thrown away, Grrr). The struts were painted, new inserts installed (Bilstein) and now ready for installation. The A arms were blasted and repainted. New bearings, races and seals were installed in the hubs; rotors were bolted on and now the units were ready for installation. New ball joint were installed. There is a special socket used to remove and replace the ball joints. It is an easy job when you have the right tools. Much thanks to fellow 914 World member Mark Saunders for lending me the tool. The 5 bolt front end conversion has been completed with exception of the calipers. They will be rebuilt and installed at a later time. All put together now with temporary 6" Fuchs on the front. They will be replaced with 8s in the future/ Attached image(s) |
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