Jamie's 914-H6 Subaru Swap, Palm Springs California Options

[Lilchopshop]

Right-o. Any thoughts on this arrangement before I drill a bazillion holes in the car?

Under-cooled, over-cooled, structurally unsound, etc...

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@jamlip , that looks interesting. I like the new approach to radiator mounting. If nothing else, all those holes should create a nice soft crush zone during front collision! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I’ll be watching to see where you go with this.

[slowrodent]

Just FYI gents, as Im not trying to hijack... This is mine. And I may not have adequate "holes", but I can add more as I learn more. My theory is mount skinny full-diameter spare on the frame I built, and then allow air to flow through the front under the spare tire.. (Ignore blue coolant hose presently blocking flow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) I have test fit the tire and it works quite well. I will add air-directing ductwork as required.

[krazykonrad]

That's a fantastic color on the 912. What is it?

[jamlip]

That's a fantastic color on the 912. What is it?

Thx. Bahama Yellow.

[jamlip]

OK, went ahead with the holes as templated…

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[RFoulds]

Dang you been busy Jamie! Let me know if you need anything.

Randy

[jamlip]

The frunk radiator box now has a top cover, and I routed pipes from the engine through to the front.

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Against my better judgement I decided to put the heater pipes inside the cabin, on top of the tunnel - my reasoning being that I do occasionally like a good thrash on some of the dirt roads out here in the desert.

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(Still waiting on Amazon for the connectors to get the hoses to the radiator inlet / outlet)

I've wrapped the pipes with fiberglass pipe wrap to help contain heat and am in the process of building a secondary tunnel structure around them to raise the shifter to around the same height as it would be in the MR2 which it came from. I'll then sheath it with FRP and cover it in charcoal Perlon so it looks somewhat factory.

I'm wondering if I could somehow use the tunnel to stiffen the chassis a touch at the same time, although I'm simultaneously not that keen to add more weight than necessary to this thing.

[Shivers]

I'm wondering if I could somehow use the tunnel to stiffen the chassis a touch at the same time, although I'm simultaneously not that keen to add more weight than necessary to this thing.

Hi James I do not think it will help twist but you could build a truss from small square tubing to serve as a frame for your extention. Wouldn’t weigh much but would be strong. Welded or bolted to the existing tunnel would give you some extra anti flex protection.

[East coaster]

I have this square tube framework I made but decided not to use. It already has the mount points for the MR2 shifter. I’d be willing to let it go to a good cause.

[jamlip]

Really appreciate it but we're on opposite coasts and it's so easy just to make one.

I have this square tube framework I made but decided not to use. It already has the mount points for the MR2 shifter. I’d be willing to let it go to a good cause.

[East coaster]

Really appreciate it but we're on opposite coasts and it's so easy just to make one.

I have this square tube framework I made but decided not to use. It already has the mount points for the MR2 shifter. I’d be willing to let it go to a good cause.

Understood, just thought I’d offer since it will collect dust in my shop and ultimately be cut up for some other use of the tubing. Good luck with your project!