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> 914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Final steps before starting (I hope!)
tygaboy
post Apr 30 2024, 08:15 AM
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QUOTE(Montreal914 @ Apr 30 2024, 07:07 AM) *

Maybe keep the hump the same width from front to rear to avoid the multiple humps look?

@Montreal914 - I want sort of a "shrink wrap" look that hints at what's under it. I'm also thinking of a smuggler's box in the upper area, next to the oil fill so I want as much room as possible there. And the trans requires a much wider bump-up. I think I can make it look good. And in the end, as you'll hear me say in the next video, "it's just a trunk".
(Kinda like my LS car's firewall is just a firewall! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) )
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post Apr 30 2024, 08:50 AM
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Ferrari drivetrain should include fitted luggage!

That will ALSO need to fit under the targa as well...
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post May 1 2024, 09:38 PM
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QUOTE(technicalninja @ Apr 30 2024, 06:50 AM) *

Ferrari drivetrain should include fitted luggage!

That will ALSO need to fit under the targa as well...


Oh dear. I'm afraid the ninja is right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post May 2 2024, 09:04 PM
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I can't believe you're hiding all that gorgeous Tubing work. Put the trunk back under it

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post May 4 2024, 07:51 AM
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QUOTE(nivekdodge @ May 2 2024, 08:04 PM) *

I can't believe you're hiding all that gorgeous Tubing work. Put the trunk back under it

Kevin

The liner will be removable for that very reason. When it's out, I call it "Cars & Coffee" mode. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post May 4 2024, 07:52 AM
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For those interested in how the trunk liner mock up came together:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hithb4VMdBw
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post May 4 2024, 09:11 AM
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"This is not the color palette I was looking for"...
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Ya think?
You could do an "Art Car" and include the non-standard color selection ALL OVER the car.
Janice Joplin would appreciate that...

One thing I "saw" right off that I would do something about is the tank to floor interface.

The oil separator tank NEEDS to be isolated from the trunk floor in some manner.

The aluminum inner flange looks nice.

The black anodized upper part looks perfect!

I'd want to use it too.

That tank will most likely cause the trunk to become a NVH amplifier if it's mounted directly to the sheet metal.

How much will the engine/trans package move during operation?

You may have this accounted for already but it wasn't in the video...

Look at how Porsche does the late 911 and Boxster fill ports through the sheet metal for possible ideas.

I'd want at least 0.100" rubber and might need more depending on drivetrain torque movement.
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post May 4 2024, 11:16 AM
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QUOTE(technicalninja @ May 4 2024, 08:11 AM) *


The oil separator tank NEEDS to be isolated from the trunk floor in some manner.

That tank will most likely cause the trunk to become a NVH amplifier if it's mounted directly to the sheet metal.

How much will the engine/trans package move during operation?

You may have this accounted for already but it wasn't in the video...

Look at how Porsche does the late 911 and Boxster fill ports through the sheet metal for possible ideas.

I'd want at least 0.100" rubber and might need more depending on drivetrain torque movement.


Yep, good point. I was planning a seal. But hadn't yet connected that the liner shouldn't come in direct contact with whatevers' connected to the separator. So something soft-ish and maybe .25" thick, just to be sure. Or a slip-over sorta rubber neck. Ideally, I don't want to have to remove the oil cap to get the liner out. As always, "we shall see."
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post May 25 2024, 02:15 PM
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I think you are going to want more tire.

I had 205 & 225 on 6 & 7 x 16 (stock Boxster) on my 3.0 which is just 190 hp & 205 tq. I could roast tires in 1st & 2nd.

V2 I did 225 on 7 x 17 all around, mainly for the understeer issue. I don't think 225 will handle the 270+ tq of the 3.5L.

I picked up 2 pairs, 8.5 and 9.0 (box/996) with 255 tires, for the rear in anticipation that I can easily over-power the 225s. Yes I have a buy cheap wheels problem...

Your eng/trans combo weighs more than my 320 lb engine and stock 914 trans, so you would be inclined to fatten the rear more anyways.

Hard steering is more from the offset to fill the flares than tire size. My narrow body turns fine.

The wheels you're looking at look awesome. Nice find.
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post May 25 2024, 02:36 PM
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With the LS car back in action, it's back to the 914 Ferrari. Well that and KITTIES!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVMmnzizH4c
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post May 25 2024, 03:30 PM
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Nice!

I like the kitty "air lock" that you have around the exterior door.

It looks like Mama cat wants OUT!

She's had enough of her spawn.

The baby cage won't hold them much longer...

Chaos is in your future!

On car stuff:

Nothing says Ferrari mounted the drive train in the center of their car.

I see offset drivetrains more often than centered across manufactures.


The rolled metal caused by the stud installation would bug the shit out of me.

I see that as possibly compromised studs...


I like the wheel choice!
Those look great (and they're not the normal Fuchs).

Your RIGHT! It's time to hear the monster roar, make it run...

Have you seen/heard that specific engine run?
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post May 26 2024, 04:14 PM
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My wife loves the kitties!

Only problem is now she wants one of them, and we already have two of the furry mosters -- I don't want any more!
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post May 31 2024, 05:01 PM
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Teaser shot from tomorrow's video:
I'm pretty sure this is the world's only Ferrari gated 6-speed connected to a 914 trailing arm.


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post May 31 2024, 06:02 PM
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I think that’s a safe statement to make (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 31 2024, 08:56 PM
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MORE KITTIES!

They should have escaped the playpen by now...
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post Jun 1 2024, 05:51 AM
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Just to mess with the Ferrari guys more, you should use Ferrari labeled Brembo 4 piston calipers on it. If you find the right one they are the same as the Boxster calipers, so fitment is not an issue, and they say "Ferrari" on the visible face.

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These are even 360 Modena calipers.

They would go well with the engine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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And here's this week's update. I was so excited to get the axles built that I forgot to phase the CVs. I'll be going back to check/fix that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re86R1IwXOk
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post Jun 1 2024, 07:26 AM
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Amazing axles!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 6 2024, 07:18 AM
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Jun 1 2024, 04:51 AM) *

Just to mess with the Ferrari guys more, you should use Ferrari labeled Brembo 4 piston calipers on it. If you find the right one they are the same as the Boxster calipers, so fitment is not an issue, and they say "Ferrari" on the visible face.

These are even 360 Modena calipers.

They would go well with the engine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


@ClayPerrine Clay - I'm zeroing in on the overall vibe of the build and I want to avoid the "everything is special" feel. I think it's going to be that the drive train and interior are the focus areas and everything else is super tidy but not really unexpected. So at this point, the plan is to run that model caliper but labeled "Brembo". Not a giant easter egg, just a tiny bit unique. They'll also likely be black.
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post Jun 6 2024, 07:21 AM
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Well, it's official: I've gone big time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I thought it'd be fun to make up some hoodies and t-shirts. The initial batch arrived yesterday!


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