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> 914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Mechanicals coming along, electronics soon!
tygaboy
post Jul 7 2022, 04:49 PM
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If you watched the earlier video, you heard me mention how advantageous it is that the Ferrari's transmission output flanges are higher than the Boxster trans. I thought it'd be nice to have a comparo pic.
Granted the Ferrari is a dry sump engine but just look how much lower that will sit in the chassis while not adding all sorts of up angle to the axles. Quite a difference, eh?


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post Jul 21 2022, 07:33 AM
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Let's get this party started! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)


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post Jul 22 2022, 05:50 AM
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Looking forward to see it progressing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Jul 25 2022, 11:00 AM
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Happy, happy, joy, joy!
I just got off the phone with John Reed of John Reed Racing. He's the guy who did all the magic to get a Ferrari 458 engine running in this Toyota drift car. F-ing ridiculous stuff.
https://johnreedracing.com/

In any case, I gave him an overview of this build and we had a long chat about making the 360 run on a stand alone MoTec ECU - including swapping out the pneumatic induction components for servo-based actuation. He liked that idea!
The best ever news is that "the 360 is not nearly as complicated as the 430 or the 458 we did..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

So that is the MAJOR hurdle cleared! It was the one thing holding me back from breaking out the Sawzall on this lovely chassis. With this news, the build is full speed ahead!

This is going to be so epic... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)


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post Jul 25 2022, 11:02 AM
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PLEASE PAINT IT PINK AGAIN!

It is a 914, which is a bastard child of a 911 and a VW bus, powered by a Ferrari engine. So pink seems to be a really appropriate color for it.

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post Jul 25 2022, 11:09 AM
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Jul 25 2022, 10:02 AM) *

PLEASE PAINT IT PINK AGAIN!

It is a 914, which is a bastard child of a 911 and a VW bus, powered by a Ferrari engine. So pink seems to be a really appropriate color for it.

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Funny you mention that, @ClayPerrine . I was looking at it yesterday and was thinking the very same thing, meaning 'keep it that color'. We shall see. A ways to go before I need to worry about color.
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post Jul 31 2022, 04:30 PM
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I started inventorying what's there and what's going to be needed and stumbled upon this. I guess there's no choice on color now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
They're even more shocking in real life and yes, they are expired. Not that I'm interested in running a harness like this in a street car, even forgetting the color.
Hard to believe maybe but I have to admit, these are maybe a bit much, even for me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


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post Jul 31 2022, 04:33 PM
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On the other hand, this was in the parts stash: new, never installed A/C system! We've all seen the shape most of these are in (crappy, rotted/cracked) so I have to say, they look pretty nice when they're new. The chassis is already set up for A/C so this may actually get used in the build. If not, I'll sell it and someone will get a super nice set up.


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post Aug 1 2022, 01:56 PM
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As I get planning what to cut to fit the drive train, I started taking a closer look at the chassis. I'd only ever really poked around the top side. As I got under it, I was surprised to see it is / was essentially done! Bondo dust aside, everything looks really good. The flare install is particularly tidy and as mentioned, the rockers and valance metal work is top notch.

Final thoughts for today? Man, oh man, this is one "interesting" color!


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post Aug 1 2022, 01:59 PM
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Keep it pink!
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post Aug 1 2022, 03:06 PM
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QUOTE(markhoward @ Aug 1 2022, 11:59 AM) *

Keep it pink!

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I love it
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post Aug 1 2022, 05:01 PM
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Of course I find myself at odds with others. Pink is not my choice for a seriously nice 914. Yeah, I get the whole "pig" car, but that's different. Sorry, but this is sure to be a top-drawer car and I believe pink will hurt the cars appeal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 1 2022, 05:38 PM
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I go back and forth. Raspberry is actually a nice looking color, if a bit feminine for the build. Something else to consider, as was pointed out to me by @Retroracer Tony, is this color would likely clash with the Ferrari red on that intake.
I could always paint the car Raspberry to keep it PTS then wrap it whatever I like at that point.
Lots to work out - and plenty of time to do it.


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post Aug 1 2022, 06:51 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Aug 1 2022, 04:01 PM) *

Of course I find myself at odds with others. Pink is not my choice for a seriously nice 914. Yeah, I get the whole "pig" car, but that's different. Sorry, but this is sure to be a top-drawer car and I believe pink will hurt the cars appeal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Pretty tough to hurt the appeal of a Ferrari powered 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Aug 2 2022, 11:07 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Aug 1 2022, 12:56 PM) *
Final thoughts for today?

It's not pink, it's raspberry ...
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post Aug 3 2022, 11:39 AM
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I was thinking further about the location and orientation of the engine/trans. What is the oiling strategy for the transmission? Are there any specific angles or pickup
Levels you are going to need to maintain?
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post Aug 3 2022, 03:34 PM
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Yes, I saw the color yesterday- the bottom of the car is nicely finished and in color; it's raspberry. I told Chris, if it were mine, it would likely remain the factory PTS raspberry. I don't think it looks pink.
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post Aug 3 2022, 04:23 PM
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I’d rock the raspberry all day. I always thought it to be a cool colour.
That power plant and colour. Win!
So glad to hear the chassis is sound.
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post Aug 3 2022, 04:26 PM
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QUOTE(waltonsm @ Aug 3 2022, 10:39 AM) *

I was thinking further about the location and orientation of the engine/trans. What is the oiling strategy for the transmission? Are there any specific angles or pickup
Levels you are going to need to maintain?


@waltonsm - There's nothing special required. The drive train sits dead level in the car. It does have an interesting (factory) H20-to-transmission gear oil heat exchanger that normally sits in the valley, under the intake plenum, but I plan to replace that with a standard trans cooler.
And I saw your comment in the WCR thread about this being at the 2024 event. But I ain't waiting that long: it'll be running/driving at the 2023 event. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Aug 3 2022, 05:05 PM
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Mighty bold words partner..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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