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> 914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Final steps before starting (I hope!)
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post Dec 16 2024, 09:18 AM
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I haven't seen a smoke release switch anywhere. Am I missing something? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Dec 17 2024, 06:34 PM
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Ignition, injection and one of the wide band O2 sensors pinned! It's coming along nicely.
Every measurement, wire cut, strip, crimp and insert is at once tedious and satisfying. I find I get into a mental zone where I think it's been 20 minutes but I look up and a couple hours have gone by.
It's easy to understand how motorsport-level harnesses cost ten$ of thou$and$. Parts are pricey, labor is intensive.


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post Dec 17 2024, 06:35 PM
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Artsy shot I think I'll title "Anticipation".


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post Dec 17 2024, 09:44 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 17 2024, 08:34 PM) *

It's easy to understand how motorsport-level harnesses cost ten$ of thou$and$. Parts are pricey, labor is intensive.

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Now if you could just talk the rest of the community out of using wire nuts and hardware store electrical tape. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 18 2024, 12:05 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 17 2024, 05:35 PM) *

Artsy shot I think I'll title "Anticipation".

Looks like you're making electrical pasta... good eatin'!
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post Dec 18 2024, 06:37 AM
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Looking great! My wiring was a love/hate relationship……very satisfying but very glad to be done with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 18 2024, 11:38 AM
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@tygaboy Chris...Halltech guru Richard Nelson is my go to guy !
Will be speaking with him about interfacing my FIA approved engine kill system into the engine PDM module. There's an EFI College in Havasu that is very much into Haltech Systems. I thought about bringing the 8gtt there after wiring her up/ having them set the car up on their dyno...while taking the 1 week course (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 22 2024, 06:07 PM
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No video this week as the wiring work doesn't really lend itself to being watched. So it's pics of this part of the build. I'll do a video "wrap up" once the work is something a bit less tedious and repetative.
Anyway, here's the "VCU" (Vehicle Control Unit = ECU + PDM) and main harness:
- the connectors section takes care of the engine and rear body electrics: lights, etc.
- there's a CAN section with three connections that'll live in the cabin (there will be a CAN connection in the engine compartment, just in case)
- the remainder of the harness supports all the switches and power for interior stuff - ignition, lights, wipers, signals, gauges, seat heat, power windows, and... wait for it... Cruise Control!

Yep, this ECU supports real deal cruise. I'm also future-proofing the harness by building in circuits for things I may add going forward, including a Sport Exhaust mode. I can have the ECU control it as well as have an override button.
The Haltech stuff is crazy capable.


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post Dec 22 2024, 07:11 PM
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Very nice!
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post Dec 25 2024, 09:10 AM
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Interior side bulk head connectors completed. This takes care of the ECU connections to everything at the rear: all drive train functions, including a Hall-effect vehicle speed sendor and an engine compartment CAN connection, as well as all rear lighting. I'll sheath it once everthing is tested and working.
On to the engine harness.


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post Dec 25 2024, 09:19 AM
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post Dec 29 2024, 10:25 AM
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Wiring, continued. At least I get to drill some holes and mount the connectors.
There have been a few distractions around The Red Barn that kept me from the build: this Cayman GTS 4.0 followed me home and my wife said we could keep it!
OK, OK so we ordered it a while back and picked it up on 12/27.
And I can now safely state that all the review videos on these things are true. It is wonderful - and I can't rev it over 4k rpm yet!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc-2CS6HQO8


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post Dec 29 2024, 01:10 PM
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@Tygaboy - Congratulations Chris!!!! That is a perfect car. I wish I had one of those. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Michael
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post Dec 29 2024, 02:32 PM
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@Tygaboy - Congratulations Chris!!!! That is a perfect car. I wish I had one of those. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Michael


@Cairo94507 Michael - I call it the "any idiot with a checkbook" car. I did order what I think is the perfect spec: Vanadium Gray Metallic, manual, full leather with a few extra bits covered, those wheels (which look color-matched but aren't!) and a few other goodies. Most importantly, we now have a comfy road-trip car so I need to get on calendar to come visit you and Bob!
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 29 2024, 09:25 AM) *

Wiring, continued. At least I get to drill some holes and mount the connectors.
There have been a few distractions around The Red Barn that kept me from the build: this Cayman GTS 4.0 followed me home and my wife said we could keep it!
OK, OK so we ordered it a while back and picked it up on 12/27.
And I can now safely state that all the review videos on these things are true. It is wonderful - and I can't rev it over 4k rpm yet!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc-2CS6HQO8



But did your wife tell you how long you have to wait to modify it?
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His "comfy road trip car" is a Cayman GTS...

The HP/torque of that Cayman is similar to the HP/torque of the Ferrari.

The 914 should weigh 500 or so lbs. less.

The Cayman has a bunch of modern improvements.

It should be a GOOD race...
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 29 2024, 08:25 AM) *

Wiring, continued. At least I get to drill some holes and mount the connectors.
There have been a few distractions around The Red Barn that kept me from the build: this Cayman GTS 4.0 followed me home and my wife said we could keep it!
OK, OK so we ordered it a while back and picked it up on 12/27.
And I can now safely state that all the review videos on these things are true. It is wonderful - and I can't rev it over 4k rpm yet!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc-2CS6HQO8




Congratulations she looks amazing
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Is this the "S.E." you were telling me about last year?
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@Tygaboy = You are always welcome; just let us know. You can check out the new garage, it is coming along nicely. The Cayman GTS 4.0 is the car I would buy if I bought a new Porsche (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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