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> 914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Mechanicals coming along, electronics soon!
tygaboy
post Mar 30 2023, 04:47 PM
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BACKGROUND: Martin, my buddy and shop co-conspirator went to art school. He worked in a foundry. He made jewelery. He designed and fabricated pro-stock drag racing motorcycle chassis. He worked as a motorsports fabricator. He restores 1/24 scale slot cars (where his driver now has a 5 o'clock shadow!)
He does incredible work. Actually, "incredible" doesn't do justice to his work. It's ridiculous how nice it is.

So, when he said, "Would you also like me to dress the repair area?" Ummm... yes, please?

The pics speak for themselves. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

Martin provided the pic with the tools to show the various implements he used to finish the repair. I'm beyond fortunate to have him on the team.


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post Mar 30 2023, 07:05 PM
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Freaking magical!

Like it was never broken.


Only ONE problem...

Now, you have to re-create the red wrinkle finish to the same level of perfection!

Wouldn't want Martin to show you up would you?


I believe that is the single cleanest cast aluminum repair I've ever seen.

Now, I'm envious of both your water-jet and your friend.

Truly impressive!

Both of you...
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post Apr 7 2023, 05:02 PM
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Saw this ad on FB marketplace and thought of you…

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post Apr 7 2023, 05:37 PM
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Saw this ad on FB marketplace and thought of you…

Maserati motor

@jd74914 Ha! You're one of a couple folks who have pointed that out to me! That said, Those are "Ferrari designed", not flat plane cranks, etc, etc. Cool, but not cool enough... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Apr 7 2023, 06:41 PM
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Shuffling cars so I can work on the LS build while I wait for some parts for the Ferrari car.
This is the first time it's been outside since the drive train swap. Note the intake turn-downs won't be that severe - they'll be maybe about 45 degrees with just a bit of straight before the throttle bodies. But it'll look mostly like this.
It'll sit a bit lower, too.


Hahaha (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) that trans hanging down there, just makes me chuckle.
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post Apr 10 2023, 07:51 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Apr 7 2023, 06:37 PM) *

QUOTE(jd74914 @ Apr 7 2023, 04:02 PM) *

Saw this ad on FB marketplace and thought of you…

Maserati motor

@jd74914 Ha! You're one of a couple folks who have pointed that out to me! That said, Those are "Ferrari designed", not flat plane cranks, etc, etc. Cool, but not cool enough... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

I see how it is! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Apr 10 2023, 10:28 PM
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Yep, Maserati would be on my list to try it it had flat plane V8 just for the cool sound. But it has the standard lay out so no better than V8 Mustang or Camaro (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Apr 21 2023, 08:15 AM
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Got the throttle body (TB) "turn-downs" tacked on. These are 3.125 aluminum tubes typically used in boosted applications. Yes, they are WAAAAAY too long and will be trimmed back so the TBs angle downward and head under the trunk skin.
The factory set up has the TBs splayed outward a bit. Style-wise, I saw that as a bit out of place on the 914 so these are set to head straight back off the plenum.


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post Apr 21 2023, 08:18 AM
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With the turn-downs in place, I couldn't resist playing with some "what might this sorta look like?" mock up.
Yes, a trunk will be sactificed. Such is the "cost of cool". (Hmmm, that might have to go on a t-shirt!)
LOTS of things to work out, for sure. But I think I can come up with something I'll like! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


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post Apr 21 2023, 08:23 AM
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Sharp eyes may have noticed the 914 Ferrari car is sitting where the fixture table used to be.
The past week or so was dedicated to a Spring Cleaning at Red Barn. Much crap was tossed, low use tools and storage sold or consolidated. Fab now happpens mostly in the same area on the far side of the shop.
The end result is I can now fit - and work on - two cars at the same time! Seriously, it feels like I doubled the size of the shop.
Those of you coming to the Luft BBQ will experience it for yourselves!


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post Apr 21 2023, 04:00 PM
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@tygaboy Wow- you don't mess around when you do spring cleaning. That looks very nice. Looking forward to seeing you at Luftgekuhlt and then follow you back to your place for some good food and conversation.
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post Apr 21 2023, 05:48 PM
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Turn-downs trimmed to length, fitted with the TB rings and everything fully welded.


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post Apr 21 2023, 05:50 PM
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And with the TBs. Next is noodle out an airbox and intake setup. I've got a few ideas that I think will be pretty neat...


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post Apr 21 2023, 07:20 PM
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Airbox…….time to play with carbon again!
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post Apr 21 2023, 11:01 PM
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Chris.... you are turning that Pink Butterfly into a DRAGON!

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post Apr 26 2023, 06:18 PM
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Then there's these. Available with a DBW actuator, which is what I'd do.
It would mean I could fit everything under stock body work, which would be kinda cool - the only tell would be the trans peeking out under the bumper. Plus, I'd have all the "trunk" space, which would otherwise be partially occupied by the intake tract and air cleaners.
I'm communicating with the company to get all the details. We'll see.


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post Apr 26 2023, 08:33 PM
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Would this mean you might have to re-do something?
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Would this mean you might have to re-do something?

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post Apr 26 2023, 09:20 PM
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Would this mean you might have to re-do something?


@KELTY360 - Let me correct your typo:

Would this mean you might have get to re-do something?
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Do like the factory plenum/throttle, but could not believe how heavy it was.

People at Porsche would be fired. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Also…

Could not get over just how low the Italian V8 looked in a 914 without it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
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