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> V8 Conversion Completed, 1975 1.8L to Chevy 283 - Added Dyno Test Pg. 1
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post May 9 2007, 08:25 PM
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Found it....

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That looks great Nick. More pics!
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post May 10 2007, 12:48 PM
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There will be more pictures in a few weeks. I will also post pictures of the interior upgrade - seats and packpad (using Autos International kits). I am taking the car to Thunderhill for a NASA event on June 2-3. Hope it doesn't break...

Already been to one PCA AX - the car is a handlful. Needs front sway bar, lowering, etc...

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post May 10 2007, 01:38 PM
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Looks nice... Maybe a 911 front suspension clip would help you out... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Does anyone know the weight of a 914-v8, with the radiator and all that jazz???
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post Jul 20 2008, 07:28 AM
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Installed. Left side after exhaut installation. Note the rubber bellows at the shifter linkage cover - that is a perfect-fit bellows I picked up at Home Depot for a flexible sink drain:


I went to Home Depot yesterday and couldn't find this bellows. Does anybody have any specific product info on this item like an SKU or stock number or alternate source?Attached Image
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post Jul 31 2008, 06:58 PM
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QUOTE(nick mironov @ Jan 15 2006, 01:28 PM) *

Installed. Left side after exhaut installation. Note the rubber bellows at the shifter linkage cover - that is a perfect-fit bellows I picked up at Home Depot for a flexible sink drain:


I went to Home Depot yesterday and couldn't find this bellows. Does anybody have any specific product info on this item like an SKU or stock number or alternate source?Attached Image



Guess I will look tomorrow...
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post Aug 1 2008, 09:31 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Nice! Can't believe I haven't seen this thread before. Well done conversion.
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post Aug 1 2008, 10:09 AM
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I know it's too late, but my Pantera has two (relatively small) hood vents that were added after the radiator was upgraded. Original Panteras did not even have these (don't ask me where the hot air went (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ). The front trunk area is sealed off from the rest of the car with a thick rubber seal (kinda like our rear trunks). You can purchase these grill kits from some of the Pantera aftermarket companies (they ain't cheap, though):

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Another view (from another car):

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post Aug 1 2008, 12:05 PM
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What he was talking about with the heat getting into the passnger cabin was the hot air coming out of the louvers flowing toward the windshield and entering the fresh air vent in the middle of the windshield.
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post Aug 1 2008, 12:19 PM
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What he was talking about with the heat getting into the passnger cabin was the hot air coming out of the louvers flowing toward the windshield and entering the fresh air vent in the middle of the windshield.
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That intake should close when the A/C is running, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

The heat inside the Pantera cabin was un-bearable, even with the A/C full blast.
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post Aug 1 2008, 04:17 PM
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As far as I know, fresh air always comes in from there. You can slide the top/air control knob all the way left and close it as much possible. When you slide the red bottom knob to the right air from the heat exchangers is let in. I would say that all 914's with AC was dealer installed and hung under the dash. As said, when using the AC you should have the top knob to the left and the red know to the left too to keep out as much hot air as possible.
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post Aug 1 2008, 05:49 PM
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IIRC you also have to close the two side vents, as I remember that mine would let warm outside air in even with the controls set for closed venting.
I don't remember ever using the outside air venting. If I wanted outside air I took the top off. For warm/hot air of course one needs the venting from the heat exchangers. I think in my SHO project I'll delete this front outside vent by blocking it off.

Nice project and very well done conversion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 28 2008, 05:34 PM
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See dyno tests added to page 1.

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post Aug 29 2008, 08:29 AM
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See dyno tests added to page 1.

Nick


Thanks for posting the dyno shots...pretty interesting. It's nice to see what you feel under the pedal in black and white. I am very interested how to go about getting a car on a dyno. Sorry, newbie in this area. As soon as my motor gets broken in I would like to dyno mine as well. First I have to figure out how to find one close to me. Couple quick questions...what does something like this normally cost? How does one know where do you stop for a max rpm...is it a judgement call what you think is a safe max rpm from experience?

Nice ride!
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PS Thanks for the BMW calipers...combined with the performance pads you recommended work great!!
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post Aug 29 2008, 09:22 AM
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I googled So Cal Dyno testing...http://www.socaldiablo.com/Intro.html

You will know your redline when you have it dyno'd.
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post Aug 29 2008, 09:26 AM
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Back from the painter and finally re-assembled:
Paint color is Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 Electric Blue Pearlcoat

Click here to see interior upgrade using the Auto's International seat and backpad kits...

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NICE COLOR ..NICE WORK
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post Mar 28 2024, 05:16 PM
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Looks like this car is now up for sale on SF Craigslist...

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/san-...7730947828.html
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Looks like this car is now up for sale on SF Craigslist...

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/san-...7730947828.html


This should get moved to the Cars For sale our brothers may want to buy it for $24,000

very old postings

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post Mar 29 2024, 10:45 AM
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Nice to see all these years later the 914 is still on the road being enjoyed.
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post Mar 29 2024, 11:33 AM
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Nice car!! Good price if their is no body rot.
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