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> The official chappy 914-6-gt-turbo carrera thread, The car is real scary to drive, clutch is broke in, im not!
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post Aug 12 2010, 09:50 PM
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Dan Amber lets me rip, she has taken a few blast off's with me in the past weeks .
She lays down on the seat and trusts all will be well.....

I am running 14lbs with it holding on some days and slipping on others depending on
how hot the engine is, it seems to hold better when i've been driving around for an hour...

The Mark Donahue steering wheel was one of those purchases i dont regret. There used to be a Porsche fiberglass fabricator and speed shop up here back in the 70's called Karousel. They originally made the 914 RSR air dam front spoiler with the oil cooler with brake ducts, they worked and had ties to Ricthie Ginther racing. I was purchasing a new air dam in the store and the sales guy told me i should buy the steering wheel i think i paid 125 for it. He said after Mark had died they had to stop making the wheels or his endorsed stuff because of the problems with the family and the estate. The wheel is too small for practical purposes as it really interferes with my gauge's but i have had it in a 914 ever since i bought it that day....

TC i will try and film (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) a new video featuring Amber ripping with me...


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post Aug 18 2010, 01:19 PM
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I just ordered a Kevlar clutch today from Renegade, yesterday the clutch slipped really bad, I guess this is worth a try. Breakin is suppose to be slow and easy so i will turn down the boost and drive it like a Gramma......
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post Aug 18 2010, 02:40 PM
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I have a kevlar disc with a stage II Kennedy PP. Sometimes it sound like I'm squeeling the tires but it's the clutch slipping only lasts a second then it hooks up.

BTW: It just stopped raining at 3:00 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) See ya Monday. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 18 2010, 03:29 PM
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Watch i will finally get the clutch to hook up, and then blow the box or an axle.
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post Aug 18 2010, 05:12 PM
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QUOTE(iamchappy @ Aug 18 2010, 05:29 PM) *

Watch i will finally get the clutch to hook up, and then blow the box or an axle.

the weakest link is always something... ;-)
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post Mar 14 2011, 04:18 PM
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Well the snow is still piled high outside but it looks like we are in for a string of warmer weather this week - so - I decided now or never, i disconnected everything, and drained the oil. The engine is ready to come out for the Spring cleaning, the new clutch install, and i am going to try and externally seal up the through case bolt oil leaks.

Hopefully in about a month or so the snow will be gone and i will be able to test it out.

There are a few items i would like to get for the engine like billet injector blocks, and a Brian Lesik adjustable WUR, a new set of headers from Marty MSDS but those are things i haven't saved for, so maybe not..........

More updates on the way as i dig into it....


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post Mar 15 2011, 03:52 PM
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Well i had a little time this afternoon and got busy, now that it's out i can dig into it and clean everything up again. I think it's time for one of these..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)


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post Mar 18 2011, 01:48 PM
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Got it on the stand and stripped it down this far. I was shocked to find mouse droppings and some packing peanuts under the shroud, how the hell could one of found a way into there. Looked around other spots on the car where they like to hide but found nothing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


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post Mar 18 2011, 01:53 PM
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This will be ready for lunch on the 10th no? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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post Mar 18 2011, 02:04 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) working on it........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Mar 18 2011, 03:53 PM
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QUOTE(iamchappy @ Mar 18 2011, 03:48 PM) *

I was shocked to find mouse droppings and some packing peanuts under the shroud, how the hell could one of found a way into there.


Probably slipped through the fan, sauntered by the alternator and said, "Honey, I'm home!"

Also, I think I detected a note of panic coming from Eric. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Good luck on this, Chappy.
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post May 21 2011, 10:09 PM
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I have just about everything all cleaned up, adjusted and sealed. New Kevlar clutch, and with a little work cleaning up some wiring, the engine is ready to go back in the car. I hope to have it on the road this week......
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post May 22 2011, 06:48 AM
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I'm excited for ya! Just don't go and hurt the girl now. She'll get even with your wallet!
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post May 22 2011, 05:11 PM
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Hope that Kevlar clutch solves the slipping issue you had. Nice to here it is almost ready for the road.
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post May 23 2011, 07:13 AM
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Chap, You safe & sound after the Twisters this Weekend?
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post May 23 2011, 09:17 AM
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QUOTE(iamchappy @ Aug 12 2010, 07:50 PM) *

The Mark Donahue steering wheel was one of those purchases i dont regret. There used to be a Porsche fiberglass fabricator and speed shop up here back in the 70's called Karousel. They originally made the 914 RSR air dam front spoiler with the oil cooler with brake ducts, they worked and had ties to Ricthie Ginther racing. I was purchasing a new air dam in the store and the sales guy told me i should buy the steering wheel i think i paid 125 for it. He said after Mark had died they had to stop making the wheels or his endorsed stuff because of the problems with the family and the estate. The wheel is too small for practical purposes as it really interferes with my gauge's but i have had it in a 914 ever since i bought it that day....


Karousel was just a few blocks from our 'city house' in Crystal. I grew up in Lake Elmo (hobby farm) and Crystal. I would go in there and get another copy of their catalog every few months. I loved that place!
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post May 23 2011, 10:23 AM
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Twister missed us by a few miles, we had a huge golf ball sized hail storm last week that missed us by a few miles also, We have been lucky so far, with all the snow and rain we've had, the wetlands behind the house is as full as i have ever seen it .

I think i am going to put the engine back in the car today......time to get busy...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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post May 24 2011, 07:56 PM
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Engine is back in the car and everything on top plugged in and connected, wont be long now, may be a few hours at most and i can drive it again.........
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post May 24 2011, 08:35 PM
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I'll be back down working again next week. Gitterdunn!
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I have had a few other side jobs that is slowing me down. Last week i replaced 4 struts on a buddies Audi Quatro Avant Wagon, and tomorrow i am doing a coil over from hydraulic conversion on a Mercedes. I've done the Mercedes job before a few years ago so i am kinda familiar with the job. After that i need to figure out a no start issue with my son Charlies Nissan Sentra. and somehow get my car together in between all of that and still work at my real job.......

Rick, i hope i can get it done for you to come and help me break in that clutch. I am having surgery on my left leg on June 1st, i may need you to drive.
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