 FYI: Official Alien Build thread Started 2003, Alien Resurection is underway. Flywheel changed direction - transaxle is altered - Starter still works |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| tygaboy |
 Dec 9 2024, 10:44 PM
Post
#781
|
|
914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,580 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California 
 |
That's the best 5 seconds on YouTube!
So cool when mechanical things start happening (pun intended). Big congrats! |
   |
 
|
| ThinAir |
Dec 9 2024, 11:33 PM
Post
#782
|
|
Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,569 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region
|
WOW, Rick! When I was at your place there was nothing going on with the Alien, and now this! I haven't been keeping up so when I saw the starter video I had to back up lots of pages to see what you've been up to. Impressive is a massive understatement. Can hardly wait to see the Alien again under its own power!
|
|
|
|
| rick 918-S |
Jan 20 2025, 06:20 AM
Post
#783
|
|
Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
|
Even though it was minus 16 yesterday I managed to get some serious garage cleaning done. I wanted to move the Celette with the 6 out and move the Alien back in but there was no way I was opening the overhead doors.
I finished the left side header on Saturday night. As soon as it warms up to above zero I wanted to get the engine off the operating table and back under the car. By the way it's minus 17 today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)  |
|
|
|
| vintage914racer |
Jan 20 2025, 08:49 AM
Post
#784
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Minneapolis, MN Member No.: 1,473 |
Great to see the engine for the Alien, and the white six coming along. Do I see fresh paint on the front end of the six in the background?
This cold snap reminds me of the weekend I dropped my six up at your place |
|
|
|
| rick 918-S |
Jan 20 2025, 09:39 AM
Post
#785
|
|
Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
|
QUOTE(vintage914racer @ Jan 20 2025, 08:49 AM)  Great to see the engine for the Alien, and the white six coming along. Do I see fresh paint on the front end of the six in the background? This cold snap reminds me of the weekend I dropped my six up at your place Yes, I have the Frunk painted but I can't really paint in this small shop. So I have to try to move the car to a friends shop to finish. Truly! That was a horribly cold day! |
|
|
|
| Maltese Falcon |
Jan 20 2025, 09:53 AM
Post
#786
|
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,060 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 20 2025, 04:20 AM) Even though it was minus 16 yesterday I managed to get some serious garage cleaning done. I wanted to move the Celette with the 6 out and move the Alien back in but there was no way I was opening the overhead doors. I finished the left side header on Saturday night. As soon as it warms up to above zero I wanted to get the engine off the operating table and back under the car. By the way it's minus 17 today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Great header fab work Rick! love the custom wide radius bends you have created. Room for an X or H pipe ¿¿(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/marty914.jpg) |
|
|
|
| rick 918-S |
Jan 20 2025, 10:32 AM
Post
#787
|
|
Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
|
QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jan 20 2025, 09:53 AM) QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 20 2025, 04:20 AM) Even though it was minus 16 yesterday I managed to get some serious garage cleaning done. I wanted to move the Celette with the 6 out and move the Alien back in but there was no way I was opening the overhead doors. I finished the left side header on Saturday night. As soon as it warms up to above zero I wanted to get the engine off the operating table and back under the car. By the way it's minus 17 today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Great header fab work Rick! love the custom wide radius bends you have created. Room for an X or H pipe ¿¿(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/marty914.jpg) I was thinking about that yesterday. When I did the last exhaust I added what I would call a balance pipe between the two mufflers. Maybe not ideal but it was something. |
|
|
|
| Spoke |
Jan 20 2025, 11:02 AM
Post
#788
|
|
Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,184 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
|
That engine is insane. Can't wait to see it again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
|
|
|
|
| Maltese Falcon |
Jan 20 2025, 12:07 PM
Post
#789
|
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,060 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 20 2025, 08:32 AM) QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jan 20 2025, 09:53 AM) QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 20 2025, 04:20 AM) Even though it was minus 16 yesterday I managed to get some serious garage cleaning done. I wanted to move the Celette with the 6 out and move the Alien back in but there was no way I was opening the overhead doors. I finished the left side header on Saturday night. As soon as it warms up to above zero I wanted to get the engine off the operating table and back under the car. By the way it's minus 17 today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Great header fab work Rick! love the custom wide radius bends you have created. Room for an X or H pipe ¿¿(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/marty914.jpg) I was thinking about that yesterday. When I did the last exhaust I added what I would call a balance pipe between the two mufflers. Maybe not ideal but it was something. Balance H pipe will fit in there easier than X...results will be beneficial none the less ! Marty |
|
|
|
| Maltese Falcon |
Jan 20 2025, 02:11 PM
Post
#790
|
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,060 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Long tube = best for Tq/Hp >>good on you for making these work ! I'm using these shorties on the v8 Cayenne forced induction engine, no problem on hp loss...just dial in another 2,3,4 psi on the Steamwheel !.
Tight fit in a 914 with lots of hardware, so hence the shorties. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/marty914.jpg)  |
|
|
|
| rick 918-S |
Jan 20 2025, 02:15 PM
Post
#791
|
|
Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
|
Tight fit is right. This may not be the final version. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I won't know until I slip the unit back under the car. These may end up shorty style also.
|
|
|
|
| worn |
Jan 20 2025, 07:32 PM
Post
#792
|
|
Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,487 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
|
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 20 2025, 12:15 PM) Tight fit is right. This may not be the final version. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I won't know until I slip the unit back under the car. These may end up shorty style also. The intake and exhaust together make me think that you are already on the road and moving wit a quickness. We are looking at -14 tonight, bet you top that! Stay warm and hope you have a good stock of firewood. |
|
|
|
| rick 918-S |
Jan 20 2025, 07:36 PM
Post
#793
|
|
Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
|
QUOTE(worn @ Jan 20 2025, 07:32 PM) QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 20 2025, 12:15 PM) Tight fit is right. This may not be the final version. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I won't know until I slip the unit back under the car. These may end up shorty style also. The intake and exhaust together make me think that you are already on the road and moving wit a quickness. We are looking at -14 tonight, bet you top that! Stay warm and hope you have a good stock of firewood. Temps overnight minus 23. My son just text. They cancelled school |
|
|
|
| technicalninja |
Jan 20 2025, 08:09 PM
Post
#794
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,531 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region
|
you guys are INSANE!
At -20 we Texans are pussies... They would cancel EVERYTHING at those temps! Now, 105 at 90% humidity is a "bit warm" to us. But it won't KILL you like -20 will. It's +20 right now and that is TOO DAMN COLD! -20 is UNWORLDLY! Ya'll are in my prayers! The 928 engine is ART! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif) |
|
|
|
| vintage914racer |
Jan 20 2025, 09:41 PM
Post
#795
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Minneapolis, MN Member No.: 1,473 |
QUOTE(technicalninja @ Jan 20 2025, 06:09 PM) you guys are INSANE! At -20 we Texans are pussies... They would cancel EVERYTHING at those temps! Now, 105 at 90% humidity is a "bit warm" to us. But it won't KILL you like -20 will. It's +20 right now and that is TOO DAMN COLD! -20 is UNWORLDLY! Ya'll are in my prayers! The 928 engine is ART! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif) 11 years ago I made the ~2.5 hour trip north from Minneapolis to drop my car off at Rick’s and it was -26 degrees. That was the coldest I’ve seen in awhile. Tonight it’s set to be -20 degrees here down south. I had hoped to work in the garage, but didn’t have the patience to wait for the heater to bring the garage up to workable temp. It’s amazing how temperate 5 or 10 degrees feels after we’ve spent a couple of days double digits below zero. |
|
|
|
| rick 918-S |
Jan 21 2025, 09:49 AM
Post
#796
|
|
Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
|
QUOTE(vintage914racer @ Jan 20 2025, 09:41 PM) QUOTE(technicalninja @ Jan 20 2025, 06:09 PM) you guys are INSANE! At -20 we Texans are pussies... They would cancel EVERYTHING at those temps! Now, 105 at 90% humidity is a "bit warm" to us. But it won't KILL you like -20 will. It's +20 right now and that is TOO DAMN COLD! -20 is UNWORLDLY! Ya'll are in my prayers! The 928 engine is ART! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif) 11 years ago I made the ~2.5 hour trip north from Minneapolis to drop my car off at Rick’s and it was -26 degrees. That was the coldest I’ve seen in awhile. Tonight it’s set to be -20 degrees here down south. I had hoped to work in the garage, but didn’t have the patience to wait for the heater to bring the garage up to workable temp. It’s amazing how temperate 5 or 10 degrees feels after we’ve spent a couple of days double digits below zero. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Where is that photo of the temp on your dash! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Here is Bens Car at Are51Werks. You can hit the play button and the photos will scroll http://www.area51werks.com/sub-zero-abduction.html |
|
|
|
| vintage914racer |
Jan 21 2025, 01:19 PM
Post
#797
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Minneapolis, MN Member No.: 1,473 |
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 21 2025, 07:49 AM) QUOTE(vintage914racer @ Jan 20 2025, 09:41 PM) QUOTE(technicalninja @ Jan 20 2025, 06:09 PM) you guys are INSANE! At -20 we Texans are pussies... They would cancel EVERYTHING at those temps! Now, 105 at 90% humidity is a "bit warm" to us. But it won't KILL you like -20 will. It's +20 right now and that is TOO DAMN COLD! -20 is UNWORLDLY! Ya'll are in my prayers! The 928 engine is ART! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif) 11 years ago I made the ~2.5 hour trip north from Minneapolis to drop my car off at Rick’s and it was -26 degrees. That was the coldest I’ve seen in awhile. Tonight it’s set to be -20 degrees here down south. I had hoped to work in the garage, but didn’t have the patience to wait for the heater to bring the garage up to workable temp. It’s amazing how temperate 5 or 10 degrees feels after we’ve spent a couple of days double digits below zero. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Where is that photo of the temp on your dash! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Here is Bens Car at Are51Werks. You can hit the play button and the photos will scroll http://www.area51werks.com/sub-zero-abduction.html It's not quite as impressive as the -24 degrees when I got up in Duluth, but here's the shot I took when I stopped for gas and to warm up in Hinckley. The heat in the F350 I borrowed to tow the car up couldn't keep up and I remember bundling up as if I was going snowmobiling...in the truck.  |
|
|
|
| rick 918-S |
Jan 21 2025, 03:17 PM
Post
#798
|
|
Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
|
Sandy sent me a text - 44 with the wind chill today
|
|
|
|
| ClayPerrine |
Jan 21 2025, 03:44 PM
Post
#799
|
|
Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,410 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
|
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 21 2025, 03:17 PM) Sandy sent me a text - 44 with the wind chill today Ok.. I have to post this...  Tomorrow's high temp... 52 degrees. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
 |
|
| TheRuttmeister |
Jan 23 2025, 12:13 AM
Post
#800
|
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 24-October 23 From: San Francisco Member No.: 27,680 Region Association: Northern California |
You people are all crazy.
Its forecast to be 66 in San Francisco tomorrow. |
|
|
|
|
2 User(s) are reading this topic (2 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 24th June 2025 - 03:02 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.