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Orange 75 project, Clutch and Shifter setup |
my928s4 |
Jun 17 2014, 08:46 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 8,018 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I was originally going to modify the Subaru clutch for a cable but with recent excellent solutions posted by others for the hydraulic setup I am going down that route.
Willwood setup is on its way but I am pretty sure I don't have room for it as my coolant house is in that area, the Civic unit is much more compact and I think it will work. Later this week when I get back in the garage I will know for sure. Someone at work was kind enough to make the bracket I need, the Clevis joint that came with the Civic unit may need to be replaced with one that has more reach also. |
Chris H. |
Jun 17 2014, 09:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,047 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Looks nice Chris! The Civic master will definitely work, Bob has used it. What size are the threads on that? This is the clevis we used on the Wilwood:
Clevis It's 5/16... |
my928s4 |
Jun 17 2014, 10:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 8,018 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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my928s4 |
Jul 4 2014, 06:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 8,018 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Got the new clevis and looks like it will be better than the one that came with the Slave.
That is the good news, bad news is that the bracket I have will not work, the clearance with the coolant hose is making this a challenge. I mocked up a template. I need to rotate the master cylinder clockwise by a few degrees so the lower mounting hole is raised. You can see the how much material needs to be removed on the next bracket compared to the one I have. I have the engine harness all wrapped now, engine can go back in which will tidy up the clutter on the garage floor. Have been looking for a while for tight radius 180 degree silicone hose for the intercooler connection but no luck, however, found these Cobra heads which will do the job nicely (need to trim the pipe obviously). |
my928s4 |
Jul 7 2014, 09:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 8,018 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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my928s4 |
Sep 9 2015, 02:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 8,018 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
My situation has changed and after this project has languished for too long maybe someone else can finish it off. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed getting it to this point (priceless) and how saddened I am not to be able to finish it but sometimes you have to move on and I hope I bought some entertainment to the people who have followed this.
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Chris H. |
Sep 9 2015, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,047 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Sorry to see you go Chris. Top notch build. Great job, really enjoyed following it. Hope it's finished to the same high quality standards.
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flmont |
Sep 9 2015, 09:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Ah,..Thats a damn shame,..the work on this car is unbelievable to say the least,..and I wish, I could have seen it completed myself...!!!
Would have been gorgeous ..!!! |
flmont |
Sep 9 2015, 09:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region |
And I have learned a few things aswell,....Thanks ,..928,...Frank
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Mowog4 |
Jun 8 2016, 05:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 313 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
I am the new owner of Chris's 914 Subie conversion. I have started getting a bit more active on the board doing some research and developing a plan. The current plan is to put the car in the body shop for some block sanding, chassis stiffening and paint. It is going in the first week of July and is expected back six weeks later. Chris had painted the trunks, engine compartment and jams in orange (I believe L20-E). I will paint he car the same color with a touch of pearl, it'll look good in the sun.
During paint, I am figuring out an air conditioning and heat system, (I live in the desert). I have been kicking around some ideas with some people on another thread, it looks doable. While in paint, I will also send the seats out to get upholstered and order the interior bits. When the car gets out of paint, it is going to a local Subaru WRX tuner. A couple of weeks ago I flew over to SoCal to look at Gary Scott's Lamborghini Verde Ithica Green 914. His car is flawless, it looks like a car done by one of the tv shows. Anyway, Gary was kind enough to share with me the build sheet an I am using the same tuner that did his engine. I will be upgrading the turbo and intercooler, I am looking to get 250-300 hp at the wheels. Anyway, that is a status on the car. I am pretty excited about it, Chris is a great craftsman, I expect this car to be a really nice drIver. Ed |
Mueller |
Jun 8 2016, 05:20 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I am the new owner of Chris's 914 Subie conversion. I have started getting a bit more active on the board doing some research and developing a plan. The current plan is to put the car in the body shop for some block sanding, chassis stiffening and paint. It is going in the first week of July and is expected back six weeks later. Chris had painted the trunks, engine compartment and jams in orange (I believe L20-E). I will paint he car the same color with a touch of pearl, it'll look good in the sun. During paint, I am figuring out an air conditioning and heat system, (I live in the desert). I have been kicking around some ideas with some people on another thread, it looks doable. While in paint, I will also send the seats out to get upholstered and order the interior bits. When the car gets out of paint, it is going to a local Subaru WRX tuner. A couple of weeks ago I flew over to SoCal to look at Gary Scott's Lamborghini Verde Ithica Green 914. His car is flawless, it looks like a car done by one of the tv shows. Anyway, Gary was kind enough to share with me the build sheet an I am using the same tuner that did his engine. I will be upgrading the turbo and intercooler, I am looking to get 250-300 hp at the wheels. Anyway, that is a status on the car. I am pretty excited about it, Chris is a great craftsman, I expect this car to be a really nice drIver. Ed Congrats, great start for a project there! If Gary has that sweet green GT flared Subaru conversion I think you are talking about I have only seen pictures of it and I am impressed! |
Mowog4 |
Jun 8 2016, 05:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 313 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
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Congrats, great start for a project there! If Gary has that sweet green GT flared Subaru conversion I think you are talking about I have only seen pictures of it and I am impressed! [/quote] Gary's car is amazing, the build is flawless, I was blown away by the quality of the car. Made me want to fly home and build something as cool. To top it off, Gary is a great guy. We stoop in a parking lot talking cars for a couple of hours. While standing there people driving by would give the thumbs up, and a couple people stopped to look at it. |
matthepcat |
Jun 8 2016, 10:51 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Congrats Ed. Glad this car is in the right hands of a motivated enthusiast!
Let's see some photos of your Bugeye and Mini!! |
Mowog4 |
Aug 4 2016, 08:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 313 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
Just got the car back from paint. It is L30E which I put a pearl mid-coat into. I have six boxes which just showed up from 914 rubber with a whole bunch of interior parts in it. Next steps are interior installation, I am installing a larger intercooler and a bigger turbo. Sometime in the next couple of weeks the car will head to the dyno shop to get the car running.
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injunmort |
Aug 4 2016, 08:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
good luck with the project and nice commando in the background
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Mowog4 |
Aug 4 2016, 08:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 313 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
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injunmort |
Aug 4 2016, 09:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
long time norton owner, walked home once. do you work on it or farm it out?
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Mowog4 |
Aug 4 2016, 09:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 313 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
I work on it myself, it is actually a pretty good bike. I have completely rebuilt it, its weakest point is the brakes. They are awful. I mostly just take it on short rides with friends who also have vintage bikes. Mostly I ride a BMW S1000R which is a pretty great bike, but lacks soul.
long time norton owner, walked home once. do you work on it or farm it out? |
matthepcat |
Aug 9 2016, 04:25 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Ed,
The car is looking great painted. Very excited to see it come together and run. You mentioned you plan to run a larger turbo & I assume injectors. Have you picked out a turbo yet? Having followed this thread with the previous owner, I also suggest fabricating a new downpipe from the turbo with a bellmouth or divorced wastegate pipe. |
Mowog4 |
Aug 9 2016, 06:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 313 Joined: 2-November 15 From: Mesa AZ Member No.: 19,325 Region Association: None |
Ed, The car is looking great painted. Very excited to see it come together and run. You mentioned you plan to run a larger turbo & I assume injectors. Have you picked out a turbo yet? Having followed this thread with the previous owner, I also suggest fabricating a new downpipe from the turbo with a bellmouth or divorced wastegate pipe. Hey Matt Hope all is well. I have a Subie tuner near me, he is suggesting a VF23 Hybrid, which runs a different impeller. No need for different injectors, I am going for a pretty modest gain. I am thinking around 275HP to the wheels. The agree with the downpipe, it is on the list |
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