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> Installing a V-8...a few questions, Progress thread & 914 makeover
computers4kids
post May 28 2008, 10:21 AM
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I'm installing a chevy 305 with a renegage kit and I have a few questions.

There seems to be plenty of room to leave the battery tray in the OEM position, why do many move the location to the trunk?

I have the Renegade wiring harness but no diagram...can someone send me a copy?

The exhaust is headers with twin turbo exhaust. Do you remove the stock exhaust heat sheild...it fits either way. Is it good to leave it or remove it?

Where do you source your power for the front 'dual fan radiator?' From what I have read it needs to be powered all the time, not switched. Is there a source to tap into in the front trunk or do you run a dedicated line...if so how heavy?

I would really love to see pictures of your V-8 914 front end so see what kind of setup you did for valance and cutting the bumper! I'm good on the fender cuts.

Stupid Question: The renegade recommends using #8 1/2 metal screws to attach the brackets that hold the coolant hoses to the bottom of the car. It mentions to be careful not to puncture the fuel lines in the tunnel. How can you tell if your'e going to hit a fuel line or not? ...other than just hoping and guessing?

Sorry for all the questions...
Mark
Edited.....thought I would add some before and a after picture since this thread has evolved into a v-8 install/restore/modify thread. The story begins....
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computers4kids   Installing a V-8...a few questions   May 28 2008, 10:21 AM
computers4kids   Today I had the chance to put my car on a chasis d...   Jun 5 2009, 09:13 PM
JRust   :drooley: :drooley: :drooley: :drooley: :drool...   Jun 5 2009, 09:37 PM
dkjens   That thing is so quiet, how can you think it's...   Jun 5 2009, 09:48 PM
dakotaewing   What was the HP?   Jun 5 2009, 10:22 PM
pjhaun   What was the brand name of the Dyno machine?   Jun 5 2009, 11:32 PM
slow914   What are you plans now, that car is so dialed and ...   Jun 6 2009, 01:14 AM
computers4kids   What was the HP? Well, that's a good questio...   Jun 6 2009, 09:45 AM
JRust   Amen Brother! I wasted some little shit with h...   Jun 6 2009, 11:10 AM
charliew   302 z28's were advertised at about 390 hp stoc...   Jun 6 2009, 02:48 PM
dkjens   My 283 is running like crap right now, could it be...   Jun 6 2009, 04:40 PM
charliew   dkjens, Lt1 is reverse flow coolant isn't it? ...   Jun 6 2009, 04:50 PM
dkjens   charliew, Yes, I know the LT1 is not a bolt on hea...   Jun 6 2009, 11:33 PM
marks914   I had a 305 in mine before I went to the 302 The ...   Jun 7 2009, 01:20 AM
computers4kids   If you want to quiet it down a bit, try some reso...   Jun 7 2009, 12:37 PM
messix   [quote name='marks914' post='1177542' date='Jun 7...   Jun 7 2009, 12:58 PM
charliew   Sometimes the drone can be improved with better ti...   Jun 7 2009, 01:10 PM
computers4kids   Silence is Golden :Qarl: Problem solved...gone, a...   Jun 7 2009, 09:18 PM
LS1944   Great job! I have a chevy powered 944, it...   Jun 20 2009, 01:47 PM
TC 914-8   F--ing sweet Mark, Keep up the good work, well tal...   Jun 21 2009, 01:08 AM
computers4kids   Do I have a bullsyeye painted on my 914? Sure see...   Aug 15 2009, 03:55 PM
computers4kids   xxx   Aug 15 2009, 03:57 PM
computers4kids   In two weeks I will be attending Dr. Evil's So...   Sep 6 2009, 11:13 PM
computers4kids   side view   Sep 6 2009, 11:14 PM
JRust   Wow it's my old buddy Mark. I thought you were...   Sep 6 2009, 11:45 PM
computers4kids   While I had my motor out, I figured it was a good ...   Sep 21 2009, 10:03 PM
zx-niner   While I had my motor out, I figured it was a good...   Sep 25 2009, 12:33 AM
computers4kids   I just got back from the So. CA Dr. Evil clinic......   Sep 21 2009, 10:10 PM
TC 914-8   I've got a 30 pounder of 134A in the garage, ...   Sep 24 2009, 11:50 PM
computers4kids   condenser and drier   Sep 21 2009, 10:14 PM
computers4kids   closed back up   Sep 21 2009, 10:18 PM
TC 914-8   Looks sharp Mark, I like the fuse panel, where is ...   Sep 24 2009, 11:45 PM
computers4kids   Well, I installed my rebuilt 901 with the re-geare...   Sep 26 2009, 08:46 PM
TC 914-8   [quote name='computers4kids' date='Sep...   Sep 26 2009, 09:32 PM
computers4kids   Decided to just update this thread a bit. I decid...   Nov 21 2009, 10:13 AM
Scatterbrain   Decided to just update this thread a bit. I deci...   Nov 21 2009, 11:59 AM
computers4kids   Well, a little over a year ago this v8 914 roared ...   Mar 21 2010, 09:59 PM
computers4kids   Note to self.....It's been a long time since I...   Dec 20 2010, 10:04 AM
computers4kids   Gosh...it's been a long Winter! Finally h...   Mar 27 2011, 12:19 PM
Mike D.   Different beast, but I run the MSD6AL and Blaster ...   Mar 27 2011, 12:57 PM
Andyrew   IIRC Im at .040. And im running the big HEI coil ...   Mar 27 2011, 05:18 PM
computers4kids   During the v8 conversion, I went originally with 9...   Jun 7 2011, 10:26 PM
JRust   Nice Mark! I can't wait to see it in perso...   Jun 7 2011, 10:41 PM
andys   Mark, I haven't investigated to see how adapt...   Jun 8 2011, 10:30 AM
computers4kids   Rear brakes finally got finished. I ended-up addi...   Oct 8 2011, 10:26 PM
strawman   Hi Mark -- That's purty! :Qarl: How abo...   Oct 9 2011, 12:50 AM
moparrob   Are Eric's V-calipers different than stock rea...   Oct 9 2011, 01:00 AM
computers4kids   Hi Mark -- That's purty! :Qarl: How ab...   Oct 9 2011, 07:29 AM
computers4kids   Stereo Update, I love it! Pioneer 4 channel am...   Dec 11 2011, 11:32 PM
Andyrew   CLEAN! Looks great man!!   Dec 12 2011, 10:25 AM
chads74   Can any one tell me where I can find a body kit l...   Jun 23 2012, 09:34 AM
messix   it look like 930 flares   Jun 23 2012, 12:04 PM
chads74   Yeah they do look like the 930 flares, do you of a...   Jun 24 2012, 09:05 AM
computers4kids   Recently, I've been fixing and updating things...   Feb 8 2014, 07:40 PM
76-914   Glad to see you finally got that ironed out. :beer...   Feb 9 2014, 09:29 AM
computers4kids   5. Integrated a AEM Wideband A/F gauge in the hou...   Feb 9 2014, 11:22 AM
callplatinum   WOW!   Apr 2 2014, 10:25 PM
Tomgayer   I put shroud around fans for better cooling   Feb 23 2018, 09:31 AM
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