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fasthonda
post Jul 26 2009, 10:52 AM
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I would share my project with the world since I enjoy seeing what others have posted. The 914world has been big help in sourcing info, parts, and the car itself.

I thought about building this car for years, and finally decided to act on it.

Recomendations and comments are welcome. Thanks, Michael

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Body: 1973 narrow bodied w/ fiberglass bumpers
Engine: Honda S2000 F20C (250 ps @ 8200 rpm)
Transmission: Stock
Front Suspension: 87 911 front end w/ Bilstein Sports, 22 sway bar
Rear Suspension 250 lb springs on bilstein sports, poly bushings
Wheels: 15x7 with R compound
Brakes: 87 911 Carrera F&R

This is how it looked when I first got it. Brought this home from Southern Caifornia. The transport company rolled it up in the yard since it had no brakes.
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Repaired hell hole
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Reinforced rear suspension console
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Removed sound deadening from the floor and prepping for POR15
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Rear fiberglass bumper fitted
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I hope to be installing the drivetrain in September, that is if Murphy's law quits getting me. The flywheel from KEP is several thousands too small to fit on the crankshaft so I need to get that resolved first.
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Phil Plummer
post Nov 4 2012, 07:50 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 18 2010, 07:44 PM) *

QUOTE(fasthonda @ Feb 18 2010, 06:17 PM) *

Do you have bars going to the rear?

Not yet. At the time, i wasn't sure which clubs i would end up running with and most stockish classes don't allow you to tie the cage to the rear shock towers.

Now that i'm running in GT2/GTL, it doesn't matter anymore, i'm already waaaaay outclassed ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Andy

Hi : do you know where I can find a well priced oil cooler for my 916 style bumper???
The conversion is comming along & that 911 needs to stay cool !!_Phil
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post May 19 2014, 12:39 PM
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Any news on this thread (car?)
What are the current Specs?
Anyone else attemped with Honda motor?

I'm currently finishing up a Suabru swap in the 914, just curious how does the High Rev motor work in the 914 with 901 tanny?
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post May 28 2014, 07:28 PM
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QUOTE(hsus2k @ May 19 2014, 10:39 AM) *

Any news on this thread (car?)
What are the current Specs?
Anyone else attemped with Honda motor?

I'm currently finishing up a Suabru swap in the 914, just curious how does the High Rev motor work in the 914 with 901 tanny?



Car is pretty much finished and driven often. Car is exhilarating to drive.

I built a short ratio tranny for the car, but I think it would do fine with stock gears.

Had thoughts of putting it up for sale to start building another one.

Michael
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post Sep 23 2014, 03:47 PM
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So somebody has done it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Great read! Congrats (late) on doing this!
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post Dec 12 2014, 03:13 AM
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We need some video!
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post Dec 12 2014, 07:56 PM
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We need some video!



Once it warms up again. Car is pretty much parked for the winter. Fitting some new seats and redoing the throttle cable at the moment. Also adding a few kill switches so I can leave it parked without worry since there's no door glass and the tops always off.
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post Dec 12 2014, 09:52 PM
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Cool build, just finished reading all of it on my phone...
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post May 28 2015, 10:45 AM
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Any updates on the project? Would love to see a video or more photos.

I have an F22C with transmission from an 04 that's sitting in my garage. Would be awesome to put it into a 914.
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post Jun 15 2015, 04:22 PM
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QUOTE(SLCE30318is @ May 28 2015, 08:45 AM) *

Any updates on the project? Would love to see a video or more photos.

I have an F22C with transmission from an 04 that's sitting in my garage. Would be awesome to put it into a 914.



This build no longer belongs in the forum as the project scope has changed from track car to street car so I can enjoy it more often. Having said that I'm in the process of redoing the paint scheme to make the car more of a sleeper. The type r badge has been relocated to the dash and the rear now displays the standard 914 badge. Paint work will be completed this week.
Also regearing the transmission. 3rd and 4th will remain short but 5th will go back to stock for highway cruising. Also replacing the back glass with lexan and losing the front trunk springs in favor of a hood stay as further weight reduction measures. Will post new pictures soon. Will try to capture some video as well.

Car will need to see at least one track day to sort out the rear spring rates.

After this I still need to be paint the trunks and relocate the switches to the left side of the dash. Never ending project, but I enjoy it.

Although there isn't much I would change If I were to build another, I am offering the car for sale as I could use the money and would start another.

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Michael
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