914 Type R build Options

[usa4cheer]

Can't wait to see it in the rpm stratosphere, see if you can get video so we can hear it scream. Paint schemes will drive you nuts, I find myself looking at forums for ideas way too often for a car I am working on for rally-cross. Your two choices would both look good on your project, I guess I would like the Warhol just to get the looks and attnetion it deserves. Keep up the great work.

[silver74insocal]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) great work dude keep going and for pete's sake shoot some video of that thing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Dave

[spaceshuttle]

Michael,
I have a large aluminum radiator that came out my blue car that would probably help if you are having cooling issues. It is 31" x 17" x 2" thick and I even have a mount bracket for the top. I just ordered/installed a larger one, (from Griffin Radiator in Piedmont) as my temps at the track were a little hotter than I liked. It should work great in a hot 4 banger.
Larry Caulder

[VOX]

is your car up and running? lets see it in action!!

[stownsen914]

Gear / S2K / 914 (stock) / gears I would like to replace
1 / 40.9 / (A 3.09) 41.3
2 / 62.6 / (F 1.89) 67.6
3 / 86.5 / (N 1.26) 101.3 /(J 1.476) 86.5
4 / 110.3 / (V 0.93) 137.3 / (Q 1.125) 113.5
5 / 130.9 /(ZD 0.71) 179.8 /(V 0.93) 137.3

Finding these 901 gear sets at a reasonable price is probably near impossible.
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It may not be as bad as you think ... try what JP suggested and use a flipped ZD for 3rd. It makes a KA, not too far from a J. Then you just need the Q, which though somewhat unusual is not as rare as the racing-only ratios. Q was used in some 4 speed 901 trannies and sportomatics, if I remember correctly. If you keep your eyes open, you can find one for a couple hundred $$.

Scott

[Chris Pincetich]

Sweet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I like the red and black!
Red and silver is second choice. That would match your engine

[fasthonda]

Now that my 3 yearold son is back from his 1 year stay with the grandparents, I have no time to work on the car and things have come to a hault. I started preping the body for paint and get about 15 min a day to work on it. My goal is to paint it by the end of September. That's why I haven't posted updates.

Still deciding on a paint scheme. I keep changing my mind. I'm now thinking either all silver with red wheels or completely White (like the traditional Honda Type R) since that is the theme of the car.

Michael

[dlo914]

+1 for Championship White (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Ductech]

Now that my 3 yearold son is back from his 1 year stay with the grandparents, I have no time to work on the car and things have come to a hault. I started preping the body for paint and get about 15 min a day to work on it. My goal is to paint it by the end of September. That's why I haven't posted updates.

Still deciding on a paint scheme. I keep changing my mind. I'm now thinking either all silver with red wheels or completely White (like the traditional Honda Type R) since that is the theme of the car.

Michael

How the hell do you pawn a kid off to your parents for so long?

[fasthonda]

How the hell do you pawn a kid off to your parents for so long?
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Kid spent a year in China. Came home potty trained.

On target to get the car painted by the end of September. Base color will be white. Not sure yet about the bumpers, wheels, sails, etc.

Painting is a lot of freaking work. Good thing it's gonna be track car because I don't have the patience to make it perfect.

[Andyrew]

Painting IS a lot of work! Looks like your making some progress! Are you going to block sand it prior to painting?

[trojanhorsepower]

How did I miss this?

Very cool!

[fasthonda]

update.

I finally finished the paint job and it's now re-assembled. The paint job turned out ok, but could have been better. Too much orange peel. I learned alot, and the next paint job will be much better. It's respectable for a track car. I still need to add the targa trim and the all black fuchs. and geta front valance. Also thinking about a porsche side strip in red.

My winter project will be to build a short ratio transmission and to put some tags on it so I can start sorting it on the street in preparation for its track debut next year.

[Randal]

update.

I finally finished the paint job and it's now re-assembled. The paint job turned out ok, but could have been better. Too much orange peel. I learned alot, and the next paint job will be much better. It's respectable for a track car. I still need to add the targa trim and the all black fuchs. and geta front valance. Also thinking about a porsche side strip in red.

My winter project will be to build a short ratio transmission and to put some tags on it so I can start sorting it on the street in preparation for its track debut next year.

You can color sand orange peel out, but find someone that has done it before to teach you the tricks.

I think your car looks great. You'll be proud rolling her out on to the track.

[Andyrew]

Looks great!

Orange peal can be color sanded out, but for a track car, IMHO I would rather just have it be uncut. Its stronger that way.

[NS914]

I have been away from the site and my car too but, I just started geting back into mine, (working on electrical etc) and remembered your car so went hunting on the site. The only word that comes to mind is "WOW!!!!" Congratulations for sure. I am constantly amazed at the work guys like your self and others here on the World are capable of. Once again, really fantastic. Have a blast with it!
Grant

[VOX]

any updates? videos? looks great.

[fasthonda]

any updates? videos? looks great.

Nothing exciting to report. The car is pretty much done with the exception of 5 point harness and front valance. I need to get some tags on it so I can start sorting it out on the street. I don't want to risk driving it without insurance and tags and I have been busy and putting that off. The ride height needs to be set and front sway bar hooked up.

I'm currently building a short ratio gearbox. I have 4 trannys disassembled to build one good one and parts are everywhere.

I will post some updated pics now that the all black fuchs are on it.

Also ordered one of Zachs 917 style shift knobs.

I have been watching your build thread as well. Still glad you left me the red one.

Regards,

Michael

[Cracker]

Great job! I had an AP2 S2K and really liked the car/motor. To maximize it's potential you had to "learn" how to extract the power...once you figured it out it was a joy to run through the gears.

I'm personally inviting you to our clubs (Peachstate PCA) HPDE event at Road Atlanta on June 2-3, obviously, the BIMMER club won't let you on the tract sans a 6 point cage in your car. I'll be there along with at least two other 914's. I'd love to see it run.

Great job!

[westtexass2k]

I am glad I stumbled across this thread. I have been gathering parts for the last year for this very build. I have the engine and the car and Im saving up for the adapters from KEP. I think the f20c is a great choice for a teener. It should run circles around most cars. The S2000 is 2800lbs and your car is probably near 2000 lbs. It will walk all over a stock S2000.

I have done many F20c conversions and Im very familiar with the wirirng. Your correct on the VSS needed. It needs to go back to the Ecu connector A pin 9 if my memory is correct. i have it in a wiring diagram at the house. Your vtec will work but it will go into limp mode once you get up to 110mph or so. You can disconnect power to the ecu clear the code and it will run great again until limp mode hits again. I can tell you how to bypass the antitheft if you want to get rid of that.

my number is on my website if you need help sorting the wiring out. I can send you a wirirng diagram too. www.worldclassmotorsports.com

Great build and look forwad to the finish results and impressions.