Well I finally updated my build notes and here they are. It had been a few years so I may have missed a mod or two. I hope to get the car dynoed and weighed in a few weeks.

As you can see, the car is completely 100% stock.

Engine, Transmission and Fuel System:
• 2.7 rebuilt and race-prepped by Galen Bieker (December 2013) on early 7R case (#6342207); line-bored; timeserted; oil mods; 930 oil pump; STD/STD crank; 90mm Mahle Nikasil cylinders; 90mm 10.5:1 C/R JE Pistons
• Doherty DC42 "mod S" cams; ports 38mm intake/34mm exhaust flowed; new valves and guides; polished and rebushed factory rods; new OE rockers; ARP fasteners; AASCO racing valve springs and titanium retainers
• JB Racing magnetically-triggered twin-plug distributor
• Dual MSD-6AL CD’s and matching coils
• Series 900 911R/RSR style raw fiberglass shroud and air blockoff
• Dual Weber 40IDT3C carbs rebuilt and modified to 46mm by Bieker Engineering; PMO tall manifolds; K&N filters with flat tops (watershields in spares); PMO billet fuel bars; solid metal lines thru tunnel and braided AN-6 lines elsewhere
• Patrick Motorsports / Fuel Safe cell; Canton filter; Holley “Red” fuel pump
• Carrera pressure-fed chain tensioners
• Turbo lower valve covers modified for twin-plug
• Ottos short-geared 901 5-speed gearbox (A,GA,Ka,Q,V)
904 mainshaft and GA 2nd gear; billet intermediate plate; Quaiffe TB differential; replaced sliders, synchros, bearings etc.
• Sachs aluminum race pressure plate; Clutch Masters 6-puck race clutch disc
• Wevo semi-solid alloy transmission mounts
• MazdaComp (Mazdaspeed Motorsports) 22"x6.5"x2" front oil cooler (p/n 1058-78-180); custom alum. shrouding; Canton breather; Troutman oil thermostat; NOS factory oil tank; braided AN-12 lines
• Jet-Hot ceramic coated Bursch 1-5/8" header
• European Racing Headers cookie-cutter megaphones (track-only)
• M&K Exhaust “R” 321 stainless 2-in/2-out sport muffler (street/track)
• Triad quiet version 2-in/2-out muffler (street)
• Rich Johnson reproduction 914-6 sheet metal, modified for twin-plug
• Vellios bulkhead engine mount
• Mechanical work and race-prep by Ottos, Werks II Motorsports, and TLG Auto

Exterior:
• "Phoenix Red", code L32K
• Tangerine Racing Products custom steel flares made from factory metal fenders
• Flares, rollcage mods and paint by Ed Palmer at Kundensport
• Additional body/paint work by John Esposito
• Early doors with glass, regulators and locks removed
• Getty Design 914-6 GT replica fiberglass lids (front/rear) with balsa reinforcements
• Mittelmotor GT hood pin kit
• GT Racing fiberglass bumpers (front and rear) w/ dzus fasteners
• Fiberglass front spoilers (LE, medium, and Sheridan) with oil and brake cooling inlets
• Fiberglass rear spoiler (Sheridan)
• Rennspeed lightweight fiberglass targa top "skin" w/ dzus fasteners
• 914-6/GT-style engine lid, lightened and removable with captive pin fasteners
• Lexan rear window
• New windshield (June 2014)
• Smart Racing Products windshield hold-down tabs
• Factory 914 mirror
• Many rubber seals replaced (although a lot are now removed)

Interior:
• Stripped for racing; sound deadening tar removed; POR-15 treated
• Tony Colicchio (TC Design) custom welded 10-point roll-cage
(1.5" x .125" DOM mild-steel tubing, SCCA/PCA/POC legal)
• Cobra Suzuka kevlar composite FIA-approved race seats and brackets
• Schroth Profi-III 5-point camlock harnesses
• Personal "Fittipaldi" 350mm steering wheel
• Tekniq Autosport "Snap-Off" removable steering hub
• RennShift high-performance shifter assembly
• Momo billet aluminum shift knob
• Ottos rebuilt pedal cluster; bronze bushings; reinforced throttle bellcrank
• 9R Parts laser cut aluminum pedal/footrest boards
• AJ-USA drilled aluminum pedal set
• Rennline drilled aluminum dead pedal
• Longacre 14" convex mirror
• Spa FireFighter 4L AFFF electrical fire system
• Ultra light 1/16" ABS and aluminum door panels
• Interior metal surfaces painted with POR-15

Suspension, Wheels/Tires and Brakes:
• 15x8” and 15x9” Braid RSR-finish Fuchs replicas with Hoosier R80 Radial Slicks
• 15X8” Fuchs and 15x9” Braid black/anodized wheels with Hoosier R6 DOT-R radials
• Sway-A-Way 22mm tubular front torsion bars
• Bilstein 911SC front struts, raised spindles, decambered, custom valving
• Custom monoball front strut tops/camber plates
• Smart Racing Products No. 27 front swaybar
• Meuller Engineering front A-arm needle bearings
• Widened front track via H&R spacers
• Elephant Racing polybronze rear bushings
• Hypercoil 350lb 2.5x10” rear springs and Coleman threaded coil-over collars
• Bilstein Sport rear shocks (F4-B46-0179-H003) with custom valving
• Factory 16mm rear swaybar; restored, new bushings
• GT chassis stiffening kit; boxed rear trailing arms
• Recent OE axles and CV's
• Repro 914-6 stub axles and early 911 hubs
• Lowered and corner balanced
• 911 Carrera "A" front calipers; vented Carrera rotors; Pagid Orange pads
• 911 Carrera "M" rear calipers; vented Carrera rotors; Pagid Orange pads
• 19mm (911) master cylinder
• Goodrich DOT stainless-steel brake lines
• Smart Racing Products cooling backing plates and air diverters
• Endless racing brake fluid

Electrical
• Racepak G2X data acquisition and digital dash
• AMB TranX260 hardwired transponder #1957265
• Hella H4 euro headlights, PIAA Superwhite bulbs
• Sergio Meza euro parking/turn-signal kit; Hella euro lenses
• VDO speedometer rebuilt by North Hollywood Speedometer
• VDO early 911 tachometer modified to 10K face and updated circuitboard by NH Speedo
• Custom quad-gauge (oil temp, pressure, fuel, volt) by Mark Surel / NewVintageUSA
• Bosch 911 Carrera (SR68X) starter
• Inline blower fan and ducting from cowl to cockpit for ventilation
• OMP 3-pole electrical kill switch
• Odyssey PC680 lightweight dry-cell battery; aluminum bracket
• Custom stock-replacement ATO fuse box by Mark Bland
• GoPro Hero2 HD in-car camera
• FIAMM dual-tone horns (lighter and louder than stock Hella)

Miscellaneous Stuff
• Smog exempt in California
• Ventilation system, sound deadening tar, carpets and other weight items removed

Here's how she looked as of Sunday -- I very rarely drive it on the street anymore but since it still has the muffler installed from Laguna, I did the local loop on Mulholland. I'm still working on the graphics/decals and will be replacing the windshield banner with a darker color. Getting ready to hit the track again on 9/6-7!

914R on Mulholland by cjcam, on Flickr

Chris - your car looks beautiful! Good luck on the track!!

As usual ..very nice.
Quick question, what's a better ride, -R or the 996?

Thanks!

Well, as you might imagine both cars are very fast and have amazing grip and braking -- enough to soil your shorts (or get you arrested, or killed) if you are not 100% paying attention. The Turbo is waaaay more modern and refined. The #1 thing that stands out is its astounding torque. It has enough comfort and amenities to be a daily-driver if so desired.

The 914 is totally engaging and brutal, not at all modern or refined. #1 thing is its throttle response, steering and brakes are direct, purely mechanical and instantaneous. There are zero creature comforts unless you consider a windshield to be a luxury (hey, some guys might).

Both cars are both loads of fun and I hope to keep them both for many, many years if not "forever".

Here's a gratuitous shot of the Turbo, FWIW:

2009 911 Turbo on Mulholland by cjcam, on Flickr

You are spot on regarding your evaluation of the two cars. That's how I feel about my two cars. Ohh..997 even better!

I would like to see the car run Chris.

Can you let us know where you will be on 9-6? Willow?

Wow- a very nice car being driven quite nicely on a perfect track- PRICELESS!

Correct, Willow Springs, sorry I did not mention that. Next -- I will possibly miss it due to work -- Chuckwalla in early October, then Buttonwillow in early November. I haven't driven Buttonwillow in like 13 years so that will be fun.

These are POC events. It does not appear I will be able to start racing with VARA till next year.

Well, 914R and I had a pretty good day at Willow Springs today. It was HOT and my times were 2-4 secs off where I want/need to be. (Tomorrow = better tires, a little cooler and less braking!)

I had a fairly spectacular spin and off in the 5-6 section which I might have caught on video. No damage or injury other than minor cracking in the front spoiler, which can be fixed easily (fiberglass). I got the classic faceful of desert sand and dust.

Also I took the opportunity to do some dyno pulls in case I pull the trigger on moving to a GT class. The engine is supposed to make high 200's at the crank so the wheel hp is not a surprise. You can see from the jiggly lines that there is some Weber funkiness going on above 6K RPM which we'll try to tune out at some point.

Note the temperature -- 104F

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Long time, no update. A few newish pics:

Fresh Hoosier R80 radial slicks
914R "secret weapon" ready to deploy by Chris Campbell, on Flickr

Latest cockpit setup (except the gear knob)
914R cockpit by Chris Campbell, on Flickr

Crazy cool new Wevo shift knob
New lightweight aluminum Wevo shift knob for 914R by Chris Campbell, on Flickr

Freshly washed/detailed and new Schroth belts
914R by Chris Campbell, on Flickr

At the track back in January
914R ready to rock! #Porsche #POC #timeattack #timetrial #WSIR #SOW #WillowSprings #StreetsOfWillow #914-6 #clubracing by Chris Campbell, on Flickr

When is your next track event Chris......like to see it run.

Streets of Willow (WSIR small track) this Saturday 6/27. Not sure what's next but probably Fontana (ACS) 9/12-13 and Chuckwalla 10/3-4. Be sure and come over and say Hi if you ever see me out there. Tow rig is black F150 Supercrew and grey open dually trailer.

You Da Man.
Congrats on your achievement

Should be hot as a pistol in Lancaster this Saturday, stay COOL !
Great build on the '73 Chris, enjoy the weekend
Marty

Fun day at the track yesterday! Yep Marty it was "only" 97 as there were overcast skies, but that means the humidity was up a bit too. Wow, I drank at least 5L of fluids.

A couple of fresh shots:

914R by Chris Campbell, on Flickr

914R by Chris Campbell, on Flickr

Really cool car.

Thanks a bunch!

Last weekend I put a muffler on 'er and did a canyon run.

#getoutanddrive by Chris Campbell, on Flickr

Do you have any pics of the dzus brackets under your bumper? I was looking to do the same exact mounting stet up with some fiber glass bumpers I have as well.

Maybe I can steal some ideas and save some time!

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Nice Car!

Great looking car

I am looking for some 17" Fuchs style wheels. Any thoughts on anyone in S.Cal with some? Looks like you have a set for street and a set for the track.

Thank you! My wheels are actually 15's but the 17's have gotten very popular. I don't have any particular leads though. Be sure to figure out your tires and fender clearance before pulling trigger on wheels. Would be a shame to get a $$$$ set that didn't fit. BTDT unfortunately. For a while there my wife thought I was becoming a wheel collector.

Love this car.

Yes, it one of the nicest 914s around! It sounds great also...love the track videos you post...

Over the years, I've seen a lot of " track 914s. This is one of the top three that's out there.

This car is ridiculously awesome. Amazing.

I am trying to figure out wheels for my 914-v8 conversion. Currently have 15x6 Fuchs on back with 225/50/15 with no issues. Going for some 15x7 Cookies all around, fenders have been pulled in rear, I guess I'll find out if they fit!

Why this car hasn't won car of the month already is beyond me. Very nice build, Chris.

Your track wheels look to be Braids? The street wheels look authentic Fuchs? - never mind


(I went back and read the whole thread…….duh)

...because its a "race car"! Have you ever seen the lack of traffic in the "Paddock" forum? I believe ONLY one "race car" has ever on COTM as I recall the stats. Rough place for racin folks...it is absolutely one of the best cars I've EVER seen on this site!

PS: You think Chris has it bad...I've got a "race car" + a v8! True kiss of death!

Tony

That is part of the reason I keep nominating Chris car. It is one of the best on here. The one winner was Brant's race car, which is also a great build and phenomenal car!!!

I have no problem admitting I've "voted" for this car EVERY time it comes up...we'll keep trying! We just need more members who value true performance AS WELL AS "wax on - wax off".

T

This car and the dedication, time, and money Chris has put in to it deserve to be acknowledged.

I know I will vote for it. It's not only a badass track machine, but it's beautiful to boot.

Too flattering. Thanks guys!!! Really, it is a shade-tree rat-rod with a nice paint job. I wish I could get to the track more. I actually put a muffler on a couple weekends ago so I can do short canyon runs when withdrawals get too bad.

Re. the wheels question - yes I currently have (2) pair Braid 15x9 (1) pair Braid 15x8 and (2) pair Fuchs 15x8 for this car. I like the Braids although they are not an exact cosmetic clone of the Fuchs nor are they built the same. Real 15x9's won't fit the car (I tried).

Rat-Rod my ass...there are plenty of examples of 914 rat rods (that aren't trying to be) but your car, Chris, does not qualify.

Yikes. Was doing some inspecting and cleaning and found a nasty fuel leak. Be sure to watch your fuel systems folks. Mine was rock solid for 12+ years but I could have easily had a fireball here.

Also if you don't have a "mom's service cover" then get one - they rock!

Just a little cleaning and tweaking... by Chris Campbell, on Flickr

@alphaogre - I did the bumpers a long time ago and don't think I have pics. Will be glad to pop the rear off this weekend assuming I remember. As I recall there are U-shaped aluminum brackets bolted to the stock holes where the rubber donuts usually connect.

The front bumper is not installed with dzus, more of a factory install, but both bumpers are GT Racing fiberglass. I used dzus on the roof skin and front spoiler as well. The front spoiler needs to come off for my trailer. The roof is a bare rennspeed skin with no provision for factory latches/hardware/seals.

Did some extensive cleaning/detailing today. Then I drove it.

IMG_5891.jpg by Chris Campbell, on Flickr

IMG_5892.jpg by Chris Campbell, on Flickr

Wow! Look at all that GREEN - must have been raining allot!

Fantastic scenery - the car too.

Tony

Just went through this whole thread. Seriously love everything about it. Hope I can see it in person one of these days

I always come back and look through this thread and become simultaneously inspired and depressed.

Me too, this is one of my favorite builds and one that I dont mind reading about a few time over.

You guys are too flattering but thank you! FWIW I hope next fall/winter to do some minor cosmetic repair/freshening and some other misc projects like rewiring. I still have not fixed the lefthand paint and graphics after the sideswipe, and the rockers/spoilers are all sandblasted to hell. Need a couple new bits from Sheridan and the black trim bits resprayed. Mechanically overall it's still amazing and trackworthy - definitely going out a few more times this year.

My to-do list for the car has at least 25 tasks and by then I'll probably have thought of 25 more. And so it goes with these cars...

Also I just realized I must've not posted here about my fun with fuel leaks and potential inferno situations a few months ago! I ended up replacing some fittings and line with brand new bits as even after cleaning-up and re-assembling (pic) the old connections leaked. This type of 90-degree fitting seems flawed to me and I'm not using this style any more. Very very scary having a leak directly above the exhaust. I always try to look, listen and smell carefully when I fire up the car...any old car really.

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LOL also I didn't mention earlier that I got a no front plate fix-it ticket a while back. It's so ironic as I literally drive this thing on the street 5 times a year and CHP happened to have a bug up their ass that weekend due to a resident uproar near The Snake in Agoura/Malibu. The officer practically apologized to me for the nuisance stop/ticket and said orders were to appease the residents and shut down the cars and bikes.

I'm gonna go get it signed-off at the station around the corner soon. I figure I can zip-tie the plate on as no way am I drilling holes for that.

Ridiculous. I've been w/o one on my 76 since 2009 and the black one has a Euro plate on the front. I had heard that some cops do write you up so I carry the front plates in the trunks of both cars in case I run into a fire breather.

I've used the industrial strength Velcro to good effect to attach my front plate.

I finally cleaned-up the damage from a side-swipe incident on the track some time ago, which thankfully turned out to mostly be tire rubber and trashed decals. It looks way better! I'll rattle can touch-up the fender arch as I don't want to get the whole side re-sprayed now.

Then I drove it around a bit...

914R by Chris Campbell, on Flickr

ugh I love this car so much

Watching it transform to its current state over the years has been lots of fun!

Another quick update -

Life got crazy (crazier) and I've been away from the track almost a year already! I've wanted to try vintage wheel-to-wheel racing for years and finally am going to do the licensing schools I need for both POC and VARA W2W.

Unfortunately had a recent rat incursion in our garage - we live on the edge of wilderness so have critters everywhere - and they stored stolen dry dog food down in the pedalboard area! Some got into the center tunnel too. Sooooo, I've spend a couple of fun sessions hanging upside down in there, with the full rollcage and race seats, cleaning up that. Touched-up the floor paint as well. Very, very fortunately they did not seem to defecate/urinate or chew anything or nest inside the car. Lucky for me they did that outside of the car and put their food in the car...nice clean, dry food...whew

Then today I dropped it off at TLG for some basic maint/prep and tech inspection. I actually drove it there vs. trailered as it's got a muffler at the moment, and it was fine.

Woohoo, I will definitely share the school and race experiences coming up. At some point I want to set up a 2 or maybe 3-camera rig with overlaid data but no budget for that right now. I will need two new sets of $$$$ tires in December/January.

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I just found this thread and spent some time going through it. Congratulations on a great project. I love the 914R concept! Just out of curiosity, how easy/difficult is it to install the muffler so you can drive it on the street?

Damn rodents! Have a great time...I've been meaning to get my comp license too - I'm thinking about doing some vintage racing. Regarding next Summer - it looks like it will be Sears Point - hope you can make it! It is a very expensive hobby - car shows and concours would be a wiser choice for sure, well at least cheaper!

Tony