Do you know an audio engineer that can record the sound for you?

The excitement is mounting !!!

This is getting INTENSE!

WOW!

In keeping with the full disclosure approach: Good thing I video'd the ITB operation.
I thought I'd avoided any interference with the linkage but it turns out there was some!

My zippidy do-da MAT sensor mount fouled the linkage as it approached WOT. Heaven forbid not being able to achieve WOT in this thing...
Anyway, it's nothing a bit of trimming couldn't resolve.

First pic is closed throttle, second is WOT. What's interesting is that the linkage geometry is such that that the last bit of pedal travel moves the linkage arm WAY farther inboard. Anyway, problem solved.

I love it when you can fix problems with a grinder

not to be overlooked, those seats are great, what brand?do they mount on stock seat sliders?

@DRPHIL914 - They are GT Classics, LeMans model. Specially for the 914 and yes, they bolt right to the stock brackets. I added heat, the grommets and their "oval" headrests.

Those are nice seats.

Do you have a special diaper picked out to wear when you do it? You are going to need it!

Well, @bbrock , it Depends...

And for those who may care, @markhoward and @buddyV are coming to the Red Barn tomorrow at 4:00 PM to man the fire extinguishers while I attempt the first start!
My lovely wife will handle video duties to capture the moment for posterity.
Wish me luck!

Darn. I was hoping to be able to be there when it breathed its first breath in the car. Well I know you will document it and post the video.

It will start on the first crank and run like it has been running in the car forever. But the fire extinguisher is handy and smart as well as making sure you roll it out into the driveway before firing it. That way the neighbors can appreciate it better.

And for those who may care, @markhoward and @buddyV are coming to the Red Barn tomorrow at 4:00 PM to man the fire extinguishers while I attempt the first start!
My lovely wife will handle video duties to capture the moment for posterity.
Wish me luck!



Do Mark and Robert know how to use a fire extinguisher? Just remember PASS - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (at the base of the fire)! Probably nobody would notice a bit of extra smoke in the air.... Wish I could be there to see this moment, but I'm looking forward to the video

BTDT, watched the mushroom cloud drift towards the ceiling. Fast blip of the throttle took car of the fire, but still made my wife's eyes go really big.

Roll the car out. Once it fires give you a good reason to slap some old rubber on it, and do an epic set of 11s.

This car does have an LSD right? A smokey 1 is not cool. Oh hell, even if it does not start it is still cool as hell. Enjoy.

Come on man, it should be your tricked out on board fire suppression system that handles any contingencies! Knowing your engineering it would quench all the wild fires in the region too.

Looking forward to a video tonight! Good luck!

Amazing! You must be on cloud nine man. I can't wait to hear it and see a drive.

OK, here we go. I said I would document the whole thing so this is ~56 seconds of your life you'll never get back but it's f-ing excitingly nerve-wracking for me!

Yes. it's just a video of me putting gas in the tank. I won't be hurt if you skip it!

This is the first time my car has had fuel in it since I've owned it. Remember, I did a bunch of welding on this tank so I figured I'd be sure it was good to go in time to let @markhoward and @buddyv know if there was any change of plans.
No leaks!

Onward!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocQVGdQA9KI

Hook up the battery, ECU NOT PLUGGED IN.
I just wanted to verify that what was working before was still working. But at the end, I couldn't resist verification that it would crank over.
Again, this is the first time power has been put to many areas of the harness I assembled.
Did I say I was nervous?

So far, so good. Now, it's wait for the crew to get here to see if she'll start. Fingers crossed!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8stvsAE69Zk

Tease

OK, I have time to go grab a bite to eat.

From my best Top Gear voice, "It is said the Pucker Factor was so great a Ten Penny nail could not be hammered in his butt with a Sledge Hammer". Best of luck Chris.

Was “red rain “ an intentional choice?

@djway - good catch. I was thinking maybe I should wait for the next track!

Well, this is a bit disappointing...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D50W24OscY

Almost there!

Having never done this stuff before, I had no idea what to expect so be nice if you've done all this. I happily admit I'm a newb...
My comment "...this is brand new technology" was supposed to end with "to me."

But it seemed we were making progress.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pEwEIhz-nE

Seemed to us it might not have been getting fuel. At Mark's suggestion I disconnected the ECU and the fuel pump, cracked the Return line connection at the fuel pump, put 12 v to the pump and let it run until it weeped fuel at the Return.
Then it was tighten the Return connection and run the pump for maybe 30 more seconds to see if that would fully prime the system.

Here's what that did for us:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFHjxxo5UCU

So there it is! The beast runs.

The amazing thing to me is that the stuff I did for the first time, like making the main harness, customizing every terminal/connection on the engine and ECU harness and making all the fuel lines, all worked!

A few things left to tidy up but it's on to the next goal:

Maiden voyage on 9/14!

Huge thanks to Mark and Robert for being there to help and support me today.
@markhoward @buddyv - Guys, I couldn't have done it without you. Thanks.

So proud of you getting this thing fired up, that is a huge step.

Congrats!

AWESOME!

She’s alive! I know you are feeling great right now. Motivates me to get back on my project also.

Well, you called THAT perfectly! Robert @buddyv proves just how far beyond thoughtful he is with the uber cool, custom made, memorial T-shirt he broke out after the the successful start. It goes great with my Covid hair-do, don't you think?

But seriously, a guy couldn't ask for a better pal!

I've been waiting all day to see this!!! Congratulations Chris. Totally inspiring. Yet another milestone achieved.

Well done Chris!! MAJOR MILESTONE Now on to buttoning this beast up getting 'er moving under her own power!!

Forgot to mention.. This thing is Bad Ass!!! Part of me wants a ride, the other part is afraid!

Awesome. Congrats. Lots more adrenaline in the build now!

HoooRaaah!

Congratulations Chris. Now that's the way I like to start may day. That engine just sounds strong. Now on to 9-14.

Congrats Chris!!! This is huge! I love how quickly things are progressing. First drive 9/14???? Awesome!!

Fantastico! Congrats. Happy for ya Chris. Sounds mean as hell.
Some fine tuning and you’re on your way. But tone that hair down !
Seriously congrats, long time coming.

Great job.

When you have so much engine and rotational inertia that the torque generated just by reving the engine makes the car body rock . . . you have probably enough engine.

Glad to see this beast running in the light of day!

Great job!!!

David

Where is the video of all the times you restarted it?
Because we all know you restarted it several times and it got more and more awesome each time.