I should have started this along time ago.
Purchased a stock 1.8 two years ago, car found in Suprise Arz.
Two part process beginning with full brake, suspension upgrade and back date bumpers, work done by PMS
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Full Version: Coondog's build
Having a build thread here can be dangerous and a hazard to your health.
(mental health)
(mental health)
One year later my car is back in PMS shop this time for a 3.2 build, even a nice 914 has rust
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 5 2017, 06:58 PM) 
Having a build thread here can be dangerous and a hazard to your health.
(mental health)
Dangerous to my wallet.....
Where did you get the oil cooler shroud? It looks like it is made of steel.
Jeff B
Jeff B
QUOTE(jkb944t @ May 5 2017, 07:51 PM)
Where did you get the oil cooler shroud? It looks like it is made of steel.
Jeff B
Made by Patrick Motor Sport, you can order off there web site , its not steel just pressed tin.
Getting close?
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QUOTE(jkb944t @ May 5 2017, 07:51 PM)
Where did you get the oil cooler shroud? It looks like it is made of steel.
Jeff B
Made by Patrick Motor Sport, you can order off there web site , its not steel just pressed tin.
Umm what exactly is pressed tin? I think you mean it is thin gauge steel that is pressed. " tin " is used in things like solder.
up in the back.
PMS is a great shop- no doubt. Can't wait to see it done.
Engine done
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Sweet you must be stoked !!
QUOTE(Coondog @ May 5 2017, 06:54 PM)
QUOTE(jkb944t @ May 5 2017, 07:51 PM)
Where did you get the oil cooler shroud? It looks like it is made of steel.
Jeff B
Made by Patrick Motor Sport, you can order off there web site , its not steel just pressed tin.
I checked with Patrick Motor Sports today and they told me that they only sell the fiberglass version of the oil cooler shroud.
Jeff B
ScottyB fabricated the aluminum one for my front oil cooler. Check out my thread for pics.
I saw this on PMBs Facebook site. Looks pretty cool.
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What a nice facility !
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 5 2017, 06:58 PM)
Having a build thread here can be dangerous and a hazard to your health.
(mental health)
+1 But you get there, one way or another. And it's worth it!
Really nice car, Coondog...
QUOTE(Coondog @ May 15 2017, 04:45 PM)
I'm not sure if it's this one or another like it, but there's a pretty detailed thread on how a member here made that (or like it) somewhere on here... I thought I saved it cause I want to do the same thing...
I didn't want my bumper cut and wanted to keep the LE spoiler so this is what we came up with.
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QUOTE(Coondog @ May 15 2017, 04:45 PM)
I'm not sure if it's this one or another like it, but there's a pretty detailed thread on how a member here made that (or like it) somewhere on here... I thought I saved it cause I want to do the same thing...
East coaster
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;hl=Oil+cooler
QUOTE(Coondog @ May 15 2017, 04:45 PM)
Looks like McMark's version of East Coaster...
Picture taken from another thread
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Yes,
The orange car is mine and I commissioned Mark to build a cooler similar to the Eastcoasters work.
The finish work and functionality was completed by Eric st PMB and his team.
The orange car is mine and I commissioned Mark to build a cooler similar to the Eastcoasters work.
The finish work and functionality was completed by Eric st PMB and his team.
QUOTE(echocanyons @ May 17 2017, 12:45 AM)
Yes,
The orange car is mine and I commissioned Mark to build a cooler similar to the Eastcoasters work.
The finish work and functionality was completed by Eric st PMB and his team.
I'm going with the same concept.
I can't believe it was seen here in NJ 11 years ago !
Best oil cooler shrouding ever!!! Spare and everything all hidden below the front trunk cover.
Rust repair around battery tray done.
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Primer put down, getting closer.
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Looks good, Greg!!!
I think having someone else do the hard stuff looks like the way to go.
I think having someone else do the hard stuff looks like the way to go.
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 20 2017, 03:54 PM)
Looks good, Greg!!!
I think having someone else do the hard stuff looks like the way to go.
I agree, my days of tackling such a project are long gone.
Thanks to Perry my 3.2 motor is back in business. Tins fitted and off for powder coating.
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My 914 finally moved up the production line at PMS. Again thanks to Perry for the engine tins. I think I can see light at the end of the tunnel.
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How very cool. Loving the progress pictures.
Looking good!
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 5 2017, 10:53 PM)
Is there a measurement taken for the location of this mount installation, or is it perfectly centered on the firewall?
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 5 2017, 10:53 PM)
Is there a measurement taken for the location of this mount installation, or is it perfectly centered on the firewall?
Centered. The ribs on each side at the engine firewall make it easy.
Heres a pic of my 3.2 motor mated to the trans. I have been asked why I didn't add some powder coating bling to the usual engine components.
This was on my list but I felt it was more wise to put those funds into my rebuilt trans.
I stepped up and had a WAVETRAC ATB Differential and a Patrick magnesium Intermediate Plate installed along with other goodies.
The engine bling can wait another day.
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This was on my list but I felt it was more wise to put those funds into my rebuilt trans.
I stepped up and had a WAVETRAC ATB Differential and a Patrick magnesium Intermediate Plate installed along with other goodies.
The engine bling can wait another day.
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Engine bling in a 914 doesn’t really show much compared to a 911.
Be interested in how well the wavetrac does.
Get the car going, bling does not make a car go, and can always be added latter.
Now if I just heeded my own advise.
Get the car going, bling does not make a car go, and can always be added latter.
Now if I just heeded my own advise.
QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 1 2017, 02:09 PM)
Engine bling in a 914 doesn’t really show much compared to a 911.
Actually, not much shows at all if you keep your engine compartment closed.
She's alive : 
Now just a matter of buttoning up the little stuff. Was thinking about making its debut at the Seal Beach event but out of town that weekend.
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Now just a matter of buttoning up the little stuff. Was thinking about making its debut at the Seal Beach event but out of town that weekend.
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Looks good Greg, Congrats!!!!!!!
Congratulations! Wont' be long now before you are causing down the streets enjoying that 3.2.
Wont' be long now before you are causing down the streets enjoying that 3.2.
QUOTE(Coondog @ Oct 1 2017, 03:10 PM)
Heres a pic of my 3.2 motor mated to the trans. I have been asked why I didn't add some powder coating bling to the usual engine components.
This was on my list but I felt it was more wise to put those funds into my rebuilt trans.
I stepped up and had a WAVETRAC ATB Differential and a Patrick magnesium Intermediate Plate installed along with other goodies.
Why a magnesium intermediate plate?
mag is only 65% as stiff as aluminum (it's tension modulus) In a gear case, stiffness is the key thing you need, you'd be better off with the stock aluminum int. plate.
That's why aluminum 911 engine cases are superior to mag.
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QUOTE(Coondog @ Oct 1 2017, 03:10 PM)
Heres a pic of my 3.2 motor mated to the trans. I have been asked why I didn't add some powder coating bling to the usual engine components.
This was on my list but I felt it was more wise to put those funds into my rebuilt trans.
I stepped up and had a WAVETRAC ATB Differential and a Patrick magnesium Intermediate Plate installed along with other goodies.
Why a magnesium intermediate plate?
mag is only 65% as stiff as aluminum (it's tension modulus) In a gear case, stiffness is the key thing you need, you'd be better off with the stock aluminum int. plate.
That's why aluminum 911 engine cases are superior to mag.
Patrick's replacement intermediate plate is billet aluminum.
That car is looking great!! Shouldn't be too long until you're driving, right?
Congrats Greg!
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QUOTE(Coondog @ Oct 1 2017, 03:10 PM)
Heres a pic of my 3.2 motor mated to the trans. I have been asked why I didn't add some powder coating bling to the usual engine components.
This was on my list but I felt it was more wise to put those funds into my rebuilt trans.
I stepped up and had a WAVETRAC ATB Differential and a Patrick magnesium Intermediate Plate installed along with other goodies.
Why a magnesium intermediate plate?
mag is only 65% as stiff as aluminum (it's tension modulus) In a gear case, stiffness is the key thing you need, you'd be better off with the stock aluminum int. plate.
That's why aluminum 911 engine cases are superior to mag.
Patrick's replacement intermediate plate is billet aluminum.
That car is looking great!! Shouldn't be too long until you're driving, right?
Yes your correct it is billet aluminum, got it backwards. They removed the mag plate. Hoping Mr. Patrick will call me soon so I can travel
to Phoenix and trailer the car back to Calif for some PCH cruising..
Final tune and adjustment and this Patrick build is done
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