I have an unexpected day off tomorrow.

I'll be conducting a thorough inventory of the parts. After a cursory review, many little things appear to be missing. I'll know better soon.

I'll have some pictures tomorrow.

Thanks James.

James, you will be thrilled with Joe's work. Best money I ever spent. Congrats!

Yeah what Wills said. And just wait until mine's done! (I've had a hard time thinking of a year out, but it will be worth it)

Pictures from yesterday. It's like Christmas, but some assembly required:

Today, the engine is on the stand and the camshaft reference sensor is installed:

I've never heard of a camshaft reference sensor. What is it and will I need it for my 3.2 conversion?

I think he is using the 3.2 manifold with a tech-gt injection system instead of the DME. If you are using the stock injection you shouldn't need it, the sensors for the stock system are near the flywheel.

Thanks

That paint!!!!

That's correct. This sensor is for use of the TEC gt in sequential mode.

If you needed a trailer, all you had to do was ask, I'm just up the road from you..

Many parts ordered.

Nelson's car needs a few days of attention.

Stand-by.

The first parts have arrived. Not much, but all-important.


The -12AN scavenge adapter.
The 14-pin male electrical plug, so I can build an engine harness.
Intake and exhaust gaskets for the 3.2.

More are on the way.

I'm working on the engine tomorrow. Pictures to follow.

Joe, that looks awesome!!!!!!!!!

Down boy.

Twas a joke from another thread.

Minor threadjack...

I'm curious and a week from plumbing my 3.0 oil system. Why use the 30mm to -12AN adapter when the factory fitting could be removed and replaced with a 22mm to -12AN from someone like Smart Racing? Using the 30mm adapter puts the hose another inch closer to the exhaust. ...or maybe the 3.2 factory adapter isn't removable?

What about using a Setrab 22mm threaded hose end?

Don't make me angry, your won't like me when I'm ........

Today:

I have to build an engine harness from scratch.

Next:

Next:

This supply line freaks me out. -16 supply, but probably only -10 in flow:

Stock 14-pin connector:

Tank out to remove the old oil lines:

Solve the puzzle:

To be honest, this is the way I've always done it. I'll look into different fittings. Thanks.

Remember that picture of the blockage in the oil supply line?

I cut the end of that hose off and opened it up to have a look. I'm not sure the source of this hose, but this makes me wonder if it's compatible with the fitting that was installed on it (Earl's -16 straight).

The lining was detached. Very scary for the engine if this stuff came off. Now I'm going to have to pull the other end off the oil tank to see if it looks the same.

For a car that was previously running a /6, I'm having to almost start from scratch on the conversion stuff because it was either under-done or done incorrectly.

Whatever. It'll be right when it leaves here.

When I went through the parts to see what I had, I said "intake boot, check".

However, this is either off another car or it's extremely stretched out.

All stop. Order a new one for a 3.2.

Battery support and tray

BUZZER. Incorrect. Try again.

motor mounts from a 4 cylinder

Engine shelf carnage?

Superb work by the by.

Ding ding. Winner.

Wanna sticker?

Just met with Scotty B on Wed and removing the mounts on my car was on the list.

Even though my guess was wrong, I did say your work was superb . . . can I have a sticker?

Dave (yes, THAT Dave) told me he has a collection of them and has been selling them at his kid's school.

PM me your address.

PM sent. I'm getting a sticker, I'm getting a sticker That Joe is the best.

Oh, and paging Mr. Balljoint? I've instructed that if this is some cruel April Fools joke and I'm not getting a sticker . . . to send the box of monkey poo to you

That reminds me I am sold out of Series9 Stickers...and monkey poo.

(just here checking to see if I can ban Dave for anything)

Eeep!

-runs back to sandbox

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Dave, stop messing with Joe's thread. Some of us are trying to learn from a master. And seeing as how Scotty, Mark, Dana, Eric, etc., etc., etc., et al, etc., aren't posting anything everybody has no choice but to hang out here

Joe - What are you doing for oil cooling? GT style cooler in the front trunk?

I will answer that on for Joe. We are going to do 2 Setrab's behind the engine, plus a sump tank in the front trunk. I did not want to cut up the front of the car. I like the clean look. I am sure Joe will post some photos of the install when he gets to that point. I carried this ball as far as I could carry it and it is time for a and watch Joe carry it over the line.

I tried to check out Joe's progress on the web cam. Apparently whoever Joe has working for him has been sweeping that corner for 3 days. Probably should get rid of them. http://www.914rs.com/webcam.html

Plus, I have never seen a guy get so much done without ever putting anything on his work bench. http://www.914rs.com/webcam2.html

You've put it in very capable hands. I'm liking this oil cooler set up. Is it along the lines of what Joe did in Mike Wills car? Always thought that was a great idea. For a street car I like hiding as much of the extra bits as possible too.

I'll be watching with interest - may use it for mine too.

joe, you are amazing... you make it look so easy!

James, now that I've been through this thread, I gotta say I love the paint and wheel combo! But with all due respect, damn you! Now I can't do that without copying you.

Actually I'm still deciding, but the look I've been after is a bit more period-correct I think - I'm thinking a CanAm 914 that never was but should've been ... So I'm probably gonna go Fuchs on mine (don't tell Wills).

Lookin' good!

- Nelson

Hangs head in shame and slinks back to corner

Do the /4 mounts really need to be removed? What if I want to change back to a /4 some day?

Don't worry about copying me, I have copies a lot of people on this board. Don't tell them.
The great thing about these cars is that you can make each your own and in the end you still have great performance.

Stop patting Joe on the head, he is charging by the pat.

Removal isn't nessasary but I am doing it because:

They are rusted out.
There is more room in the engine compartment with them gone.
This car will never go back to a 4.
I think one of the GT reinforcement plates fits over where the mounts are located.
I can pay Scotty B more money.