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| rick 918-S |
 Apr 23 2004, 12:00 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette  Group: Members Posts: 20,783 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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We had an exciting night tonight. I started to sort out the flat connector from the relay board to the engine. There is still a bunch of work to do before we can test drive this thing but I tickled the key and the motor cranked over! The thumping low tone of the pistons coming up on compression and wooshing the air out the open exhaust was exhilerating!
I had to order a custom fitting today to relocate the oil pressure sender. It won't be in until next week. So no oil in the engine yet. So if things go well I will be able to fire it up with in the next 7 days. I'm cutting this real close. But that's all part of it. In the last two weeks before the classic it will be 24-7. |
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| Steve Thacker |
Apr 23 2004, 06:05 AM
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UMMMPH Yea Baby Yea ! UMMMPH Group: Members Posts: 1,089 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Pickerington, Ohio Member No.: 113 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Rich,
I feel I need to note something out in the open. I have been following this discussion for some time. I have to say you are the most industrious person I know of. Everytime I turn around you have completed something major on this car. Talk about rapid milestones! Anyways keep up the good and hard work. I hope the alien project sets a pivot of achievement for others to emulate. Maybe not in the same way, but in the way that nothing is impossible to do with a little imagination, time and a strong determination. It is certainly one of a kind. You have more guts than I, to tackle such a seemly endless vertical challenge. Motivates me to read each post you make on the status of this car. I hope to see this car in person one day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) |
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| rick 918-S |
Apr 23 2004, 06:32 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,783 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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<!-- QuoteBegin-Steve Thacker+Apr 23 2004, 04:05 AM --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Steve Thacker @ Apr 23 2004, 04:05 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!-- QuoteEBegin --> Rich,
I feel I need to note something out in the open. I have been following this discussion for some time. I have to say you are the most industrious person I know of. Everytime I turn around you have completed something major on this car. Talk about rapid milestones! Anyways keep up the good and hard work. I hope the alien project sets a pivot of achievement for others to emulate. Maybe not in the same way, but in the way that nothing is impossible to do with a little imagination, time and a strong determination. It is certainly one of a kind. You have more guts than I, to tackle such a seemly endless vertical challenge. Motivates me to read each post you make on the status of this car. I hope to see this car in person one day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) <!-- QuoteEnd --></div><!-- QuoteEEnd --> Thanks for the support! I need it. It's hard to go out there every night til midnight. I try not to work past 2:30 am. If I didn't need money I would do this full time. I can't tell you all how much I enjoy working on cars. Not the greasy stuff. I hate getting dirty. I'm not into the basic bolt up stuff. I really like doing things that are a stretch. To give you an idea, my next conquest is going the be an E30 BMW. To the non BMW guys that's like a 1990 3 series car. I located a complete 1989 BMW 750IL donor. Picture the little 2 door slammed, tucked, and tweeky with that big 12 cylinder stuffed under the hood! Biggest part of that conversion will be the wiring. OBC, duel drive by wire throttle motors (high side of $800.00 ea,), twin AFM, etc. Ya, I'm car crazzzy! BTW, I'm going to try to make the MWC this year as well. Maybe we can meet there! |
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| DuckRyder |
Apr 23 2004, 06:51 AM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110  |
QUOTE my next conquest is going the be an E30 BMW. To the non BMW guys that's like a 1990 3 series car. I located a complete 1989 BMW 750IL donor. That is going to be sweet too. There is a guy who has stuffed a V-8 into an E21 that is pretty killer if he ever got it running. Check it out http://www.sterling-carcare.com/YeloCar/ 750 engine uses 2 completely seprate motronic systems, it is basically 2 m-30 6 cylinders mmerged and runs a fuel injection system for each bank (at least the early ones do.) A 750 is fast and its a barge, imagine what it would do in an E30 body! I chased one around road atlanta in my 2.9 litre 323i. Never could pass the bastard............. (IMG:http://home.att.net/~duckryder/323finalengine1.jpg) Can't wait to see the alien finished. Maybe we need a new saying "You can't put a 928 motor in a 914" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
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| Steve Thacker |
Apr 23 2004, 08:23 AM
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UMMMPH Yea Baby Yea ! UMMMPH Group: Members Posts: 1,089 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Pickerington, Ohio Member No.: 113 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Rich,
I'm pushing to complete also for the MWC this year. I have to build some quick speaker boxes to replace the factory ones on the kick panel. Ya I know, I'm too cheap to spring for the ones on ebay. I have close to $15,000 now in my car and I have to call the dog off the tracks somewhere. Good thing I do everything except body and paint work. My apologies to the person on this board for not purchasing the new speaker panels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) They are well worth it no doubt, but I'm a DIY fella. The last thing is have the paint touched up and the engine fine tuned. then off to the show!!!! |
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| cha914 |
Apr 23 2004, 09:09 AM
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MUSR 8 - 5lug conversion done wed - drive 500miles thrus Group: Members Posts: 739 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 63 |
Rich,
Great to see you are finally reaching your goal...and fast...I remember when I first got started in the 914's seeing the beginning of your project, and always thinking...will he ever get done with that thing?...but after spending almost 4 years getting my car to where it is I have alot of respect for all your work, and can't wait to see the finished product. OH and I am sure you have seen this already, but in case you hadn't - e30 w/ v12 goodness: (IMG:http://www.bmw-power.de/Fahrzeuge/E30_350i_stelze/350_v12_8.jpg) (IMG:http://www.bmw-power.de/Fahrzeuge/E30_350i_stelze/350_v12_10.jpg) from this site: http://www.bmw-power.de/Fahrzeuge/E30_350i..._uebersicht.htm Yours, Tony - also an e30 nut - |
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| DuckRyder |
Apr 23 2004, 09:15 AM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110 |
(IMG:http://www.bmw-power.de/Fahrzeuge/E30_350i_stelze/350_v12_10.jpg)
Oh man (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) 5 lugs and M5 wheels (less vanes) too. Schweettttttttt Robert < General BMW nut with E21 soft spot. |
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| crash914 |
Apr 23 2004, 10:51 AM
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its a mystery to me Group: Members Posts: 1,827 Joined: 17-March 03 From: Marriottsville, MD Member No.: 434 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yea, I got an e21.....1979 320i.....I was also thinking about a v-8...I just happen to have a ford 302...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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| DuckRyder |
Apr 23 2004, 11:05 AM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110 |
I've had those same thoughts, very preliminary measurments indicate it would fit nicely.
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| rick 918-S |
Apr 23 2004, 12:24 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,783 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(cha914 @ Apr 23 2004, 07:09 AM) Rich, Great to see you are finally reaching your goal...and fast...I remember when I first got started in the 914's seeing the beginning of your project, and always thinking...will he ever get done with that thing?...but after spending almost 4 years getting my car to where it is I have alot of respect for all your work, and can't wait to see the finished product. OH and I am sure you have seen this already, but in case you hadn't - e30 w/ v12 goodness: (IMG:http://www.bmw-power.de/Fahrzeuge/E30_350i_stelze/350_v12_8.jpg) (IMG:http://www.bmw-power.de/Fahrzeuge/E30_350i_stelze/350_v12_10.jpg) from this site: http://www.bmw-power.de/Fahrzeuge/E30_350i..._uebersicht.htm Yours, Tony - also an e30 nut - Yes I have seen it! It's coool! There is very little info on line about the workings of the V12. The guys that have them don't work on them. The V12 looks like a nice fit in the E30 chassis. The E36 front suspension bolts in as well. (5 bolt and big brakes) I guess the Z3 rear trailing arms fit as well for the rear 5 bolt conversion. Man did we De-rail this one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) |
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| rick 918-S |
Apr 26 2004, 12:21 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,783 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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All electrical connections to the engine are finished. Thermo time, cold start, alternator, starter, MSD, Blaster 2 coil, all mounted and done.
I have one more minor setback. I need the harness side of the distributor connector. The 928 has a duel sheilded wire. I have a friend that works at the salvage yard where I purchased the engine clipping one for me. I won't have it until Thursday! Waiting for my gauges to show. I purchased two VDO temp gauges. One for the engine and one for the radiator. Also ordered an electric VDO 150 lb. oil pressure gauge. Waiting for a reducer fitting for the oil pressure sensor to arrive. Still need to wire my VDO volt meter. I have every thing for the fuel system. I'm starting to connect it all up after work this week. I also need to finish the cooling system this week. including the temp sensor switch for the fan control. I finished the shift linkage today. installed and adjusted. Axles ready to go in. Need flange gaskets. I'm traveling out of town for work next sunday evening, monday, tuesday, returning home wednesday night! I hope to here the engine at least fire before I leave. I couldn't be cutting it closer. |
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| rick 918-S |
May 3 2004, 08:29 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,783 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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First chance I had to post since last weekend. It turns out I needed a spark box between the distributor and the MDS 6AL. Not simply a Bosch connector. So I couldn't finish the ignition system on Friday night.
I worked on the water connections from the block to the radiator. That's about 70% done now. I made some calls to a few import car guy's I know on Saturday night. I managed to scrounge a complete Bosch spark box and harnesss from a Volvo. A friend of mine had one and told me he would bring it over on Sunday morning. I worked on the plumbing for the cooling system until 4:00 am on Sunday. I knew this friend of mine was coming over and didn't want to miss him so I woke up at 6:30 am. I made coffee an went back out to work. About 9:30 am the parts arrived. After about 10 minutes of studying the wire diagram with my reading glasses I made the connections. I twisted the key and we had a huge, FAT, blue lightning bolt flash off the coil wire!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I finished the perminent wiring for the spark box. I had to stop working at 3:30pm to get ready for a trip. I spent the rest of the day (arrived at 11:00pm dragging tail!)driving to Des Moine for a mandatory company training. So I'm currently in Des Moine. if anyone in the club lives here and wants to hang out tomorrow leave a message for me at the down town Marriot. I'm stuck here until Wednesday. I'm done at noon on Wednesday and will be home by about 7:00pm. I will finish the fuel system and test fire the motor this weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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| Gint |
May 3 2004, 09:17 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,094 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Yah! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Go Rich! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) I want a sound clip when you get it goin.
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| JmuRiz |
May 3 2004, 09:27 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,504 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Sweet, can't wait to see pics of exhaust coming out the pipes.
BTW did Des Moines change it name to Des Moine w/o me knowing it, hehe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| DrifterJay |
May 3 2004, 09:31 PM
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I break stuff... Group: Members Posts: 1,034 Joined: 25-May 03 From: Oceanside, California Member No.: 737 Region Association: None |
the man never sleeps....amazing work and determination....I hope I can have half your passion for my projects in coming years.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| rick 918-S |
May 3 2004, 11:06 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,783 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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There is 24 hours in a day. I'll sleep when I'm dead! I'm going crazy here because I can't work on the car. I gave the kids about 5 big jobs to complete while I'm out of town. I hope they get things done.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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| ablose58 |
May 4 2004, 12:12 AM
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rust never sleeps Group: Members Posts: 584 Joined: 6-December 03 From: port orchard,wa. Member No.: 1,422 |
Keep on keep in on rich! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Many hurdles done with more to go! But I see light at the end of the tunnel or is that a pot'o' gold at the end of the rainbow? You rock man, A man after my own heart! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) AL
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| rick 918-S |
May 4 2004, 06:55 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,783 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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BTW: I spoke with my upholstry guy last night. I think he will be done with my seats. He lives 150 miles away from me but I go right by his place on my trip home from Des Moine! cross your fingers for me!
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| rick 918-S |
May 5 2004, 10:34 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,783 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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I'm back home from my trip. No work done on the car since sunday, no shop cleaning done. The kids had a school project they needed to complete. My oil pressure gauge didn't show, and the seats weren't done. I did get to see them in progress. They are going to be outragious! I'm back at it tomorrow after work. I will test fire the motor this weekend. I'll see if I can have the kids do a video clip with sound!
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| rick 918-S |
May 5 2004, 10:41 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,783 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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Hey Geoff! Did you send me these? COOOOL! These were waiting for me in my mail!
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