Nader's Nightmare...and mine too build thread, 4/6/14 Update. Options

[914coop]

Well after over two months it has finally arrived. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Guessing a lot of you are already familiar with this car. Previous threads are 914-6 Carrma and WOW, my "solid" car aint so solid, but now it is solid!, It is off jack stands!!!.

I bought this car for two reasons.

First, back on moaners day 2010 my 76' was rear ended. Got a rear clip for it and was going to have Area 51 Werks straiten it out and put on my AA steel flares. This car handled most of that need. (flares will still need to be done)

Second, I was planning on doing the five lug conversion. Had the parts to convert the 914 suspension to a five lug. (Modified 914-4 parts) This car was a huge upgrade as T.C. had converted it to a 911 setup both front and rear.

Those of you who know me already know this is a car for my son Dan, as I am legally blind and for some reason the stare of Minnesota would rather I not operate a vehicle on the roads..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

After some thought and checking Dan's finances (Porsche Purists Skip this paragraph) We have decided to put a 1966 Corvair 180 turbo in it. This engine will be modified slightly. Heads will have stainless valves and angled exhaust ports. Cam has been custom made by Cower Cams for more torque in the mid range and high end. Just waiting on the rebuild kit from Corvair Underground. We also will be changing the draw through Turbo to a dual carb blow through system. We have asked Steve Goodman (Corvair Guru) for advice as we started down this path.

Set a goal to have it road worthy by the RRC this fall.

Here are some pictures, sorry my son took the pictures and can not seem to center the subject.

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Still searching for a name, suggestions welcome.

[914coop]

Engine parts arrived last Tuesday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) , although it was 6 days from when I expected them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Worked on it this weekend got the cam, crank and case together
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Project came to a stop with the next step. Had to put the wrist pin in. Heated the rod end as I was told to do, wrist pin was supposed to slide right in, it didn't. I then I went the other direction. Picked up dry ice. Wrist pin slid through the rod and stopping before exiting the other side.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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Have a 6 ton press, however since I have never did wrist pins, I can only see bad things happening. So off to local engine rebuilder to get this done.

Irv

[rick 918-S]

Engine parts arrived last Tuesday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) , although it was 6 days from when I expected them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Worked on it this weekend got the cam, crank and case together
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i384.photobucket.com-9514-1323140442.1.jpg)

Project came to a stop with the next step. Had to put the wrist pin in. Heated the rod end as I was told to do, wrist pin was supposed to slide right in, it didn't. I then I went the other direction. Picked up dry ice. Wrist pin slid through the rod and stopping before exiting the other side.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i384.photobucket.com-9514-1323140442.2.jpg)

Have a 6 ton press, however since I have never did wrist pins, I can only see bad things happening. So off to local engine rebuilder to get this done.

Irv

Yes, bring them to someone that does that lots! I took a break from welding to put up some shelving, get my engines sorted and stored under the work bench and get Sandy's 914 running. Welding starts again this week. Nice to see you finally got your engine parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)