 BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Madmax914, '74 914 Subaru Turbo Conversion |
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| madmax914 |
  Oct 1 2015, 11:36 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 204 Joined: 16-February 14 From: Salem, Oregon Member No.: 17,007 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
The car is a ’74 1.8L presently on jack stands with both front and rear suspensions removed. Motor and transaxle is removed with plans for a Subaru conversion. Driver side floor pan under the seat has rust which I plan on replacing and of course the battery tray is rusted pretty badly. This was an A/C car so the front trunk had been cutout which I have tacked in a replacement panel from Restoration and Design. The body itself has been blasted and a sealer coat of primer has been applied to protect the metal, by no means is ready for paint by my standards. The underside of the car is as it was from the factory 41 years ago. I have a little surface rust in the trunk area, which is remarkable considering it has spent most of its life in the Pacific Northwest.
My plans are to convert the drive train to a Subaru motor (turbo) & transmission. I will attempt to use the Outfront Motorsport header which relocates the turbo to the front of the motor. I also plan on fabricating a bulkhead type motor mount in the front to give me more room for the exhaust. I have already purchase all the parts for a 911 suspension including Bilstein coil over front struts. Wide body is a must and at this point I am really considering going wider that the GT fender widths. The car will sit as low as possible at a height that will allow it be driven on the streets. Many of the body panels will be replaced for fiberglass to lighten the car. All bodywork and paint(not my first rodeo but not an expert either), will be handled by myself since I’m too cheap to pay someone else to do it. As for the interiors it needs a complete overhaul and I’ll modify with Sparco/Recaro type seats and possibly do Auto Meter type gauges. I would like this car to meet the criteria most would think of when describing it as a true “Outlaw” car. BTW when you see my picture it will be clear why I call myself madmax914. Attached thumbnail(s)          Attached image(s) 
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| 914forme |
Oct 15 2015, 12:00 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None 
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Yes that is what I am liking about this design. And the fact that I can play around again a nd redo something I have done 3X times (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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| madmax914 |
Oct 15 2015, 12:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 204 Joined: 16-February 14 From: Salem, Oregon Member No.: 17,007 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(914forme @ Oct 15 2015, 11:00 AM)  Yes that is what I am liking about this design. And the fact that I can play around again a nd redo something I have done 3X times (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Before I started this, I over analyzed it quite a bit, measured, re-measured talked to other members and felt like it should work. So depending on how it all goes I have Jamie(Jrust) to credit or blame. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| JRust |
Oct 15 2015, 12:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,310 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(madmax914 @ Oct 15 2015, 11:12 AM) Before I started this, I over analyzed it quite a bit, measured, re-measured talked to other members and felt like it should work. So depending on how it all goes I have Jamie(Jrust) to credit or blame. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Yes my genius is commonly misunderstood as idiocy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) . How are you going to do exhaust from your Turbo? |
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| madmax914 |
Oct 15 2015, 02:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 204 Joined: 16-February 14 From: Salem, Oregon Member No.: 17,007 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(JRust @ Oct 15 2015, 11:22 AM) QUOTE(madmax914 @ Oct 15 2015, 11:12 AM) Before I started this, I over analyzed it quite a bit, measured, re-measured talked to other members and felt like it should work. So depending on how it all goes I have Jamie(Jrust) to credit or blame. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Yes my genius is commonly misunderstood as idiocy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) . How are you going to do exhaust from your Turbo? When I bought the OF header I also bought an exhaust flange so I'll run 2-1/2" exhaust in to a single-inlet/single-outlet MagnaFlow muffler and out the rear of the car. I'm not sure what I'll do for tips. So the exhaust I got with the motor will go unused. If you have a need for it or know someone let me know. Besides it won't fit between the rear of the Subaru Transmission and the rear valance. |
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| JRust |
Oct 15 2015, 04:43 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,310 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(madmax914 @ Oct 15 2015, 01:04 PM) When I bought the OF header I also bought an exhaust flange so I'll run 2-1/2" exhaust in to a single-inlet/single-outlet MagnaFlow muffler and out the rear of the car. I'm not sure what I'll do for tips. So the exhaust I got with the motor will go unused. If you have a need for it or know someone let me know. Besides it won't fit between the rear of the Subaru Transmission and the rear valance. I'm just curious how you'll loop it back from on high. I'll come up to see when you get there. Am considering just adding a Turbo to my NA 2.5 so I'd end up doing something similar exhaust wise |
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madmax914 BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Madmax914 Oct 1 2015, 11:36 AM
madmax914 This is the motor, 2004 2.0L WRX turbo motor with ... Oct 1 2015, 11:43 AM
JRust
This is the motor, 2004 2.0L WRX turbo motor with... Oct 1 2015, 07:14 PM Andyrew Should be fun to watch this one! Oct 1 2015, 07:07 PM 914forme Oh wow this will be a fun one to watch, another su... Oct 1 2015, 08:06 PM Mueller A conversion?...not fair, they get more points...h... Oct 2 2015, 11:10 AM Nutter965 Mmm this is going to be sweet, nice looking shell ... Oct 2 2015, 01:32 PM madmax914 Here is my Outfront coated header and the stock tu... Oct 2 2015, 06:55 PM madmax914 Just finished up making a couple parts for the bul... Oct 4 2015, 04:49 PM dangerranger01 Right on! Another oregon build....i'm exci... Oct 4 2015, 08:06 PM madmax914
Right on! Another oregon build....i'm exc... Oct 4 2015, 08:31 PM 914forme Nice looking engine mount. Should work fine, lots... Oct 5 2015, 07:16 AM Chris H. I'm thinking the same thing... :idea: I like t... Oct 5 2015, 01:42 PM madmax914 Taking the night off from working on the car, loca... Oct 6 2015, 07:15 PM Andyrew Widmer's got some good stuff! Oct 6 2015, 09:35 PM Garland
I'm sure this has been discussed several time... Oct 9 2015, 06:13 PM JRust Hey Brett are you using the stock oil pan? I'm... Oct 10 2015, 12:28 PM madmax914
Hey Brett are you using the stock oil pan? I... Oct 10 2015, 12:56 PM JRust
The Outfront oil pan and header was the first thi... Oct 10 2015, 02:10 PM madmax914 It doesn't the pans about 1-1/2" below th... Oct 10 2015, 02:23 PM madmax914 I have the motor and transmission in place so I ca... Oct 13 2015, 09:56 PM porsaru
I have the motor and transmission in place so I c... Nov 13 2015, 11:46 AM madmax914
I have the motor and transmission in place so I ... Nov 13 2015, 01:58 PM Andyrew Pretty nice fitment! What are you going to do ... Oct 13 2015, 10:27 PM madmax914
Pretty nice fitment! What are you going to do... Oct 13 2015, 10:37 PM 914GTSTI What is your idea for the motor cradle ?
Randy Oct 13 2015, 10:49 PM madmax914
What is your idea for the motor cradle ?
Randy
I... Oct 13 2015, 10:59 PM flmont whats the cost,..and pwr of a motor like that ... Oct 14 2015, 10:26 PM madmax914
whats the cost,..and pwr of a motor like that ... Oct 15 2015, 08:51 AM Chris H. I'm sure you're going to show is, but what... Oct 15 2015, 10:38 AM madmax914
I'm sure you're going to show is, but wha... Oct 15 2015, 11:10 AM Chris H. Yeah I can picture that. Then the whole underside... Oct 15 2015, 11:37 AM madmax914 That is the beauty of it all, nothing to interfere... Oct 15 2015, 11:55 AM madmax914 Finished the front bulkhead motor mount. Oct 25 2015, 07:19 PM madmax914 If you look close you can see the Small Car motor ... Oct 25 2015, 07:23 PM madmax914 It's difficult to see but the oil pan is just ... Oct 25 2015, 07:33 PM Mueller Nice looking mount! Oct 25 2015, 07:51 PM madmax914
Nice looking mount!
Thank you, it is working... Oct 25 2015, 08:35 PM Andyrew Good job on the mount! Oct 25 2015, 09:54 PM mgp4591 The mount looks pretty slick! What did OF char... Oct 25 2015, 10:41 PM madmax914
The mount looks pretty slick! What did OF cha... Oct 25 2015, 10:54 PM madmax914 I'm a little disappointed to announce that sin... Jan 11 2016, 04:15 PM Gmanscott55
I'm a little disappointed to announce that si... Feb 26 2016, 08:01 AM madmax914 I'm 100% and back at it, Just bought a FG body... Feb 26 2016, 11:29 AM 914forme Hope all is going better such nice workmanship on ... Mar 20 2016, 06:51 PM JRust Whats going on? Haven't seen any progress budd... Aug 18 2016, 11:57 AM |
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