JEH Southern Marin 914 RestoMod, JEH's Build Thread Options

[harlespeed@yahoo.com]

Hi Everyone,

Long time lurker, 1st time post-er. I purchased my first 914 in 1987. It was a sunflower yellow 1.7 that eventually succumbed to Michigan's harsh climate.

I have a 1974 914 that I am converting into a modified 914 GT tribute car. The car was originally from Oregon, and has good rockers, minor hell hole damage, and a rotten rear floor - A relatively clean 914.

This is the first time I have attempted a project like this. Started the restoration in January 2021, and it has been a long road. Setting up the garage, sourcing tools, learning to sand blast, weld-fabricate-paint (still learning all three), chasing down parts, receiving box after box.

Big thank you to Ian Megale, Jeff Robenolt, and Chris Baker for parts, assistance, and advice.

I am 18 months in, so apologies for the posting catch up.

[76-914]

That looks like a 30D but that intake plenum looks different. If it is a D series then Jeff Robenolt makes a R series manifold with a D series TB that allows you to use the throttle cable. You can flip it so you won't need to cut the trunk. If that is a 30R just flip the intake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[harlespeed@yahoo.com]

That looks like a 30D but that intake plenum looks different. If it is a D series then Jeff Robenolt makes a R series manifold with a D series TB that allows you to use the throttle cable. You can flip it so you won't need to cut the trunk. If that is a 30R just flip the intake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

@76-914 yes, the engine is a EZ30D, with an EZ30R intake and full Jeff R reconfigured wiring harness and intake conversion plate.

I was going to flip the intake but then it does not appear that it would clear the alternator or the wiring harness would align the connectors.

I am open to suggestions! Thanks.

[76-914]

That looks like a 30D but that intake plenum looks different. If it is a D series then Jeff Robenolt makes a R series manifold with a D series TB that allows you to use the throttle cable. You can flip it so you won't need to cut the trunk. If that is a 30R just flip the intake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

@76-914 yes, the engine is a EZ30D, with an EZ30R intake and full Jeff R reconfigured wiring harness and intake conversion plate.

I was going to flip the intake but then it does not appear that it would clear the alternator or the wiring harness would align the connectors.

I am open to suggestions! Thanks.

Are you keeping the AC compressor and power steering pump in place??? Post pic's of the harness dilemma. I thought that kit was made so that you can flip the intake and not cut the trunk???

[harlespeed@yahoo.com]

That looks like a 30D but that intake plenum looks different. If it is a D series then Jeff Robenolt makes a R series manifold with a D series TB that allows you to use the throttle cable. You can flip it so you won't need to cut the trunk. If that is a 30R just flip the intake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

@76-914 yes, the engine is a EZ30D, with an EZ30R intake and full Jeff R reconfigured wiring harness and intake conversion plate.

I was going to flip the intake but then it does not appear that it would clear the alternator or the wiring harness would align the connectors.

I am open to suggestions! Thanks.

Are you keeping the AC compressor and power steering pump in place??? Post pic's of the harness dilemma. I thought that kit was made so that you can flip the intake and not cut the trunk???

@76-914 Sorry for the slow reply. I will not be using the AC compressor or the power steering pump. I might be able to leave the wiring harness. But, if I reverse the intake to face forward, I do not see how I will clear the alternator, and if the fuel rails/piping will clear the transmission housing. But the alternator seems like the real blocker.

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That looks like a 30D but that intake plenum looks different. If it is a D series then Jeff Robenolt makes a R series manifold with a D series TB that allows you to use the throttle cable. You can flip it so you won't need to cut the trunk. If that is a 30R just flip the intake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

@76-914 yes, the engine is a EZ30D, with an EZ30R intake and full Jeff R reconfigured wiring harness and intake conversion plate.

I was going to flip the intake but then it does not appear that it would clear the alternator or the wiring harness would align the connectors.

I am open to suggestions! Thanks.

Are you keeping the AC compressor and power steering pump in place??? Post pic's of the harness dilemma. I thought that kit was made so that you can flip the intake and not cut the trunk???

@76-914 Sorry for the slow reply. I will not be using the AC compressor or the power steering pump. I might be able to leave the wiring harness. But, if I reverse the intake to face forward, I do not see how I will clear the alternator, and if the fuel rails/piping will clear the transmission housing. But the alternator seems like the real blocker.

would it be possible to rotate the alternator down in the bracket and get a smaller belt.