The Official 914 World 3 Rotor 914 Build Thread, Otherwise known as round and round we go...... Options

[soloracer]

Well there has finally been some progress made on my car so I thought I would start a build thread about it for those who are interested. I'll try to keep it updated as I go along.

I'll start off with an introduction to the project for those who don't already know. I bought a 914 with a Sheridan Motorsports wide body in an E-bay auction. The car was being set up for a Porsche 6 to be used on the track. It came with the wide body, a 915 transmission (mag case) that was converted to side shifter with a Vellios kit and the ring and pinion had been flipped. The front suspension is supposed to be from a 911 - don't know the year yet - and the car has a brand new set of Kinesis rims that appear to be 17x12 in the back and 17x10 in the front. Also included were a set of new tires 315's in the back and 285's in the front. The previous owner also had put a front mount oil cooler and a somewhat poorly welded roll cage.

Here are some pictures of the car:

[turbo914v8]

Before you put the 20B back together you should investigate 3MM apex seals.

[soloracer]

Before you put the 20B back together you should investigate 3MM apex seals.

I am very familiar with 3mm apex seals and I can say without a doubt they are an absolute waste of time. They are only used by guys looking to reuse old parts that are worn out. Sure they give you the "they are stronger" B.S. but in fact all they are doing is peddling old parts. The 2mm apex seals are lighter, don't chatter, just as strong and seal better. There is no good reason to use 3mm seals. Pro shops in Japan such as Revolution (who build the 20b peripheral port in the RE Amemiya GT car) and KKM all use 2mm seals. Mazda did away with 3mm seals in the early 80's and so should the rest of us. Sorry for the rant, I know you mean well, it's just that 3mm seals are a pet peeve of mine because I fell for the B.S. once and never again.

[djfamousa]

I am very familiar with 3mm apex seals and I can say without a doubt they are an absolute waste of time. They are only used by guys looking to reuse old parts that are worn out. Sure they give you the "they are stronger" B.S. but in fact all they are doing is peddling old parts. The 2mm apex seals are lighter, don't chatter, just as strong and seal better. There is no good reason to use 3mm seals. Pro shops in Japan such as Revolution (who build the 20b peripheral port in the RE Amemiya GT car) and KKM all use 2mm seals. Mazda did away with 3mm seals in the early 80's and so should the rest of us. Sorry for the rant, I know you mean well, it's just that 3mm seals are a pet peeve of mine because I fell for the B.S. once and never again.

Yep, I would have to agree. My last car was a 3rd gen twin turbo with all the goodies, and I also recommend to stay away from the 3mm seals for all of the above reasons and more! Just trust me =P ooooh ya! NOW TIME FOR 914 ACTION!!!