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| Mike Bellis |
 Sep 7 2014, 12:52 PM
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Resident Electrician  Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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| Andyrew |
Sep 7 2014, 01:47 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Meh, Used about 5 gallons.. The 914 is super easy to wash..
I want to see the Fiesta to... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I should be getting it the first week of Nov. I have a build date of Oct 27th (Ordered it from the factory... No non sunroof orange vehicles were available, Besides I saved like 5k from picking a car with options I didnt want and at a dealer that didnt want to haggle) Should look just like this. I'll be dipping the wheels black like my 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.svtperformance.com-172-1410119242.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/fiestast.net-172-1410119243.2.jpg) |
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| Rand |
Sep 9 2014, 12:13 AM
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This sounds like a Top Gear episode....
The old put to pasture 914 v8 vs.... Ninja 600 vs.... Triumph Tiger 955i vs... Fiesta??? Where's the Stig? |
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| Andyrew |
Apr 13 2015, 10:49 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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9000th post!
I took delivery of the Fiesta ST in early Dec and have been driving it like mad! I have confirmed it is everything through the twisties that I want it to be, and that has confirmed for me what I want to do with the 914. Its time to go ahead and proceed with something different! I am going to do the same engine conversion that Mike Bellis has. The Audi/VW 1.8 turbo. I will not be doing a 6 speed swap at this time, however I am going to be using the v6 transmission so I have a bit longer gearing, and combining that with my taller tires should yield an acceptable cruising rpm. First stage will be to mock up and install the engine/trani setup similar to Mike's. Second state will be strip the car of its wiring and replace it all with the Audi's wiring. Then mock up and install the pedal cluster with the brake reservoir (That'll be a bit of a challenge), cutting down the Audi dash, and figuring a way to make the climate control work. It'll be a long arduous process that'll probably take years, but at this rate its either this, the car sits for more years and I drive the Fiesta (Since its a hoot), or I sell it. Im going to take my time with it and do it right. I want to be able to drive this thing coast to coast sometime. Im going to be funding this partly with painting some cars in the downtime Engine: Audi AEB 1.8t Engine, rebuild unit and install upgraded rods for 600hp capacity Transmission: Audi A6 2.8 5 speed FWD unit Turbo: Comp Turbo triple ball bearing CTB5356 10psi 275hp, 35psi 500+hp. Wiring: Strip all Porsche wiring, Replace with Audi wiring 100% Engine Management: Modified OEM Audi Ecu Power brakes: Yes ABS integration: Yes Traction control integration: Yes Launch control: Yes Cruise control: Yes Climate control/AC: Yes Alarm: Yes OBD2 full control: Yes Check engine light: No (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Front trunk and rear trunk: YES! Looking forward to this! |
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| Andyrew |
Apr 13 2015, 11:57 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Photo of the Snail that is going on this engine vs the factory snail. I actually drove it like this at 10psi for about 5k miles before developed an oil leak (ended up being the oil filter sandwich plate... $5 fix) that parked the car for a year and I went back to stock.
It is currently pulled off the A4 and waiting to go on my spare engine/trani that will go in the 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) As mentioned this snail is good for 500+HP on race gas on this engine. Probably 400-450 on pump, but I will run it around 350 most of the time and bump it up when I need it. Attached image(s) 
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| mgp4591 |
Apr 14 2015, 02:05 AM
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Okay, that's just freakin' SICK!! You're forgiven for not driving your 914 to WCR... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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| Mike Bellis |
Apr 14 2015, 07:39 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None
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| Andyrew |
Apr 15 2015, 01:34 PM
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I was questioned about radiator hose routing for constant air purging and I think now would be a great time to explain that in a diagram.
This does a really good job of explaining the system and whats what. It would be easy to remove either the turbo or the heater core from this system. In my new setup with the 1.8T engine I will be utilizing this almost 100% and modifying it to fit the mid engine layout. This means I will probably pull the heater line from the hot side vs going off the block to prevent from running multiple lines under/through the car. Attached image(s) 
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| Mike Bellis |
Apr 15 2015, 02:11 PM
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I have removed #4 and run a sandwich plate to a mocal thermostat on the way to my setrab oil cooler. I still have everything else in some fashion.
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| Andyrew |
Apr 16 2015, 06:07 PM
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Working on some sketches for the concept dash/interior durring my commute (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| Andyrew |
Apr 18 2015, 12:06 AM
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Finished up my dash /interior concept.
Gotta figure out if I want to remake the door panels as well, but most likely (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Andyrew |
Apr 18 2015, 12:08 AM
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Pt 2
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| Andyrew |
Apr 19 2015, 09:04 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Found some old pics of the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) This was from my first day getting it home and cleaning it
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| Chris H. |
Apr 19 2015, 09:31 PM
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Wow...flashback...was that before you even had a driver's license?
Good call on the Audi drivetrain. You already know your way around a 1.8t. Might want to get a good look at Mike's engine cradle. He just re-did it. Even though you're going with the 5 speed it should be a similar setup. |
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| Andyrew |
Apr 19 2015, 09:38 PM
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Chris,
Yes it was! I was 14 at the time. This was before I even had a permit! I had been saving for quite a while and was choosing between a 510, a 914 or a 60's mustang. With my dad being into 944's at the time it was a natural progression to step into. I actually partially funded it with the back yard remodel you could see in some of the pics. I plan on conversing with Mike about some of the more detailed aspects of his conversion like he conversed with me about 1.8's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The cradle will be a difficult point. Depending on how quickly I get into building it I might have to outsource the bends (My dad has a bender but he's moving to oregon in 5 months). But welding is my strong point so I dont have any real qualms about building it. |
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| Mike Bellis |
Apr 19 2015, 10:28 PM
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Most of my cradle is 1/2" & 5/8" DOM. I bent it with a 3/4" conduit bender. The triangulated small tube makes it light and strong.
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| Andyrew |
Apr 19 2015, 10:49 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Conduit bender eh?
Like this puppy? http://www.amazon.com/NSI-Industries-CB75-...=conduit+bender (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/ecx.images-amazon.com-172-1429505360.1.jpg) |
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| mgp4591 |
Apr 19 2015, 11:17 PM
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QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Apr 19 2015, 10:28 PM)  Most of my cradle is 1/2" & 5/8" DOM. I bent it with a 3/4" conduit bender. The triangulated small tube makes it light and strong. So... any pics of your cradle, in a previous thread maybe? |
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| Mike Bellis |
Apr 20 2015, 06:10 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None
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Just like that bender. You will need a piece of threaded pipe or the correct handle to go with it. Either search for conduit bending on Google for instructions or I can come out and help you.
For pics of my cradle, see my build thread. Link below. |
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| Andyrew |
Apr 20 2015, 07:17 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Sounds good, Did you heat up the metal before bending or did it roll over OK by hand? I have a feeling I'll be attaching it to my vice on my bench so I doubt I'll need a handle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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