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> Andyrews Progress Thread, 1/16/22 A Trip to The Red Barn - Lets fab a Firewall!
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post Apr 19 2015, 09:04 PM
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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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post 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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post 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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post 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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post Apr 19 2015, 10:49 PM
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Conduit bender eh?

Like this puppy?

http://www.amazon.com/NSI-Industries-CB75-...=conduit+bender
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post 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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post Apr 20 2015, 06:10 PM
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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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post Apr 20 2015, 07:17 PM
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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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They are meant to be bent on the ground with a handle and foot. Notice the ridged part on the right side of t your pic, this is for your foot. The tube hooks into the left side and pulling while stepping makes the bent. Curves and angles are very repeatable.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zimw9PShuww
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post Apr 20 2015, 09:33 PM
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The video I saw earlier didnt show some of the stuff on this video. Great video! I didnt realize you use your foot for the pressure.
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post Apr 27 2015, 11:18 PM
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Well the SBC kit has been posted. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=254491

On a more promising note I did receive my Boxster shifter and linkage!!

Also I have been playing around with fabric for the interior and practicing sewing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Deciding on colors for the interior, but I think I want to match this with orange stitching, and black suede for the seats/doors with leather accents.
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I've always loved brown interior, never had it!


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post Apr 28 2015, 09:39 AM
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Hey Andrew,

I bet it'll be a screamer with a built 1.8...I hope to go for a ride in Mikes 1.8 this weekend, at least around the block or a quick freeway trip! (hint, hint Mike! )

For bending the tubing, also look into filling with sand...depending on the radius, with or without heat...i have an oxy/acetylene setup if you want to come over if you need some extra heat.

A few youtube video and if you have a VCR, I have a tape you can borrow, or you can rent the DVD from here: https://smartflix.com/store/video/141/Working-with-Tubing

If you need anything CNC'd or plasma cut, don't be shy.


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post Apr 28 2015, 09:48 AM
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Mike,
I will need to come up with some axle flangr adapters, I think I am going to use the bus CV's that i have with the outer adapters and make some inner adapters for the Audi flanges. Ill let you know when i get to that point and let you know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanks for the tip on the sand! My dad is finishing buildin a GSXr powered buggy so we have been playing with bending larger pipe with a HF bender, but judging from the bends ive seen I think the conduit bender might work better for the small diameter pipe Ill be working with. I do have a map/oxy torch and thatll get what i need red hot so that should be sufficient, but thanks!!

I also really want a ride in Mikes car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 28 2015, 11:23 AM
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You guys will have to arm wrestle to see who rides first.
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post May 30 2015, 02:00 AM
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Got a little bit of work done. Hopefully I will finish up the shift linkage this weekend (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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The main pivot that I used was a timing belt idle pulley. I planned on buying a new one and this fit the bill really nicely! Most of it was made from flat stock, the bit that goes around the trans shaft was the most difficult as after 3 times going to the steel shop I got the wrong diameter... In the end I settled on doing what Mike did and have it bolt tighten vs just a slip tighten.
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You can see there is a lot of extra metal on the setup and it will be trimmed off after all is said and done. What is left is fabricating the brackets to hold the cables in place then to test the system and adjust. My bench testing shows that it seems to work just fine, The linkage moves a bit more than necessary to find reverse, but I dont really see that as a long term issue.
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I did some maths to figure out angles and lengths... Its interesting that my setup is so much different than Mikes. in terms of lengths and angles. I highly doubt there will be much if any difference in feel.

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Oh and a fun toy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I hope I dont go overboard with this... But I plan to hide little Porsche crest everywhere, and a couple obvious one's in the headrests. If anyone wants me to imprint any leather or vinyl PM me. Its fairly small..
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post May 30 2015, 02:21 AM
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Purchased this radiator and took some measurements. It actually came in 2 days I think? 2-ROW/CORE ALUMINUM RADIATOR+BOLT-ON RED FAN SHROUD 00-05 TOYOTA CELICA GT/GTS
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180901154597

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Comes in two boxes separately, packaged fairly nice. However one of my plastic drain plug screws was broken. I plan on plugging those with a bolt anyways.
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Width inlet to outlet
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width side to side top, also shows plastic drain (one in upper right and lower left)
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Width of the side tanks middle
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Horrible placement of tabs for the radiator shroud. I THINK it will bolt on but totally skewed angle and it doesnt really sit flat. I'll be using a gasket/foam underneath.
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One hole lined up... This was with the shroud in what I believe to be optimum position.
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Total width just under 6", Core width is a full 2"

Side note, Core is a true 2 row. You can see/feel inside where the hose inlets are, and it looks to be of fairly good construction.

I also tested the fans and they did not flow what I felt to be enough to cool the system, Especially if I have a condenser in front of it. Fans are a claimed 1250 and I suspect closer to 7-800. I have an old Audi 12" fan that pushed out noticeably more air in a more uniform fashion. Also my 16" fan just blew both out of the water (For kicks my Lincoln mark 7 fan pushed ME back...)

I suspect I will be replacing the fans down the road, probably before I even run them as they are just some Chinese fan..
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post May 30 2015, 02:35 AM
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No Chinese fans allowed

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Looking forward to your build.
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post May 30 2015, 06:55 AM
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Andy,

Are the radiator inlet and outlet on the bottom of the radiator?
I haven't bought one of these, but I have been looking for a while -
It always appeared to me that the photos showed the radiators upside down...

Also, can you tell me which tranny your using? I see the post about the boxter shifter and linkage, but looks like I missed the post on the tranny details...
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post May 30 2015, 09:08 AM
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Yeah I had to bend/open the holes to get the fans to mount. The radiator itself is pretty good. The fans should be enough for my setup but we'll see. Inlet and outlet are at the bottom, which is nice. I forgot to plug one of the drain holes on first start BTW...oops! Had to take the whole damn shroud back apart.
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Chris,

Do you have any pics of your shroud or the assembly of the shroud ?
It would be interesting to see what you did -
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