Andyrews Progress Thread, 1/16/22 A Trip to The Red Barn - Lets fab a Firewall! Options

[Andyrew]

Been a busy couple days.


Yesterday my dad worked and prepped the fabric for the dash, removed the dash, and put carpet on the car. Today we put the vinyl on the dash with the basketweve pattern. There is a seam in the middle but I'll figure something for that.

We also worked and tested the tow system. Lots of work to make it better needed. Not the happiest with how clunky flat towing is and we're working on streamlining it.

We also added a trans cooler to the Honda so it shouldn't have any issues pulling up the hill.


Pics.





10 internet points if you can figure out what the metal pieces are for.

[tygaboy]

Dash pad replication? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

[Andyrew]

Lower dash pad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Mike Bellis]

Wow! Lots of fab in a short amount of time. Great job.

[Andyrew]

WCR 2019 Came and went.

Nothing major happened except dads car almost falling off the trailer. Honda pulled the 914 incredibly well. I got 29mpg going to the event and got 24mpg back with a bit of city driving, both times up and over the grapevine. It might be slightly elevated, but I confirmed the 24mpg number on the way back when I filled up, didnt have a chance to confirm the 29mpg.

I had a great time driving around a couple of guys, some decent compliments on the car, especially the sound. It was really great getting together with everyone. So many familiar faces I was surprised I knew half or better!

The 914's hot start issue is better, It takes on average 3 times to start the car, sometimes when its warm it'll start right up, sometimes when cold it'll start right up. I think we can tune it out now. Clutch is MEH at best when warm. Odd bit is when the car is very cold or a cold morning it shifts really well. I have some ideas on it. Probably will redo the master cylinder with a universal master cyl maybe oversized to give me some extra throw and I'll adjust a clutch stop accordingly. Another possibility is its simply air in the lines still. I'll try bleeding it some more and see what we get.


Dad and I had a great time driving together and spending some good time together, It was a fantastic early fathers day!
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Some pics from the event. Some great photographers there!
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Interestingly, Magnus Walker took a couple pics of a few cars, including mine and my dads and posted it on instagram. Very nice guy, took time to say hi to anyone that wanted to.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BybZWVZJN0f/
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Oh I also won the DIY award, which is pretty fitting given my DIY attitude towards the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Some shaky video. Note, Im on wastegate here just so I dont get into trouble, but we all took it really easy. Small pull at 19:55 and some decent views around 15mins.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlm-4iVpzXI






Going to a local autox tomorrow, Swapped over to the 944 turbo track tires (Toyo Proxy RA1's) so I'll have a decent amount of grip. I normally bag the tires and swap them out at the track but Im going solo tomorrow so I just mounted them tonight. Im concerned about gearing, I dont think I'll be able stay in 2nd the whole track, the smaller tires and the fact my tuner turned my redline down at our last dyno event means I could have to go between 2nd and third or bounce off the rev limiter... Theres only a couple straights so we'll see. If I have to I'll just throw it in 3rd and stay out of the powerband most of the run.

[ValcoOscar]

Andrew-

Your two cars at WCR side by side were quite the head turners (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
Great that you can share these 914 events with your dad but I wouldn't want to race him. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Until next time...

Oscar

[Cairo94507]

I love both cars. How cool that you and your dad share this passion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[dan10101]

It was definitely a life event for us. Andrew getting his car road worthy after many years. Me bringing a car back to life after devastation. Many many thanks to our families for giving us the space and time needed to make this happen.
We will continue to develop our cars until they are ‘done’ and then do it some more…

Thanks to whoever took the picture of Andrew and I at the table. That doesn't happen a lot.

Andrew in his element…


I like my angle better… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


The best shot of the week.

[Maltese Falcon]

Love the center console treatment & shifter knob Andrew, a classy touch of the CGT right out of the Leipzig Factory (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[Andyrew]

Autox went well. Still having clutch issues and I was getting a pretty large amount of oil blowby but it is overfilled by about half a qt. Starting it was a pain a couple times but I'll fix that.

It's been a long time since I drove a 914 at speed and never a turbo. The engine seemed to be made for autox, I had amazing throttle response and tons of power. I was never ever lacking for power and I was just above wastegate pressure. I probably could have dropped it to the wastegate, but I was partial throttle 95% of the track just struggling for traction.... Hell the back straight through the lights I couldn't get it pointed straight fast enough almost every run and just put the hammer down and let the tires spin all the way through the lights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXLC59RiHe8

At this point I need to work on:

1. Clutch
2. Starter
3. Catch can for the blowby
4. Balancing the car, maybe front bar.
5. Balancing both sets of wheels (death wobble in both but horrible on the Gotties)


6. Interior
7. More tuning for more power. (Barely beat a modified BMW 335i on the freeway)

[76-914]

Autox went well. Still having clutch issues and I was getting a pretty large amount of oil blowby but it is overfilled by about half a qt. Starting it was a pain a couple times but I'll fix that.

It's been a long time since I drove a 914 at speed and never a turbo. The engine seemed to be made for autox, I had amazing throttle response and tons of power. I was never ever lacking for power and I was just above wastegate pressure. I probably could have dropped it to the wastegate, but I was partial throttle 95% of the track just struggling for traction.... Hell the back straight through the lights I couldn't get it pointed straight fast enough almost every run and just put the hammer down and let the tires spin all the way through the lights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXLC59RiHe8

At this point I need to work on:

1. Clutch
2. Starter
3. Catch can for the blowby
4. Balancing the car, maybe front bar.
5. Balancing both sets of wheels (death wobble in both but horrible on the Gotties)


6. Interior
7. More tuning for more power. (Barely beat a modified BMW 335i on the freeway)

Is blowby a product of having a turbo? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Andyrew]

Autox went well. Still having clutch issues and I was getting a pretty large amount of oil blowby but it is overfilled by about half a qt. Starting it was a pain a couple times but I'll fix that.

It's been a long time since I drove a 914 at speed and never a turbo. The engine seemed to be made for autox, I had amazing throttle response and tons of power. I was never ever lacking for power and I was just above wastegate pressure. I probably could have dropped it to the wastegate, but I was partial throttle 95% of the track just struggling for traction.... Hell the back straight through the lights I couldn't get it pointed straight fast enough almost every run and just put the hammer down and let the tires spin all the way through the lights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXLC59RiHe8

At this point I need to work on:

1. Clutch
2. Starter
3. Catch can for the blowby
4. Balancing the car, maybe front bar.
5. Balancing both sets of wheels (death wobble in both but horrible on the Gotties)


6. Interior
7. More tuning for more power. (Barely beat a modified BMW 335i on the freeway)

Is blowby a product of having a turbo? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Yes, specifically a big turbo. Typically means the rings aren't seated well when it's this much but the oil was overfilled in the engine so I'm going to blame that.

I've never done a compression test since the rebuild so I don't know if the rings are a problem but for now It's not worth me fixing since everything runs well.

[Andyrew]

Drove it for about 2 hours on friday with a friend around the area. He said he noticed some black smoke on power which would mean raw fuel, not a worry. But I notice it seemed pretty down on power on low and high boost. It was a hot 95deg day so its possible it was pulling a bunch of timing... It runs good but just down on power on boost. I think its time to just check the vitals of the engine out before I go lean on it some more with more boost/better fuel.

Im going to do a compression test and a pressure test to see if I have a leak in the system maybe and then do some logs.

I bled the clutch some more but havent gone for an extended drive yet. I'll need to get the wheels balanced before I do that again (Both sets). I suspect one or both of the front wheels of the track set of tires are bent and might need to see a shop.

[76-914]

At least you're driving it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[tygaboy]

At least you're driving it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Exactly! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

[Andyrew]

Compression check was good enough. Numbers were 115, 112, 111, 111.

Below 100 is rebuild time. 120 is the low threshold for a new rebuild. So it's not perfect but let's just say for arguments sake I have low compression pistons and be done with it eh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

This just means I can run big boost numbers. Like 35+.



I bled the clutch but haven't driven it. I need to balance both sets of wheels still and there's a laundry list. But I think a pressure test next and a breather box. Then I'll test removing the line to the wastegate and seeing if we're actually maxing out the wastegate or not before I put the new one in. Gotta get some 100 in the tank and or maybe some E85 just to be safe. I'm ready to make some power with this car.

Dad's got his clutch working, Chris making some BIG numbers on his LS3, and with the new C8 coming out I have serious 500hp envy. 288whp was nice but it still feels slow to me. I need me some 400whp. Which should be no issues on high 20s boost and good gas. And if that still feels slow, well then cams and an intake and some more tune work and we're nearing 500whp....


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[tygaboy]

Ladies and Gentlemen:: Welcome to HorsePower WARS! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Andrew,
Just a heads up that if you end up with more than 518 hp, it'll be your fault that I had to upgrade my LS to twin turbos! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

It's great to see you getting your car sorted. Keep up the great work.

[EdwardBlume]

Wow. What a great build! Nice work!

[Andyrew]

We'll work has been keeping me way to busy so no real updates.


I have been able to drive it a bit. I had a smoking issue that has been resolved with a catch can. I made a temporary one out of a oil can to have a proof of concept.

Worked great and no smoking. I turned the boost up to 14psi (wastegate max) and no visible smoke. (pulls great too... Damn things legitimately fast in 3rd. ).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJxDlkzOTRg



I went to @tygaboy over the weekend with @arkitect and we worked on a couple projects.

I cut up some of his donor chassis to make the rear trunk firewall for my car and formed up an oil catch can.


The firewall is going to work great with about 30 hours (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


The catch can should be good in about 5. . But it's only a revision one... The dimensions i used don't work that great. But I'll keep with it to give me a better proof of concept for the design.

[Cairo94507]

Cool to see it moving along. I am sure you guys had a fun time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)