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> Apollo Racer Build Thread, Numeric 981 Shifter Upgrade
Chris H.
post Aug 7 2014, 09:03 AM
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Very cool!

Was just showing (bragging to) Kent that I did this yesterday....


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


Will update my thread also. Without even driving it yet it seems extremely powerful compared to the 1.8 that was in there. It was late so I couldn't let it rip too loud but when you rev it up it sounds like a wild animal. I don't think I realized how fast the car is gonna be.

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post Aug 7 2014, 03:17 PM
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Aug 7 2014, 08:03 AM) *

Very cool!

Was just showing (bragging to) Kent that I did this yesterday....


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


Will update my thread also. Without even driving it yet it seems extremely powerful compared to the 1.8 that was in there. It was late so I couldn't let it rip too loud but when you rev it up it sounds like a wild animal. I don't think I realized how fast the car is gonna be.

Whoot! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) If you were running a 1.8 before ANYTHING will be an improvement. A BIG congrats! I will be updating my exhaust in the near future to sound like yours. My wife isn't in to "sport" mufflers.
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post Aug 7 2014, 03:46 PM
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Sounds pretty good to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Aug 7 2014, 06:32 PM
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Well you should recognize the sound Bob since you made the exhaust! And the engine mount... Wait..what did I do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ?

I'm chasing an oil leak now...sound familiar? Right under the middle of the timing belt cover. I think it's just the oil pump seal. Nothing at all on the belt itself, must be behind it. Only leaks when running. Trying to figure out how to get the crank pulley off without taking the engine out. Looks like there are a couple of options.

Note to self...NEVER say "I'm gonna update my thread TODAY." Something bad always happens!
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post Aug 9 2014, 04:38 PM
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Super sweet and so smooth. ...

Thanks for letting me drive it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Aug 15 2014, 10:54 PM
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I'm thinking about getting a vinyl wrap to spice up the plain silver of my car. What are everyone/anyone's thoughts on urban camo?

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post Aug 16 2014, 09:06 AM
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post Aug 21 2014, 10:01 PM
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I made one of the best investments of my conversion earlier this week.
It consists of a Bluetooth OBD II scanner and the Torque app for android. Not only does it allow me to read and clear engine codes while troubleshooting, but I can also see any relevant gauge in real time and log those metrics (along with gps) so I can review them later.

It. Is. Awesome.


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post Aug 22 2014, 08:25 AM
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Cool, Ross. I bought one of those wifi for my iphone. I got it to work on my PU but not the 914, yet. I like the real time feature. I paid $20 for the transmitter and 5 for the app.
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post Sep 24 2014, 10:12 PM
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So a quick update, I've got about 1200 miles on the conversion with a few hiccups. First, I had a CV come apart on me on the way to Moab. Second, at highway speeds unload my coolant temps start to creep up. At some of the passed here in Colorado I find myself having to go easy on it! I spoke with Rick about how he cooled the alien and he suggested the coolant might be passing through the radiator to fast, not allowing any time for heat transfer.

I'm also mocking up my plans for conserving the front trunk cargo area and test driving as much as possible to look at its effect on cooling. So far it seems to work well enough!

The flywheel is screwed down as a weight to hold the board in place.


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post Sep 24 2014, 10:13 PM
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Without the cover


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post Sep 24 2014, 10:17 PM
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Did you make your front opening a bit bigger and seal it off? Given the hour, I doubt you've tested it but when you do let's hear the results! Looks like a sound idea you've got going...
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post Sep 25 2014, 09:11 AM
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QUOTE(rnellums @ Sep 24 2014, 09:12 PM) *

So a quick update, I've got about 1200 miles on the conversion with a few hiccups. First, I had a CV come apart on me on the way to Moab. Second, at highway speeds unload my coolant temps start to creep up. At some of the passed here in Colorado I find myself having to go easy on it! I spoke with Rick about how he cooled the alien and he suggested the coolant might be passing through the radiator to fast, not allowing any time for heat transfer.

I'm also mocking up my plans for conserving the front trunk cargo area and test driving as much as possible to look at its effect on cooling. So far it seems to work well enough!

The flywheel is screwed down as a weight to hold the board in place.

Could you describe your increase in temp when on the Hi Way. IOW, does your temp begin to climb after "X" min's regardless of OAT. Is it fine until you exceed "X" mph. Which of these 4 do you suspect? Run time, distance, OAT or speed. When the engine is fully heat soaked do Hi Way temp's come up more quickly? What are your temps on the inlet and outlet sides of your radiator? Does pulling to the side and letting the engine idle bring the temps down? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Sep 25 2014, 09:27 AM
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Could you shoot a pic from the front Ross? Would love to see your inlet opening.

Thanks.
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post Sep 25 2014, 08:41 PM
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This is what I was running out to Moab. Temps crept up at 90 up passes, but in town and the canyons are fine.


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post Sep 26 2014, 12:33 AM
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Nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 26 2014, 06:37 PM
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Nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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Don't mess with this 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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post Sep 27 2014, 02:07 PM
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Your car looks great, Ross. Keep us posted on your results.
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post Sep 28 2014, 11:45 AM
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The car drove to the track and back from the track (80 miles each way) so i'll consider the day a success!

A few of the high points:
  • The chassis still handles beautifully, basically just think where you want it to go and it complies! especially with Nitto NT-01's on it!
  • At the end of the back straight I was hitting 105-110, similar to a lot of the other high horsepower cars out there and I could drive WAY deeper into corners.

In addition, there is something about a track day that identifies weak points!
  • The cooling system is not yet sufficient. I could run for about 15 minutes before my temps would start to creep up higher that I was comfortable with and I had to pull off and let it recover. I'm planing on putting in a slightly larger dual pass aluminum radiator. I'll see if that helps!
  • I used a piece of all-thread in my clutch linkage, after a few sessions I was pullng into the pits and th thread sheared off (tensional failure) I need to go to a larger diameter rod or a cable setup. Something to do for next time!
  • One of the clips on the coil packs has broken, so the connector slowly vibrates loose and I start getting a miss. It fixes easily enough, but is annoying.

Overall, I would call the day a success!

-Ross
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post Sep 28 2014, 11:54 AM
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That does sound like a good day! Is your front inlet still the same size or at least sealed off for more directed cooling? And which part of your linkage was the allthread?
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