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post Aug 9 2016, 07:50 AM
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Nice!

LMK if u need anything, 914 parts wise,
Like rear trunk material (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Aug 9 2016, 08:02 AM
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Looks a lot cleaner, Ross. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Sep 5 2016, 04:27 PM
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I finished putting in some aluminum shrouding on my radiator. I had tried previously to seal the radiator on the outlet side, but the shrouding over the intake side has had a huge effect on water temperatures. Coupled with the new Mishimotor radiator (z3 performance model) my fans essentially stay off unless I'm at a light. I have yet to test it under hard load in the mountains though.

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The best part is that I still have a front trunk. Even built a nice carpeted trunk board today!

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post Sep 5 2016, 04:32 PM
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I also finally got proper flip up headlights back in the car and while I was at it, upgraded to LED units from vintageLED. Pretty spectacular result, and was totally plug and play.
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One side effect however is that the fog lights need to be rewired. The stock wiring grounds the fog lights relay through the high beam so the fogs cut off when going to high beam. LEDs won't allow the backward current, so the fogs can't come on. Should be an easy enough fix!
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post Sep 5 2016, 06:09 PM
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With all that front trunk space that the rest of us Denver conversion guys don't have, I guess I know who is hauling all the supplies for the RRC on Thursday! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Dec 13 2016, 09:36 PM
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I guess I am down to quarterly updates now!

RRC was fantastic as usual! I made the trip up there with three great friends, all in Conversions (Scotty in his LS-914, Conner in his EZ30-914, and Ray in his EJ25)

I have been continuing to improve on a few things here and there as well!



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post Dec 13 2016, 09:38 PM
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I added some camp 914 trunk struts, but didn't wan't to have to drill into the trunk. I built some brackets that bolt to the trunk hinges. Works great!


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post Dec 13 2016, 09:42 PM
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In bigger news, I picked up an EZ36 (3.6L Subaru, with more horsepower and torque than my first gen EZ30, plus variable valve timing)!

I also designed and built a set of ITB's based on Triumph speed triple throttle bodies. I'm planing on using Megasquirt to run it.


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post Dec 13 2016, 09:46 PM
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I'm also in the process of refinishing some 15x8 and 15x8.5" fuchs replicas! The intent will be to run some VERY sticky R888's in 235/50-15 on all four corners.


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post Dec 13 2016, 09:48 PM
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I have also decided to convert over to a hydraulic clutch and install a new transmission so I designed some new parts up and had them laser cut. Let me know if anyone wants a set!


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post Dec 13 2016, 10:59 PM
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Some good progress there Ross! What type of air cleaner setup are you planning on using on those stacks or are the stacks staying?
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post Dec 13 2016, 11:44 PM
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There are several really good ITB threads on Pelican.

Good one with Megasquirt

Another one

Very detailed build!

I'm just about to go Megasquirt 3. Pretty excited about it.

If you have any questions on all the fittings and stuff for the clutch setup just let me know. You'll be very happy with the hydraulic clutch.
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post Dec 14 2016, 12:40 AM
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I'll take a transmission rear diff block off plate! Let me know how much & where to pay you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 14 2016, 12:52 AM
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Looking forward to this build.
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post Dec 14 2016, 09:10 AM
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Nice work on the clutch master cylinder setup. I used the same master cylinder on mine.
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post Dec 14 2016, 09:25 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You'll wonder why you didn't do it in the first place. Nice design. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 14 2016, 10:09 PM
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I'd take a clutch slave bracket and center diff plate. Any chance you'd produce the cable mount bracket for the gear select rod
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post Dec 15 2016, 12:21 PM
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QUOTE(rnellums @ Sep 5 2016, 05:27 PM) *

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I finished putting in some aluminum shrouding on my radiator. I had tried previously to seal the radiator on the outlet side, but the shrouding over the intake side has had a huge effect on water temperatures. Coupled with the new Mishimotor radiator (z3 performance model) my fans essentially stay off unless I'm at a light. I have yet to test it under hard load in the mountains though.

So how did it do with a hard load?
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post Dec 15 2016, 12:25 PM
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QUOTE(rnellums @ Dec 13 2016, 08:42 PM) *

In bigger news, I picked up an EZ36 (3.6L Subaru, with more horsepower and torque than my first gen EZ30, plus variable valve timing)!

I also designed and built a set of ITB's based on Triumph speed triple throttle bodies. I'm planing on using Megasquirt to run it.



That things gonna sound wicked-cool.
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post Dec 15 2016, 04:43 PM
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QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Dec 13 2016, 09:59 PM) *

Some good progress there Ross! What type of air cleaner setup are you planning on using on those stacks or are the stacks staying?

I'm planning on running the ITG foam filters, but I may have to fabricate some custom mounts (foam is only 100mm tall and the stacks are 150mm).

QUOTE(Chris H. @ Dec 13 2016, 10:44 PM) *

There are several really good ITB threads on Pelican.

I'm just about to go Megasquirt 3. Pretty excited about it.

If you have any questions on all the fittings and stuff for the clutch setup just let me know. You'll be very happy with the hydraulic clutch.

I'll have to check out those. I think the hardest thing will be figuring out how to run the cams, since they are truly variable, not just on/off.

I already followed your hydraulic clutch procedures when we put it in my roommate's car. Same engine and he blows me away because his shifts are so much faster and smoother than mine!

QUOTE(JRust @ Dec 13 2016, 11:40 PM) *

I'll take a transmission rear diff block off plate! Let me know how much & where to pay you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

You got it!

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You'll wonder why you didn't do it in the first place. Nice design. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Thanks Kent! I'm looking forward to the improvement in driveability!

QUOTE(BigFour1973 @ Dec 14 2016, 09:09 PM) *

I'd take a clutch slave bracket and center diff plate. Any chance you'd produce the cable mount bracket for the gear select rod

My friend Ray is working on a design for the shift cable mounts. I hope to have a prototype in a week or two!

QUOTE(914forme @ Dec 15 2016, 11:21 AM) *

So how did it do with a hard load?

It did great. Only time it got hot was when I was stuck behind slow traffic on steep grades. Temps climbed to 220 on the slow extended climb out of Denver, but never got that hot again.

I will be rerouting my coolant lines (currently inside the longs) to under the car and I'm hoping the reduction in 90° bends will improve flow and reduce temperatures further.

QUOTE(greggearhead @ Dec 15 2016, 11:25 AM) *

That things gonna sound wicked-cool.


Thanks Greg! Did you end up getting your EZ30 sold? (For anyone reading, I built a harness up for an EZ30 that I sold for Greg's Bus conversion).
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