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Another Sti build., Building my 914GTSTI |
914GTSTI |
Nov 8 2012, 05:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 269 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
Hello. New here,so here goos.
Back in 2007 started to put the parts and chassie together. I have 3 chassis to work from,2 from Texas and one from Ca. The Texas car seems to be better/less rust but it was hit in the driver front and repaired. Will look into that when I get is up on Rotisserie. Will start building the Rotisserie next. She will be powered by a JDM Sti using a adapter to the 914 transaxle. Didn't want to go to the Subaru,to much work. When I get it up on the Rotisserie is this a good time to have blasted clean/paint free? Here are some photos . Any input is welcome! Randy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i916.photobucket.com-8123-1352415654.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i916.photobucket.com-8123-1352415654.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i916.photobucket.com-8123-1352415654.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i916.photobucket.com-8123-1352415654.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i916.photobucket.com-8123-1352415655.5.jpg) |
porbmw |
Nov 8 2012, 05:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 10-September 08 From: Vancouver, B.C. Member No.: 9,534 Region Association: None |
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914GTSTI |
Nov 8 2012, 05:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 269 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
Thanks Paul!
Also need in put about using the body kit from Sheridan Motorsports . Things like mounting the panels? Thinking about the wide body????? With the little 2.0 Turbo maybe the body is to wide? Will have around 300HP+-? Or should I go with the steel ? |
Ductech |
Nov 8 2012, 06:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 356 Joined: 16-July 10 From: AridZona Member No.: 11,949 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Have you driven a 914 with a side shifter? They are nothing to write home about. I wish I would have gone suby transaxle. My next one will!
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StratPlayer |
Nov 8 2012, 06:06 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,261 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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914GTSTI |
Nov 8 2012, 06:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 269 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
Well I drove 140+ miles a day for 3 years with my 73. But I know what you are getting at. They are not a racing trans but I think it would be ok for a old racer? LOL (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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IM101 |
Nov 8 2012, 07:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 264 Joined: 9-November 10 From: Boise Idaho Member No.: 12,367 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Always happy to see new subaru 914's, which JDM STI are you thinking? You may want to talk to Britian Smith, as he went Version 8 (or 7, either way RIDICULOUSLY fast) Ian |
bulitt |
Nov 8 2012, 07:09 PM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
What was in it prior? V8?
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Mike Bellis |
Nov 8 2012, 07:53 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
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914GTSTI |
Nov 8 2012, 09:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 269 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
Thanks All!
The motor is from a 1994 Sti. She is close to a 555, Like 275 HP stock. Here is the chassis tag. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i916.photobucket.com-8123-1352432398.1.jpg) |
Andyrew |
Nov 8 2012, 10:03 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks Paul! Also need in put about using the body kit from Sheridan Motorsports . Things like mounting the panels? Thinking about the wide body????? With the little 2.0 Turbo maybe the body is to wide? Will have around 300HP+-? Or should I go with the steel ? The wide body is to wide for a street car. There is no way you'll find tires to fit that body in street rubber anywhere less than 2k a pop. The narrow body can fit 11" wide rims... Hell my "little" flares fit 10's in the back with 285's. Edit: When I say wide vs narrow I am referring to Sheridan's body kits... Good lookin project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
914GTSTI |
Nov 8 2012, 10:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 269 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
Andyrew that was what I was thinking! And the glass may not work well with the people on the city streets? Maybe this is the way to go??
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Andyrew |
Nov 8 2012, 10:37 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
The GT look is the most preferred.
I have fiberglass fenders front/rear (Molded in). Daily drove for a year no issues. Just mount them well and dont stand on them. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i719.photobucket.com-626-1307840091.1.jpg) |
ruby914 |
Nov 9 2012, 01:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 26-April 09 From: Hawthorne, Ca Member No.: 10,305 Region Association: None |
Have you driven a 914 with a side shifter? They are nothing to write home about. I wish I would have gone suby transaxle. My next one will! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) "powered by a JDM Sti using a adapter to the 914 transaxle. Didn't want to go to the Subaru,to much work." I have the WRX and adapter. It shifts ok. The car is fast, then I shift, it is fast again, shift, fast again, ... We need a logger test of a suby and 901 to see the time between shifts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Then there is first gear that is not much use even before you break it. Just saying, it is my missing link. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) STI, cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
914GTSTI |
Nov 9 2012, 11:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 269 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
So ,I have been looking at a lot of build photos. In this photo the center tunnel has been removed. What about making it taller to take the water lines?
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Porcharu |
Nov 10 2012, 12:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
Never thought about removing the tunnel. The Subaru trans is TOTALLY worth the little bit of extra work. With the modern trans you can just drive the car without the constant f*(*cking with the 914 trans - ie just drop into 1st gear and go.
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Mike Bellis |
Nov 10 2012, 12:15 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
So ,I have been looking at a lot of build photos. In this photo the center tunnel has been removed. What about making it taller to take the water lines? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i916.photobucket.com-8123-1352525988.1.gif) My first V8 car had water lines in the tunnel. They transmit a lot of heat into the cabin. You will have to insulate the lines in the tunnel. My car now runs lines under the car. Never had a problem. |
914GTSTI |
Nov 10 2012, 11:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 269 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
Never thought about removing the tunnel. The Subaru trans is TOTALLY worth the little bit of extra work. With the modern trans you can just drive the car without the constant f*(*cking with the 914 trans - ie just drop into 1st gear and go. "Porcharu" Do you still sell the adapter flanges ? After reading your page I may need to think about this. Randy |
Dr Evil |
Nov 10 2012, 11:31 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,993 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So ,I have been looking at a lot of build photos. In this photo the center tunnel has been removed. What about making it taller to take the water lines? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i916.photobucket.com-8123-1352525988.1.gif) Wow, all of the support has been removed. No cross and no center tunnel. Looks nice, but how strong is this? |
914GTSTI |
Nov 18 2012, 03:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 269 Joined: 16-September 07 From: Glendale AZ Member No.: 8,123 Region Association: None |
Welded up the ends for the mount.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i916.photobucket.com-8123-1353272480.1.jpg) 53 " off the ground and 42" to the leg. |
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