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> PMB Performance - Project 914 ORV!, Yup, we're building a 914 for Utah's backcountry...
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post Mar 13 2015, 01:15 PM
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...with the kid seat = bonus points!



But driving without windscreen wiper...

Bonus points deducted!
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post Jul 31 2015, 10:20 AM
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Any updates Eric? Love this build!
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post Sep 2 2016, 10:46 AM
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I realized this hasn't been updated in a while so here's a batch of new pictures to keep you all entertained.

Matt has been busy making the engine look new. He finally got an edict from the goofy owner as to what he wants it to become. This 3.0 will remain CIS and get Euro HC pistons and Elgin Mod CIS cams. I think the FI will help with the multitude of elevation changes here on Planet Utah and should prove itself to be "set it and forget it" reliable. Others have reported stock 3.2 figures from this configuration. What we're looking for here is "torque":

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The transmission is getting ready for the 3.0 power with 108mm CV flanges to accommodate off road CV and axle combinations.

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The rear hubs are early 911 with longer studs and, again 108mm stub axles installed:

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As seen earlier in the thread, we're using our own PerformancePoly bushings (hardest durometer) to test their worthiness in the off road environment. These were again, glued into the mounts after being machined for the arm races.

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After a bit of welding, we were finally able to test mount the rear suspension. The factory ears were extended by 28mm by utilizing a good set of ears off a donor car. Chris Foley at Tangerine Racing made a custom pair of inner control arm mount stiffening plates that tied everything together. We then had a pair of custom 28mm spacers machined for the outside mount.:

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post Sep 2 2016, 10:52 AM
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Panels were fitted all around. We've chosen Dzus fasteners for easy access and, to allow for a quick change if we have a rock accident etc.

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Trunk Monkeys in place to emulate the weight of the motor in the chassis:

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post Sep 2 2016, 11:01 AM
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The front suspension was (obviously) fitted and checked for ride height:

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We also mocked up the location for the front light panel:

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Lovin' the roof rack! The spare fits perfectly:

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And... we spent a little time on the doors and getting the fiberglass skin put on them. The metal skin is just wrapped anound the frame and welded at the top and bottom so, grind off the edges, make a few cuts, test fit the skin, apply the adhesive and let it dry. We used every clamp in the house:

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post Sep 2 2016, 11:11 AM
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As you can see from some of the above pictures, the cage is in. Chris Foley and the Tangerine crew to the rescue again. Tangerine makes one of the best roll cages in the business for a 914. Every piece was there and, it just fit.

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More welding was done in the form of motor mounts and a basic front to back approach to holes and any rust issues.

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We also made some holes and fitted the oil tank. We used a factory tank for fittment but, we'll be using one of Ben's new tanks for the updated oil filter and more capacity. We special ordered a custom 111mm hole punch for the filter console:

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The suspension is back off and the body is now on our body dolly. This means we're wrapping up the rough body work and it should go off for final prep and paint next! Starting to look more and more like a 914 every day!

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post Sep 2 2016, 11:27 AM
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post Sep 2 2016, 11:33 AM
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This is an awesome build!
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post Sep 2 2016, 01:19 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out.
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I think your recip saw blade is long enough.
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post Sep 2 2016, 01:34 PM
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QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Sep 2 2016, 01:19 PM) *

I think your recip saw blade is long enough.


Epoxy Panel Bond Glue Gun.
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post Sep 2 2016, 03:03 PM
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Very cool!
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post Sep 2 2016, 03:21 PM
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Love this project. You should put some fender liners or foam in the wheel wells so the paint won't get thrashed from rock/debris impact.
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post Sep 2 2016, 03:37 PM
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Hard to tell from the MIG flash, what type of engine mount is that being welded on?
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post Sep 2 2016, 07:39 PM
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How much weight savings with the fiberglass door skins over stock doors?
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post Sep 2 2016, 08:55 PM
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QUOTE(pete000 @ Sep 2 2016, 07:39 PM) *

How much weight savings with the fiberglass door skins over stock doors?


None because I opted to keep the guard rails in the late doors for the off road protection. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

We did a set for another car and it was "substantial".

Mount is a Maddog copy of a Vellious mount from back in the day. I tend to like those mounts the best for six installs.
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post Sep 2 2016, 10:14 PM
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Not sure I like the idea of the Dzus fasteners. I mean, who does that really? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Sep 2 2016, 11:17 PM
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Looks great Eric! It's very interesting to see how you raised the back end. Is that a cooler on top the tranny?
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Looking for torque? No Rally Car is complete without a turbo.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Sep 3 2016, 08:01 PM
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