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> Just arrived in the garage: 1971 914-4 1.7
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post Aug 5 2018, 01:04 AM
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Beautiful work.
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post Aug 5 2018, 01:11 AM
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Quick spoiler preview of what's to come.
I had a custom battery mount cut down to size by a local water jet cutting company here in town.
Fits the factory battery tray nicely now.
The battery that I'll be installing is quite "trick" and will be installed in the next couple of days.

Additional pics and updates for the engine compartment will be added tomorrow.
Stay tuned....same Bat station, same Bat channel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

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post Aug 5 2018, 01:24 AM
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Damn! ....that's nice work. Super clean!
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post Aug 5 2018, 06:59 AM
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That is a very clean mounting bracket. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 5 2018, 05:49 PM
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Engine bay/firewall all complete at this point.
Waiting to get scheduled for installation of the drivetrain with Rothsport.

Replica 914-6 engine mount/reinforced on the firewall.
I went with this mount due to the factory routing of the snorkel and the rearward wiring.
Many of the other mounts make the wiring harness do some kind of wild maneuver to get through this area.

Lots of 914Rubber seals, etc.
All new cables run.
Rear brake proportioning valve rebuilt by PMB.

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post Aug 5 2018, 05:54 PM
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View of the 914-6 oil tank install and 914-6 engine bay relay panel.
Went with a GT style oil filler neck.

The orange and brown wiring will be for the aux oil cooler and fan that will be located beneath the rear trunk somewhere.

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post Aug 5 2018, 06:02 PM
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Opposite side of the engine bay showing the battery tray with CDI box bolted to the side (for the MFI engine) and the MFI micro filter that feeds the MFI pump on the engine.
The stock CDI box was sent out to PartsKlassic to get refurbished and upgraded. They use solid state electronics in the box. The rev limiter is built into the electronics. I've also got a high output matching coil from them as well that sits on the engine.

Hung the cables (throttle, speedo and clutch) up there for the time being to get them off the ground.

The custom battery hold down plate fits nicely in the stock battery tray.

Using Gates Barricade FI hose that is rated for 225psi on this build.
Gates makes some for carbs as well, but the pressure rating is much less.
With the installation of Tangerine Racing stainless steel fuel lines down the tunnel, hopefully I won't have any fuel leakage issues.

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post Aug 5 2018, 06:07 PM
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View of the rear suspension and rear brakes from underneath.

914-6 GT style steel calipers with vented discs.
Was able to fit in the brake shields as well.
All new stainless steel hard lines and factory rubber lines.

Bilstein sport shocks with helper springs joining the main springs....all from Elephant Racing.
New rubber bushings up top from 914Rubber.
Factory rear swaybar.

Removable ceramic coated exhaust heat shield that Cary helped out with.

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post Aug 7 2018, 05:30 PM
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Today was gas tank installation day.

All went fairly smooth.
There are just certain things that must be installed in a certain order.
Once I figured that out, I had it all in place in a couple hours time.

Used Gates Barricade FI hoses rated for 225psi under the tank with high pressure hose clamps.
Had plenty of extra fuel line such that it laid in there pretty nicely without any kinks as far as could tell.

New braided hoses for the vapor recovery system and lots of replated hardware (yellow zinc) or new.
New sticker for the recovery can on top of the tank from Car Bone.

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post Aug 7 2018, 05:31 PM
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Couple more views.

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post Aug 7 2018, 05:33 PM
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With this, the front trunk is officially completed.
Except for some monkeying around with the headlights to get them aligned, adjusted and aimed correctly.

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post Aug 7 2018, 05:38 PM
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Lastly, the zoomy custom battery showed up today.

Antigravity Batteries' lithium ion example.

1200 cranking amps
weighs 11.5 lbs.

This is what they call a "starter" battery meaning it can't handle a car that has a massive stereo system pulling all kinds of amps.
But it is perfect for an early Porsche that has minimal electrical draw....like mine.

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post Aug 7 2018, 05:44 PM
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Lithium ion battery in it's finally resting place.

Fits like a glove and looks like it was meant for this car.

Over the coming year, it will be interesting to see how it performs.
If the results are good, I'll be getting another one of these for the 73 911 in the garage.

BTW...the neg terminal is on the left just like it's supposed to be.

It has lots of hi tech electronics built into the battery.
Won't let you pull the battery down too low if you leave your lights on.
Just goes into "sleep mode" leaving you enough power for 3-5 starts with key.
Pretty neat.

BTW part 2. These batteries are not inexpensive, but I thought the technology, lack of fluids inside, longevity (supposed to last twice as long as a normal battery) and especially the weight savings made it worth a try.

Welcome to the future!

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post Aug 7 2018, 06:23 PM
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For completion, the normal skid panel didn't fit anymore as I went with an aluminum cross member.

So I put together a simple aluminum skid plate to protect the master brake cylinder, etc.


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post Aug 7 2018, 10:32 PM
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Very very nice !
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post Aug 8 2018, 05:50 AM
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QUOTE(raynekat @ Aug 7 2018, 08:23 PM) *

For completion, the normal skid panel didn't fit anymore as I went with an aluminum cross member.

So I put together a simple aluminum skid plate to protect the master brake cylinder, etc.


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Looks like it was always meant to be there. Did you save the pattern?
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post Aug 8 2018, 06:37 AM
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very nice. Obviously you plan on racing. you should have a barrel of fun.
cheers! From Milwaukee WI
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post Aug 8 2018, 07:03 AM
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QUOTE(raynekat @ Aug 5 2018, 07:49 PM) *

Engine bay/firewall all complete at this point.
Waiting to get scheduled for installation of the drivetrain with Rothsport.

Replica 914-6 engine mount/reinforced on the firewall.
I went with this mount due to the factory routing of the snorkel and the rearward wiring.
Many of the other mounts make the wiring harness do some kind of wild maneuver to get through this area.

Lots of 914Rubber seals, etc.
All new cables run.
Rear brake proportioning valve rebuilt by PMB.

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man that looks so clean!!! I am jealous! I do wish I had cleaned up my engine compartment better .
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Amazing work, just spend a hour re-reading this thread. Be proud Sir...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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