Arrived a few weeks ago, At Rodd Point NSW from Oceanside CA |
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Arrived a few weeks ago, At Rodd Point NSW from Oceanside CA |
Downunderman |
Mar 29 2015, 11:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 852 Joined: 31-May 03 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 766 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Its been a long process, but its here. The basis for a new historic racer. Its a 72 with a 2l with webers and side shifter. The motor will have to come back to about 1.8. Strangely, I can run either injection or carbs. It seems that when the 914 was originally homologated for historic racing nobody knew much.
I need a few parts, rear boot floor, rockers, front and rear valences, 2l injection - runners, throttle body and plenum, air cleaner, brain. Otherwise its better than expected. I will start pulling it apart over Easter. The plan is to send it out and get it dipped and see what comes back. Cheers, Attached thumbnail(s) |
TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 29 2015, 12:05 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,325 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Sheet metal parts can be found at restoration design. I can help with most of the djet parts. Can't help with l jet if you go that way.
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damesandhotrods |
Mar 29 2015, 12:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 568 Joined: 26-September 10 From: Santa Cruz California Member No.: 12,218 Region Association: Northern California |
If you look at pictures of current and back in the day race 914s, the rear valence is left off. As far as the -4 homologation with carbs or fuel injection, I remember reading a story that a deal was struck between SCCA and Porsche allowing them to use carbs, which flowed more air…
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Alphaogre |
Mar 29 2015, 10:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
That left my neck of the woods (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)
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KELTY360 |
Mar 29 2015, 11:26 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,098 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Nice starting point. What's your issue with the front valance?
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Downunderman |
Mar 30 2015, 12:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 852 Joined: 31-May 03 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 766 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
I cant run the LE spoiler in the class. It has to be original.
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KELTY360 |
Mar 30 2015, 08:39 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,098 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I cant run the LE spoiler in the class. It has to be original. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
Dave_Darling |
Mar 30 2015, 08:55 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,066 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
LE air dam was an option for 74+ cars. Not sure if that would allow you to run it, though.
I'd suggest sticking with the carbs for a race car. They should be easier to set up than the D-jet, plus you already have them. Plus, if you're allowed to change the cam, you can get significantly more power with carbs than the D-jet. --DD |
Cuda911 |
Mar 30 2015, 09:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello from Oceanside, CA! Looks like quite a project ahead of you. Post pix as you go along with it.
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Downunderman |
Mar 30 2015, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 852 Joined: 31-May 03 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 766 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Thanks Curt. I will be in touch down the track a bit. Dave, the Djet box is going to be "fixed" in ways I can't disclose. Trust me, I'm a lawyer.
The motor will have a new crank, rods, barrels, JE pistons, Len Hoffman heads, Webcam 86? that's roughly equivalent to a GE 80 and about 10-11:1 compression. Only just able to drive on the street. |
Downunderman |
Mar 30 2015, 12:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 852 Joined: 31-May 03 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 766 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Even though I can get historic registration to drive it on the street in LHD, I'm going to convert it to RHD because its a lot safer to drive, so I have been looking for a RHD dash top. Roger Bray in the UK used to sell them [I think] but doesn't have them on his website. Any clues where I might find one?
BarryM will also need one soon. |
GermermanCarGuy |
Mar 30 2015, 01:28 PM
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GermanCarGuy Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 13-May 14 From: Rapid City, SD Member No.: 17,346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
For your Right Hand Drive Dash Pad, I'd start here -- Crawford Industries web page links -
http://www.356-911.com/links/914links.htm Probably a good place to start would be the Porsche Club GB link. |
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