Muellers Honda V6 914 project, Put 70 miles on this engine swap, now to drop broken motor |
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Muellers Honda V6 914 project, Put 70 miles on this engine swap, now to drop broken motor |
Chris914n6 |
Oct 22 2020, 06:56 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,413 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
^^ practically bolts to my Nissan motor, so maybe you'll be as lucky. Only a 32mm thick adapter plate and a little machining to the Suby flywheel. A Nissan truck clutch slave bolts on and is lower profile.
The center diff is usually worth a bit more then the coupler. But knowing you... you'll probably be machining your own, in which case I can use one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Chris H. |
Oct 22 2020, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,048 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Nice score Mike! Yes the center diff is one of the weak points on AWD cars so it's worth $$$ and you pull it out to convert to 2WD. I think I sold mine for $250 way back in 2012.
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Mueller |
Oct 28 2020, 07:03 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
We have a runner, Part 2.
Since the last time I posted the motor running I have done a few things that made me question whether or not it would ever run again. Replaced vehicle wiring with Infinitybox CAN bus system. Took apart the factory Honda engine wiring harness, removed a few feet from it due to it being too long. Also recovered all the wires. Installed new intake manifold which required me to come up with a new way to control the throttle body. In the end I used a /6 throttle cable and made an adapter to screw on a short section of cable to attach to the Honda TB. Next will be using the Amazon sourced cooling system vacuum purge and coolant refill kit to get all the air out of the system. So far no leaks. Now to get insurance for it so I can register it to test it out on the street. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhqoTxPJ7KQ |
dan10101 |
Oct 28 2020, 07:08 PM
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TORQUE-o-holic Group: Members Posts: 1,140 Joined: 29-April 03 From: Eagle Point, Or Member No.: 626 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
We have a runner, Part 2. Awesome!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
tygaboy |
Oct 28 2020, 08:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,451 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Mike - That is AWESOME!!! Great work all around. Can't wait to see it in person, and catching (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) up with you at WCR.
Again, way to go, dude! |
Coondog |
Oct 28 2020, 08:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Long time coming, congrats.
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Chris H. |
Oct 29 2020, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,048 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Nice work Mike! It sounds great.
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ValcoOscar |
Oct 29 2020, 10:34 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,474 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
Congrats Mike, I hope to see your car in person soon.
Stay Safe... |
Amenson |
Oct 29 2020, 10:54 AM
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That's opposite lock!! Group: Members Posts: 645 Joined: 27-May 05 From: Dublin, OH Member No.: 4,154 Region Association: None |
So awesome, keep up the great progress!
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Gint |
Oct 29 2020, 11:53 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,094 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Had to happen soon!
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rmarx |
Oct 29 2020, 12:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 5-June 07 From: Pleasant Hill, CA Member No.: 7,784 |
Great job Mike! It sounds great! See you at WCR.
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76-914 |
Oct 29 2020, 04:47 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,634 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
The PO of my 914 told me the transmission is in need of internal work, I'm going to drive as is for now. (Once I do drive it) However this 2014 WRX 5 speed with 30K miles just happened to go up for sale not too far from me. I hope I can sell the rear diff to offset the cost. What is the model #? How much did you pay for it? Once you remove the center differential you'll need to add 12-14 oz's of trans oil over the std amount. Park it level then mark the dipstick w/ the "new full" mark. |
Mueller |
Oct 29 2020, 05:16 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
What is the model #? How much did you pay for it? Once you remove the center differential you'll need to add 12-14 oz's of trans oil over the std amount. Park it level then mark the dipstick w/ the "new full" mark. Thanks for the info. TY758VW1AA, 2014 WRX that was converted to 6 speed. I'm confused by the axles or lack of axles I should say. Still trying to wrap my head around if I need axles with a drive spline for inside the transmission or get the stub axles. |
76-914 |
Oct 29 2020, 06:51 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,634 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
What is the model #? How much did you pay for it? Once you remove the center differential you'll need to add 12-14 oz's of trans oil over the std amount. Park it level then mark the dipstick w/ the "new full" mark. Thanks for the info. TY758VW1AA, 2014 WRX that was converted to 6 speed. I'm confused by the axles or lack of axles I should say. Still trying to wrap my head around if I need axles with a drive spline for inside the transmission or get the stub axles. That was the last year for that model # transmission. Converted to a 6 speed? Wow, that's a new one. I'll look into that. The final drive will be 3.9 regardless. Although I'm not sure the quantity of oil I stated is accurate given it's been converted to a 6 speed. I came to this conclusion by immersing the center diff and related bearings and washers in a can of transmission oil and measuring the displacement. You can do the same thing after removing the diff. Just make sure that you measure the amount of oil that the rear cone takes vs. the flat plate you will use in it's place. The glove is blocking the view of the output. Post another pic of that area. |
Cairo94507 |
Oct 30 2020, 07:24 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,089 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Very cool. It is great to hear it running and it sounds good. Will it be making an appearance at WCR? Regardless, hope to see it one day. Congratulations Mike. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Chris H. |
Oct 30 2020, 07:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,048 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I think the 5MT was removed to install a 6 speed trans Kent. That one should be a 5.
On the axles/joints, I think @BIGKAT_83 has used male Subaru CV joints inboard, you just have to lower the trailing arm to get them in. He would know a lot more than me. On mine I used stub axles and female CVs. Mine is a 2006 removed for the same reason (converted car to 6 speed trans). |
Mueller |
Oct 30 2020, 12:09 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I think the 5MT was removed to install a 6 speed trans Kent. That one should be a 5. On the axles/joints, I think @BIGKAT_83 has used male Subaru CV joints inboard, you just have to lower the trailing arm to get them in. He would know a lot more than me. On mine I used stub axles and female CVs. Mine is a 2006 removed for the same reason (converted car to 6 speed trans). ^thanks, I talked to my friend Steve last night, he made the CV adapters that use the 100mm CV joints which I happen to be using. He might have a set of adapters left over. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-364-1284055427.jpg) |
mgp4591 |
Oct 30 2020, 03:52 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,481 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
I think the 5MT was removed to install a 6 speed trans Kent. That one should be a 5. On the axles/joints, I think @BIGKAT_83 has used male Subaru CV joints inboard, you just have to lower the trailing arm to get them in. He would know a lot more than me. On mine I used stub axles and female CVs. Mine is a 2006 removed for the same reason (converted car to 6 speed trans). ^thanks, I talked to my friend Steve last night, he made the CV adapters that use the 100mm CV joints which I happen to be using. He might have a set of adapters left over. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-364-1284055427.jpg) Those look like an exact replacement for the ones offered by Subarugears. They look like some great workmanship! |
Mueller |
Nov 14 2020, 10:04 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Not only a runner also a driver.
I drove it around the block for the 1st time right before I hooked it up to my truck for the ride up to Petaluma for the 2020 WCR last week. For the WCR I only drove it Saturday night for the picture and dinner. I didn't trust the car for the 2 drives thru the unknown roads. Now to fix a bunch of little things and put a heater in it. |
Retroracer |
Nov 14 2020, 10:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 621 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Great meeting you and seeing the car in person Mike!
- Tony |
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