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 |
Mueller |
Mar 15 2021, 11:00 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 took off the valve covers and rocker arms with nothing glaringly wrong. So the motor and transmission will be coming out.
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Chris H. |
Mar 16 2021, 07:32 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 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) what happened Mike? Bad noises? High temps?
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Mueller |
Mar 16 2021, 11:41 AM
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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 was out driving and pushed the rpms too far I believe. Strange noise (does not sound like a bad bearing) and it seemed to be running on only half the engine. |
Curbandgutter |
Mar 16 2021, 12:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 565 Joined: 8-March 13 From: Murrieta CA Member No.: 15,637 Region Association: Southern California |
Mueller love how you can handle all of the electrical the way that you do. You're a wizard! Love the sound on that 6. It really does sound like a flat 6. How did it pull? Great job!
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Chris H. |
Mar 16 2021, 12:41 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 |
Just a thought... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
From Wikipedia: "One unique feature of some J-family engine models is Honda's Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system. Initially, the system turns off one bank of cylinders under light loads, turning the V6 into a straight-3. Some versions were able to turn off one bank of cylinders or one cylinder on opposing banks, allowing for three-cylinder use under light loads and four-cylinder use under medium loads. " Maybe VCM system is stuck on. |
Mueller |
Mar 16 2021, 04:24 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 |
Chris, the later motors have that feature.
Motor is out, is that style of clutch plate a friendly type for street use? Seems to be on or off for me. |
Mike Bellis |
Mar 16 2021, 08:33 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
That metallic puck clutch is unforgiving. You should put an organic stock disc in there. I'm running a stock LUK clutch setup on my 1.8t and love it.
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Chris914n6 |
Mar 16 2021, 09:27 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 |
Dump the 6 puck springless racing disc.
I don't know if a stock 914 disc will hold but you want that style. Kennedy might be the better place to go. They will ask if it's 9 inch (bus 228mm iirc) vs 215mm so measure first. Mine is a Sport Kevlar from Clutchmasters good for 320hp or so but I planned ahead for a turbo... 20 years ago (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
Andyrew |
Mar 17 2021, 11:09 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
That metallic puck clutch is unforgiving. You should put an organic stock disc in there. I'm running a stock LUK clutch setup on my 1.8t and love it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
76-914 |
Mar 17 2021, 11:40 AM
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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 |
I get the feeling you are (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dead horse.gif) . You know what my recombination would be! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Good luck Mike. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Mueller |
Mar 17 2021, 02:45 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 get the feeling you are (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dead horse.gif) . You know what my recombination would be! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Good luck Mike. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Yea, I keep looking at the Subaru 5 speed transmission sitting next to my car thinking how easy it would be to just grab a Subaru 6 cylinder and go with that. |
horizontally-opposed |
Mar 17 2021, 03:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,445 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None |
I get the feeling you are (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dead horse.gif) . You know what my recombination would be! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Good luck Mike. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Yea, I keep looking at the Subaru 5 speed transmission sitting next to my car thinking how easy it would be to just grab a Subaru 6 cylinder and go with that. Agree with everyone on the clutch, and can sure see why a Subaru flat six is appealing from a design and philosophical standpoint. What's the power delta against the V6, Mike? |
Coondog |
Mar 17 2021, 03:17 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 |
I get the feeling you are (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dead horse.gif) . You know what my recombination would be! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Good luck Mike. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Yea, I keep looking at the Subaru 5 speed transmission sitting next to my car thinking how easy it would be to just grab a Subaru 6 cylinder and go with that. While I commend you for tackling the road less taken, I have to agree with the Subaru route. We’re all pulling for you to get your car on the road. |
Mueller |
Mar 17 2021, 03:42 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 get the feeling you are (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dead horse.gif) . You know what my recombination would be! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Good luck Mike. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Yea, I keep looking at the Subaru 5 speed transmission sitting next to my car thinking how easy it would be to just grab a Subaru 6 cylinder and go with that. Agree with everyone on the clutch, and can sure see why a Subaru flat six is appealing from a design and philosophical standpoint. What's the power delta against the V6, Mike? From a quick search it looks like about 30hp to 50hp advantage for the Honda motor. Another option is to part the car out, recoup a few grand and sink that money into our 242 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) |
Chris H. |
Mar 17 2021, 03:57 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 |
Eh you’ll get a lot less for it parting it out Mike. Any idea what’s wrong with the engine? Is it toast for sure?
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RoadGlue |
Mar 17 2021, 04:11 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
I'd be very inclined to just figure out what went wrong first, and then go from there.
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Mueller |
Mar 17 2021, 04:27 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 |
Eh you’ll get a lot less for it parting it out Mike. Any idea what’s wrong with the engine? Is it toast for sure? No, I think it is something minor, I think the frustration of working on our 20 year old stove top and oven right now is making me grumpy. I'm taking this as a sign to fix up the engine compartment and do some welding, there are some holes in the firewall that really need to be addressed properly. |
dan10101 |
Mar 17 2021, 04:46 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 |
No, I think it is something minor, I think the frustration of working on our 20 year old stove top and oven right now is making me grumpy. I'm taking this as a sign to fix up the engine compartment and do some welding, there are some holes in the firewall that really need to be addressed properly. I know the frustration. I have parts everywhere. But hang in there, things will come around. The good news for my build is that I get to put lower compression pistons in it to handle the boost better. There's always a bright side. Well, most always. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
Mueller |
Mar 17 2021, 11:10 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 was going through my tool box tonight and found my compression tester and leak down tester.....after I removed 1 cylinder head already..doh!
This head looks good, no signs of valves kissing the pistons. The other head is going to be a challenge, 2 of the head bolts are damaged so I'll have to drill the heads off. All 3 marks for TDC for the cams and crank line up perfectly so I highly doubt the belt jumped. |
Jack Standz |
Mar 18 2021, 12:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 394 Joined: 15-November 19 From: Happy Place (& surrounding area) Member No.: 23,644 Region Association: None |
I was going through my tool box tonight and found my compression tester and leak down tester.....after I removed 1 cylinder head already..doh! This head looks good, no signs of valves kissing the pistons. The other head is going to be a challenge, 2 of the head bolts are damaged so I'll have to drill the heads off. All 3 marks for TDC for the cams and crank line up perfectly so I highly doubt the belt jumped. Sorry to hear you're having problems and it seemed to be running well, except for running too hot. But, you will for sure get it sorted out. I like Centerforce Dual Friction clutches (use with a matching Centerforce pressure plate and balance with everything). On 914s and other mid-engined cars too. Not as harsh as the 6 puck ones, but can handle lots of torque. |
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