914-6 conversion/ rusturation GT style, EFI is done Options

[sixnotfour]

6543 louvers

[mb911]

6543 louvers

In my fab class this week I am going to teach my class how to fab the front belly /oil cooler floor just because. Its a semi complicated part for the novice and they will think its cool that its for a porsche and they get to take it home to hang on their wall..

[Phil Plummer]

Just a quick introduction. I am picking up a 74 1.8 this weekend to do a 6 conversion on. I built one about 15 years ago but then sold it and had a 964 and a 911 turbo in its absence. I have since sold everything and have not had a porsche in about 3 years.

Technology has changed since my absence and was looking for a quick list of must do's when doing a conversion..

Thanks

Hi Ive a running 914/6 with a 3.0 im trying to find engine tin. Pls let me know if you know where to find engine tin. Im told the 3.0 and 3.2 engine tin wont work at all for a 914/6
Regards Phil

[Phil Plummer]

6543 louvers

In my fab class this week I am going to teach my class how to fab the front belly /oil cooler floor just because. Its a semi complicated part for the novice and they will think its cool that its for a porsche and they get to take it home to hang on their wall..

Hello: pls let me know where i can find engine tin for my 3.0 conversion,Im told the 3.0 and 3.2 tin wont work at al for a914/6
Regards Phil

[mb911]

6543 louvers

In my fab class this week I am going to teach my class how to fab the front belly /oil cooler floor just because. Its a semi complicated part for the novice and they will think its cool that its for a porsche and they get to take it home to hang on their wall..

Hello: pls let me know where i can find engine tin for my 3.0 conversion,Im told the 3.0 and 3.2 tin wont work at al for a914/6
Regards Phil

Restoration design sells the complete kit for about 900 or so and its a wonderful set that exeeds original parts in quality..mine won't be ready for a bit and mine are for the budget builders as the sheet metal is much more homemade by comparison to the RD piece..

[mb911]

Well busy times, working allot in my day job as we have a company coming into the area looking for 13k employees and have allot of people looking for training..

Then business is very busy and growing. A website is under development thanks to a member here that has been an absolute blessing.. The GT hardlines have consumed allot of time and money..

That said I gave in and bought 2 new sail panels from restoration design as while I was in there make it 100% right.. It put me behind by a couple weeks of my target but will be worth it..

I cut the passenger side off yesterday inbetween cerakoting some engine parts after repair for a customer.

Front wheel well has been a constat issue where it was brazed etc.. Almost done welding pits and grinding in that area.. Hopefully prime that area this week and mount the door on so can weld the fender on..

[mb911]

Oh and brace is in the trunk so that are is done.. Yeah.

[mb911]

And this mornings progress.. Was going to make it out of one piece but lent my brake out to someone and this will blend well enough once welding is completely done..

[bbrock]

I've got a smaller patch in that general area coming up fairly quickly. Did you treat the inside of that cavity while it was open? Haven't decided what to do with mine. Always looking for examples.

[Dion]

Well busy times, working allot in my day job as we have a company coming into the area looking for 13k employees and have allot of people looking for training..

Then business is very busy and growing. A website is under development thanks to a member here that has been an absolute blessing.. The GT hardlines have consumed allot of time and money..

That said I gave in and bought 2 new sail panels from restoration design as while I was in there make it 100% right.. It put me behind by a couple weeks of my target but will be worth it..

I cut the passenger side off yesterday inbetween cerakoting some engine parts after repair for a customer.

Front wheel well has been a constat issue where it was brazed etc.. Almost done welding pits and grinding in that area.. Hopefully prime that area this week and mount the door on so can weld the fender on..

I really like the finish on those parts Ben. Looks great man.
Is Cerakote finish similar to powder coating?
I’ve only read a few things regarding its use. Mostly gun finishes.
Regards

[mb911]

I've got a smaller patch in that general area coming up fairly quickly. Did you treat the inside of that cavity while it was open? Haven't decided what to do with mine. Always looking for examples.

Yup just cold galvanized spray after wire brushing it. Then use som galvaneel cut offs from the RD parts..

[mb911]

Well busy times, working allot in my day job as we have a company coming into the area looking for 13k employees and have allot of people looking for training..

Then business is very busy and growing. A website is under development thanks to a member here that has been an absolute blessing.. The GT hardlines have consumed allot of time and money..

That said I gave in and bought 2 new sail panels from restoration design as while I was in there make it 100% right.. It put me behind by a couple weeks of my target but will be worth it..

I cut the passenger side off yesterday inbetween cerakoting some engine parts after repair for a customer.

Front wheel well has been a constat issue where it was brazed etc.. Almost done welding pits and grinding in that area.. Hopefully prime that area this week and mount the door on so can weld the fender on..

I really like the finish on those parts Ben. Looks great man.
Is Cerakote finish similar to powder coating?
I’ve only read a few things regarding its use. Mostly gun finishes.
Regards

Cerakote is a ceramic paint.. I used it on my engine build as well. Its sprayed in automotive spray guns.

[Dion]

A big step above the rattle cans then.
Thanks Ben.

[mb911]

A big step above the rattle cans then.
Thanks Ben.

Thats for sure.. it is rock hard and handles extreme heat.. does not discolor either

[jd74914]

A big step above the rattle cans then.
Thanks Ben.

Thats for sure.. it is rock hard and handles extreme heat.. does not discolor either

Those parts look great! I've also been very happy with the Cerakote in the past. Pretty easy to apply and lasts forever.

Not to hijack but...For those who just need aluminum or flat black/white colors and want/need it in an aerosol can, Superior Industries Thermal Kote is also very good. It's expensive ($90/2 pack), so nothing like cheap autopart store sprays.

The temperature rating is a bit lower (1325F vs. 1600F), but it holds up really well. I regularly use it in burners that see >1450 F (bright cherry glowing color) and haven't had any flaking problems either.

https://www.superior-industries.com/thermal...roduct_208.html

[mb911]

A big step above the rattle cans then.
Thanks Ben.

Thats for sure.. it is rock hard and handles extreme heat.. does not discolor either

Those parts look great! I've also been very happy with the Cerakote in the past. Pretty easy to apply and lasts forever.

Not to hijack but...For those who just need aluminum or flat black/white colors and want/need it in an aerosol can, Superior Industries Thermal Kote is also very good. It's expensive ($90/2 pack), so nothing like cheap autopart store sprays.

The temperature rating is a bit lower (1325F vs. 1600F), but it holds up really well. I regularly use it in burners that see >1450 F (bright cherry glowing color) and haven't had any flaking problems either.

https://www.superior-industries.com/thermal...roduct_208.html

Interesting stuff. never tried that

[mb911]

Finished welding the area this morning and then ground it down 90% and cleaned and sprayed zinc brite over it.. It is a perfect repair for a hidden area with all the correct contours but doesn't require the finish that an external panel requires..

[mb911]

Woke up at 4:15 today went out and welded the sail panel on . Went well but have a bit to finish yet.. This will conclude my week of progress as busy the rest of the week but feel that I made progress.

[jmitro]

looking great. sometimes it seems progress is so slow, but then you look back at all the baby steps and realize you're making big gains (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[mepstein]

You slept in till 4:15 - slacker















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