BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time... Options

[Andyrew]

Liquid Blue (Ford GT). Just a thought...

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I Like that color. You could throw a tiny bit more white pearl in the paint to brighten it it up in the sun. It looks like it already has some and thats probably why I like it so much. Such a large contrast between bright and dark lighting and the full spectrum looks good.

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[tygaboy]

Here's the Aventurine Green. I'd tone down the gold wheels a bit, or maybe do a more bronze color.

I talked with my painter yesterday and will be heading to his shop to talk in more detail and see some sample panels.

[tygaboy]

More importantly, I was able to connect with the shop that will likely be doing the EFI tuning. He viewed the start video and immediately replied with comments that led me to believe he really knows what he's doing. And I successfully connected my laptop to the ECU, downloaded the current tune and sent it to the tuner so he could start looking at things.

For sure, there are some basic things not set correctly. For example, it WILL NOT start without some application of the throttle, hence what you saw me doing. It's way over-fueling at startup. Yes, I know that's not right, but that's where things are.

I'm working with the tuner to get on calendar but not sure when that'll happen.

[tygaboy]

And for fun, here's my buddy's Speedster, painted by the shop I'm planning to use.
Note the consistency of the reflection as it crosses the door gap. I don't know if I'll choose to spend what it takes to get this level of result, but it's great to know the shop has the skill to do top quality work.

[Cracker]

An LS based efi system (including your's) should prime the fuel circuit for 5-8 seconds with ignition powered up. I have a dedicated toggle switch so that I can cycle the fuel pump independent of the ecu control. Are you solely relying on the ecu to control the pump? Easy test is to wire up the pump directly and if it starts with a longer prime than there you go...

Ahh...troubleshooting! We all go through it one way or another, my friend. Carry'on...!

T

[tygaboy]

I'll be taking it in for alignment and corner balance so I decided I may as well bolt on everything needed to get close to final weight.

I figured I'd go ahead and see what the hood vent looks like riveted in from the top. Remember, this is the test hood and not necessarily the final version of the vent. Also, just standard pop rivets. But it gives me a good idea of this look.

I like it from some angles, from others, not as much. Still some work to do.

[tygaboy]

I will say, I really like how the muffler looks! It's starting to look like a 914 again.

[andrewb]

I will say, I really like how the muffler looks! It's starting to look like a 914 again.

That arse end - which is all that most people will see - is perfection.

I agree about the front vent - it looks good on its own but somehow doesn't quite go with lines of the car.

[djway]

The outer rear corners of the vent look like they arch towards the front corners which may be an optical illusion but to fit the hood they should tail off towards the rear corners.

[tygaboy]

I'm thinking that to improve the visual of the hood vent, I'll work up a design that looks good on the car, then put vents where they fit and add "false" vents or maybe a cut-out or stamped area where vents can't go. A bit of form over function, but that's OK with me. Again, another item that's a work in progress where more noodling is needed.

Worst case, it's vent the fenders and leave the hood alone. But I'll admit, that just feels like giving up.

[djway]

You can do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Think of the vents as the art and the surround as the decorative frame.

[Cairo94507]

Chris that is a great looking butt. (and not in a gay way; not that there is anything wrong with that....) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Craigers17]

While I love everything about this build, that rear firewall is just artwork in my mind. It just has this crazy "x-wing" fighter aircraft quality look to it, if that makes any sense, but at the same time it's simple in a good way. I know you said the car was loud, but I hope you don't cover up that metal work! ....it would be criminal! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Dion]

Just throwing ideas out here Chris.
Something simple like a 935 though moved over to the hood with separation. Not sure the volume of air needed to escape from the coolers flow. Just architecture ideas.
Fantastic that it’s coming all to fruition now!

[Olympic 914]

Porsche Sapphire blue, Looks pretty good, But I am prejudiced.

[horizontally-opposed]

WOOHOO!!!! Congratulations on that maiden voyage. Made me smile ear to ear, and that induction system is insanely cool looking.

Which color do I paint it?

I'm a fan of blue and I'm going around on: the car's factory color (Anacona Blue Metallic), something more modern (early 2000s Subaru WRX blue) or something simple like Oslo blue.

If you like blues, go blue!

Color is super personal, and there are a lot of good metallic blues—I am partial to both Ancona and the 987/997 Aqua Blue (which isn't very aqua at all…), but…

The more time I have spent around Porsches and 914s, the more I appreciate non-metallics. There's just something so damn attractive and timeless about them—I think it's that they highlight forms over shapes. Hard to describe what I am saying, but I'd take a strong look at Aga Blue (1960s-1970s), Mercedes Midnight Blue (914s look insane in very dark blue), Sunoco Blue (talk about a cool period color…), and maybe Porsche's "Dark Blue" from the 1980s Carrera 3.2 and 944). Any of these will look period right and distinctive…

[Cairo94507]

I know it is not a metallic color, but Adriatic Blue is still a great color on a 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Krieger]

I know it is not a metallic color, but Adriatic Blue is still a great color on a 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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[andys]

I'll be taking it in for alignment and corner balance so I decided I may as well bolt on everything needed to get close to final weight.

I figured I'd go ahead and see what the hood vent looks like riveted in from the top. Remember, this is the test hood and not necessarily the final version of the vent. Also, just standard pop rivets. But it gives me a good idea of this look.

I like it from some angles, from others, not as much. Still some work to do.

Every time a hood vent discussion comes up, this one by byndbad914 keeps popping up in my mind. I love the simplicity, and subtlety, but then it's just one mans opinion.
Andys

[Cairo94507]

I like that and would do it without the graphics. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)