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

[jd74914]

Fancy! An AF8 and turret too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) I've always made due with an adjustable positioner at home; the turret is a really nice upgrade-makes everything faster.

Using AS or MIL-DTL-26482[-type] connectors?

Assuming you've drooled over the RBR Racing page:
https://rbracing-rsr.com/wiring_ecu.html

I haven't seen the HPA wiring videos, but do they go over shrink tube wire labels and then covering them with clear shrink tube?

The PMU16 looks like a really cool unit. Those guys are so new to the market (relatively), but have really shook it up, particular on the PDM side. Looking forward to seeing you implement it and some real world reviews. I think you're MoTeC contact is right to recommending ECUMaster. The PDM15/etc. doesn't seem to get you many more features if any. Now if you had an M1 ECU, or something like an S8/PDU3X or something maybe that would be different. But really not super beneficial for a street car either.

[AZBanks]

Fancy! An AF8 and turret too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) I've always made due with an adjustable positioner at home; the turret is a really nice upgrade-makes everything faster.

Using AS or MIL-DTL-26482[-type] connectors?

Assuming you've drooled over the RBR Racing page:
https://rbracing-rsr.com/wiring_ecu.html

I haven't seen the HPA wiring videos, but do they go over shrink tube wire labels and then covering them with clear shrink tube?

The PMU16 looks like a really cool unit. Those guys are so new to the market (relatively), but have really shook it up, particular on the PDM side. Looking forward to seeing you implement it and some real world reviews. I think you're MoTeC contact is right to recommending ECUMaster. The PDM15/etc. doesn't seem to get you many more features if any. Now if you had an M1 ECU, or something like an S8/PDU3X or something maybe that would be different. But really not super beneficial for a street car either.

They update that RBR Racing page. It is about 3 times as long now as it was 2 years ago. Great Information.

[tygaboy]

Fancy! An AF8 and turret too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) I've always made due with an adjustable positioner at home; the turret is a really nice upgrade-makes everything faster.

Using AS or MIL-DTL-26482[-type] connectors?

Assuming you've drooled over the RBR Racing page:
https://rbracing-rsr.com/wiring_ecu.html

I haven't seen the HPA wiring videos, but do they go over shrink tube wire labels and then covering them with clear shrink tube?

@jd74914 Yep, the HPA videos are SOOOO good. The cover each/every step of the process. Both a "modified street/track day" car and a full on motorsport harness. The start with theory, then show a bench example of the particular process, then use all of the processes on an actual start-to-finish example.
I can't say enough about how much value I've gotten from the courses.
And on the connectors, it's looking like it'll be a mix of AS and milspec. I haven't purchased them yet so still some TBD.
I'll post up all the details as I get going on the harness build.

[jd74914]

That’s awesome! Seems like the HPA crew does a really good job delivering a lot of value and demistifying the whole process. Are most of those videos with Zac Perston?

Looking forward to some details! As someone who is just too busy at the moment to do any car stuff, it’s nice to live vicariously haha (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[tygaboy]

An LS is here, as you know.
A Cayman PDK is here. You can see it right there.

Today's news is that an LS-to-Cayman PDK adapter showed up. How it knew the other components were here, I have NO idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

There's a ton of work between what you see here and a car that can be made to operate utilizing these components. The TCU (trans control unit) I need to use is "getting there", in terms of real world readiness. So, this subproject is staying on the back burner, at least for a little while. But it's nice to know all the parts are here. And man, are they beautiful! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

On a bit different note, look at how wide the PDK axle flanges are! I'm a bit concerned about axle length and CV angles, at least in a 914 running stock trailing arms. We'll see...

[tygaboy]

The other parts of the adapter kit. The PDK clutches stay attached to the trans. The plate you see here is the flywheel. A bit funny looking with no bolt holes other than for the coupler flange. An LS flex plate gets put in there, too, so there'll be a ring gear for the starter.

[tygaboy]

Sorta like this, but with that flywheel and an LS3 attached to it.

[Andyrew]

Yeowzers! Whats the flange to flange dimension on those axles?

Your using 930 CV's right? If not you might have to simply for angle...


This is going to be nuts in that car... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[tygaboy]

Finally, some actual 914 content! Wait. Actually, no.

This is a BMW 2002 mirror. Sorry, I gotta get better at this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

For those of you interested, this is a super cool update. You do have to carefully drill and countersink for the mounting screws and cut/grind a small bump on the mirror's mounting surface. That's all pretty easily done. And once it is?

No more "mirror stuck (or not!) on the windshield". I haven't yet drilled this for the visor mounts because I think I'm going to run a largish shade band instead. What you see on there now is Gorilla tape, because Tygaboy. Hey, it let's me quickly test how big a band I want, what works while still allowing me to see traffic lights, etc.

And on an unrelated and happy note:
As some may know, I'm on a twice yearly, full body skin cancer screening program. This morning was my 4th in a row "all clear" result. This long with no new issues means I now move to once-a-year checks. Yea for me! And fuck cancer.
Remember your sunscreen, people.

[tygaboy]

And right back to non-914 stuff! Again, not ITBs but still pretty cool looking. The Holley EFI systems are speed density systems so I don't need the traditional MAF sensor ahead of the throttle body. With a MAF sensor, I'd need some amount of intake tube between the air cleaner and throttle body. Not with the Holley stuff. I can just do this!

Yes, this is essentially the exact opposite of a cold air intake set up but it gets me running again. I have a couple ideas for isolating the air cleaner from heat. @Retroracer Tony, you know what I'm talking about...! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

[tygaboy]

Speaking of air cleaner ideas, I have no issues with an "imitation is the sincerest from of flattery" approach and I stumbled onto the Factory Five GTM intake set ups. I think I can leverage some of these ideas and still keep the current headers. If not? I've always wanted to build my own headers...

How about like that top picture with the intakes being fed by vent's in the fenders? Like @OptimusGlen Glen's rendered versions? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

[djway]

A built in MAF is another reason Im looking at the Holley. Ive been watching a ton of videos about the system.
I think this will feed my cold air

[willieg]

Chris: Congratulations on the results of your cancer screening program. Stay diligent and…..yeah, fuck cancer.

[Cairo94507]

Hey Chris- Congratulations buddy. Skin cancer is pretty serious. Just yesterday I scheduled my yearly screening. I am sure however you get cold air into that motor it will be cool (see what I did?). I love Glen's rendering-that car is stunning. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Andyrew]

Congrats Chris on the cancer clearing!!!

I like the mirror solution, Have it in mine as I had a new window put in and didnt want to stick anything to it. So much cleaner.

[Krieger]

That's great news on your screening!

[willieg]

Chris. What model BMW did the mirror come from?

[tygaboy]

Chris. What model BMW did the mirror come from?

@willieg - It's from a BMW 1600/2002. There are usually a few to chose from on ebay.

[Morph914]

Cheers to your health (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Keep up the good work! Always watching for the next thing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

John

[tygaboy]

Thanks for all the nice thoughts on my cancer screening status. I really appreciate it.

POTENTIAL GORY PIC ALERT!!!

On the other hand (literally! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) ), you all forgot to wish me well on not being injured!

This was RacerBenz related. As I was working away on it, one of the "in-place but not yet tacked in" roll cage tubes fell out of position and the wonderfully mitered (read "sharp") end landed smack on my hand.

The fun part was when I moved my fingers, all of which thankfully still work, I could see one of the tendons moving back and forth. That's when I decided I should sit down for a a bit before heading to the ER. Virtually no blood but man did I get light headed. In the end, it was a quick stitch job and I was back in the shop this afternoon.

Anyway, another reminder that we need to do all we can to be safety minded. So you all be careful out there in your shops!