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| tygaboy |
 Apr 13 2022, 05:51 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,548 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California 
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Apr 12 2022, 08:24 AM)  @Cairo94507 - Michael - For now, the engine bay will be done in a medium gray. In the end, the body exterior will likely end up in some sort of dark-ish blue. I like Porsche Lapis Blue but in a non-metallic and with a bit less purple. Such a big decision so nothing final at this point. I pulled the engine yesterday so now it's time to tidy up everything and get the trans ready to ship. I also have a number of items that need powder coating or plating. Things should look pretty good once it's all back together. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Cairo94507 |
Apr 14 2022, 07:10 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,297 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I can't wait to see it going back together with finished parts; it's going to look epic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| tygaboy |
Apr 14 2022, 02:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,548 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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What to do when you've sacrificed both trunks in the name of water cooled HP and maximum access/style points and you want to attend some far away events?
Getting ready for some road trips! @buddyv Robert found what I think is the best looking luggage rack and he's letting me play with it for a while. If I can't talk him out of this one, I may have to make my own copy of this. I love how it looks like a spoiler! Do you disagree with having a luggage rack on a hopped up 914? Have you seen @SirAndy Andy's car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Attached thumbnail(s)   
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| Superhawk996 |
Apr 14 2022, 03:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,966 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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That Ferrari engine would be awesome . . . just sayin' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| markhoward |
Apr 15 2022, 08:50 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 5-March 17 From: Lafayette, CA Member No.: 20,897 Region Association: Northern California
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Hmm, wonder what else @buddyv has been hiding in his stash? I think it looks great. A bit bold but luckily, your car can pull that off easily! Time to drill some holes in that deck lid..
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| Cairo94507 |
Apr 15 2022, 09:36 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,297 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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NOOOOOOOO! (Hey, you asked.)
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| d914 |
Apr 15 2022, 10:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,349 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States |
Its either that or a track type trailer.. Make the back of that thing a spoiler???? Since you will make your own.??
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| SirAndy |
Apr 15 2022, 10:38 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,191 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(tygaboy @ Apr 14 2022, 01:09 PM) Do you disagree with having a luggage rack on a hopped up 914? Have you seen @SirAndy Andy's car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I approve of this message! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Retroracer |
Apr 15 2022, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 640 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Chris - well if you're considering that, then the logical extension is, surely:
 Build the rack on a second roof panel, then you can simply swap out for local or touring use.....! Extra lights and front bar are optional. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) - Tony |
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| ClayPerrine |
Apr 15 2022, 11:34 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,270 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(Retroracer @ Apr 15 2022, 12:18 PM) Chris - well if you're considering that, then the logical extension is, surely: Build the rack on a second roof panel, then you can simply swap out for local or touring use.....! Extra lights and front bar are optional. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) - Tony (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| roundtwo |
Apr 15 2022, 03:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 9-February 20 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 23,905 Region Association: Central California
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Thinking you can fabricate a huge stainless suitcase to match. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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| Krieger |
Apr 15 2022, 05:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,800 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(roundtwo @ Apr 15 2022, 02:41 PM) Thinking you can fabricate a huge stainless suitcase to match. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) that clicks or latches into tracks on your rear lid! Two strip of stainless (rubber lined) that run front to rear on top of the lid. Sleeker, purposeful and more modern like your car. |
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| bkrantz |
Apr 15 2022, 08:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,342 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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The only suitable cargo solution is a trailer made from the rear half of a 914. With flares, of course.
Or just travel with your credit card. |
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| mgp4591 |
Apr 15 2022, 11:15 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,608 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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So Chris...any other new that you'd like to impart to the audience? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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| tygaboy |
Apr 16 2022, 02:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,548 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Apr 14 2022, 02:07 PM) @Superhawk996 - I don't know what you're talking about. OK, so yes, I am going to test fit the engine and trans. Low probability the stock intake will fit but I'll know a lot more about all this in the next day or so. Gotta say, the trans looks straight out of a race car. If the ring & pinion area looks huge, it's because it is; part of it serves as a the dry sump tank. Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| KELTY360 |
Apr 16 2022, 03:48 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,121 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Get a second trunk lid and paint it with the car so you can install when the rack isn't needed. Or, design a couple of rails that you can attach the rack to when needed. Oh wait, you don't like design projects....my bad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| tygaboy |
Apr 17 2022, 05:03 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,548 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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There is no way this will fit in my car. Why even try?
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| tygaboy |
Apr 17 2022, 05:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,548 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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Lube! We need lube!
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| tygaboy |
Apr 17 2022, 05:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,548 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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Well, now. This is encouraging...
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| tygaboy |
Apr 17 2022, 05:46 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,548 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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Holy McEngineSwap, it fits. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I would have bet big $ this wasn't going to be the result, but here we are. The whole drive train needs to come up maybe another inch but it all looks totally workable. The axle angle looks better than with the LS/Boxster, the rear of the trans clears the body work and it looks like it'll all work with a stock fire wall location. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
Good thing, because I've sourced another 914 and this drivetrain is going in! I'll be starting a separate build thread for that one. My existing car will keep its LS/Boxster set up and continue to be refined. But wowzers, this is so f-ing COOL! Attached thumbnail(s)     
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