GT project, Big Day.......three years later.....make that five (!) years |
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GT project, Big Day.......three years later.....make that five (!) years |
rgalla9146 |
Jan 22 2022, 08:57 PM
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more. I hope this helps.
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rgalla9146 |
Feb 6 2022, 10:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,650 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Finally some pics of the bottom of the car with the engine and transmission installed.
I didn't disassemble or rebuild the engine so it's pretty dirty.....I do have plans. For now I'm waiting for some exhaust parts etc. to start it. Another few days. Attached thumbnail(s) |
rgalla9146 |
Feb 6 2022, 11:00 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,650 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
a shot of the front
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Luke M |
Feb 6 2022, 01:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,394 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
Looks good Rory.. Are you making your own shift rod to the Bott's kit?
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rgalla9146 |
Feb 6 2022, 02:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,650 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Looks good Rory.. Are you making your own shift rod to the Bott's kit? Yes, I'm going to use two WEVO joints. I'll use a straight piece of original 914 shift tube with ends I'm making to improve fit into the WEVO joints. The fit is a bit loose using the 914 shift rod ends. |
Cairo94507 |
Feb 7 2022, 08:38 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,091 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
That looks very nice. I love the transaxle! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Tom1394racing |
Feb 24 2022, 10:36 AM
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Awesome build. Will be following in your footsteps.
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Dion |
Feb 25 2022, 09:12 AM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,801 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
That looks fantastic Rory.
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TRS63 |
Feb 25 2022, 03:16 PM
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rgalla9146 |
Mar 1 2022, 08:16 PM
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According to a favorite rule of thumb among car enthusiasts 'it will cost twice as much and take twice as long' ..... that is a very optimistic prediction. My 3.0 is finally installed and 'running' and is 'drivable' The engine came from a running driving car that was totaled in a crash. First surprise ? big compression leaks and oil leaks ....but it does run. Second surprise ? very disappointing control of my 915 / 916 trans. Soooo..... the engine will come out and be freshened up and emerge as a short stroke 3.2 But first I'll take this 'opportuniy' chase the transmission issues. The process began as an effort to adjust the shift linkage but soon it became apparent that the linkage inside the trans was a problem as well. Without going into too much detail it turns out that full days of disassembly, adjustment, reassembly, test drive, disassembly adjustment, etc. etc. etc. have finally paid off. Today the trans is finally working as it should. I must say is very different to sit in a 914 and select 1st gear by pushing the lever forward. Now I can put the trans aside and go after the engine. Onward Attached thumbnail(s) |
rgalla9146 |
Apr 23 2022, 06:46 PM
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Well my 3.2 short stroke engine project is turning into an oddyssey due to parts supply issues.
With no ARP rod bolts available I decided to go with better (Pauter)rods. Next surprise ? No rods available. Dual plug ignition is no picnic either. Seems everyone has their own version. I guess I'll have mine too. So while these things are being chased I'm working on my brothers project. Check the pic. 1932 Ford 3 window Coupe with 283 Corvette engine. He's owned the car since 1962 and it was his daily back then. The body work is all done. I'm assembling the chassis and will get it running. Can't wait to hear it run. Attached thumbnail(s) |
rgalla9146 |
Aug 16 2022, 06:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,650 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Here goes.
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rgalla9146 |
Aug 16 2022, 06:42 PM
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abbreviated vesion Attached thumbnail(s) |
rgalla9146 |
Aug 16 2022, 06:53 PM
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Pauter light weight rods hanging out
twin plug heads added Attached thumbnail(s) |
rgalla9146 |
Aug 16 2022, 07:10 PM
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full long block with 98mm Mahle P&Cs
compression reduced to 9.8 to 1 Twin plug distributor added for bling shot Next up camshafts install and time, then add the rockers, adjust and button it up. Might start it out of the car for easy access and adjustment. I've never driven a short stroke 3.2 but understand they're quite lively and can make up to 300 hp Progress should pick up a bit now. Attached thumbnail(s) |
stownsen914 |
Aug 17 2022, 05:56 AM
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Looking good Rory!
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 17 2022, 06:29 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,091 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
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DRPHIL914 |
Aug 17 2022, 09:15 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,810 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
wow!! beautiful, that is quite an undertaking , what is your engine building background?
if that puts out anything over 250 hp its going to be very lively indeed!!! |
Justinp71 |
Aug 17 2022, 11:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,602 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
Looks good! Similar to my motor. What cam/intake setup are you running? I have the DC40 cams with PMO46s, it really comes to life with high flowing exhaust. There is one on pelican dynoed at 253hp at the wheels! |
flyer86d |
Aug 17 2022, 01:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 446 Joined: 12-January 11 From: Corea, Maine Member No.: 12,585 Region Association: North East States |
Rory,
My old 80 SC track car had a short stroke 3.2 built by Gene Kirschner. I bought the car from Eddie Mazur built. The engine was essentially the same as yours with Ge-80 cams and 46 Webers. 320hp @ 7500rpm. It would accelerate hard to 5000rpm and then take a deep breath and pull harder to 7500. In first gear if you fluffed it of the line and floored it, it would pull to 5000 and then light the tires off from there up. It was great fun and extremely reliable. You’ll love it in a light car. Charlie |
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