Cairo's (Michael) 6 - Part 2, 3.2 coming out and '95 3.6 going in... Options

[Cairo94507]

Finally got the shifter issue sorted and it shifts beautifully now.

Now on to other issues. AASE Motors installed my oil cooler thermostat in the frunk, next to the oil cooler. Fortunately ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ) they used double-stick tape to mount it to the inner fender well. We will be moving it to the engine firewall, passenger side where there is room. Will need to make up a couple new oil lines, but that should not be an issue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[burton73]

In my sights for the future is to install a square weave German carpet kit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Just so you can see what that looks like in a six. German square weave made in Italy

Bob B

[Cairo94507]

Thanks Bob- Beautiful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[CCE]

As you may know I recently joined 914World and I am discovering little by little the cars, and yours is amazing!!! Wow!

I just love the color, can you share the code or how could I order the mix it for my paint job..
Again Wow!

[Cairo94507]

@CCE Thanks so much. 1510 or L60E is the code for the factory Glasurit Irish Green color.
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[CCE]

@CCE Thanks so much. 1510 or L60E is the code for the factory Glasurit Irish Green color.
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Spectacular! Thanks a bunch… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/irish914.jpg)

[CCE]

@CCE Thanks so much. 1510 or L60E is the code for the factory Glasurit Irish Green color.
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Very nice

[CCE]

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@CCE Thanks so much. 1510 or L60E is the code for the factory Glasurit Irish Green color.
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Very nice

[troth]

Hey Michael, saw your WTB ad for a bumper to cut up. Did you decide you weren’t getting enough cooling through just the valence opening or is it a cosmetic choice? I’m curious because I really like the stealth look of just the valence being cut and was hoping to do that for my 6 conversion.

[Cairo94507]

@troth - First, thank you very much. It is a bit of both actually. I want to screen in my opening to protect the oil cooler visible through the body holes which it resides behind. Screening will reduce the airflow a little. To compensate, I want to modify the bumper, maybe not as much as most, but enough so the entire body hole is clear of the bumper. I think that will offset the air reduction caused by screening. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Bucci]

@Cairo94507


If you have not modified your bumper, I highly recommend doing the oval cut out like Ferry Porsches 914-8…! I think it’s a classic look and you get more airflow, then the smaller square notch on just the valance.
I spent a lot of time 25 years ago folding the factory front sheet metal back to make right angles so there’s more rigidity/ structure in the nose panel after you cut the hole for the oil cooler.

Pics below.

[Cairo94507]

@Bucci - Thanks for the reply and the pictures. That is almost what we are doing. I traced the valance opening for an exact template and that is what the bumper opening will look like. A mirror image of the valance.

[Shivers]

@Bucci - Thanks for the reply and the pictures. That is almost what we are doing. I traced the valance opening for an exact template and that is what the bumper opening will look like. A mirror image of the valance.

Hi, when I was doing mine I noticed that the cuts had a curve to them.
But from the front the opening looked straight.

[Shivers]

You can see the curve here. From the side it looks like a bit of a frown.
Will mirror image give you the effect you want. Just an observation

[Cairo94507]

Jesus.... I hope so. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[r_towle]

hmm

I wonder if some of the chrome from a 60s-70s Volvo p1800 would fit the front oval cowl.

PinaFarina design trend he was doing that time...lots of his work has that classical oval intake...so there may be smaller ones than the Volvo that might have some interesting trim bits.

I can't wait to see it all done, with the headlight up.

[Bucci]

@Bucci - Thanks for the reply and the pictures. That is almost what we are doing. I traced the valance opening for an exact template and that is what the bumper opening will look like. A mirror image of the valance.

@Cairo94507

I’m curious what type of oil temperature you’re seeing with your oil cooler install?

I seem to be holding steady at 180 to 200 depending on if it’s summertime or going up, the Cajon Pass grade at 85-90 mph, etc.

I did run the 3.2 motor without GT flares or an oil cooler for about a year. The temperatures were extreme with my driving style and track use at Willow Springs would roast the oil. I would change the oil after every event. The oil literally lost it viscosity and it was broken down. I ran Valvoline 20/50 racing oil, I would see temperatures above 220 Fahrenheit.

[Cairo94507]

@Bucci I typically see 195 degrees unless in stop and go traffic and then it creeps up to maybe 220. As soon as I get in open air it drops quickly to 195. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Cairo94507]

OK, I know.... why mess with this car? The 3.2 runs great and I am very happy with the performance and reliability. It starts every time and just runs great. Of course, then I had to come across Chris's for sale ad for the '95 3.6 motor with only 18K miles on it. I tried to resist, and did for a couple of months, but found myself constantly looking (and hoping) someone would buy that baby. I guess it was meant to be that it would end up in my garage slated to go into my car.

We plan to pull the 3.2 out toward the end of October and begin the process of getting everything right for the 3.6 to thrive. I have bought quite a bit of stuff from Patrick Motorsports so when the time comes, we should have everything we need to just install, wire and fire it up. What could go wrong, right?????

I have the 3.2 listed for sale here and on the Pelican site.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=367139

For now, here is a picture of the 3.6. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) :



And here is shot of some of the parts; can't wait to get to it:

[mepstein]

@Cairo94507


If you have not modified your bumper, I highly recommend doing the oval cut out like Ferry Porsches 914-8…! I think it’s a classic look and you get more airflow, then the smaller square notch on just the valance.
I spent a lot of time 25 years ago folding the factory front sheet metal back to make right angles so there’s more rigidity/ structure in the nose panel after you cut the hole for the oil cooler.

Pics below.

As much as I love the silver 914-8 ( It’s my favorite 914 ever) I don’t think the oval works. It’s a square car and introducing such a prominent curve to the front is distracting. The same reason I don’t like SC flares on a 914. Maybe it’s just me…
The traditional 914-6GT oil cooler cut out mimics the GT flares.