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

[Cairo94507]

So, as you likely figured out, I knew we were going with the 3.6 at this point and realized I needed a larger oil cooler as well as oil cooler opening in the front of the car. I am going with 2 Spa fans with a programable thermostat so I can adjust it as needed. We will also open up the trunk floor a bit to allow the hot air to exit. Here is the finished front bumper mod to match the valance:

Pre chrome work to check fitment:


After it was chromed:

[mepstein]

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[Cairo94507]

Thanks Mark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[euro911]

Looks awesome Michael (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)


I've stopped in at Kent's shop a couple of times, as he's only a couple of miles away from here. Unfortunately, he's taken on so much work that I can't even get my '71 914 on a waiting list there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)







Looks like I'm might just have to sell it as a 'rust-free' rolling parts car, and unload all the new parts I've amassed for it over the past several years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)





I may keep the 1911 motor I had built a few years ago, maybe stuff it in my 912 when I get it back from the restoration shop (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

[Cairo94507]

@euro911 - Thank you Mark. I know Kent stays fully booked; it is hard to get a slot. Did you ask if he might have a referral to someone who does comparable work? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[anderssj]

NICE work Michael! Have to admire your dedication….

BTW, my car wants to be your car when it grows up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Cairo94507]

@anderssj = Thanks a lot; I am pretty excited about doing the 3.6 swap and hope my 3.2 ends up with a fellow 914 World member. It is a great motor, built by a well respected Porsche engine builder. Going from my 6 to another 914 will be pretty much plug 'n play.

I have one interested party who seemingly wants it for their original 914-6, which would be terrific, but who knows if that will pan out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[euro911]

@euro911[/b] - Thank you Mark. I know Kent stays fully booked; it is hard to get a slot. Did you ask if he might have a referral to someone who does comparable work? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Kent suggested I try Doug's Auto Body a short distance up the block - supposedly they do frame straightening.

I called the shop a while back and whoever I spoke with told me they didn't do that any more. Kent recommended to physically go there and ask to talk with the owner (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

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[Cairo94507]

Sounds like a good plan. I am sure you will take pictures of the car and damage with you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[euro911]

Sounds like a good plan. I am sure you will take pictures of the car and damage with you. :beer2

Yeah, I have pix for the initial talk with Doug. It's on my flatbed trailer and ready to go 'wherever' it needs to go ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)