Another 914-6 GT Tribute Project Options

[Tom1394racing]

Some more progress in getting the engine compartment ready. I fit the twin MSD boxes and twin Blaster coils to the inner firewall. I used isolator mounts and a sheet metal mounting plate for the CD boxes. A little cleanup of the mounting hardware and wiring harness and I should be done with this. I tried to replicate the location of the coils to match the location used on most factory GT cars. I decided not to locate the MSD CD boxes inside the passenger compartment as was done on most factory GT cars. I will be going with a cleaner look with sound deadening and carpeting on the inner firewall. Although I have not seen any examples of the CD boxes in this location, I think this will work out well.

Next up on the engine wiring will be the connections of the engine and chassis harnesses.

[Tom1394racing]

I also finished up the oil thermostat plumbing. After several trips back and forth to the local hose fitting supplier, I was finally able to make the plumbing connections to my satisfaction. A couple more Adele clamps I should be finished. The final connections from the tank to the cooler and the engine scavenge to the T-stat will be done when the engine is installed. I am a little concerned about interference during the engine installation. The clearance between the t-stat and the edge of the engine sheet metal looks pretty tight.

[Cairo94507]

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[Tom1394racing]

I have finished up the engine to chassis wiring. Just waiting on the MSD twin plug tach adapter and a new voltage regulator.

I listened to the sage advice from several 914 World members and installed a proper 14 pin male adapter on the engine wiring harness. I spliced the voltage regulator D+ wire into the alternator light connection on the 14 pin.



I also completed the wiring harness and installation of the twin MSD boxes and twin coils.



MSD switched power and tach wires in the engine compartment and on the engine.





I had to lengthen the chassis harness grounds in the engine compartment to get the 14 pin in the best location to mate to the engine harness. I plan to mount the voltage regulator in the location indicted by the blue arrow.



Next up I will install the CV's and axles on the trailing arms. After that the engine goes in. Once the engine goes in my plan us to:

1. Run the fuel system, check for leaks and adjust the fuel pressure.
2. Turn the engine over w/o ignition and build oil pressure and check the engine for leaks.
3. Fire the engine, run for 20 min check the battery for charging.

[Tom1394racing]

A few questions before I start the engine install.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=372142

[Tom1394racing]

I completed the engine install yesterday using the suggestions given here:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=372142

[morehills]

Beautiful. Make sure you give us Ytube link of it coming to life Tom.

[Bullethead]

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[Tom1394racing]

I have been working on completing some of the plumbing connections to the engine.

First were the connections from the engine to the T-stat and to the oil tank.





Not real happy with the heat exchanger hose I used. It tore and crushed too easily. I'll have to replace it. I'll need an oil filter and a new battery and then I can crank the engine w/o spark to check for oil pressure and leaks.

I installed the carbs and made the fuel line connections from the carbs to the pressure regulator.





Ready to add some fuel to the tank, run the pump, check for leaks and adjust the fuel pressure.

I also installed the chassis to trailing arm mount link bars.





The heater hose had to "bend" around the around the link bars.

[mepstein]

What about using the pink colored heater hose. That's what traditionally is used in that location. I think it will hold up a lot better than the aluminum.

[Tom1394racing]

What about using the pink colored heater hose. That's what traditionally is used in that location. I think it will hold up a lot better than the aluminum.

Yes, Mark, my thoughts exactly. I wouldn’t call the color pink for the hoses that run from the engine heater ducts into the heat exchangers. It was more of a tan color wasn’t it? Anyway, I’ll be searching for a source to replace those aluminum hoses.

[mepstein]

What about using the pink colored heater hose. That's what traditionally is used in that location. I think it will hold up a lot better than the aluminum.

Yes, Mark, my thoughts exactly. I wouldn’t call the color pink for the hoses that run from the engine heater ducts into the heat exchangers. It was more of a tan color wasn’t it? Anyway, I’ll be searching for a source to replace those aluminum hoses.

Pink, tan, salmon. Idk. My wife calls me colorblind. They have a metal coil and should work better in that location.

[rgalla9146]

The HE outlet to the body should be orange.
The connection from fan housing to HE should be black/grey over aluminum

[Tom1394racing]

The HE outlet to the body should be orange.
The connection from fan housing to HE should be black/grey over aluminum

Thanks guys...I just ordered both.