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> Labor of Love: A Build Thread, Or: honoring my fathers 914-6
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post Mar 24 2022, 08:31 PM
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wow you’ve really been busy getting it ready. sorry to hear that you can’t go this weekend. i hope to see this in person, let me know if you will run here at Roebling road or i around Charlotte in the near future!
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post May 1 2022, 02:55 PM
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Updated fronts to S calipers and installed new pads for the race at Summit in less than two weeks.


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post May 1 2022, 03:20 PM
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And in other good news the engine is completed and leak free. Have not run it hard but sounds amazing and excited to run it at the track. Will hopefully get some dyno tune time this week.Attached Image
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post May 2 2022, 06:58 AM
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Beautiful. Good luck on the Dyno. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 2 2022, 09:17 AM
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QUOTE(BillJ @ May 1 2022, 05:20 PM) *

And in other good news the engine is completed and leak free. Have not run it hard but sounds amazing and excited to run it at the track. Will hopefully get some dyno tune time this week.Attached Image



that was quick, who built the motor for you?

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post May 4 2022, 09:06 PM
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Well a mixed bag but mostly good today. Started off the day learning that i could not get to the dyno before the event. Not a huge deal as it had tune time on engine stand rig and in the car a bit but would have preferred to do more diagnostics.

Then was doing a gravity bleed on the brakes and dropped the bleed bottle all over the fender, myself, and the floor. Super not fun that!!!

However had some pluses too. Got a really hard brake pedal after a friend came over to help. I could not get one from pressure nor gravity bleeding and was giving me fits. Very happy with that.

Lastly I put the "Dunpy" stickers that our very own #40 hero reproduced. Not placed where the factory car had them but i like the location i picked. @Maltese Falcon

With the GT lid installed and the air cleaners in place I am essentially ready for next weeks Jefferson 500 races at Summit Point.

@DRPHIL914 - John in Denver did my engine. Had the heads done at extreme Heads in Florida (they provide heads to Singer for their engines) and the twin plug distributor from JB Racing also in Florida. AA for Ps and Cs and the 66mm crank was from Johns personal stash. Reused the PMO 46s that were already there as welll as the case. Did get a new shroud made as my old one was pretty beat. New coils and msd digital boxes.
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post May 4 2022, 09:07 PM
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Dunpy sticker


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post May 4 2022, 09:10 PM
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Look how small it is next to the taycan. Crazy.


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post Dec 7 2022, 10:05 PM
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At a test and tune day at CMP in August had a rod come through the case. Bad luck for sure and now starting from scratch. Here is the starting point, a 7R case with all the tricks redone by ollies:


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post Dec 8 2022, 08:29 AM
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What a terrific car. So sorry about the engine issue. But the 7R case is very nice and will really be solid. Good luck and I hope it comes together quickly and runs great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 8 2022, 08:13 PM
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Great story Bill. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jan 2 2023, 05:17 PM
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Work is progressing consistently. New rear decklid with period correct latches and have the gt drilled style hinges from Oscar to install on both ends. Had a new fuel cell and mount put in along with new shroud and cooler from Patrick motorsports installed. Lines for oil and fuel need to be reinstalled..
doing new oil lines. Engine case is getting boat tailed while we wait on internals. Thinking custom Mahle for ps and.cs, carillo rods, pauter rockers and pushrods, etc. I want this engine to be perfect.


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post Jan 2 2023, 05:26 PM
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@BillJ who is John in Denver, the engine builder, not the musician?
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post Jan 2 2023, 05:56 PM
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Not Denver CO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Have a different person building this motor. Feel free to PM me if you want to know more
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post Jan 7 2023, 12:49 PM
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Car is looking good Bill ! Your engine builder also builds awesome shipping crates. One of his very "Special" deliveries was a race trans brought to a small California airport in his Cessna, close to the track. It was for a client that broke his 915 box on Saturday...but finished the race weekend with a fresh gearbox !
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post Jan 7 2023, 07:13 PM
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I think I'm in love.

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post Jan 8 2023, 07:09 PM
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Picked up a porsche classic dished steering wheel with emblem. I like the momo that is in there now but this one is very slick.


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post Jan 31 2023, 07:52 PM
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Collecting more goodies to be installed for the new buildout.


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So a component that was really not that great was my quick release. It is the style that has two pulls on either side that allowed you to remove the wheel. At times it would bind and not easily release. Never had to escape the car but if that part doesn't release quickly when i really need it to then that is a safety issue. So i asked here and did some research and found i liked the design and operation of the rennline version. Only two downsides. 1. I cant use the porsche crest horn button unless i use what, to me, is an ugly retaining ring. So i may try and find a sticker to put there or leave as is. Not a biggie really.

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Second issue is the now much longer assembly putting the steering wheel maybe an inch or more closer than i want. Does anyone know if a short hub adapter exists for the 914-6/911 steering shaft? Current one (it is the black accordian hub in the second picture) is 3" deep. Do they make.one that is shorter than that? 1" would be ideal. Current one is the collapsible version which i dont need with six point harness and race seats.

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post Feb 9 2023, 09:43 PM
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Your car is looking great, I’m almost jealous (don’t say that out loud near my car). I’ve been dreaming of an rs+ spec 2.7 for years, already have the 7r core.

I look forward to your impressions of your new engine on track, are you going under 2.5L?
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