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> 914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Mechanicals coming along, electronics soon!
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post Aug 15 2024, 01:46 PM
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... most of the air exits into the low-pressure area at the base of the windshield.


I thought that the base of the windshield was a high-pressure area? That's why the ventilation is there, and why "cowl induction" was a thing, right?

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post Aug 15 2024, 02:59 PM
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QUOTE(flxzcat @ Aug 14 2024, 04:30 PM) *
... most of the air exits into the low-pressure area at the base of the windshield.


I thought that the base of the windshield was a high-pressure area? That's why the ventilation is there, and why "cowl induction" was a thing, right?

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post Aug 16 2024, 01:39 PM
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My experience is that lifting the rear of the hood creates a low pressure area which pulls air out from underhood (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Furthermore, A major difference is that the Porsche trunk is an enclosed box as apposed to a typical front engine car where the engine bay is open at the bottom for air extraction.

In any case, my experience racing Alfa GTA's back in the day is that they ran cooler with the hood kicked up 3 or 4 inches. Back then, we didn't run use radiator fans in order to gain free HP. The way I initially discovered this solution is that I forgot to latch my hood and noticed at speed that it remained open and fluctuated between 3 and 5 inches depending on the speed. I went to Pep Boys and got some hood pins. I liked the solution because I didn't have to cut up my aluminum hood.
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post Aug 17 2024, 07:44 AM
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And here's how it got to where it is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB_uIg8h_cw
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Just an amazing level of detail and fitment. I am really looking forward to you getting that engine fired. Great work Chris and Martin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 19 2024, 08:27 AM
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Time to focus on firing the engine. So... the boring, technical stuff is about to start: Electronics and wiring!
I actually really enjoy this stuff. So I just ordered the Haltech ECU (Nexus R5) and power management unit, flying lead harnesses, new throttle bodies, DBW pedal, etc, etc.

I also have to service the engine. This means timing belts and a whole range of seals and gaskets. Should be... interesting! Sure. Let's go with that.


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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Aug 19 2024, 07:27 AM) *

Time to focus on firing then engine. So... the boring, technical stuff is about to start: Electronics and wiring!
I actually really enjoy this stuff. So I just ordered the Haltech ECU (Nexus R5) and power management unit, flying lead harnesses, new throttle bodies, DBW pedal, etc, etc.

I also have to service the engine. This means timing belts and a whole range of seals and gaskets. Should be... interesting! Sure. Let's go with that.


I watched you do yours, I have faith. That was some of the nicest electrical work I have seen.
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post Aug 19 2024, 09:01 AM
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First firing will be epic!
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post Aug 24 2024, 08:06 AM
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While waiting for the electronics to arrive, I may as well get started on the updated transaxle mount. Plus, we check in on the kitties!

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post Aug 24 2024, 01:26 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Aug 19 2024, 06:27 AM) *

Time to focus on firing the engine. So... the boring, technical stuff is about to start: Electronics and wiring!
I actually really enjoy this stuff. So I just ordered the Haltech ECU (Nexus R5) and power management unit, flying lead harnesses, new throttle bodies, DBW pedal, etc, etc.

I also have to service the engine. This means timing belts and a whole range of seals and gaskets. Should be... interesting! Sure. Let's go with that.

Haltech doesn’t disappoint!
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post Aug 25 2024, 07:46 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Nice to see the kids growing up too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 31 2024, 08:12 AM
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The saga continues with me wasting time building stuff I end up not using.
Who thinks this thing will make its debut at Monterey Car Week 2025? Yes, that's the target. You're free to stop in At The Red Barn and help me or simply send a non-tax deductable donation! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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I have to say that I continue to be impressed with the engineering. Yeah, quite a few do-overs, but that is a big part of the evolution of a system. Elegance is an objective since it tends to simplify things and make it stronger.
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post Aug 31 2024, 09:09 PM
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The saga continues with me wasting time building stuff I end up not using.
Who thinks this thing will make its debut at Monterey Car Week 2025? Yes, that's the target. You're free to stop in At The Red Barn and help me or simply send a non-tax deductable donation! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)



How about useless suggestions and snide comments on 914World?
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I continue to be impressed with Chris' ability to build this stuff; he is an excellent teacher. My brother and I definitely need to take a ride to The Red Barn real soon just so I can lay under that car and check all of this stuff out in person to appreciate the top-shelf quality of the work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Aug 31 2024, 08:09 PM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Aug 31 2024, 08:12 AM) *

The saga continues with me wasting time building stuff I end up not using.
Who thinks this thing will make its debut at Monterey Car Week 2025? Yes, that's the target. You're free to stop in At The Red Barn and help me or simply send a non-tax deductable donation! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)



How about useless suggestions and snide comments on 914World?


@bkrantz - And yours is first! Well, first that's aware of its uselessness, anyway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
And yes, I'll take them! As P.T. Barnum said, "There's no such thing as bad publicity."
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I continue to be impressed with Chris' ability to build this stuff; he is an excellent teacher. My brother and I definitely need to take a ride to The Red Barn real soon just so I can lay under that car and check all of this stuff out in person to appreciate the top-shelf quality of the work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

@Cairo94507 - Hi Michael. Thanks for the kind words. Please do swing by. It's always good to see you and Bob and I really need to see your /6 in its latest form!
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Sep 1 2024, 07:12 AM) *

QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Sep 1 2024, 06:09 AM) *

I continue to be impressed with Chris' ability to build this stuff; he is an excellent teacher. My brother and I definitely need to take a ride to The Red Barn real soon just so I can lay under that car and check all of this stuff out in person to appreciate the top-shelf quality of the work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

@Cairo94507 - Hi Michael. Thanks for the kind words. Please do swing by. It's always good to see you and Bob and I really need to see your /6 in its latest form!



Chris- Sounds like a plan as soon as we can get clear of the construction for a day we will cruise on over. Cheers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Let the games begin!
This is my first exposure to Haltech and I have to say, it's REAALLLLY nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Well packaged and lovely in every way. And little things like they include another main faceplate sticker so no matter the mounting orientation, the info on the units is correctly oriented.
If you need me, I'll be At The Red Barn, working to get this bad boy fired!
Wish me luck! Better yet, come over and help! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


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