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914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Mechanicals coming along, electronics soon! |
SirAndy |
Dec 20 2022, 01:16 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,889 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Sad... but that drive train is cheaper than a 993 3.6 motor and 915 trans. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
NARP74 |
Dec 20 2022, 03:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,265 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I might have missed a page or 2, did you cover the metal router at all? Love the way it looks after you run it on some of the parts.
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tygaboy |
Dec 20 2022, 04:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,451 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Beautiful work. You better be careful, Chris- Before you know it you'll have a wait list for folks wanting one of your builds! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Sad... but that drive train is cheaper than a 993 3.6 motor and 915 trans. https://www.ebay.com/itm/354286038626?hash=...%3ABFBM-O6ThqZh Well, sorta/maybe. Not to argue price points but it's important to consider that particular trans is missing it's near-unobtainium shifter mechanism. NLA and the one company that makes the parts charges ~$20k +. It's missing its ECUs, yes, two of them. About $2500 each. Engine harnesses, etc. etc. So plan to add a lot to that $20K asking price. You may have seen the new 360 crate engine that just sold for $30K on BAT. Then there's the fact that a whole lot more people want a 3.6/915 than want a 360! It's all about the market... |
siverson |
Dec 20 2022, 04:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
Sad... but that drive train is cheaper than a 993 3.6 motor and 915 trans. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) "The item might not fit." haha. -Steve Attached thumbnail(s) |
tygaboy |
Dec 20 2022, 04:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,451 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Every weld matters. Credit where credit is due. This is Martin's work. And you wonder why I can't seem to say "no, I'll weld it..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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tygaboy |
Dec 20 2022, 04:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,451 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Teaser shot: that right there is "in" the car, unsupported by anything but its fasteners.
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tygaboy |
Dec 20 2022, 04:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,451 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
It's official: The drive train is mounted in the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
Holy Jebus, that was a ton more complicated than I ever imagined. But we got it done! A major milestone, for sure. Anyway, may I present what I believe is the world's only 360 914. Attached image(s) |
tygaboy |
Dec 20 2022, 04:20 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,451 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
The end. Currently my favorite view. I'll remove the paint from the script and the horse, just to make it a bit more visible. But what are the odds this is what peeks out from under the bumper when you mount it in a 914. Like it was made to be, I tell ya'!
Phase 1 done. On to the headers/exhaust. Attached image(s) |
NARP74 |
Dec 20 2022, 04:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,265 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Art takes time, no way to rush it. Fantastic!
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SirAndy |
Dec 20 2022, 04:29 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,889 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
"The item might not fit." Clearly, the ebay algorithm isn't keeping up with 914world ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
Krieger |
Dec 20 2022, 04:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,763 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) freakin' A! I love it! Fantastic work Chris and Martin!
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markhoward |
Dec 20 2022, 05:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 385 Joined: 5-March 17 From: Lafayette, CA Member No.: 20,897 Region Association: Northern California |
Congrats Chris! Major milestone indeed!!
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Krieger |
Dec 20 2022, 05:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,763 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) freakin' A! I love it! Fantastic work Chris and Martin!
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slowrodent |
Dec 20 2022, 05:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 153 Joined: 29-February 20 From: Tucson/Oro Valley Member No.: 23,981 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Two words.... Rumble Seat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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tygaboy |
Dec 20 2022, 05:53 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,451 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I might have missed a page or 2, did you cover the metal router at all? Love the way it looks after you run it on some of the parts. @NARP74 - Here's a pic of the router. This is from when I used it on my LS car's trans mount. Available on Amazon for not much! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SBRZCR...=UTF8&psc=1 Attached thumbnail(s) |
decisive1 |
Dec 20 2022, 09:34 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 17-December 22 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 27,033 Region Association: None |
Wow, just wow....
(subscribed needless to say, thanks for the stimulation) |
ManuFromParis |
Dec 21 2022, 02:24 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 17-September 17 From: Paris Member No.: 21,433 Region Association: France |
Amazing job, I was wondering how you mounted the front brackets, now I know. Great job !
I am still concerned with the exhaust since both side supports looks pretty much in the way. It will be 100% custom I assume. Can't wait. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
NARP74 |
Dec 21 2022, 09:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,265 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I might have missed a page or 2, did you cover the metal router at all? Love the way it looks after you run it on some of the parts. @NARP74 - Here's a pic of the router. This is from when I used it on my LS car's trans mount. Available on Amazon for not much! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SBRZCR...=UTF8&psc=1 I love it, thanks for sharing. |
tygaboy |
Dec 21 2022, 10:12 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,451 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
@BuddyV Robert timed his visit perfectly! He stopped by yesterday in time to witness the moment the car was lowered to the ground for the very first time with its drive train mounted. And then he forced us to pose for a pic.
For those of you who've not had the pleasure of meeting him, that's Martin on the right. And can I just say what a great "partner in crime" he is? Always willing to help but equally important, he spends LOTS of time thinking about what I'm trying to do and offers tons of input (and his wonderfully inspired sketches!). He brings decades of motorsport-related design and fabrication experience to everything he does. We make a great team in that our skill sets nicely compliment each other - I'm into the CAD/plasma table/modern electronic stuff and he sketches, old school, makes ridiculously cool stuff on a manual lathe and mill and, of course, TIG welds like no other. Yes, I admit it: his TIG welding is my personal form of crack - I want to stop using but I just can't! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) But what knowing Martin has REALLY taught me is patience and a "do it right" approach. All of my fabrication skills have greatly improved watching and/or working with him over the years. I'm proud to call Martin a trusted friend and he's certainly a key contributor to the madness that's always happening at The Red Barn. Thanks Martin. It simply wouldn't be the same without you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
SirAndy |
Dec 21 2022, 11:05 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,889 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Man, i hate my brain ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Looks like the engine/trans is off to the left from the center line of the car. I really hope that's just due to Roberts photography skills. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) PS: And while i'm at it, that engine lid cutout should really follow the contour of the upper intake and not just be square like that. PPS: Ok, i stop now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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