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914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Mechanicals coming along, electronics soon! |
tazz9924 |
Mar 3 2023, 10:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 716 Joined: 31-May 15 From: Mooresville NC Member No.: 18,779 Region Association: None |
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tygaboy |
Mar 4 2023, 10:26 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 |
It's a weekend 2-fer! Here's some panel stamping and fab fun for your Saturday enjoyment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q3mnh0YrEg |
tazz9924 |
Mar 4 2023, 01:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 716 Joined: 31-May 15 From: Mooresville NC Member No.: 18,779 Region Association: None |
Do you have a bead roller? it would expidite the process of adding a step to a panel.
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tygaboy |
Mar 4 2023, 02:18 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 |
Do you have a bead roller? it would expidite the process of adding a step to a panel. @tazz9924 - I do have a bead roller. No way it/I could bead roll that recessed panel area. Plus, I've found the stamping approach totally eliminates any panel distortion. To each, their own. |
tygaboy |
Mar 4 2023, 04:36 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 |
Figured it'd be prudent to test fit the first header. The good news is it fits as planned. The less than good news is that it's all but invisible way down there.
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tygaboy |
Mar 4 2023, 04:39 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 |
Clearance with the stock suspension at full droop. I'll be running shortened shocks to help limit axle angle so this area will have even more room.
O2 sensor will live just past the rear engine cradle mount. Attached thumbnail(s) |
tazz9924 |
Mar 4 2023, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 716 Joined: 31-May 15 From: Mooresville NC Member No.: 18,779 Region Association: None |
Do you have a bead roller? it would expidite the process of adding a step to a panel. @tazz9924 - I do have a bead roller. No way it/I could bead roll that recessed panel area. Plus, I've found the stamping approach totally eliminates any panel distortion. To each, their own. Thats fair, distortion is a problem i typically have, usually what i do is break the edges to straighten it out, it also helps weld it on. You could also be a savage and prestress it with a english wheel but im not going to pretend like id even try it. I like your stamping for its smaller detail and not accidentally messing up the corners like the bead roller. |
KELTY360 |
Mar 4 2023, 08:39 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,089 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Figured it'd be prudent to test fit the first header. The good news is it fits as planned. The less than good news is that it's all but invisible way down there. Maybe some LED lighting would highlight them. You’re right, those pipes are way too cool to stay in the shadows. Style points, baby! |
SirAndy |
Mar 5 2023, 11:20 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 |
Figured it'd be prudent to test fit the first header. The good news is it fits as planned. The less than good news is that it's all but invisible way down there. Or maybe a few strategically placed mirrors in the engine compartment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
technicalninja |
Mar 5 2023, 11:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,003 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Very nice!
Wouldn't surprise me if your conversion header flows better than the stock Ferrari part. Just impressive! |
horizontally-opposed |
Mar 5 2023, 11:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,445 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None |
^ You guys are adding weight.
But don't get Chris looking at F40 engine bays with all that Kevlar lest he consider…914 Firewall 3.0 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
slowrodent |
Mar 5 2023, 01:20 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 |
It really is a beautifully constructed item and you can see it just fine. It will be quite noticeable to anyone who cares to look. I'm very interested to see how the final exhaust system assembly will continue to differ from that of the LS motor...
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tygaboy |
Mar 5 2023, 01:43 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 |
Best view of the exhaust is had by the inside of the tire! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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tygaboy |
Mar 7 2023, 05:58 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 worked up a fixture to locate the collector so I could tack it in place
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tygaboy |
Mar 7 2023, 06:00 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 |
Then everything was final welded. Still have the O2 bung to add, then it's work out the rest of the exhaust.
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Tferrer |
Mar 7 2023, 08:14 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 5-October 22 From: Bay Area Member No.: 26,896 Region Association: Northern California |
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rgalla9146 |
Mar 8 2023, 08:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,650 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Your work is incredible. Gigantic props. Form AND function. Is the support for the collector attached to the engine side of the motor mount or to the chassis side ? |
tygaboy |
Mar 8 2023, 10:16 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 |
Your work is incredible. Gigantic props. Form AND function. Is the support for the collector attached to the engine side of the motor mount or to the chassis side ? @rgalla9146 That's not a support. It's a temporary fixture I made to hold the collector in position so I could tack it to the primaries. The engine and headers need to move independently from the engine cradle. I'll work out muffler hangers once I get to that point. |
rgalla9146 |
Mar 8 2023, 12:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,650 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Even your temporary supports are outstanding ! Can't wait to see the rest of the exhaust system and brackets |
RoadGlue |
Mar 8 2023, 02:13 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
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