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> 914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Mechanicals coming along, electronics soon!
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post Feb 16 2024, 07:35 PM
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Pushing this concept ^^^ one step further, how about including the small part that is normally attached to the body and eliminate that panel gap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

@Montreal914 You're talking about that outboard element of the engine lid? I made them removable, that might work. Interesting/great idea I may shamelessly steal... ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Feb 16 2024, 09:49 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Feb 16 2024, 05:35 PM) *

QUOTE(Montreal914 @ Feb 16 2024, 05:17 PM) *

Pushing this concept ^^^ one step further, how about including the small part that is normally attached to the body and eliminate that panel gap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

@Montreal914 You're talking about that outboard element of the engine lid? I made them removable, that might work. Interesting/great idea I may shamelessly steal... ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


Right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

If you plan on something like Retroracer is suggesting, might as well combine with the outer section.

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post Feb 17 2024, 07:18 AM
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I like the idea too - apples and oranges but FWIW I 'gutted' and made my GT-style lid fully removable years ago which removed weight and improved airflow in addition to improving engine access.
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post Feb 17 2024, 09:56 AM
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And for those who'd like a bit more detail and add'l info on the latest progress, this'll catch you up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjOBg3ZwyDE
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post Feb 17 2024, 01:13 PM
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I'll save you a bunch of time.... no on the electronic actuators. It needs to be a quick change, slow will mess up the flow efficiency. It will likely activate dozens of times per mile. Also no on a solenoid as they are not meant to be 'held' and will overheat.

That vacuum canister is HUGE. The one on my Nissan does just a big butterfly and it's soup can sized. You will probably want 2 for the volume of both mechanisms.

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I think I would use the trunk torsen bar mounting points as a base point for the trunk wall jig as they will be on the backside of what you want to build.
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post Feb 23 2024, 05:30 PM
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After a fair bit of tweaking to get turn downs to mate to the plenums at the target rotation, height and angle, everything is tacked in position, allowing a test fit of the throttle bodies. I couldn't be happier with how this is looking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
About all I could ask for would be mirror image throttle bodies to have total symmetry. But I think I can live with it!


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post Feb 23 2024, 05:31 PM
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And with the notched trunk lid. It's coming together...


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post Feb 23 2024, 05:59 PM
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That looks sweet; looking forward to seeing it in person tomorrow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Feb 23 2024, 06:40 PM
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Very cool style.
If you can manage to just show those two covers….a sweet detail.

Looking forward to this project!
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post Feb 23 2024, 07:29 PM
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Nice!
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post Feb 24 2024, 07:40 AM
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The world's car community: "You can't put a Ferrari drivetrain in a cheap pink 70s Porsche chassis! That would be sacrilegious!"

Tygaboy: "Hold my beer..."

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I just figured out how to solve the world's energy crisis.

Hook a generator to Enzo Ferrari's body. Because the first time this thing drives down the road, he is going to start spinning in his grave at 20,000 RPM!


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Keep up the good work. I love what you are doing.
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post Feb 24 2024, 07:50 AM
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...and the footage of what led to the recent pics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QawHtPqzzrM
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post Feb 24 2024, 11:56 AM
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That looks nice
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post Feb 24 2024, 12:12 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Feb 23 2024, 03:30 PM) *

After a fair bit of tweaking to get turn downs to mate to the plenums at the target rotation, height and angle, everything is tacked in position, allowing a test fit of the throttle bodies. I couldn't be happier with how this is looking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
About all I could ask for would be mirror image throttle bodies to have total symmetry. But I think I can live with it!


Wow, great progress since Wednesday. Really cool to see and hear the about all the dynamics going on in the different parts of the intake.

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post Feb 25 2024, 03:29 PM
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With the intake flipped 180, the engine lid opening needed updating. Still lots to work out but it looks way mo' betta with the entire length of the plenums exposed.


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post Feb 25 2024, 07:00 PM
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And with everything in position, I have this much clearance from the air/oil separater to a stowed targa top.


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Have you considered cutting the trunk a little further and making a piece to connect the rear halves of the engine cover (following the lines of the plenums). I’m not sure if you have room for that and still clear the targa top though? It would put stability back into the engine lid and would look pretty cool.
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post Feb 25 2024, 08:01 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Feb 25 2024, 07:00 PM) *

And with everything in position, I have this much clearance from the air/oil separater to a stowed targa top.



OK, I just have to ask...

Did you plan for this when you jigged up the subframe?

Or, did you absolutely flat luck out????
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Feb 25 2024, 07:00 PM) *

And with everything in position, I have this much clearance from the air/oil separater to a stowed targa top.


Have you thought about the fact that with no trunk floor in the way, the headliner is going to get absolutely filthy with road grime every time you drive it with the top off?

If it were me, I would cut about 10mm out of the neck to provide clearance so it doesn't rub the headliner.
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QUOTE(technicalninja @ Feb 25 2024, 06:01 PM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Feb 25 2024, 07:00 PM) *

And with everything in position, I have this much clearance from the air/oil separater to a stowed targa top.


OK, I just have to ask...

Did you plan for this when you jigged up the subframe?

Or, did you absolutely flat luck out????


@technicalninja - There was never a plan to stow the top. Totally got lucky.
But I choose to believe it's more a fate and karma thing so I'm going with:
It was meant to be.
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