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| Porcharu |
 Mar 20 2008, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California  |
QUOTE(atsealevel914 @ Mar 20 2008, 06:35 PM)  Steve, Hello. Any idea when youre gonna ship the flanges out? As soon as I get them I will send them out. I am waiting for an update from the shop. Steve |
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| Porcharu |
Mar 26 2008, 08:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
Good news! I was told that I should have the parts sometime this week. As soon as I get them I will send them out to those that purchased.
Steve |
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| racerx9146 |
Mar 26 2008, 08:39 PM
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good design never goes out of date.. Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 1,483 Region Association: Northern California |
Awesome, we will tell you how they hold up after the 25 hours of Thunderhill, assuming we get the car ready (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
John Daron QUOTE(Porcharu @ Mar 26 2008, 07:35 PM) Good news! I was told that I should have the parts sometime this week. As soon as I get them I will send them out to those that purchased. Steve |
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| spunone |
Mar 27 2008, 02:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 945 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Anaheim CA Member No.: 1,901 Region Association: Southern California |
Sorry Steve ,,Charlie's 2 sets and yours heading out today UPS forsure allready boxed and by the door.
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| charliew |
Mar 28 2008, 08:11 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I know this has been a long ordeal for you Steve. I really appreciate the effort. Of course a machinist and good welder could accomplish a similiar feat but it will never look as professional or be as exact as these. Also thanks Paul for the nice dust covers. Now if I could just get started. I'm trying to get other projects done in order so to have room to store the parts I remove to sell or save and reinstall. Also I am trying to get some finished to make enough to get a lift and have the space to dedicate for a lift.
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| Porcharu |
Mar 28 2008, 10:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
Looks like sometime this week was today! I have a big heavy box packed with nice parts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) . I will get them packed up this weekend and out to those who purchased on Monday! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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| charliew |
Mar 29 2008, 09:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
Was it Tony the tiger who used to say? GRRRREEEAT !!!!
Charliew |
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| Zaney |
Mar 29 2008, 11:22 AM
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Deuchland en der Haus Group: Members Posts: 461 Joined: 1-March 04 From: Engine 11 Redmond, WA Member No.: 1,738 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You RAWK! Thanks again for taking this on! I am excited about possibility of the kit that you are pursuing too!
Unfortunately for me, these cool parts are going to my build up shelf for now.(House projects getting in the way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) ) Awesome Steve! |
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| spunone |
Mar 29 2008, 07:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 945 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Anaheim CA Member No.: 1,901 Region Association: Southern California |
You did get the package from UPS I hope ?
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| Porcharu |
Mar 31 2008, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
Got it today!
Steve QUOTE(spunone @ Mar 29 2008, 05:10 PM) You did get the package from UPS I hope ? |
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| Porcharu |
Mar 31 2008, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
The flanges are on the way! I sent everyone a PM with the tracking #'s except "William Satchwell" - If you are him PM me and I will send you the tracking #. I will send Charlie his 2 sets on Tuesday along with the nice dust covers.
Steve |
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| Porcharu |
Apr 17 2008, 12:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
My records show that everyone has received the magic flanges.
Any comments on the parts - I think they are pretty nice. They should as they were made by Rockford (no you can't email them and have them made - I can't and I designed the dang things.) Rockford link Steve |
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| TravisNeff |
Apr 17 2008, 11:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Hey Steve,
If someone would like these in the future, how do we do that? |
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| charliew |
Apr 17 2008, 10:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I don't think they could be any nicer. I might get them powdercoated though. I don't think the black nitrited finish will hold up as long as powdercoat. I am very happy with them. Glad I got two sets with the nice dust covers. I hope the rest of my car is up to these standards if I ever finish it.
Charliew |
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| racerx9146 |
Apr 17 2008, 10:18 PM
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good design never goes out of date.. Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 1,483 Region Association: Northern California |
perfect fit, better machining than any OEM manufacturer, what more could we ask for 10/10!!
thanks again John Daron |
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| Porcharu |
Apr 17 2008, 11:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
Start begging (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Actually just PM me and I will start a new list, I need 10 pairs sold to sell them at the same price.
Steve QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Apr 17 2008, 09:34 AM) Hey Steve, If someone would like these in the future, how do we do that? |
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| atsealevel914 |
Apr 18 2008, 01:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 31-January 04 From: Miami,FL Member No.: 1,618 |
The flanges are awsome! Thanks Steve, I greatly appreciate your effort.
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| sotaro |
Apr 29 2008, 02:25 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 19-July 07 From: san francisco Member No.: 7,920 |
Hi Steve,
How is your build going? Any closer to the engine subframe? You are sticking with the radiator in the N.A. engine compartment? Is weight balance is similar to a 2.0 stock 914? I understand you are busy, and I am just hoping to benefit from your very rational sounding approach. thanks! |
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| ldscamaross |
May 3 2008, 01:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 31-January 08 From: south jordan utah Member No.: 8,646 |
I have also been wondering how everybody has been doing on there projects. Haven’t heard much since the flanges have come. I am hoping to finish my engine cradle this weekend. It is a little more elaborate than what I was thinking of doing in the first place. I have a shop crane that I am using with a lift so the engine mount has been a breeze. The engine just hangs there and I can measure and weld the system up. Im not sure exactly how far forward the transmission is sitting from where the stock tranny was. My tail shaft on the Subaru is just touching the back bumper piece. How is everybody else mounting theirs? I have also decided to cut into the rear trunk. I am only cutting back to where the strut towers stop. It is allowing me fewer problems and a much easier install. I can use the OEM style down pipe on the turbo and have no trouble with the starter. I will also have no problems with the clutch slave cylinder. The engine will also be sitting a little higher so I won’t have to worry about the oil pan. I am going to put a skid plate under the whole thing for protection and also it may help with aerodynamics. I have decided to go with a front mount radiator and put an air to water intercooler in front of the engine. I haven’t seen very many really good ideas of ways to get air through intercoolers. I am planning on using the vf-39 turbo which is the stock turbo on a sti. It makes around 350 horse and 385 tq and I want to be able to keep the air charge cool. Also going to water cooled won’t be much more expensive than air cooled by the time you consider running pipe and labor. I am gong to mount the air to water in the trunk which will give the least amount of volume for the turbo to fill. It will be a little longer than stock but not much. I also just purchased a Cobb access port and street tuner software for it as well. This way I can do all of my tuning and have access to all the safety of the stock computer. I still don’t understand why everybody is going to an aftermarket stand alone system. I know they work well but what is the big problem with the factory system. if your swapping the engine and trans, and using the whole wiring harness which is what I am going to do why not use the oem computer. Yes I am also using the complete Subaru wiring harness and gutting the 914 harness. I am even planning on making some custom hid projector headlights for it. Well that is a bit for now. Are you guys making a lot of progress on your cars?
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| Zaney |
May 5 2008, 03:13 PM
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Deuchland en der Haus Group: Members Posts: 461 Joined: 1-March 04 From: Engine 11 Redmond, WA Member No.: 1,738 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(ldscamaross @ May 3 2008, 12:06 PM) I have also been wondering how everybody has been doing on there projects. Haven’t heard much since the flanges have come. I am hoping to finish my engine cradle this weekend. It is a little more elaborate than what I was thinking of doing in the first place. I have a shop crane that I am using with a lift so the engine mount has been a breeze. The engine just hangs there and I can measure and weld the system up. Im not sure exactly how far forward the transmission is sitting from where the stock tranny was. My tail shaft on the Subaru is just touching the back bumper piece. How is everybody else mounting theirs? I have also decided to cut into the rear trunk. I am only cutting back to where the strut towers stop. It is allowing me fewer problems and a much easier install. I can use the OEM style down pipe on the turbo and have no trouble with the starter. I will also have no problems with the clutch slave cylinder. The engine will also be sitting a little higher so I won’t have to worry about the oil pan. I am going to put a skid plate under the whole thing for protection and also it may help with aerodynamics. I have decided to go with a front mount radiator and put an air to water intercooler in front of the engine. I haven’t seen very many really good ideas of ways to get air through intercoolers. I am planning on using the vf-39 turbo which is the stock turbo on a sti. It makes around 350 horse and 385 tq and I want to be able to keep the air charge cool. Also going to water cooled won’t be much more expensive than air cooled by the time you consider running pipe and labor. I am gong to mount the air to water in the trunk which will give the least amount of volume for the turbo to fill. It will be a little longer than stock but not much. I also just purchased a Cobb access port and street tuner software for it as well. This way I can do all of my tuning and have access to all the safety of the stock computer. I still don’t understand why everybody is going to an aftermarket stand alone system. I know they work well but what is the big problem with the factory system. if your swapping the engine and trans, and using the whole wiring harness which is what I am going to do why not use the oem computer. Yes I am also using the complete Subaru wiring harness and gutting the 914 harness. I am even planning on making some custom hid projector headlights for it. Well that is a bit for now. Are you guys making a lot of progress on your cars? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) Sorry, inquiring minds want to know! Sounds like an awesome project! Post some pics when you can! Thanks! |
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