Sklines new V8 project car, Updated as I go of course Options

[So.Cal.914]

I think what you ment to say was...Salmon.

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Your name wouldn't be Glenn "Master of the Unfinished Project" Sager would it?





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[skline]

Why I really wanted the 327 as a base starting point.

The 327 in (5.4 L) V8, introduced in 1962, was bored and stroked to 4 in (102 mm) by 3.25 in. Power ranged from 250 hp to 375 hp (186 kW to 280 kW) depending on the choice of carburetor or fuel injection. In 1962, the Duntov solid lifter cam versions produced 340 hp (254 kW), 344 ft·lbf (466 N·m) with single Carter 4-brl, and 360 hp (268 kW), 352 ft·lbf (477 N·m) with Rochester mechanical fuel injection. In 1964, horsepower increased to 365 for the now dubbed L76 version, and 375 for the fuel injected L84 respectively, making the L84 the most powerful naturally aspirated, single-cam, production small block V8 until the appearance of the 385 hp (287 kW), 385 ft·lbf (522 N·m) Generation III LS6 in 2001. * L76, L84 1963-1965; Chevrolet Corvette. This block is one of 3 displacements that underwent a major change in 1968/1969 when the main bearing size was increased from 2.30 in to 2.45 in.

[skline]

Well, I just got off the phone with Kennedy and we couldnt figure out what PP and clutch this is that I took off the conversion in the car so I am going to box it up and send it to them for evaluation. I feel it is better to be safe than sorry. From my description to him he said it sounds like a stage 1 which will not handle the 327 I am building so he is going to check it out and make his suggestions which from past experience I will probably follow. Most likely I will wind up with the same one I put in the Chalon. It had the 228mm Kevlar Stage II and it held really good.

Here are pictures of the clutch and PP, if anyone knows or can tell from the pics what it is, let me know please.

[skline]

Ok, I found a pedal cluster from a 911 I was told will work in my car and while digging through the garage today I found a lower dash in excellent condition so I can scratch those off my list.

I still in the market for rear shocks, prefer Koni adjustables and some 180 to 200 LB springs, a rear sway bar complete with shock bolts, complete steering column with ingition switch and many other things to be listed in the near future. Obviously I am not in a hurry for any of this quite yet as I have a ton of body and paint to do and then worry about assembly but I figure I would put my feelers out now and see what kind of responses I get.

[drew365]

If you are going to use adjustable perches for the rear springs I have a set of brand new 250# 2.5" X 12".
You can definately tell that clutch belongs in a 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Good to see you back Scott, I wish you still had the Chalon. I need help defending against the mobs.

[Aaron Cox]

good to see ya today buddy!

looks like a wicked project.

[skline]

Aaron, it was good to see you too, and Elliott Cannon came by too, it was nice.

Andy, I will most likely not be using adjustable perches unless you have those for me too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Brando]

Skliney, if the shop be closed friday I may be able to drive down and lend a hand ((IMG:style_emoticons/default/jerkit.gif)) with the bodywork and engman kit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/whack_3.gif).

[dmenche914]

what radiator and cooling lines are used in this V8 set up? any photos?

Most intersted in size / location of coolant lines, and how rtadiator is set up in front.

thanks

[messix]

the disk looks like a race setup with the solid marcel, you'd get a lot of chatter try to slip that on the street trying to pull away from a stop with out reving the sh-t outta it.

[skline]

what radiator and cooling lines are used in this V8 set up? any photos?

Most intersted in size / location of coolant lines, and how rtadiator is set up in front.

thanks

The Radiator being installed is a new Renegade Hybrids but instead of the Gates Green Stripe hose they sell, I am using Marine Exhaust hose. Other than that, it is all RH stuff.

[skline]

the disk looks like a race setup with the solid marcel, you'd get a lot of chatter try to slip that on the street trying to pull away from a stop with out reving the sh-t outta it.

I will find out next week, I am sending the whole thing off to Kennedy to have them check it out and tell me what it is. Then I will go from there.

[Andyrew]

Andy, if you have no use for those 250's I do..

Andrew

[LarryR]

I am new to 914 world but I can see I am in good company (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I am also doing a 914 v8 conversion. My last build up was a 911 with a 3.6 and I am hoping to top the perfromance at about 20% of the cost and have a car that handles better to top it off.

I am entertaining the idea of a LS1 due to the lite weight. @ 395 pounds wet with acceories it is 105 pounds less than a 3.6 porsche engine. Edelbrock has a nice cam and intake combo that is good for 519 hp on the LS1 ....


At any rate good luck on your project and since it looks like we are starting at the same time maybe we can compare notes.

[skline]

I need a set of Koni rear adjustables if anyone has some laying around they want to part with. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Let's talk, I have a little money I can spend and want to invest it on the car.

[skline]

Ok, another day I can do some things on the car. This morning while it was still dark I ordered my Distributor for the new engine and the chassis stiffening kit and a piece from Tangerine racing called an Inner Console Reinforcement. I figured it is better to be safe than sorry. This will be enough to get started on things. Mark should be getting me a list of things to order from him also soon. I want the body, paint and chassis all done before I put it back together.

[Brando]

Hey man, I'm real sorry I had to bolt friday afternoon. I swear never let anyone buy a fucking focus... They're all lemons. Car is less than 6 years old and the fuel pump took a shit. Mine's an OE bosch and still pumping strong! What a POS. If I'm not doing an engine swap/breakin next friday I might be able to head down again and actually help you get something done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)

[skline]

More things to add here.

I just made a deal on some Bilstein adjustable perch rear shocks and a set of 180 and a set of 200 lb springs, a Fitipaldi steering wheel with quick release hub and an Optima billet aluminum battery tray. Yes, it was expensive but I think for the investment, it was a good thing for me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[skline]

Bad news today from Kennedy, they looked over the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel I sent them and Eric had nothing good to say about them. The only plus is the flywheel is a 9". They are going to resurface it and send me a new PP and stage III clutch. He kept making comments about how old it all was. He estimated 1901, I swear that was the year he said. So $375 later, my new one will be here on Wednesday. The parts are just adding up and I still could not drive it or assemble it yet. So far I am about $1400 and climbing. I still have to build the new engine for it.