Tangerine Six Build, ***Update; 07/17/11*** |
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Tangerine Six Build, ***Update; 07/17/11*** |
rwilner |
Jul 18 2011, 08:43 AM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
Did you or will you have the car dyno'd? Just curious how much HP that six is making.
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9146FAN |
Jul 18 2011, 08:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 20-July 04 From: ROSSMOOR, CA Member No.: 2,378 |
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jim_hoyland |
Jul 18 2011, 08:59 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,516 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Saw you driving through Sunset Beach Sunday, actually I heard the engine first; just missed you as I was crossing North Pacific. Looking good ! Sorry I missed you Jim, maybe next time. If you come down on a weekend to hit the beach, give me a call and I'll fix you up with a parking spot. It's been really crowded down here with the good weather |
9146FAN |
Jul 18 2011, 09:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 20-July 04 From: ROSSMOOR, CA Member No.: 2,378 |
Did you or will you have the car dyno'd? Just curious how much HP that six is making. Haven't had it on a dyno., but this is a pretty common 2.7 build on a 7R with head mods, 90mm Mahle 8.5 comp., and S-cams. Most everyone agrees around 200 hp. I don't know if that means on the flywheel or road wheels. All I can tell you is it pulls on my 3.6 liter 997, the 914 does have a weight advantage though. Bottom line, this car drives and pulls way better than I expected and it looks like a 41 yr. old sleeper. |
bcheney |
Jul 18 2011, 09:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
Congrats on completing a wonderful car. Very happy to hear you have it on the road. Thanks so much for sharing all the details of the build with our community. This is truly one of the finest restorations ever to hit this forum.
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AZ914 |
Jul 19 2011, 07:02 AM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,461 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I don't know who I hate more, you or Sawtooth. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Just kidding.. Absolutely beautiful restoration, congrats! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
MoveQik |
Jul 19 2011, 07:09 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
That is an amazing six! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Rod |
Jul 19 2011, 07:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 1-January 08 From: Farnham UK Member No.: 8,526 Region Association: England |
Fabulous build and a great bonus to the 914 community to have such a minter back on the road!!
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J P Stein |
Jul 19 2011, 08:58 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
OOPS....I ain't pushin' buttons too gud this morning.
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J P Stein |
Jul 19 2011, 09:06 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
200 hp at the wheels should be easly doable. I'm no big fan of the S cams for a road car but they do pull bigger numbers than my Solex cams at the top end.
Here's a dyno graph on a similar motor. I have a couple sessions on different ones & the numbers are about the same. Attached image(s) |
Ferg |
Jul 19 2011, 09:42 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
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MDG |
Jul 19 2011, 12:40 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
What . . . A . . . Car!!!!!
Congratulations. Truly one of the most impressive restorations I've seen. It was fun to follow along. Enjoy it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) mike |
73Euro911S |
Jul 19 2011, 06:39 PM
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only 911's in the stable now Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 24-February 09 From: Solana Beach, CA Member No.: 10,090 Region Association: Southern California |
I have seen Eddie's stunning tangerine dream a few times at Cars & Coffee in Irvine. Let me tell you it's way better in person than in the photos. The car is better than any 914 that came out of the factory; it really is flawless. It has caused me to only bring my 911 to C & C as my 914 would look so ragged in comparison, and mind you, my 914 is pretty nice!
Great restoration and an enjoyable thread to say the least. Nick |
9146FAN |
Jul 19 2011, 09:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 20-July 04 From: ROSSMOOR, CA Member No.: 2,378 |
I am humbled at all the support and compliments I've received on this board. Making this thread has kept me moving on this project even though there was plenty of times I took a break.
This project could not have been completed to this level without the 914World community; you guys are great. Thanks very much to all! After this build, I now realize why 914's are not as popular as other models to restore. You really have to be crazy to spend this much time and money on a 914. In the end, I am very very happy with the results. I promise to drive it regularly and do my best to keep it looking great. I've been a regular at Irvine CC as a spectator but it's a real blast to drive this car there for display; lot's of lookers and lot's of questions. Thanks again for all the looks and compliments. You all are great! |
kconway |
Jul 19 2011, 09:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
When are you going to drive it around town neighbor? I wanna point and show the wife and tell her thats my inspiration.
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9146FAN |
Jul 21 2011, 09:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 20-July 04 From: ROSSMOOR, CA Member No.: 2,378 |
When are you going to drive it around town neighbor? I wanna point and show the wife and tell her thats my inspiration. I was planning on going to CC this Sat., any chance you'll be there? Glad to hear my car is an inspiration but I would caution showing it to your wife. My wife thinks I need therapy because of this car... |
KELTY360 |
Jul 21 2011, 10:44 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,090 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
914/6 No, 2145 is finished. Not very many people get to make the statement that their car is DONE. But in your case it appears accurate. NOS visors........really? Phenomenal attention to detail and craftsmanship. I am in awe. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
davidj |
Jul 22 2011, 01:40 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 19-November 08 From: Ventura, Ca Member No.: 9,771 Region Association: Southern California |
Just spent about an hour going thru this thread. And I must say..........WoW!!!! I enjoyed every minute, this is absolutly an awesome car. Well done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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FourBlades |
Jul 22 2011, 06:32 AM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States |
Very nice work! Keep this car in your family and your time and money spent will be repaid multiple times over. John |
jim_hoyland |
Aug 29 2016, 06:31 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,516 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
This is one of the finest -6 restorations around; I just heard it has a new owner
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