My Official Project thread, Shakedown Driving Options

[RiqueMar]

With that out of the way, back to the 'Never-Ending Project' now that we are on page 30 of this Progress Thread.....

Last we left off, I was finishing off the oil lines, and now I've moved onto the CDI box, Exhaust, and Fuel system. I've purchased a set of SS fuel lines, and will be adapting male -6 fittings to the end of each, with braided lines between each of the hard lines...

As far as exhaust goes, I finally produced a set of SS 'spacers' to make up for the difference in exhaust systems between the 911 SSI's and the stock /6 exhaust. A word to the wise, make sure to use thread compound as those nuts/barrel nuts will be Hell to get off.

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[RiqueMar]

In reference to the CDI box, I'll be mounting a Permatune unit in the stock location for the /6 (which is the location for the FI unit in a /4). I've fabbed up a nice unit because, unfortunatly, I can't find the original /6 part that I have....

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[pt_700]

great pics from you rennsport adventure, thanks for posting!

i'm still pinching myself (not in that way!) trying to convince it wasn't just a dream.

great meeting some of the so-cal contingent!

next time, we'll need to come up with a silly t-shirt or something. i'm sure i was passing by fellow teeners all day and not realizing it...

[EdArango]

All in all, it was a great weekend, and certainly one for the books. I'll be sure to be at the next Rennsport Reunion, no matter where it is!

I had a blast, and was very excited to meet-up with all the members, Eric Shea, Ed Arango, Dave Kawashima, Sixnotfour, Paul (pt_700), GeorgeRud, and everyone else I'm forgetting to mention!

Nice shout out E!

[RiqueMar]

Working through the Sunday, as I try to tear myself away from the San Diego/Chicago game going on. Trying to clean things up a little bit; Mounted the CDI Box with a fresh set of nuts/bolts and the plate with a nice coating on it. As for wires, I'm doing my best to subtly color code the major wire 'arteries'....


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[RiqueMar]

Ok, small update and a 'don't make my mistake' advisement for anyone reading this, in reference to the heating system.

In post-1974 engines, the heating system is a tad bit different in means of flow. For those of you running headers, this post really doesn't apply; slap some air block off plates, and you're set. For those of you that are a wuss like me, and need heat even here in SoCal, read on.

Unless you fab up a sort of warm air guide on each side of you're fiberglass shroud, you'll need to find a set of early warm-air guides (atleast in cases similar to mine, where you're running a post-74 engine, and stock /6 heat exchangers). If you're handy and confident (get it handy and confident? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/jerkit.gif) ) you can probably easily adapt the drivers side 911 block off plate with a 90 degree tube to match the left-side heat exchanger. All thats required is to drill a hole, and weld in the bended tube. However, the passenger side is a bit more tricky, as it came with a plastic warm air guide, and fabing up a block off plate may prove difficult as the distributer is right infront of said outlet. Luckily, the early style block off plate bolts right on. They can be had over at Pelican Parts, however, it's a bit pricey ($90), especially for us young-ones who are fiscally impaired at the moment. Should you need one, I recommend posting a WTB in the classified here or over at Pelican in the 911 section.

I've posted pictures below of the differences between early and late warm air outlets, as you can see, the hole diameter is a bit larger on the later style...






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[RiqueMar]

Had a bit of free time today, stopped by the storage area to check out the accelerator cable situation on a /6, and happend to find a bellcrank! Although I think it's to a 911, I'm fairly certain I can cut and readjust the angle.

/6 gurus: Do I need the small drop-down bar that I see bolted to the transmission just above the clutch pulley?


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[RiqueMar]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) for bellcrank and accelerator questions; it looks as though the one I found yesterday has an angle just abit more the 90 degrees, while a 911 one is about or less than 90 degrees, could I have ACTUALLY have found one of the parts I need?! Also, I see that on a /6, the bellcrank stud is drilled into the Intermediate plate, however my side shift does'nt have a spot for this, can I drill it anyway?

[RiqueMar]

Been a little bit of time, but I'm finally getting in some of the stuff that I needed to finish the engine and get a test run going....

Much to the constant goading of Brent (wertygrog) I finally bought a CB rotary fuel pump (about $70) after everything is said and done. This weekend, I'll be relocating it to the front trunk, and running a new set of SS Fuel lines (if I can ever figure out how to get them into the tunnel.

Also, I've purchased an older set of warm air guides. I want to use the stock set-up as it was in the real /6's. They are a little rough, but nothing a little sandblasting, shaping, and coating wont fix....

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[RiqueMar]

Slight change of plans..... again. Thanks to my Father, my end of the year bonus is the 3.6 engine/drivetrain out of the black car! With the condition that I 'actually get that thing on the road' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Currently reading multiple progress threads; SirAndys, PRS914-6, Marv's3.6six, etc I think I might have my homework cut out for me. Even though the black car is done, and it's mostly a matter of bringing equipment over, there are still a few things that need to be addressed on it. So far as I can think, I need to...

- Upgrade the brakes (alot, the black car has a large problem stopping)
- Address the oil lines (I don't like feeling them near the dead pedal)
- Electrical gremlins
- Transmission issues


It's intimidating, but I'm excited! Any and all advice is really appreciated right now!

[eric9144]

Slight change of plans..... again. Thanks to my Father, my end of the year bonus is the 3.6 engine/drivetrain out of the black car! With the condition that I 'actually get that thing on the road' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

So what's going into the black car? Don't say mustard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

[RiqueMar]

Slight change of plans..... again. Thanks to my Father, my end of the year bonus is the 3.6 engine/drivetrain out of the black car! With the condition that I 'actually get that thing on the road' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

So what's going into the black car? Don't say mustard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Maaaaybe my 2.9? Or if I come across a 'ready' 2.0 /4? Not quite sure yet. It's all set up for a /6, it's just the body and original conversion work isn't 100% there.... And it needs the flares for the tire, it's too much on a narrow body.

I'm starting to get the feeling you did the mustard, Eric.... I'm watchin' you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

[RiqueMar]

Ok, so here we go with 'Projekt 3.6'. For the last week or so, I've been gathering up information, reading conversion threads, and trying to get a whole bead on how I'm going to tackle this thing.

I really, really hope to have this done for The Route 66 Classic and drive it out there!

So far, this is how the black car sits right now. I'm doing my best to document everything from pulling out my 2.9 to putting in the 3.6. Although the car and work is a little rough around the edges, the logic and the implementation is pretty well executed. A little clean up, powder coat and some organization, and I think this will look great in my car!

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[RiqueMar]

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[RiqueMar]

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That's about it for beginning pictures. I'm really excited to start this project, and cannot wait to hopefully someday get it on the road.

I know that I haven't yet completed it yet, but I'de like to thank the likes of Joe and Series9 and Eric Shea for their initial help thus far. Without any correspondence from either of them, I'de still be lost in questions in everything from brakes to transmissions. Furthermore, others such as Andy, PRS914-6 and Marv's3.6six who have already embarked on the 3.6 conversion, reading your threads helps alot, thanks for documenting so much!

[JmuRiz]

What's the story on that oil tank in the front of the black car?

It's kindda cool, how/where is it filtered?

Some really cool parts on that car!

[RiqueMar]

What's the story on that oil tank in the front of the black car?

It's kindda cool, how/where is it filtered?

Some really cool parts on that car!

Car was used very much for AutoX, if I remember correctly, I believe having the tank up front freed up engine bay space for hoses, and acted as a bit of weight distribution.

The oil cooler setup is awesome, the only thing I do not like is that the oil lines run through the drivers dead pedal like the GT's, I'm going to try to work around that. Other than that, it's a great setup and never gets too hot, and I've been in Vegas/Utah in August as well as at Rennsport in traffic on a hill, awesome setup. Even has a mech to disable the system in a crash!

Thanks Nathan! Can't wait to dig in!

[JmuRiz]

Good to know it doesn't get hot, always a plus.

If you find the name/size of the tank let me know. I have a full Patrick Motorsports oil-tank setup I have yet to install, but if I can make something work for less $$ I'd give it a try.

[RiqueMar]

Good to know it doesn't get hot, always a plus.

If you find the name/size of the tank let me know. I have a full Patrick Motorsports oil-tank setup I have yet to install, but if I can make something work for less $$ I'd give it a try.

I'll let you know in the coming weeks. If your interested, I'de rather see it go to someone who could use it rather than it collect dust. I'm fairly certain it's custom, so no name/size reference here. I already have a factory tank installed with the holes cut, otherwise I'de be using it, it's a very good system, I just don't like feeling the oil lines beneath my foot.

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[JmuRiz]

Sure thing, let me know when you get to that point in your project. I'd probably need a diagram on what hoses go where too...not quite a stock-looking line setup, haha.