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[RiqueMar]

Is this the next forever 914 project on the world site... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Glad to see you back at it!

Welcome Back!!!

Thanks guys. Really trying to stick wit it this time.

My Father and I were able to log a few hours yesterday decoding the wiring and applying it to the 70' Chassis. As intimidating as it looks, with all the reference material there is online and considering how many 3.6 conversions have been done over the last few years, there is really a lot of information out there and makes it simple. I'll be doing my best to contribute, so any readers looking for reference can maybe learn from my mistakes or advances.

[RiqueMar]

[RiqueMar]

Note: Not all the connections used in the stock 964 cluster are used. Luckily, I marked what was used in the previous vehicle, and really only have to decide what status lights and cluster I would like to use in my car.

[RiqueMar]

Sorting of the wires, and I think we are all set figuring out the correct connections to all the relays, DME, etc. The previous car and wiring was a mess, a lot of loops, dead ends, and crossed color connections. Should be cleared up by tomorrow, and all the relays, aux fuses and 12v 'checkpoints' will now be in the cab, behind the passenger seat.

..... ask me how much we love wiring.

[PanelBilly]

Nice to have you back

[Mueller]

That is a lot wiring to get your head wrapped around!

Glad to see forward progress.

[RiqueMar]

Nice to have you back

That is a lot wiring to get your head wrapped around!

Glad to see forward progress.

Thanks guys. Not updating as much, but still trying to get in a few hours everyday. My new goal is to have the car done for Rennsport in September.

For reference, the below pictures show the wiring and car from which the 3.6 came. Our biggest challenge so far is integrating it into the stock 70' harness in not only a 'clean and hidden' way, but also one that is pretty easy to access is there are any future upgrades. I'km thinking the amp / sound equipment will also go in this area, but thats secondary once the car is running.

I was originally going to take a similar approach to the following photos; putting the relays, 12v point, ECU, etc. there. After looking through a bunch of builds, blogs and progress threads, professional and otherwise, it seems as though under / behind the passenger seat is the preferred place.

[SirAndy]

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I mounted the ECU for my 3.6L under the dash on the passengers side. My wire loom (from PMS) i just long enough to make that work.

Lemmy dig for some pictures ...
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[SirAndy]

The last picture is a bit misleading, we actually made a bracket to mount it horizontally under the dash, it's completely hidden but still easily accessible.
We also used rubber mounts to cut down on vibration transfer.
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[RiqueMar]

The last picture is a bit misleading, we actually made a bracket to mount it horizontally under the dash, it's completely hidden but still easily accessible.
We also used rubber mounts to cut down on vibration transfer.
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Hi Andy!

Your thread is actually one of the ones I studied, I like your solution, very nice as always!

[RiqueMar]

Hi All,

Finally have been carving out time over the last few months. In summary, completing as much of this as possible, before sending it to a shop to have the wiring, brakes, suspension, etc. looked over.

Attaching a few photos for the sake of the project thread....

Started off re-organizing and cleaning up / detailing not only the exterior, but the next areas that will be worked on (front and rear trunk / engine bay). Big shout out to my Dad for contributing a weekend on this. The car looks great, and its cool to see the trunks under all that dust...

[RiqueMar]

Followed up that day jumping into the wiring. Biggest concern right now is making sure all connections are correct (Turning on and off lights, routing the hardest, etc.)

Additionally, I've begun working on integrating the 914/6 column into the mix. It seems as though most connects plug right in. Will probably go a more modern rout and hardwire in these connections or use a sort of molex connector.

[SirAndy]

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[RiqueMar]

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Gracias Andy.

Update: As of yesterday, have most of the lights and turn signals working. Need to convert the wipers from the stock /4 switch to the /6 on the steering column, but I'm not too concerned about that.

My main concern as of now is to get the onboard equipment working, then integrate with the 3.6 ECU and whatever is needed for the gauges. That, and organizing the harness. For the last two, I'm thinking that I'll send this off to a shop or have a pro / veteran of this kind of project come in for that.

[mb911]

Very cool.. I have to figure out that wiring for the column swap as well.. Soon.

[RiqueMar]

Very cool.. I have to figure out that wiring for the column swap as well.. Soon.

I think you'll find it pretty easy. I can't speak for all, but my car is a 70' and most of the wires and pin colors matched right up. Assuming you had everything, I would call this a weekend job; one day to swap / disconnect and plug in, and another to clean and button everything up.

Quick note for anyone reading, can anyone advise on the steering-column bolt size? I have all my dash bolts and nuts, but missing the four the connect the column to the chassis. If I remember correctly, they were M8.

[mb911]

Very cool.. I have to figure out that wiring for the column swap as well.. Soon.

I think you'll find it pretty easy. I can't speak for all, but my car is a 70' and most of the wires and pin colors matched right up. Assuming you had everything, I would call this a weekend job; one day to swap / disconnect and plug in, and another to clean and button everything up.

Quick note for anyone reading, can anyone advise on the steering-column bolt size? I have all my dash bolts and nuts, but missing the four the connect the column to the chassis. If I remember correctly, they were M8.

They are 8mm.. I have my column in my car already just have to make the connections..

[mepstein]

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[RiqueMar]

They are 8mm.. I have my column in my car already just have to make the connections..

Thanks for the heads up. Did'nt have a metric thread-finder

[JRust]

Rigue it has been far to long my friend! Happy to see you still working to get that beautiful 914 back on the road. Hope to see you driving it to an event soon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)