Just picked up the New Engine for my GT Clone
 

Well, it has been a long time in the making, but the twin plug 3.0 for my 914-6 GT clone is finished!!! The tranny is next (I'm still searching for a LSD) and I need to hunt out all the other bits that that go with it. Stratton Motorsports will be adding the factory flares & painting it next month, taking the 914-6 dash to be powder coated next week, the 930 front susp has already been coated (still need 930 backing plates) and need to get the Konig seats recovered. http://www.pelicanparts.com/support/...sun_smiley.gif http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1136064412.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1136064431.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1136064508.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1136064520.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1136064531.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1136064542.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1136064562.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1136064573.jpg

Super!! And, interesting engine stand. You make that?

Also, I see you run the stock 4-cyl mount. Any reason why you prefer that?

A friend built it for me and powder coated it. Actually, it is either a early Vellios or Patrick mount. That is what it was first built with.

No wonder you have taken so long... IT'S GOING TO KICK ASS!!!

WTG Byron! Can't wait to see it all rolling!


M

My stand looks like that! It's just a VW clamp I think, with a Porsche yoke. Works really well.

Gary Stratton of Stratton Motorsports has my rear flares installed:D http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1144195570.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1144195591.jpg

I'm sure this is a dumb question...

What are those things holding the flares to the fenders?

Clamps. They'll be replaced with either pop-rivets (if the flares are fiberglass) or plug-welds (if the flares are steel).

--DD

Actually they are called cleco fasteners. Racer Parts Wholesale sells them and their pliers.

You leave them on for the 80s heavy metal look. :D

not butt welding? or are they FG?

hard to tell in da pic

They will be butt welded, that is why I'm having Gary Stratton do them, as they a factory NOS steel flares, because I know he will do it right!!! He is also going to cut the oil cooler opening for the RSR front cooler & mount the hood mount fog lights:D

"Always Butt.......never lep" And then metal finish...NO BONDO!

Gary

P.S. Those things on the flares are as said before "clecos" used when making airplanes, we use them to hold on flares and other body parts, and always put the whole car together with those BEFORE YOU MAKE THE FIRST CUT so you know everything fits. We can do your car this way to just take to my agent BVD, give me your first and second bron and lots of money I'll call you when it's done don't call me I'll charge you for the down time, Bryon's 914-6 GT will make our 17th one and we love doing it. Thanks

SICK SICK SICK SICK SICK!!!!!

I'm so F'n jealious! Nice engine! Nice project!

Cheers, Don.

I must ask in honor of the AUTHOR..

Are you open to trades :D LOL


Very nice and can't wait to see the progress of putting that nasty engine in your teener..
:D

BVD does not "Trade"... you must have him mistaken ;)

Byron - I'm curious what size tires (front and back) those flares will allow. Also, what diameter are the Fuchs? 16's??

Best Regards,
Bob S.

7&9X16 factory Fuchs off am 87 930, 205 & 245s are the tire sizes. I may use 8X16 951 Fuchs up front. I also have a set of factory 8&9X15 Fuchs for concours.

I'm starting to set up the 930 front susp that is going on the car, I'm starting at the top :D http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1144714068.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1144714077.jpg

Latest update from Stratton Motorsports!!!


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Picture update!!!

:D My 914-6GT clone is getting closer!!!

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It won't be long now!
 

Sorry Bryon I had to cut back a little on your car to get this Turbo look targa done that my friend from Colorado. From start to finish in three weeks paint, welded flares, wild rear bumper, and a set of my wheels, and my RS tail. He's making it for his son. I bet he gets a "Thanks Dad" out of that.

Gary

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I understand Gary, I'm still sick from the club race, so didn't have much of a voice to call today, and another friend went into the hospital yesterday, so I needed those picks to get my mind off other stuff.

Thanks Again!!

BTW, that 72 looks sweet!!!

This first cold shot gave me just that a cold so I'm moving slow this week also. I sold that silver 87 cab to a guy in Richmond VA I'll be leaving Monday but I think we should be ready for the final when I get back mid week.

Gary

Byron,
Where's the paint?
Steve Ed

I sent Gary the money for paint, so he should know. How about posting all the pix you have on this thread:D

I'm just the sandman, he won't even let me hold a camera.
We'll take some this Sat.
Steve Ed

My 914-6 GT clone is getting closer:D http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172077161.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172077198.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172077220.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172077238.jpg[

Wow!
 

I'm sure you'll be getting that warm and fuzzy feeling soon.

Damn, thats green alright. Good original color selection.

Is that viper green or something more like willow?

What tranny are you going to use? You state earlier you are still looking for an LSD. I happen to have a spare ZF LSD which will work in a mag cased 901 tranny. Let me know if interested.

Please e-mail me the info, right now it looks like I'm going with a 901.

Thanks!!

How this look Bryon?
 

Old style BBS wheel would look good on your car. It's in the sun drying we color sandedthe car and will strat rubbing it out this week.

Gary
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I PM'd you info on the LSD as I do not have your email.

Brooke

Gary has been busy this week!!!

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Target goal for completion is Rennsport 2007:cool:

Byron,
It looks even better with the black rockers clamped on... SWEET!
Steve Ed

Thanks to Gary, Jason & Steve, it is getting closer:D



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Byron I sent you a PM regarding the engine.

Nice headers ... who makes 'em?

Marco, those look like the Euro George 9146 headers , in the low temp black paint finish.
Marty