Just picked up the New Engine for my GT Clone

[Racerbvd]

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.

[Zeke]

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

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

[Racerbvd]

Originally posted by Zeke
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.

[M. Hendrix]

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

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


M

[YTNUKLR]

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

[Racerbvd]

Gary Stratton of Stratton Motorsports has my rear flares installed

[David McLaughlin]

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

What are those things holding the flares to the fenders?

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

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

--DD

[John Rogers]

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

[RandyLok]

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

[Acox914]

not butt welding? or are they FG?

hard to tell in da pic

[Racerbvd]

Originally posted by Acox914
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

[Sonjay]

"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

[BigD9146gt]

SICK SICK SICK SICK SICK!!!!!

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

Cheers, Don.

[Va914]

I must ask in honor of the AUTHOR..

Are you open to trades LOL


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

[Eric_Shea]

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

[Bob Schaefer]

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.

[Racerbvd]

Originally posted by Bob Schaefer
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

[Racerbvd]

Latest update from Stratton Motorsports!!!

[Racerbvd]

Picture update!!!

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