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Thread: The 914-6 Takes Shape

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    The 914-6 Takes Shape

    Lately it seems that the "Off Topic" section is becoming the go-to place for alternative Porsche discussion; I figure my 914-6 project update would fit in nicely next to the 964 thread.

    Here's where I'm at so far...

    I bought the car as a pile of parts and after a lot of sorting it seems I have about 75% of a 1970 914-6. It's a solid car that was repainted about 15 years ago in single-stage Glassurit in the original color, Light Ivory.

    The paint is hard as stone and in VERY good shape for its age. After it was painted it was never put back together, and while the top side stood up fairly well the bottom did not. So I had my favorite body man - John Esposito - take care of the underside. He welded up some holes for an aftermarket sway bar and re-shutzed and seam sealed the fender wells and under the back trunk. Afterwards a fresh coat of Light Ivory was applied and I started putting everything back together.

    So far I've installed the suspension; SC front Bilstein struts/inserts, original steering rack, Turbo tie rods, 912E front sway bar and 19mm torsion bars in front with Bilstein shocks and stock coil springs in the rear. The car has all new bushings and I'm hoping that it will be a plush cruiser when the rubber hits the road.

    I've also started putting the engine together; feel free to speculate.

    Anyway, this is just the first installment ... as the project progresses I plan to update here as well as on our TLG Auto website. Here're a few photos of what I have so far.
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    Some Engine Shots

    The bottom end going together.

    Essentially, this is a "spare parts" motor. Both my father and I are contributing pieces that we've acquired over the years - the case, for example, is an old race case that we bought from a friend waaaaay back when ... the distributor is a factory Marelli twin-plugger from an RSR. Those kind of spare parts...
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    -Marco
    SReg. #778 OGrp: #8 RGrp: #---
    TLG Auto: Website
    Searching for engine #907495 and gearbox 902/1 #229687

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    El Coche

    The car...
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    -Marco
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    TLG Auto: Website
    Searching for engine #907495 and gearbox 902/1 #229687

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    Cool, now your username is appropriate once again.

    Can I come by the shop to see it? I am home for Frday and Saturday. I can also show you the cool parts I got for my car and will soon have you installing.

    I do not know how you will resist performance mods. Maybe those will be for the 964 canyon curve carver.
    1971 911S, 2.7RS spec MFI engine, suspension mods, lightened
    Early 911S Registry Member #425

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flieger View Post
    I do not know how you will resist performance mods. Maybe those will be for the 964 canyon curve carver.
    I didn't, Max.

    You just have to train your eyes to look closer.

    Bilstein struts and inserts
    Turbo tie rods
    16mm 912E under-body sway bar
    Aluminum cross member
    Smart Racing bushings in front
    Elephant rubber replacement bushings in the rear
    Bilstein rear shocks
    Hot-rod twin-plug motor

    All of the above are performance upgrades, albeit a bit more subtle than you're used to seeing on my cars.
    -Marco
    SReg. #778 OGrp: #8 RGrp: #---
    TLG Auto: Website
    Searching for engine #907495 and gearbox 902/1 #229687

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    OK, I get it. Performance mods, not track machine. The ride should be better over those rough parts of Mulholland Highway. More grip than a stiff car.

    Always thinking of real-world use, you are.
    1971 911S, 2.7RS spec MFI engine, suspension mods, lightened
    Early 911S Registry Member #425

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    Marco, I think you put the suspension in backwards, right is on the left etc.....

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    Very nice Marco... Now I'll have to find an excuse to visit.

    Cheers...
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    1969 Porsche 911E, Light Ivory (38 years and counting)
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    He finally lives up to the namesake .....

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    Nice Marco. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
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