cobalt964

started working on the front of the car today... cooling system. pics to come

cobalt964

started the cut. kept the piece I cut out if ever needed to be put back in.

manimal

Sweet build!

cobalt964

this car originally was going to get a ls7, which I have. but the modded ls3 makes a conservative 500chp so no need. ls7 isn't stock any longer and would have to run a double or triple clutch disc, which I don't want to do on the street.

cobalt964

the hp to weight ratio in this car is in the Bugatti Veyron territory... serious supercar capabilities.

cobalt964

Veyron is 3.72lbs per hp, this car will be 4.72lbs per hp ith the ls3. if I ran the modded ls7 it would be 3.71lbs per hp. in comparison a new vette z06 is 6.53lbs per hp. you get the idea.

cobalt964

I am going to vent the radiator hot air out and over the front hood, instead of under the car like a lot of other 911 builders. this will cause better high speed downforce instead of causing it to lift like a large wing at speed.

cobalt964

the car has carbon fibre front and rear bumpers, carbon fibre hood, carbon fibre roof skin, and a carbon fibre Carrera whale tail.

Fierofly

iTrader: (1)

Not sure of the effects of getting caught in the rain. Could produce a steam cloud in front of windshield maybe.

cobalt964

never thought of that. not planning on driving it I the rain. but wouldn't say never. it would be at an angle with fans on it so im not sure it would be an issue, but good one to ponder.

post script; factory five gtm supercar also uses this method, as does the ford gt, and several Ferrari race cars, so on.

cobalt964

It would be easier to vent under the car, but ultra high speed runs would not be safe likely. 200+mph

Andy1

I opted to vent through the hood on my 914/LS1 conversion. The inlet and outlet are fully ducted.

Andy1

cobalt964

I love the 914-6 look, nice car!

cobalt964

worked on the car today, got the front radiator opening finished up. now to start mounting the radiator, fans, etc.

cobalt964

today worked mostly on the Shelby cobra. got a lot done on it. but did get some work done on the Porsche.

cobalt964

off the lift and setting on its own 4 tires today. getting closer...

cobalt964

installing the coolant lines today

casias

iTrader: (1)

Hey cobalt.

Love your project. I have always been a fan of these cars, and like seeing the V8 swap.

As far as pics. Have you tried photobucket? If you upload your pics there, then copy the link, it looks like this.



Just thought I would throw in a pic of a different swap that pisses people off as a sample.

I'm subscribed.

cobalt964

trying to figure out pics on here, bear with me.

cobalt964

reconfigured front bumper to allow for radiator and custom air inlet behind bumper cover.