"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

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"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion
"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion
"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion
"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion
The front trunk is the heart of our dry sump oil cooling system. This starts out with a Peterson OIL TANK part# OIL 08-0011-DB - 16 quart (4 gallon) aluminum (race) – dual breather - 9 inch. Diameter X 19 inches tall – Also uses the billet aluminum brackets part # OIL 08-0101 Price: $68.00. The oil is routed to the engine using Goodridge fittings and stainless braided hoses, from the engine it returns through the Peterson remote oil filter remote mount, part # OIL 09-0304, to the front through the Mocal oil thermostat part # OIL-12THER, that will route the oil through the front Setrab oil cooler part # PMP 500-15NPT3/4, when needed to keep the engine at optimum temperature. The insulation also includes the Peterson breather/fluid catch tank – spun aluminum type with internal baffling - 2X AN -12 female ports & 1X AN -6AN drain plug – Includes stainless steel strap - 118 MM DIA. - PETERSON FLUID - OIL 08-0400 
When a fuel cell is wanted or required there is no finer choice than a fuel safe fuel cell. They are used and approved by all sanctioning bodies in every racing application from off road to Indy. If you are looking for a fuel cell, fuel safe should be your first and only choice!
FUESA914FC-FUEL CELL - PORSCHE 914 - 14 GALLON - AN-8 FEED - AN-6 RETURN - AN-8 VENT - UTILIZES THE ORIGINAL 914 FILLER NECK, SENDING UNIT AND MOUNTING HARDWARE - RED POWDER COATED FINISH - DESIGNED FOR DIRECT REPLACEMENT OF FACTORY FUEL TANK * ANOTHER PATRICK MOTORSPORTS EXCLUSIVE.

PATRICK MOTORSPORTS is a fully stocked dealer for all the parts listed above. These parts and everything listed on our web site are in stock and ready for shipping worldwide.
"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

This car was brought to us from Laguna Beach, Ca., family owned since new. The owner wanted to build the ultimate street 914-6 GT with a killer drivetrain. 
The color is Dupont Hot Hues "SILVA". 
We started with a '97 Big Valve VarioRam engine, and back dated the DME injection system to '95 for fitment ease. The 3.6L was torn down, heads blueprinted, crank polished & fitted with Pauter CM rods, MAHLE Motorsport 3.8L Pistons and Cylinders, RS sport cams, RS solid rocker kit, etc.,

For the installation into the “Street GT Car”, the engine has been fitted with our Cam Block off Kit, Single Belt Alternator/ Crank Pulley Kit, Our 3.6L to 914-6 Engine Sheet Metal Kit, our special Engine Conversion Mount, 3.6L DME Engine Conversion Harness, Conversion Air Intake Boot Kit, Air Injection System Delete Kit, ceramic coated Sport Headers with Polished Stainless Silencers, our 16 quart Competition Oil Tank System, along with our SETRAB 500COM Front Mount Oil Cooler Kit. Many other factory based parts will be used. This car will be fitted with a late model 1986 915 transmission with LSD featuring the WEVO rear tail shift system. The shifting linkage kit is developed by Patrick Motorsports and incorporates a bulk-head mono-ball bearing cartridge system that smoothly and precisely guilds the lightweight shift tube assembly.

Rear shift rod utilizes needle bearing universal joints at both ends. The hanging style tail section is mated to the chassis by Patrick Motorsport Rear Delrin Transmission Mounts. The rear axles are the late style Carrera/930 CV type from '85.5 thru '89. These are used with our exclusive stub axle spacer set, allowing the use of the hub-centric 911 SC/Carrera rear wheel flange. Full rotisserie chassis re-construction, all rust cut out & replaced, replacement doors, all steel flares butt welded & metal finished. Recaro Pole Position black leather seats with Momo steering wheel.

 

"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion Battery Mount 914 

THE ODYSSEY BATTERY PART NUMBER BAT ODY PC 925 MJT HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO THE TRUNK AND MOUNTED WITH OUR BATTERY CARRIER MOUNT - FOR ODYSSEY PC 925 BATTERY - STEEL MOUNT WITH HARDWARE - BLACK POWDER COATED FINISH - PART NUMBER PMPPC925BATM

THIS GIVES MORE ENGINE ROOM AND REMOVES THE NASTY LOOKING OLD BATTERY BOX. WITH THE NEW GEL CELL BATTERIES YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT BATTERY ACID DESTROYING YOUR BODY WORK AND REAR CARPETING

 

"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion at the Beach

May 2008 Huntington Beach, California PCA Topless at the Beach, White Glove Concours - 2nd Place Award!

"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

 Custom ordered swatches and special made carpet kit kits were installed. We also relined the dash and chose to use Recaro seats.

"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion Bottom view in detail

Rear bottom shot of 964 engine, 915 WEVO transaxle, the WEVO 915 Side Shift kit is a new approach to an old problem. A solution long overdue for the many mid engine Porsche cars that can choose from the 901 or 915 series transmissions. With most modern 6 cylinder mid engine cars capable of developing torque output above the practical limit of the 901 series transmission, the 915 has become increasingly preferred for the larger gears, crown wheel and pinion and drive flanges. 
Part # TRA WEVO 915 ME Coupled to our 914 TO 915 WEVO SHIFT ROD SYSTEM, 914 TO 915 WEVO SHIFT ROD SYSTEM, Includes a set of *Patrick Motorsports Exclusive* Tunnel & rear shift rods (cad plated), 2-needle bearing apex joints, bulk head bearing & complete 915 shift tower. This kit is a must when updating to the 915 trans. This will give you the exact shifting we are all looking for and most early sports cars did not have. Part # PMP914WEVOSRKIT 
Suspension is our Rear Coil Over System - Porsche 914 ’70-’76 – Sport / Race - Includes : 2) BILSTEIN rear sport height adjustable shocks, EIBACH 2.50 inch I.D. spring set (available in 25 lbs increments from 150 lbs to 400 lbs), upper spring hat set, 2) lower spring perch sets “fully adjustable” – For street use setup we recommend (175-225 lbs spring set) – For full racecar setup we recommend (275- 325 lbs spring set). The system allows infinite ride height adjustability and corner weight balance setup. Part # SUS 914 RCKIT and PMP914-RTRAKT Fit all 914 chassis-includes 914 certified reconditioned trailing arm set with reconditioned and polished pivot shafts, plated bearing retainer plates, and box reinforcing kits, we added “D” hooks at the rear for towing and DYNO tie down points, then finished them in black powder coating. Now is the time to add the Delrin bushings part #SUSRDCABUSH, new wheel bearings part # DRI 99905303500 and 5 bolt hubs Part #DRI 99931106533 for your wheel and tire swap. We also used our rear toe rod adjustment kit. Which includes the rod system with spherical bearings with adjustable hardware pre modified and powder coated carrier brackets and 2 steel weld-in rocker mounting plates. The factory rear adjustments are very difficult and time consuming to do. This kit makes the adjustments much easier and locks in position so they cannot easily change.
NUMBER PMP914RTOEKIT

"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion 1st Place Poster

 

"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion Engine in Detail

WHEN YOUR PROJECT IS FINISHED CORRECTLY WITH OUR CONVERSION PRODUCTS THE FINISHED PRODUCT IS A CAR THAT LOOKS LIKE A FACTORY CONVERSION.

WE USED OUR ENGINE CONVERSION HARNESS - PORSCHE 911 / 914 CHASSIS INTERFACE TO 3.6L (993) '95-'98 ENGINE CONTROL UNIT - FEATURES NEW ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS, FUEL PUMP RELAY, OBD SCAN PORT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WIRE. OUR HARNESSES RETAIN THE FACTORY INSTALLED LOOK, MAKE YOUR ENGINE SWAPS A PLUG AND PLAY OPERATION. NO DAMAGED COMPONENTS BY INCORRECT WIRING! PART NUMBER PMP36ENGHAR95

OUR ENGINE SHEET METAL SET - PORSCHE 914 6 - FOR 2.0L THRU 3.6L ENGINES - FITTING MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR 3.2L / 3.6L DME ENGINE USE - HIGH QUALITY STEEL REPRODUCTION KIT - NON POWDER COATED FINISH-WHEN UPGRADING TO THE LARGER ENGINES ALL THE SHEET METAL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE 4 CYLINDER SHROUDING AND THE 911 METAL THAT COMES WITH THE ENGINE WILL NOT WORK. IF YOU WANT THE SET READY TO INSTALL ORDER THE POWDER COATED SET PART # PMP914SSM-BPC

- PATRICK MOTORSPORTS EXCLUSIVE

"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

May 2008 Huntington Beach, California PCA at the Beach, White Glove Concours - 2nd Place Award!

"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

PICTURED HERE IS THE FINISHED PRODUCt READY FOR FINAL ASSEMBLY. AT THIS POINT WE INSTALL THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION UPGRADES, THE NEW ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALL THE WIRING AND INTERIOR. THE OIL COOLER SYSTEM AND PLUMBING AND ANY OTHER ACCESSORIES THE OWNER REQUESTED.

"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

BODY READY FOR STEEL GT FLAIRS 7" FRONT AND 9" REAR. 
PART NUMBER BOD 914GTSFS OUR STEEL FLAIRS ARE COMPLETELY BUTT WELDED ON AND METAL FINISHED AS ARE ALL OUR PANELS AND REPAIRS.

"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

THIS SHOT SHOWS THE CAR WITH THE STEEL FLAIRS WELDED ON PRIOR TO FINISHING. AS YOU CAN SEE THERE IS VERY LITTLE METAL WORK NEEDED TO GET TO THE FINISHED PRODUCT.
THIS ALSO HAS THE COMPLETE ROLL BAR AND FRONT BRACING INSTALLED.
PATCH WORK HAS BEEN FINISHED AT THE FRONT BUMPER MOUNTS.
PART NUMBER- BOD 914GTSFS -

 

"Big Laguna" 914/6 Gt 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

 

"Big Laguna" 914/6 Gt 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

Engine short block preparation and assembly.

"Big Laguna" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

THE CAR HAS BEEN COMPLETELY PRIMED WITH SELF ETCHING ZINC OXIDE PRIMER. THEN PRIMED AND COMPLETELY BLOCKED SANDED THREE TO FOUR TIMES SO THE BODY IS PERFECT. MOST BODY SHOPS WILL PRIME AND BLOCK SAND ONE OR TWO TIMES AND THEN PAINT. WE TAKE THE EXTRA STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THE FINISHED PAINT JOB IS SHOW WINNING QUALITY.

"Big Laguna" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

THIS IS A GOOD SHOT OF THE CONSOLE ACCESS HOLE WE ADD TO MAKE SERVICING THE ENGINE LATER AS EASY AS POSSABLE. IT IS THEN FINISHED WITH A REMOVABLE COVER.

"Big Laguna" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

 Engine top view. Notice the oil crankcase breather system.


"Big Laguna" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

This car is fitted with our front oil cooler system the Setrab oil cooler part # PMP 500-15NPT3/4, with installation kit part # PKG 9146GT-FTOC-KIT.  This is plumbed to the engine using Goodridge fittings and stainless braided hoses. Adding an oil cooler system is a must for operation of the all cooled engines in warmer climates as the factory engine mounted cooler just does not keep your engine operating in its optimal temperature range, causing premature engine wear and loss for performance. Our systems have been designed to keep your engine operating at its desired operating temperature which extends engine life and improves performance. 
PATRICK MOTORSPORTS is a stocking dealer for all the parts listed above. These parts and all listed on our web site are in stock and ready for shipping worldwide.

"Big Laguna" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion Underside Front Brake Detail

THIS SHOT SHOWS OUR FRONT SUSPENSION AND BRAKE UPGRADE, STARTING WITH A 911 DONOR SUPENSION, STEERING RACK AND BRAKE SYSTEM. IT'S THEN IMPROVED WITH OUR FRONT CONTROL ARM SET FOR PORSCHE 911 / 914 - CONVERTED TO EARLY ANTI-SWAY BAR TYPE MOUNTS / D-LOOPS REMOVED WITH U-TABS INSTALLED - CERTIFED USED SET RECONDITIONED, MODIFIED AND POWDERCOATED BLACK - 911 SPLINED - ALSO INCLUDES RECODITIONED CARRIER BRACKETS - SOLD AS SET - PART NUMBER PMP914-911-FCAKT 
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR MORE RESPONSIVE RIDE AND HANDLING USE THE DELRIN BUSHINGS ON ALL SUSPENSION MOUNTS. THE FACTORY RUBBER MOUNTS WILL SOFTEN WITH AGE AND THIS WILL CAUSE LOOSE AND UNRESPONSIVE HANDLING PART NUMBER SUSFDCABUSH
*OPTIONAL DELRIN BUSHING SET AVAILABLE - EXCHANGE PRICE TO INCLUDE CORE COST OF $200.00
THIS IS LINKED TO THE ANTI-SWAY BAR SYSTEM - PORSCHE 912 / 914 / 911 / 930 '65-'89 - 25 MM HOLLOW LIGHTWEIGHT (STIFFNESS OF SOLID 22 MM BAR) HEAT TREATED 4130 CHROME MOLY - INCLUDES: FULLY ADJUSTABLE 6061-T6 ALUMINUM BEARING BLOCKS, DROP LINKS AND ARMS WITH ZINC PLATED STEEL HARDWARE **74-89 MODELS ALSO USE: U-BRACKET ADAPTOR - SUSSBRFADP2 & NUT PLATE ADAPTOR - SUSFSB1950 ** ANTI-SWAY BAR SYSTEM FRONT - PORSCHE 912 / 914 / 911 / 930 '65-'89 - 25 MM HOLLOW LIGHTWEIGHT (STIFFNESS OF SOLID 22 MM BAR) HEAT TREATED 4130 CHROME MOLY - INCLUDES: FULLY ADJUSTABLE 6061-T6 ALUMINUM BEARING BLOCKS, DROP LINKS AND ARMS WITH ZINC PLATED STEEL HARDWARE **74-89 MODELS ALSO USE: U-BRACKET ADAPTOR - SUSSBRFADP2 & NUT PLATE ADAPTOR - SUSFSB1950 ** THE LIGHT WEIGHT HOLLOW SWAY BARS ARE HALF THE WEIGHT OF THE 22 MM SOLID BARS WITH THE SAME STIFFNESS. THEY ARE FABRICATED FROM AIRCRAFT QUALITY 4130 CHROMOLY ALLOY STEEL AND HEAT TREATED TO MAXIMUM STRENGTH AND RELIABILITY.

THE BEARING BLOCKS, DROP LINKS, AND SWAY BARS ARE CNC MACHINED FROM AIR CRAFT QUALITY 6061-T6 ALUMINUM FOR ITS HIGH STRENGTH TO WEIGHT RATIO. THEY ARE FULLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT AND REAR TO ELIMINATE SUSPENSION PRELOAD. THRY ALSO COME WITH CORRECTLY SIZED TEFLON LINED ROD ENDS FOR SMOOTHER OPERATION, LONGER LIFE AND HIGH RELIABILITY. WITH NO WEAR OR RATTLING PROBLEMS, LIKE THOSE SEEN WITH OTHER DESIGNES, DUE TO UNDER SIZED OR LOW QUALITY ROD ENDS.
All necessary hardware is provided in zinc plated metric class 8.8
THE ADJUSTABLE DROP-LINK ARM CONNECTION DESIGN PROVIDES AN INFINITELY ADJUSTABLE SWAY BAR STIFFNESS RATE AND MAKES IT QUICK AND EASY TO FINE TUNE YOUR CAR’S HANDLINGFOR VARIOUS TRACK CONDITIONS AND DRIVING STYLES. THEY COME WITH THERMOPLASTIC BEARINGS IMPREGNATED WITH TEFLON AND REINFORCED WITH KELVAR TO PROVIDE SMOOTH OPERATION, LIFE LONG, AND HIGH RESISTANCE TO DEFLECTION UNDER HEAVY LOADING. OPTIMIZED GEOMETRY FOR BIND FREE OPERATION THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION RANGE OF TRAVEL.
All components are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards, resulting in the finest and most reliable sway bar on the market. SUSFSBA22F

THE BRAKES ARE THEN UPGRADED WITH THE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED FLEX LINES FOR PORSCHE 911 / TURBO THRU '89 / 912 / 914 THRU '71 / 914 6 - DOT APPROVED - 2 PER CAR 
PART NUMBER BRA 901 355 632 01 SS

THE TIE ROD PACKAGE IS PORSCHE 911 TURBO - FITS PORSCHE 911 TURBO THRU '89 / CONVERSION FOR 911 THRU '89 - LEFT AND RIGHT - 2 PER CAR - 
PART NUMBER SUS930.347.020.00.KT

"Big Laguna" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

Rear bottom shot of 964 engine, 915 WEVO transaxle, The WEVO 915 Side Shift kit is a new approach to an old problem. A solution long overdue for the many mid engine Porsche cars that can choose from the 901 or 915 series transmissions. With most modern 6 cylinder mid engine cars capable of developing torque output above the practical limit of the 901 series transmission, the 915 has become increasingly preferred for the larger gears, crown wheel and pinion and drive flanges. 
Part # TRA WEVO 915 ME Coupled to our 914 TO 915 WEVO SHIFT ROD SYSTEM, 914 TO 915 WEVO SHIFT ROD SYSTEM, Includes a set of *Patrick Motorsports Exclusive* Tunnel & rear shift rods (cad plated), 2-needle bearing apex joints, bulk head bearing & complete 915 shift tower. This kit is a must when updating to the 915 trans. This will give you the exact shifting we are all looking for and most early sports cars did not have. Part # PMP914WEVOSRKIT 
Suspension is our Rear Coil Over System - Porsche 914 ’70-’76 – Sport / Race - Includes : 2) BILSTEIN rear sport height adjustable shocks, EIBACH 2.50 inch I.D. spring set (available in 25 lbs increments from 150 lbs to 400 lbs), upper spring hat set, 2) lower spring perch sets “fully adjustable” – For street use setup we recommend (175-225 lbs spring set) – For full racecar setup we recommend (275- 325 lbs spring set). The system allows infinite ride height adjustability and corner weight balance setup. Part # SUS 914 RCKIT and PMP914-RTRAKT Fit all 914 chassis-includes 914 certified reconditioned trailing arm set with reconditioned and polished pivot shafts, plated bearing retainer plates, and box reinforcing kits, we added “D” hooks at the rear for towing and DYNO tie down points, then finished them in black powder coating. Now is the time to add the Delrin bushings part #SUSRDCABUSH, NEW WHEEL BEARINGS PART # DRI 99905303500 and 5 bolt hubs Part #DRI 99931106533for your wheel and tire swap. Also our rear toe adjusting kit Part # PMP914RTOEKIT
*EXCHANGE SET REQUIRED ON THE CONTROL ARMS*
EXHAUST HEADERS - PORSCHE 914-6 - WITH HEAT EXCHANGERS - 1-3/4 (1.75) INCH O.D. PRIMARIES - 304 STAINLESS STEEL POLISHED - INCLUDES REAR MUFFLER GASKET AND HARDWARE SET Part #- EXH FPOR-0510 *ALSO AVAILABLE WITHOUT HEAT EXCHANGERS

 


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