914 LS3 - Episode 1: Introduction - and Randy Pobst drives it!
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- čas přidán 31. 03. 2023
- Time to meet the LS3 914! This time, I'll give you a general walk-through of the car as it currently sits. But even better, you'll get to see Randy Pobst, world famous race driver and overall great guy, take my car for a lap at a local auto cross!
And here's a link to the car's full build on 914 World:
www.914world.com/bbs2/index.ph...
#randypobst
@randypobst - Auta a dopravní prostředky
You should call it Project Paperclip for the German and American collaboration, and you and Randy could be brothers
Doesn't get much better than that!
As a kid I loved 914/916's and Karmann Ghia's. I remember in my neighborhood around 1973 a guy had an Orange 914 with even wider flares with Centerline wheels and a big whale tail. We knew it probably wasn't the fastest car but, it probably handled like a slot car. P.S. I will always call it Sears Point like you initially did.
Hmmm, no love for the Corvair?
@@blipco5 Yes. My first car was a '68 Caprice that reminded me a lot of the 2nd gen Corvair. I know Godzilla loved to step on Corvairs.
AIR Wide body kit, we have one with whale tail, the other a 935 wing
That LS-914 is fantastic. Nice build. I love functional simplicity.
Thanks! You obviously have great taste! ;-) I really do appreciate you watching and commenting.
Bone Stock... (...and I'm truly luvin' it)
All that air around the trans-axle is so COOL ...my imagination goes: golf clubs, twin (quad?) turbo's,
...duh-uh, 5000 watt stereo and/or for those times when gas prices take a momentary dip,
Ginormous dual auxiliary fuel tanks ...just kidding- It's so beautiful just the way it is (!)
The headers and the criss-cross intake tubes look so BAD-ASS!!
...like muscular ligaments and tendons (?)
Such a great build
Wooo Hoo! The monster has arrived!
I want to hear the backstory on how Randy drove your car and what his impressions were!
Thanks, Budget Outlaws! I’m a budget guy, too - old Volvo endurance racer, the Flyin’ Moose 740 Turbo.
Chris’ car drive very nicely, with good balance and that elusive quality, traction under power. Very impressive for a brand new garage build by an amateur just doing his own thing 👍👍 Stopped and shifted well, and had that incredible precise Porsche steering, at its best in the mid-eng. 914 chassis. A terrific start!
Thanks for the follow up Randy!
Really enjoy all your content, especially The Racing Line! Any chance that’ll come back?
Wow. Thanks for the kind words, Randy. Based on your feedback, I'm tweaking a few things so expect an improved experience when you next drive it!
17:40 "before i knew much about fabricating" seriously under selling your work this is fantastic
That is a beautiful build. I have 2-914's. One I've driven for 15 years and the other is around 80% finished. It's got the 2.0.
DAMN!!!! This car is cool! 914's have been one of my faves since I was a kid in the 70's. There are some really cool one- off features on this build! Top shelf!
Absolutely BAD-ASS. I must have one.
Love the vented rear panel.
So glad to see your video, subscribed of course but I have been following your build on 914 World. Your attention to detail both in the build and your documentation of the build has been second to none! Just love it!
I am getting close to having my engine running as well so really excited! It’s a 2 litre with twin Webbers land a nice cam with a bit t of head work too. Nothing to fancy! GT Flairs and 16” Fuchs.
Your car is fantastic! Congratulations on such an innovative build!
Randy looks like a cool and fun guy... 😊
He really is. Super cool, totally approachable, take all kinds of time with everyone who wants to chat with him.
Wow, beautiful job and wonderful details you have thought through. Love it.
Fell in love with the 914/guia/Bug growing up. Seen a couple of 914 builds lately and now I want one even more.
Outstanding result so far. What you didn't show or talk about was your obsessive/persistent focus on iterative development of everything to achieve what appears to be simple, logical, brilliant functional details. But I imagine that is already dawning on your viewers. Thanks for sharing, Chris!
Glad to hear you enjoyed this one, too. And who you calling obsessive? It's obsessive/compulsive! ;-)
Good job !!!
Love this car too! Thanks for sharing.
Hey Brian - thanks much!
Impressive! Love both of you 914s.
Thanks much! I have another "reveal" coming up so stay tuned...!
Wow, Love the attention to detail. Great build!
Dude man that was cool!
Amazing! Great vision and execution. This level of build is what I define as Hot Rodding.
I built a 914 with a renegade kit and a 350 back in the early ‘90s. That was quite a journey and I ended up selling it before I really got to know the car. I’ve always wondered if I’d do it again someday and… who knows? I can tell there has been a lot of innovation over the years since the advent of the internet and all of that. I love what you’re doing here and it’s got me thinking…
Think of all the time you'd save just buying mine! And yes, a lot of improvements. Like the Boxster's transaxle ability to handle the power with no fear of damaging it.
@@attheredbarn1669 certainly interesting but ive got a lot of projects at the moment!
Amazing design and fabrication! Great job!
Your sense of style shows thru in every aspect of this beautiful build. Attention to detail is everywhere yet maintaining a simplicity right out of a design shop. The passion for beauty while having race functionality is evident. Actually I kind of dig the unpainted industrial look even though the painted version will probably be a stunner I'm sure.
Hope the corrosion above suspension pickup points is addressed as it looks to have perforation, I'm sure it will.
Good eye there, Tom! Yep, all the corrosion has been addressed. At this point, the chassis is really solid. And I hear you on the "no paint". I'm still undecided on painting it or not. And I won't, unless I do! Thanks for watching and for your kind words - greatly appreciated!
Polish and clear coat? I say paint it. To match the beautiful engineering finish of the work.
Mr. Red Barn, you would never make it working for the Big Three. The cars would be too good.
Excellent build. Very well thought out and the quality looks impressive!!
Thanks much!
Just amazing.
Thanks! Happy to hear you're amazed... ;-)
Very cool car! 👌
Exyremely cool build. Gteat vision and execution,gotta b a blast to drive and what better place than Sonoma. Wpuldve loved 2 seen it while there a few wks back with my grandsons 4 Sat race with nostalgia trans am cars. Look fwrd 2 seeing more prgress vids.👍
I love the car and the project. Congrats. from Germany
Amazing work !
Awesome
Nice conversion result. In the hands of a pro it’s a beast. Seems it has good habits out-of-the-box. Great road-track car. Reliable, bespoke and aesthetically pleasing (if a 914 can be thought of as such). Def california hot rod.
Thanks! It was fun to see Randy put it through the paces, even just for that short time. He seemed to like it - take a look at his reply to the comments by Budget Outlaws...
Really cool. Thanks.
that engine bay is soo clean!
I have always loved the look of the 914.
I am envious. 😀
solid no nonsense work. that thing has to be a hoot to AX
Looks cool :-)
Excellent job. Keep posting
Thanks John! I try and post regularly just not a lot of progress some weeks... I'll do my best!
Best 914 build I’ve seen ❤️🇦🇺👍
Thanks for the nice comment, Laurie!
Nice build and you have some nice skills and an open mind.
And Randy didn't crash your car as happens with many that he drives. LOL
Damn, Dude. Another beautiful build. Your sense of proportion and your design sense is nicely executed. I want to go through your videos and see how you do your panel recesses. Very nice.
Hey Kenneth - Thanks for the nice comment. Feel free to ask if you'd like any more info on the panel stamping. I could have done them with a bead roller but I'm far better with a plasma table and hydraulic press. Let me know what you think once you've checked out the other video.
LOVE the Attention-to-Detail ! I’m a firm believer in design elements that no one ever notices, except Me (or maybe another obsessive builder).
You say "obsessive" like it's a bad thing! 🤪 Seriously, thanks for watching and for your kind words.
Thank you for sharing, very cool !
Interesting car. Friend of mine use to run SCCA A-Mod with a huge wing and Porsche engine many years ago. Very fast.
Stupenda vettura sportiva e ottima assistenza tecnica e meccanica.
Mille Grazie! Sono contento che ti sia piaciuto!
Glad I found this channel. Great fab work. I really like the stamped panels. I’ve always liked the 914, especially when modified . I’ve been following the 914 build with the Cayenne Turbo motor for a few years on the web also as I’m guessing you are as well.
Thanks Scott - Yep, I'm also following the Cayenne build. Lots of great stuff happening there. I've spoken with Marty, the owner/builder a few time. Super good guy. And thanks for watching and commenting!
very clean build... Nice
Slant nose kit would make this thing……either way it is 110% badass
That handles those curves like jelly,,,
Cool video - and your build thread is extremely inspiring ... I have taken the leap, and bought a pretty much rust free 72 shell with full cage (needs mods) and other goodies already installed! Used to have a Subie engine, but no engine/trans now. Ripe for an LS and either Cayman GT4 or 930 trans ...
Hey Ian - Thanks for the kind words! I'm following your build on 914 World. Welcome to the madness!
I just stumbled on your YT site. Very interesting projects and a great job showing your work and the thinking behind it. I design and build a wide variety of vehicles and I'm always on the hunt for cool hardware and components. I also work along some VW and Porsche enthusiasts so I'll let them know about your site. I subbed and will be watching more episodes. The LS3 car looks like a blast. Never thought it would fit in there.
Hey thanks! I appreciate you subbing/commenting and spreading the word. And best of luck with your builds!
As usual, your work is outstanding! Amazing what you can do in that Red Barn. And it seems you're equally adept at shooting and editing ;)
Hey Ian! High praise indeed, coming from you, an expert fixer and video editor! Sorry to have missed you and the SLC event. Next year with the 914 Ferrari car, maybe...?
Chris your an inspiration thank you for sharing
Really sweet build, now I'll have to check out the Ferrari 914! Cheers!
Thanks Andy! Please do check out the 914 Ferrari build. It's being documented from the start so a better view into the process. Drop me some comments and let me know what you think?
@@attheredbarn1669 Will do!
Very cool! Can’t wait to see it finished! Good luck!
Thanks! You and me both. Though not sure builds like this are ever really "done"...! ;-)
Wish i still had my 914 to kswap it. But this build is badass as well.
Great Project Car! Great Work, You Should Pat Yourself On The Back 👌🏿. Your Fabrication Skill Has Grown Considerably... Excellent All The Way Around.
Thanks much! Slowly getting better...
Definitely one of the coolest builds.
Looks like its going to have all the bugs worked out before it gets its paint job and final spit shine.
I think those TV builds do the opposite.
Yep, that has been the plan all along. I tend to do things over and over before I like the result so no paint until it's well sorted. That said, it's getting close...
Fracking awesome
Thanks David! I appreciate you taking time to watch and comment.
Really great work innovative nice car
Thanks Cliff! Apprecite the nice comments and for you taking time to watch!
I love your build , I don't know how you view it but to me it's Ring Bros quality . And if you don't know them , of course you know of them what am I thinking . Anyways me and my dear old departed dad test drove one for my first sports car but opted for an MGB back in the seventies. Always regretted that day until the day he died , we missed out on a mura that went for 27k well within our budget but a sorely missed opportunity. Dad wanted that Mura worse than me come to find out, I was probably 16 test driving porches and borrowing the DeLorean for Prom Night or something like that , anyways you had to look cool . I love the car , if I was richer I would easily give 150 k even though you got a 100 k in it and it shows . Just trying to show my appreciation of the build no offense intended .
I love this car….you did a spot on job building it …i cannot wait to see her done in paint……honestly the LS car is wayyy better than the ferrari car….the ferrari has the wow factor but im sure this ls3 will kick its ass
It'll be fun to compare them, once the 914 Ferrari get on the road and sorted. Stay tuned!
Impressive!
Well, let's wait to see how it all turns out... But thanks for your support and encouragement!
That steering wheel control unit is awesome. ❤
Thanks! It's one of my favorite parts of the build.
Gad dam it man. If I had half your skill I’d be a jolly happy chap. Please tell me you have had an engineering back ground.
Thanks for the kind words. And sorry, no engineering experience. I just try and pay attention and think through what I'm trying to do. So far, nothing's failed - and finger crossed that contiues! Thanks for watching and for your comments, too.
Pretty damn cool upgrades and thinking of everything. Bitchen car
WOW! What a fun ride!!! I'd be interested in what Randy had to say about it and your future plans for it??
He essentially said he was impressed at how everything worked "for such a radical build that's still early in its development..." or something to that effect. He made a couple suggestions for improved drivability but I was quite please with myself after hearing his comments. Cant wait to get him in the Ferrari build!
Thx John, and yes, Chris is right almost exactly. I expected diabolical, and I got quite stable and predictably controllable. Even put power down well. For such a raw project, impressive!
Haha! I saw you guys at Sonoma and had no idea you were doing this video.
That was totally unplanned. I was there to say hi to Randy (he was driving at a track day) and there just happened to be the autocross. Pretty cool that it worked out the way it did...
The 914 build is incredible. But I’ll bet the most difficult part was getting the (very clever) hood hinges to line up. Come clean, how many attempts? Subscribed for that alone. 👍
Fun project the front end headlight and venting is a cool touch, the paint color is going to be key and possibly highlight or down play the vents. I'm jealous that i Don't have these decisions to make. Great job
Hey Mark - Thanks for the kind words! I'm trying to select a color now. What fun...!
Funny that Randy is in the video. I always thought you two looked and sounded a lot alike. He drives a Volvo with some friends of mine here in Alabama.
The Flying Moose! And Randy's far better looking... ;-)
You remembered, thx Chris! Long-lost brothers? You got the fabrication and patience and determination, I got the just-play-around-with-cars-n-bikes genes.
The wonderful old Volvo guru and fast-guy driver Sam Collier!
Incredible builds! Both cars look like they'd be a lot of fun! I hope to build a V8 914 one day. I got to go for a ride in one a few years ago and it absolutely blew my mind, it was so good!
If you ever want some footage of them I'm a local fpv drone pilot and photographer.
Thanks for the kind words. Drone pilot, you say? How local to Petaluma?
@@attheredbarn1669 I'm in Santa Rosa.
Randy Pobst, world famous, in the USA............😇
With great power comes great responsibility. Does that monster have traction control and/or ABS?? Fantastic resto-mod. Can't wait to see it painted up and finished.
And because of the low frontal area and not terrible coefficient of drag and smart fuel management/injection, I bet your fuel economy isn't too bad if you're just cruising along at 40-60.
No nannies on it at this point. I'm thinking about ABS and traction control and have sourced the needed bits. Still, it'd be a big project. We'll see.
Great video. Gives me many ideas for my 914 V8 project coming soon.
Btw; do you custom make those hood vents for sale?
Thanks! Great to hear you're enjoying the content. I'm not trying to turn things into a business so I don't try and sell anything I make. Hope you understand.
Amazing work! I bet that access panel is to be strictly avoided by your arm when up to temp.
Not at all. There's a fair bit of didtance between it and any heat sources in the engine bay. And it's not yet insulated on the back side.
Love your videos. Can you provide more information and possibly a drawing on that 1991 Buick LeSaber latch/hinge assembly install? I just purchased a 914 LS and would love to modify the rear deck.
Glad you're enjoying. I don't have a drawing but you can check out how I did the rear hinge on my 914 World build thread. The hinge part starts here: www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=296900&st=720
@@attheredbarn1669 thank you!
Great to see the car driveable. I'm wondering what it weighs in at with the tubing and v8,
did moving the v8 forward change the weight distribution much? I'm am trying to decide what to do with my bare chassis 914.
I'll get the weight when it get's corner balanced. It's probably about 2400 lbs, all in. Moving things forward didn't change the distribtion in any way I could ever tell. I'll never drive the car hard enough (or well enough!) to tell.
Very nice…I like it! Can you provide link to the “spokes led lights”? Thanks!
Sure: www.spokeworksled.com/
Beautiful build ! Love its simplicity.
what muffler is that it seems deceptively quiet
Thanks! It's a Magnaflow x-pipe, 2 in, 2 out. It's really quiet, at least when it's at idle.
Fun video. Very nice fab work. What size is the Holley Digital Dash? The smaller 7" or the big one?
Thanks! It's the Holley 6.86" Pro Dash. It looks small but works just fine when driving.
@@attheredbarn1669 Cheers! Keep up the great work. Just found your channel and am really enjoying the content.
This is a cool one! Do you happen to know the shade or paint code of that gray color you used in the engine bay?
HA! Yes, it's Rustoleum Smoke Gray rattle can. Looks great, IMO.
Can't wait for more...
IMHO, you've take a not so wonderful looking body design and, as form follows function, it's really becoming
a thing of beauty... Is there a rollcage hidden in that roofline (?)...and I'm looking forward to hearing
more of this jewel, both from inside and out (!) (BTW, how much does she weigh, at 400 plus HP?)
No hidden roll bar up top. Those targa bars are incredibly strong. I don't plan to track the car and didn't want anything that'd potentially create headroom issues. Car weighs about 2400 lbs.
wow quality build kudos sir! do you know what the boxster transaxle is rated to?
general concensus is they're good to about 500 hp. Don't drag-launch them, but... I have a buddy with an LS7 in his 914 and he dyno'd at 523 hp at the wheels. He tracks the car, has on-track video of it going 169 mph and he's had no issues with his Boxster S transaxle.
And he didn’t crash it? Awesome!
And it didn't break down on him! ;-)
Wen you run an adapter plate for the bellhousing how do you compensate for the added distance between the pilot bushing and the input shaft of the transmission?
It's got a custom flywheel that sets the clutch components in the location needed by the Boxster trans. It's a Kennedy Engineering kit.
@@attheredbarn1669 that is awesome that some guy somewhere has got it figured out.
Great car and all (amazing car), but how did Randy do for the day?
He just did the one run and we didn't pay attention! It was a last minute "maybe they'll let me do a run during lunch" sorta thing.
You and randy look very much alike.
Red barn❤❤❤❤❤😊
Did Randy like it? What was his feedback? What a cool build!!
Which oil pan did you use?
Any suggestions for the front engine crossbar dimensions/materials? That’s my next project.
Car sounds great.
Not sure on the oil pan as I got the engine from a buddy who had it in his 914. But pretty sure it's from Improved Racing. The front crossbar started out as the Renegade Hybrids kit part and I just modified the ends to accommodate the 1.5" move forward. I covered the details in my 914 World build thread.
@@attheredbarn1669 The algorithm likes comments😉
I am curious what brand of wireless PDU you are using. I really like the idea of minimalistic switch gear and dash design
Thanks! It's an ECU Master PMU16. Really nice piece of kit.
@@attheredbarn1669 with the CARTEK steering wheel wireless CK-WS-09 too, correct?
No, the wireless panel is the Summit Technologies Raptor product.
Merica ! Fuck yeah
This amazing creation will probably receive paint at some point. I would just comment; not to showy, looking like real business some subtle hue with thoughtful small graphics.
Thanks Tom! I agree on a "not showy" finish. The vibe I'd be going for is, as you say, more an "all business" look. A ways to go before I have to make those decisions, thankfully!
Did you save the DXF for all your parts to recreate them (sell them to others)?
Thanks for the kind words. I do keep my files since I may need to recreate a part or update something if I decide to make a change. Most of my parts are one-offs to fit my build and likely wouldn't fit on another car. Are you looking for something in particular?
@@attheredbarn1669 Love the rear engine bay bulk head metal work!
does the transaxle have the same bolt pattern as the stock one?
No, this is a Boxster S G8620. Totally different from the stock 914 901 transaxle.
Can the axle slip out of the transaxle ? That happened to me twice, once 80 miles from home with my 19 year old girlfriend. Not a fun phone call to her parents telling them we had to spend the night. The other time a guy trying it out, the rear wheel fell into a pothole as he was turning at stop sign. Why not use a strap to keep the wheel from falling too far ? Didn’t make sense to me, like a design fault.
923 subs?? You should have 9000 subs!!
Right? ;-) Thanks for subbing and commenting!