Porsche 914 - 8 GTT The Build Begins
11-15-2014, 08:07 AM
#76
Hello fellow forum members, sorry for the temporary leave of absence on updates. There have been massive amounts of progress on the project vehicle, and we’d like to take a moment to share it with you.
Back in July of this year we flew out to Texas for a meat and greet with Ben Lozano, one of the great guys behind Lozano Brothers Porting, and no that is not a typo, there was a lot of meat in Texas. A LOT OF MEAT! First things first of course after a 5 hour flight is to eat like a local.
After the best BBQ I ever had in my life, we finally made it to Lozano Brothers Porting to view the engine in its final form.
While we were there, we were treated to some of their other projects that were around their place of business.
2 ready to race Cayenne V8 N/A Daytona Spec Engines:
Used Cayenne V8 Engine Blocks:
And of course you don’t leave Lozano Brothers Porting w/o a quick history lesson from Ben Lozano himself.
Below is one of the most prestigious trophies in the history of motorsports, the Manufacturer’s Trophy. The story behind this one is as follows,
After the Action Express car won the 2010 24 Hours of Daytona, the award ceremony immediately commenced of course. When the presenter announced the award for the Manufacturer’s Trophy, Porsche Motorsport North America declined to accept the award, based on the facts that one, they did not supply the winning car’s power train, and two, Porsche (to this day) do not support or promote their V8 engines for racing purposes. So, who else was left to accept the trophy? None other than Ben Lozano himself of course! Not bad from a band of brothers from the Lone Start State.
…When in Rome.. or should I say The Americas!
Didn’t I say this was a meat & greet trip?
I don’t always believe what I’m told.
After leaving Texas, it was time to get back to work. Here we cut out some of the metal in the body to feed the radiator lines through the front into the inner longs and out the rear into the engine compartment.
Removing all of the caulking in the vehicle. At least 8 – 10lbs of caulking removed in total.
Oil Cooler mock – up: There will be 2, one on each side.
Once the engine arrived back at our headquarters in California, we immediately shipped it to our long time associates over at AASCO Motorsports for the necessary mating hardware.
Tilton Triple Carbon / Carbon Clutch:
And the mating plate itself:
Just over an inch in width:
And Voila! A World’s first. Cayenne V8 TT mated to an inverted 996 GT2 Transaxle. A moment we’ve waited for, for so long, that we stayed way after closing time for the guys at AASCO. Sorry Vince, hope you can understand!
More cage work progress in the rear:
And a quick glimpse of the wiring progress so far. Who would've thought Mercedes Benz made parts for Porsche? Well, it wouldn't be the first time..
Many more pictures to follow!
All the best,
Matthew E. Schneider
MSDS Inc.
Back in July of this year we flew out to Texas for a meat and greet with Ben Lozano, one of the great guys behind Lozano Brothers Porting, and no that is not a typo, there was a lot of meat in Texas. A LOT OF MEAT! First things first of course after a 5 hour flight is to eat like a local.
After the best BBQ I ever had in my life, we finally made it to Lozano Brothers Porting to view the engine in its final form.
While we were there, we were treated to some of their other projects that were around their place of business.
2 ready to race Cayenne V8 N/A Daytona Spec Engines:
Used Cayenne V8 Engine Blocks:
And of course you don’t leave Lozano Brothers Porting w/o a quick history lesson from Ben Lozano himself.
Below is one of the most prestigious trophies in the history of motorsports, the Manufacturer’s Trophy. The story behind this one is as follows,
After the Action Express car won the 2010 24 Hours of Daytona, the award ceremony immediately commenced of course. When the presenter announced the award for the Manufacturer’s Trophy, Porsche Motorsport North America declined to accept the award, based on the facts that one, they did not supply the winning car’s power train, and two, Porsche (to this day) do not support or promote their V8 engines for racing purposes. So, who else was left to accept the trophy? None other than Ben Lozano himself of course! Not bad from a band of brothers from the Lone Start State.
…When in Rome.. or should I say The Americas!
Didn’t I say this was a meat & greet trip?
I don’t always believe what I’m told.
After leaving Texas, it was time to get back to work. Here we cut out some of the metal in the body to feed the radiator lines through the front into the inner longs and out the rear into the engine compartment.
Removing all of the caulking in the vehicle. At least 8 – 10lbs of caulking removed in total.
Oil Cooler mock – up: There will be 2, one on each side.
Once the engine arrived back at our headquarters in California, we immediately shipped it to our long time associates over at AASCO Motorsports for the necessary mating hardware.
Tilton Triple Carbon / Carbon Clutch:
And the mating plate itself:
Just over an inch in width:
And Voila! A World’s first. Cayenne V8 TT mated to an inverted 996 GT2 Transaxle. A moment we’ve waited for, for so long, that we stayed way after closing time for the guys at AASCO. Sorry Vince, hope you can understand!
More cage work progress in the rear:
And a quick glimpse of the wiring progress so far. Who would've thought Mercedes Benz made parts for Porsche? Well, it wouldn't be the first time..
Many more pictures to follow!
All the best,
Matthew E. Schneider
MSDS Inc.
Last edited by MATTYLITE; 11-15-2014 at 05:47 PM.
11-16-2014, 07:36 PM
#79
Pro
11-18-2014, 10:04 PM
#80
Official Wednesday AM Red Bull F1 test driver
Rennlist Member
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looking at that engine, they probably CAN eat as much of anything they want! Unfortunately, we didn't eat at any of those places when we were at the F1 race...
02-10-2015, 04:39 AM
#82
Hello Rennlist Community!
Here's a look at the progress so far.
We've cut the doors for the roll cage / "NASCAR" style door bars. Please excuse the 40 year old paint and surface rust. This will all be taken care of in the painting process soon to follow.
Here you can see the wooden mock up for the rear support bars. This was then cut to fit in metal and welded in.
The Tangerine Racing Heim Rod Braces have been welded in.
The inner longs were then cut open so we can send the radiator lines through them from the front to the rear.
The trailing arms were welded to their stiffening kits. We custom built the jigs for them while they were being welded to reduce any structural movements when they were expanding and contracting from the welder's heat.
The Dual Element carbon fiber wing from APR came in as well. It measures 71 inches across and is a really neat piece that we can't wait to attach to the car.
Quick interior shot
Also had sometime to install the Carrera GT exhaust tips into the bumper.
(For reference)
Thankfully the fiberglass rear bumper is European spec so we we're able to have a wider spread between the exhaust tips.
There will be an inner extension of exhaust tubing the comes out from the Carrera GT tips. Pics of this later.
Stay tuned!
Matt
Here's a look at the progress so far.
We've cut the doors for the roll cage / "NASCAR" style door bars. Please excuse the 40 year old paint and surface rust. This will all be taken care of in the painting process soon to follow.
Here you can see the wooden mock up for the rear support bars. This was then cut to fit in metal and welded in.
The Tangerine Racing Heim Rod Braces have been welded in.
The inner longs were then cut open so we can send the radiator lines through them from the front to the rear.
The trailing arms were welded to their stiffening kits. We custom built the jigs for them while they were being welded to reduce any structural movements when they were expanding and contracting from the welder's heat.
The Dual Element carbon fiber wing from APR came in as well. It measures 71 inches across and is a really neat piece that we can't wait to attach to the car.
Quick interior shot
Also had sometime to install the Carrera GT exhaust tips into the bumper.
(For reference)
Thankfully the fiberglass rear bumper is European spec so we we're able to have a wider spread between the exhaust tips.
There will be an inner extension of exhaust tubing the comes out from the Carrera GT tips. Pics of this later.
Stay tuned!
Matt
Love seeing the progress.
02-13-2015, 03:21 AM
#84
Pro
Thank you for your comment, we always find a moment to post a pic up for Rennlisters !
Making some bend samples for the interior cage work; I use a contractors EMT hand bender, then use these samples to form the mandrel bends from 1.750" x.120" on the Teledyne Pines cnc machine.
Marty
Making some bend samples for the interior cage work; I use a contractors EMT hand bender, then use these samples to form the mandrel bends from 1.750" x.120" on the Teledyne Pines cnc machine.
Marty
02-13-2015, 02:59 PM
#87
Pro
The pictures that we post are within a very current time frame of this cars construction.
Here is a concept sketch (on a paper napkin) of what the completion will look like, with the exception of its livery.
Marty
Here is a concept sketch (on a paper napkin) of what the completion will look like, with the exception of its livery.
Marty
03-08-2015, 03:48 PM
#90
Pro
A bit more welding + mandrel tube fabrication this weekend.
This car needs all of the reinforcement possible...and then more! The 1.25" square bar is only a temporary brace , one of several that we placed into the unibody during construction.
This car needs all of the reinforcement possible...and then more! The 1.25" square bar is only a temporary brace , one of several that we placed into the unibody during construction.