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| 6freak |
 Mar 19 2012, 10:13 AM
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MR.C  Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
QUOTE(pnewman @ Mar 19 2012, 08:06 AM)  QUOTE(6freak @ Mar 19 2012, 05:34 AM) pressure washed the engine and trans Just curious. Are you happy with your heat? What size 6 is that? Nice ride. Looks perty! semi stock 2.0 BB headers what heat they suck....crap design...trying to come up with a better design that i will custom make (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| jcambo7 |
Mar 19 2012, 10:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,691 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(6freak @ Mar 19 2012, 11:13 AM) QUOTE(pnewman @ Mar 19 2012, 08:06 AM) QUOTE(6freak @ Mar 19 2012, 05:34 AM) pressure washed the engine and trans Just curious. Are you happy with your heat? What size 6 is that? Nice ride. Looks perty! semi stock 2.0 BB headers what heat they suck....crap design...trying to come up with a better design that i will custom make (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Heat is over rated! |
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| rwilner |
Mar 19 2012, 11:58 AM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
Installed a new AFR gauge and and an upgraded stereo, plus ran a new 14 gauge wire for hi power relays to run 80w/100w halogen bulbs.
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| nickp997 |
Mar 19 2012, 02:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 17-June 11 From: Texas Member No.: 13,207 Region Association: South East States |
 Put a little over 500 miles on her today. top off and cruising interstate and backroads of VA. Not a hint of problems other than the TPS which I will replace when I get some time. Nice to drive it trouble free as it makes me want to continue to poor money into the abyss. My daughter ran a facebook naming contest and "WICKED" was the final pick. So, my white 911 is named SUGAR and the 914 is WICKED. |
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| euro911 |
Mar 19 2012, 03:42 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,858 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California 
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Yesterday, I installed the new .60 idle jets and some freshly-painted side grilles.
 Also refreshed the rear targa clamps ... and managed to fling one of the springs into the next world (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)  This morning, Richard preformed the timing and tuning procedures ... then I took it out for a quick test drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Runs smooth, great acceleration (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) It's back up on jack stands now ... need to stop an oil leak from the base of the oil pressure sender and readjust the clutch, and figure out why the fuel and oil temp gauges aren't working (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I'll check the condition of the front wheel bearings and brake pads while it's up in the air again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| euro911 |
Mar 21 2012, 03:30 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,858 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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Painted my rear valance ... will install on Wednesday. Installed a carbon/kevlar patch to fill the gaping A/C condenser hole in the front trunk, wrapped teflon tape on the oil pressure sender to fix the oil leak, replaced a couple of burned out side marker lamps, installed the engine lid and targa top, then drove to my shop class.
Drained the break-in oil, put Brad Penn 20/50 and a new filter in and lowered the front end about 1.5" ... handles (and looks) much better ... eliminated a crawling yaw feeling while in a turn.   I can't figure out why the H/Es look rusty in all my pix (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ... they're clean as a whistle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Also, replaced some burned out lamps in the dash & console gauges with Mikey914's LED lamps ... what a difference (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| JawjaPorsche |
Mar 21 2012, 05:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
My Mahle wheel caps were pretty much beaten up. I replaced them with 914rubber’s solid aluminum wheel caps. Made a big difference. Also repacked front wheel bearings since I had wheels off.
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| 6freak |
Mar 21 2012, 07:16 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(euro911 @ Mar 21 2012, 02:30 AM) Painted my rear valance ... will install on Wednesday. Installed a carbon/kevlar patch to fill the gaping A/C condenser hole in the front trunk, wrapped teflon tape on the oil pressure sender to fix the oil leak, replaced a couple of burned out side marker lamps, installed the engine lid and targa top, then drove to my shop class. Drained the break-in oil, put Brad Penn 20/50 and a new filter in and lowered the front end about 1.5" ... handles (and looks) much better ... eliminated a crawling yaw feeling while in a turn. I can't figure out why the H/Es look rusty in all my pix (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ... they're clean as a whistle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Also, replaced some burned out lamps in the dash & console gauges with Mikey914's LED lamps ... what a difference (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) purdy...mine will look like that shortly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| stuttgart46 |
Mar 21 2012, 07:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 305 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Santa Monica, CA Member No.: 8,474 Region Association: None |
Sanded the engine lid to bare metal and primered. Hopefully the car will be primered before it gets too hot down here to work outside.
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| KaptKaos |
Mar 21 2012, 09:33 AM
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Family Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(euro911 @ Mar 21 2012, 02:30 AM) Painted my rear valance ... will install on Wednesday. Installed a carbon/kevlar patch to fill the gaping A/C condenser hole in the front trunk, wrapped teflon tape on the oil pressure sender to fix the oil leak, replaced a couple of burned out side marker lamps, installed the engine lid and targa top, then drove to my shop class. Drained the break-in oil, put Brad Penn 20/50 and a new filter in and lowered the front end about 1.5" ... handles (and looks) much better ... eliminated a crawling yaw feeling while in a turn. I can't figure out why the H/Es look rusty in all my pix (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ... they're clean as a whistle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Also, replaced some burned out lamps in the dash & console gauges with Mikey914's LED lamps ... what a difference (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Went for a ride in this car last night. Thanks for the spin Mark! |
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| euro911 |
Mar 21 2012, 11:13 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,858 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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More carb work today. Changed main jets again. It's tough getting this thing dialed-in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Front valance was scraping too many speed bumps, raised the front suspension back up a little (pic is prior to raising it back up)  Didn't have time to install the rear valance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Packed up for the RT-66 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) ... Leaving EARLY Thursday morning, will meet up with Mr. Sharp for breakfast in Banning (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) |
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| mrbubblehead |
Mar 21 2012, 11:33 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(euro911 @ Mar 21 2012, 10:13 PM) More carb work today. Changed main jets again. It's tough getting this thing dialed-in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Front valance was scraping too many speed bumps, raised the front suspension back up a little (pic is prior to raising it back up) Didn't have time to install the rear valance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Packed up for the RT-66 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) ... Leaving EARLY Thursday morning, will meet up with Mr. Sharp for breakfast in Banning (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) you need an A/F meter mark. it will make you jetting a snap. plus, i have a great procedure to dial it in sweet. but you need the gauge first. and then you wil be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| KaptKaos |
Mar 22 2012, 12:20 AM
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Family Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Mar 21 2012, 10:33 PM) you need an A/F meter mark. it will make you jetting a snap. plus, i have a great procedure to dial it in sweet. but you need the gauge first. and then you wil be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| euro911 |
Mar 22 2012, 02:09 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,858 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Mar 21 2012, 09:33 PM) you need an A/F meter mark. it will make you jetting a snap. plus, i have a great procedure to dial it in sweet. but you need the gauge first. and then you wil be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Hmmm ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ... I will definitely look into that, Doug. It has two different issues. Exhaust tips were dark black and it smelled rich, but the plugs indicated it was running lean with .145 mains, .180 corrections and .50 idles. We went to .60 idles, then went to .155 mains, then back down to .150 mains (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) It seems fine if I slowly bring up the RPMs, but sputters when I mash down on the pedal. I'll double check the float levels and accelerator pump jetting next. I stopped to fill up on the way home from the shop tonight and the gas station attendant abandoned his post to come check out the car ... said he hadn't seen a 914 in a long time. He had read the recent Hemming's article on 914s and thought my car looked to be worth $15k (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Here's the article, if you haven't seen it yet: LINK (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I'll have to stop in there again if I decide to sell it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Looks like our take off time for Havasu has been postponed (until around noon-ish), so I might have some to install the rear valance after all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) ... looks kind of naked without it  |
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| mrbubblehead |
Mar 22 2012, 09:09 AM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
ya mark, your all over the place with your jetting. it will make perfect sence when you get your meter. you will be able to SEE what it needs, and when it needs it. right now your just guessing. what kind of distributor are you using. i would tell you my jetting. but you would never believe me..... and i'm getting 40mpg-solid!
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| mrbubblehead |
Mar 22 2012, 09:11 AM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
mark, i just noticed you from socal. me too. are you close to 92320?
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| euro911 |
Mar 22 2012, 09:21 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,858 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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Bosch VJR 4BR8 with Pertronix module
 Just for grins, what jetting are you running? Headed to the shop now (in Harbor City) |
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| mrbubblehead |
Mar 22 2012, 09:27 AM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
ouch, i see a band aid.....i usually wrap mine in black tape. LOL
heres my set up: 1.8 liter (i think) svda distributor 40 idf's cb spray bars idles 50 airs 300 (no air jets installed) mains 185 |
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| 02loftsmoor |
Mar 22 2012, 10:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 577 Joined: 26-June 11 From: Ft. Worth TX Member No.: 13,243 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I lovingly caressed the roof (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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| KaptKaos |
Mar 22 2012, 10:17 AM
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Family Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Mar 22 2012, 08:09 AM) ya mark, your all over the place with your jetting. it will make perfect sence when you get your meter. you will be able to SEE what it needs, and when it needs it. right now your just guessing. what kind of distributor are you using. i would tell you my jetting. but you would never believe me..... and i'm getting 40mpg-solid! Do you have a meter? Mark and I are both in the southbay. Maybe we could ply you with food and drink for a tuning session??? Mark - you in? |
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