How green are our 914s?, How can we reduce their carbon footprint to preserve the species? |
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How green are our 914s?, How can we reduce their carbon footprint to preserve the species? |
JeffBowlsby |
Oct 3 2021, 12:56 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,663 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Just read an intriguing article on CNN about iPhones and the manifestations of their carbon footprint. I don’t consider myself a tree hugger but some things in the article resonated with me.
‘The greenest iPhone is the one you already own’ Made a strong case for the right to repair movement, carbon foot print impacts and reduction, efficiency in labor/natural materials usage, protecting the environment etc, etc. One of the many things about the 914 we enjoy is that unlike many newer commodity cars (which BTW there is a shortage of) is that that we can repair/maintain them ourselves and essential parts are available. This paradigm applies to our 914s and really all things now considered vintage, old, classic, including all classic cars that still function yet remain serviceable and with many years of service life remaining if but for manageable efforts to maintain. Our current disposable consumer model may be reverting to the former ‘built to last’ model past generations relied on and promoted. Seems like the classic car hobby has been brow beaten for so long when in reality we are in the forefront of being environmentally respectful. The main thing I think of that is not as environmentally conscious about our cars is emissions. But can those be cleaned up easily enough with a bolt on cat? So Ben, will you develop an exhaust for us with a cat or two? @mb911 If you want to join this thread PLEASE stay factual and don’t turn political. Just the facts ma’am. |
mgp4591 |
Oct 3 2021, 09:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,457 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
There are crank triggered ignition systems being developed for stock 914s that will trigger the injectors as well, all monitored by A/F sensors and probably won't need a cat.
The Subaru conversions are already set up like that and if they're like mine before I pulled the engine and wiring harness, they're putting out less emissions than is Federally mandated. That's a green solution that gives the car more power as well. |
VaccaRabite |
Oct 4 2021, 05:49 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,549 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
There are crank triggered ignition systems being developed for stock 914s that will trigger the injectors as well, all monitored by A/F sensors and probably won't need a cat. The Subaru conversions are already set up like that and if they're like mine before I pulled the engine and wiring harness, they're putting out less emissions than is Federally mandated. That's a green solution that gives the car more power as well. The tech has been out there for at least 15 years for DIY fuel injection systems. And I say 15 years as that's how long I've owned my 914 and been following the tech. I'm not sure who is making the crankfire trigger wheels these days, but I have one on my 914 now, as well as full modern EFI running without a cat (but monitoring AFR with a wideband). The difference between now and 15 years ago is the prevalence of CNC laser/waterjet/etc. cutters, CNC mills, and 3D printers available at the hobbiest level, and not only at a giant machine shop. Zach |
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