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Fuel injection issues? Possibly run carbs? |
bmtrnavsky |
Apr 19 2022, 01:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 20-October 07 From: Longview, TX Member No.: 8,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
My 914 has been sidelined since 2012 for a number of reasons but was parked not running. Pulled it out of mothballs and hauled it over to the local vintage Porsche mechanic who said my impulse sender had no signal. He said he was unable to source parts for it and was unsure if replacing that part would get it back on the road his recommendation was to convert to Weber 40's. I'm not rich so I understand his hesitancy to open what could be a very expensive can of worms.
So here is where my questions start I'm just looking for a solid running reliable car that I can drive on trips and maybe autocross 2-3x per year. anyone have a source on the impulse senders? can they be rebuilt? Is the Carb it advice good? I have a basically stock 2.0 with hydraulic lifters and a very mild cam. Will I have to change my cam to convert it? what's the best carb? I have seen 34's 40's and 44's people seem to do all three are there pros and cons to each setup? Can I get this conversion done for around $1500 in parts and is it a achievable project for an average mechanic? I suck with electrical but I have plenty of tools and am not afraid to learn as I go. I have done head gaskets and other mid level projects before. |
ClayPerrine |
Apr 21 2022, 06:08 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,820 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
You could always go aftermarket EFI...
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.allzim.com-1143-1650542915.1.jpg) This is a kit for a 356. If you already have carbs, you can bold this on a 914 in a few hours. The only thing you will have to do is to extend a the power lead and the O2 sensor lead, and weld in the O2 bung. It will start and run out of the box, but it will need tuning because this is tuned for a 1800CC 356 engine. I have driven a 356 with this kit. It starts with the turn of a key, it idles great with no issues, and it out performs the exact same car with carbs on it. Check it out here: https://www.allzim.com/store/356-parts/efi-...ersion-faq.html Or call Aaron at 800-356-2964 or 817-267-4451 for more info. I know Aaron is working on a kit for a 914 that will use the original throttle body and runners. But it is not done yet. Clay |
JamesM |
Apr 21 2022, 01:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,965 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
You could always go aftermarket EFI... I know Aaron is working on a kit for a 914 that will use the original throttle body and runners. But it is not done yet. Clay This is always the best solution but comes with a steep learning curve, especially if you dont have someone that knows what they are doing tuning it for you. Marios kit (thedubshop) should get you 90% of there way there. PMB (@EricShea) has had the other parts needed machined up for a 100% bolt on solution, not sure if they are selling kits stand alone yet though or only installing them in shop. Brand new EFI is always the best choice but comes with a cost. |
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