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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. |
bmtrnavsky |
May 25 2022, 08:39 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 |
When I looked at the 123 distributor it looked like it plugs into the trigger points and keeps them? I’ve seen trigGer points on eBay for about $50 but I like what I see in the 123 especially if I do not need trigger points that could wear out again. How does the distributor fire the FI without the trigger points? Is there a seller of the 321 I can call with questions? I’d like to buy this ASAP if it lets me keep my d jet FI and not run trigger points.
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ClayPerrine |
May 26 2022, 05:33 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 |
When I looked at the 123 distributor it looked like it plugs into the trigger points and keeps them? I’ve seen trigGer points on eBay for about $50 but I like what I see in the 123 especially if I do not need trigger points that could wear out again. How does the distributor fire the FI without the trigger points? Is there a seller of the 321 I can call with questions? I’d like to buy this ASAP if it lets me keep my d jet FI and not run trigger points. The 123 distributor does not have physical trigger points. It has an electronic emulator for the trigger points. So you don't need them with a 123 distributor. Hope that helps. Clay |
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