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| NickFBrown |
 Feb 7 2025, 04:20 PM
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I'm considering a '73 1.7 that some idiot put a single carb conversion on. It would be no problem a put on dual carbs instead BUT my last 914 burned when the right air filter caught fire (backfire?). It normally never backfired but this was on a hot restart after being stuck in stopped traffic on a very hot day.
Has anyone heard of this happening with dual Webers using the typical open sided air filters? I know there must be thousands of cars with this set-up. So, am I worrying for no reason. Nick (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| Jack Standz |
Feb 7 2025, 04:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 474 Joined: 15-November 19 From: Happy Place (& surrounding area) Member No.: 23,644 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(NickFBrown @ Feb 8 2025, 05:20 AM)  I'm considering a '73 1.7 that some idiot put a single carb conversion on. It would be no problem a put on dual carbs instead BUT my last 914 burned when the right air filter caught fire (backfire?). It normally never backfired but this was on a hot restart after being stuck in stopped traffic on a very hot day. Has anyone heard of this happening with dual Webers using the typical open sided air filters? I know there must be thousands of cars with this set-up. So, am I worrying for no reason. Nick (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Sorry, but (respectfully) what's your question? You had a 914 with carbs on it that backfired and started a fire, right? You're now asking if a backfire through a carb can start a fire? Don't you already know the answer? Best wishes with this potential project 914! Be careful out there everybody. |
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NickFBrown Carb Fire Risk? Feb 7 2025, 04:20 PM
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I'm considering a '73 1.7 that some idio... Feb 7 2025, 07:10 PM Superhawk996
Of course I know that a backfire can start a fir... Feb 7 2025, 08:06 PM
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914’s aren’t anymore prone to fires t... Feb 7 2025, 07:07 PM Superhawk996 Another home made airbox system built from scratch... Feb 7 2025, 08:13 PM VaccaRabite Short answer: Yes. They can be a fire risk.
Any t... Feb 8 2025, 08:50 AM NickFBrown
Short answer: Yes. They can be a fire risk.
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