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Thermal Reactors
Has anyone tried wrapping header wrap around the thermals to keep the heat away from the engine? This stuff supposedly works on race cars but I don't know what effect it'll have on a 911 engine. Any thoughts?
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04-07-2004, 08:06 AM
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How about just going with 3 in 1's? MUCH, MUCH, MUCH cooler and better for your car. I have a set in my garage if you're interested. I'm running SSI's now.
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"I understand that you want to drive fast, it's just that I want to go faster!" Move ova please  Chad aka "Chili" 1974 Base coupe in Carrera outfit. No A/C, no Sun Roof, no power windows. Fast and light, just the way I like it. (Sad to say, it's sold. But at least it remains with us on this board.) My car http://www.pelicanparts.com/gallery/CHILI 1969 RSR Project. Heavy on the word PROJECT! No pictures yet. Keeps breaking lenses of cameras. |
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04-07-2004, 08:13 AM
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I also have the 3 into 1's in my garage. Thanks for the offer. I need to pass smog soon.
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04-07-2004, 08:17 AM
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What if you just get the engine really hot right before you take it to get tested? Or are you more concerned about the visual check?
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04-07-2004, 08:19 AM
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Have you tried passing smog with the 3 in 1's on? What year is the car? If it's got thermals, it can't be too far from not needing smog. Wohoo!
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04-07-2004, 08:20 AM
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Last time I took the ol '76 in for smog, after getting the car nice and hot, it sat for 2 hours in the parking lot before he got to it! Passed with flying colors even though it didn't get on the treadmill.
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04-07-2004, 08:28 AM
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Exactly! Well, at least this will be the last time (since it's every other year). Assuming they don't repeal the law. Not sure if you've heard about the issue. There was a post about it a while ago. I love not having to worry about it. Plus my reg is only something like $70. Nice!
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04-07-2004, 08:42 AM
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one more smog test! i think the thermal wrap stuff was made for the two stroke motor crowd. it made the exhaust hotter, which in turn makes the spent gases "dump" into the bladder-like pipe easier. some thermodymamic theory stuff, that i almost failed in college. on your reactors, it would cook! good luck on your LAST smog!
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04-07-2004, 10:20 AM
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Thanks! I can't wait to get this over with.
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04-07-2004, 10:34 AM
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1976 Porsche 911 2.7
1974 Porsche 911 2.9
Blue Meanie
Hers
