John:
That's why these are called "discussion" forums...if we all had the same point of view it would be pretty boring...

..it's all about "how" we present ourselves....

BTW..I'm not "drooling" over the tech superiority of fuses....but I am amazed that people "hold-on" to old stuff because it's "original"...

..chances of screwing something up ??? What about all the "engine-building" threads....LOT's more to go wrong big time there !!! A new fuse box is simply "taking care of details"....


- Wil

The fuse box shown on this thread looks ten times better than mine. One of mine is cracked in half. Since mine is going to be replaced. I could try to buy the OE or go with modern fuses. I would wire it in the same position as the original.

John

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Wil,

I agree this is “old school” technology, probably from the ‘30s. You bet, I agree the later technology is usually significantly better.

The point I was trying to make is we have different approaches depending on use. If preservation, restoration and maintenance as original is a goal then one approach must be taken. If modification, up-date to current technology, and maximum (current) reliability and function is the issue and then more modern approaches need to be taken. Even today’s best technology will be superceded sometime in the future. New Porsches are constantly chasing that “brass ring.”

Many of the up-dates we do to our Porsches are a combination of both. Perhaps someone can apply a current 997 fuse block to an early car where it appears close to original. I think this equally important with repairing and restoring an early OE fuse block.

The best of both worlds.

Best,
Grady

Wil, I absolutely agree. Argument is the spice of life and is critical for intellectual discussion. No apologies are ever necessary. This isn’t ever personal; it is about arguing a point of view. Having juxtaposed views allows for this argument. Each person espouses his views and supports it with his argument. This allows all views to be presented and argued. With successful opposing argument, I’m always willing to surrender my position. On the other hand, I can usually present a forceful (and sometimes successful) argument. In many situations there isn’t a clear-cut answer and all the competing views have some validity.

This is the most wonderful aspect of Pelican Porsche 911 Technical Forum.
G.

I just went through this decision process when I cracked on of my fuse panels. After a call to Parts Heaven where I found I could get a replacement for about the same price as an ATO unit that may or may not fit in the space provided, the choice was very easy.

ATO Fuse conversion costs.....
 

If I remember correctly, the 30 fuse holders cost $40 including shipping from Norway. I spent about $20 on a couple of boxes of connectors, +- $10 on heat shrink tubing and about $5 for the aluminum to make the fuse holder base. Total cost was somewhat less than $80.00. The satisfaction of not having to worry about the fuel pump relay fuse....priceless!