1966 sugessted mods??

[markdam]

i want a strong healthy but basically stock
912 just bought one to restore but want in put on upgrades mainly eng and susp .....
all input is welcomed........

[josh912]

What exacly does the 912 have. Is the engine stock? Does it have any suspension or chassis upgrades, or downgrades for that matter? Give us a baseline of what the car has and what shape its in and we can get you started.

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Joshua Harrison
1968 912 Coupe

[markdam]

it is a bone stock 912 from what i can assertain it has non chromed rims ala vw
it has stock inerior the motor was dimantled and all parts sent to a machine shop in 1990......then sat..... im buying it as is and going to assemble the motor IM planning on using the stock solexes but maybey portmatch them and use k&n filters.
Is harry pellows cam grind good? the left front seems to sag so i fear torsion bars
need upgradeing maybey 21 26...... basically i need to rebuild every thing and when i do i want the latest, not nessecarrily the most expensive, tricks upgrades etc.... oil cooling ??????? you know let me know allll please!! Thanks guys and Gals.....


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[Ads912]

I'd start with whatever needs immediate attention, like the sagging front end. My 912 didn't come with a front anti-sway-bar, but the mounting holes are there, so I used one off a parts car and it was an instant upgrade in the handling department. I believe that welding is involved if you want to add one to the back. Stainless steel brake lines (flex lines that go to the caliper) give you an instant upgrade in the brake feel. Turbo tie rods give an instant upgrade in steering.
In the engine department, a lot of 356 and 912 owners use the 1720 cc big bore kit. The best price for a new one that I have seen is on ebay. Carrera Classics is usually auctioning the NPR kit, and they also sell it.
I am fairly new to the 912 world and have made most of these changes to my car. If you check the 912 registry, http://www.912registry.org/home.htm there is a racing section there where I am sure that you can pick up on a lot of modifications.
You can modify as much as your wallet will let you!
Let us know how you make out.

Adam White
68 912 Coupe.

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[markdam]

thanks Adam......

any other input???????????

[josh912]

For the engine a big bore kit would be the way to go IF the engine is in need of an overhaul. Hoowever, buy it new from Performance Products or another major company. Ebay can be very risky on things such as PC's, and Carrera Classics is a bad seller, I know people who have had problems, like paying and not getting. If your solexes are good keep them, otherwise get webers. Keep the original exhaust. I had a bursch and am back to the OEM. Quieter, sounds better, and the engine runs A LOT better. A cam grind would could be very nice but check out Competition Engineering at www.competitioneng.com. The maestro is very expesive, and although also expesive Competition engineering will do a better job, trust me. They do machine work on parts that look unsalvagable and make them better than original. Check your distributor. If the 061 has seen better days get an 050, awesome distributor! These modifications will give you a strong 912 with enough power to get you by quite well. As for the suspension, Adam probably knows more than me. My car was set up perfectly when I got it so I haven't messed with it. Whats the old saying, if it ain't broke don't fix it [unless its the engine ]

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Joshua Harrison
1968 912 Coupe

[Jones Low]

The things that I would make sure are working right:

1. Start engine, run engine, and stop engine.

Assuming that the engine is tuned up (valve adjusted, plugs, points, condenser, rotor, distrib. cap, ignition cables, fan belt, oil, oil filter, transmission oil) and carb is balanced and in synch.

Big improvement for me in starting and for smooth running engine was adding a CD ignition system (I installed a Crane Hi-6).

2. Stopping car. New rubber brake hoses, new pads, rotors, calipers, fresh brake fluid
Your rotors may need to be turned or replaced. Calipers may also need rebuilding or replacement.

3. Suspension. 4 front A-arm brushings, 2 ball joints, 4 rear spring plate brushings, 4 new shocks, repack 4 CV joints.

After doing the above, the 912 has been a fun car to drive.

Jones Low
69-912

[ClayMcguill]

Well, I'm doing a little work on my '66....come visit my site and see.

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Clay McGuill '66 912, '97 Jeep Cherokee www.geocities.com/the912guy