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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-21-2025, 08:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,715
Posted By Steam Driver
Another consideration is engine heat. Remember...

Another consideration is engine heat. Remember these engines are air-cooled so there’s the fan speed to be considered too. Just because the engine will pull OK at high load/low rpm doesn’t mean...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-17-2025, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By Steam Driver
No, it does not have a flat-plane crankshaft.

No, it does not have a flat-plane crankshaft.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-13-2025, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By Steam Driver
There is no AFM. This project is based on the...

There is no AFM. This project is based on the MS2 which is a Speed Density/MAP based system. We made a tube to replace the AFM and accommodate the oil tank vapor hose. The AF housing mounts in...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-11-2025, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By Steam Driver
Interesting pictures Bill. Here is what my...

Interesting pictures Bill. Here is what my installation looks like.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/964_Airbox_21749678587.jpg
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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-11-2025, 05:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By Steam Driver
I will probably end up trimming the airbox cover,...

I will probably end up trimming the airbox cover, but the reference to intake air temperature is significant. I’m going to have to think about that because I have some personal experience with the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-10-2025, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By Steam Driver
Yes, a way to mount the stock filter; that pretty...

Yes, a way to mount the stock filter; that pretty much describes it.

I need the clearance for R&R the stock cover and filter. I could alter the stock 964 cover of course, but I was looking around...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-10-2025, 02:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 467
Posted By Steam Driver
Wow! With numbers like those you could sell at...

Wow! With numbers like those you could sell at J.C. Whitney! Alongside the “Mini-Supercharger” things.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-10-2025, 02:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By Steam Driver
High-Performance Airbox

Anyone have any experience with the Fabspeed High-Performance airbox for the 964? Pluses, minuses? I have a minor clearance issue using the 964 intake in my SC. It can be overcome with some...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-08-2025, 11:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 77
Posted By Steam Driver
964 Air Filter Housing

I am looking for outside cover for a 964 air filter housing. I only need the outside cover, but will take the whole thing if you want to sell as a unit to get it out of your garage! PM me with...
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 06-01-2025, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By Steam Driver
My idea is don’t use the K&N regardless. They...

My idea is don’t use the K&N regardless. They require more frequent maintenance than the factory paper filter and they are detrimental to “hot wire” AFM’s, which I think the 993 has. Not sure about...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-31-2025, 04:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,311
Posted By Steam Driver
I’ve been working on this conversion for awhile...

I’ve been working on this conversion for awhile and am very close to cranking it up. This is a Tbitz kit run amok!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/P10303371748737059.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-14-2025, 02:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 508
Posted By Steam Driver
I may have one or more snorkels. If anyone...

I may have one or more snorkels. If anyone interested let me know via PM and I will look (not on site but close by).
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-12-2025, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 508
Posted By Steam Driver
K&N = overhyped/“snake oil.” (Opinion) Needs...

K&N = overhyped/“snake oil.” (Opinion) Needs more regular maintenance than stock which most people don’t realize. (Fact) And not that it matters with CIS but the oil in thevK&N is hazardous to the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-06-2025, 10:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 185
Posted By Steam Driver
Tbitz Help

I am working on a modified TBitz installation on my SC and would like to find someone in the Chattanooga, TN area with Megasquirt 2 and Tuner Studio experience. They don’t necessarily need to have...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 03-25-2025, 02:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 569
Posted By Steam Driver
My advice is don’t powder coat. I tried that...

My advice is don’t powder coat. I tried that with my SC and had to remove it. The thickness caused interference with the shroud. Not worth the expense of both the coating and the time taken to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-07-2024, 05:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 908
Posted By Steam Driver
Great detailing; right down to the cloudy HL...

Great detailing; right down to the cloudy HL covers, LOL,
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 11-23-2024, 05:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,338
Posted By Steam Driver
Some comments on solid tensioners; been there...

Some comments on solid tensioners; been there done that.

Back in the late seventies I began running solid tensioners in my 914-6. They were there until I rebuilt the engine in the mid-eighties. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-10-2024, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By Steam Driver
Glued.

Glued.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-02-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 188
Posted By Steam Driver
SC Engine Wiring Harness

There are two wires, rather separate, in the engine wiring harness of my ‘82 SC. One is brown, the other black with a white tracer. Looking at the wiring diagrams the only place I can find the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-24-2024, 04:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,919
Posted By Steam Driver
Not Porsche but amusing donut story. A long time...

Not Porsche but amusing donut story. A long time ago my wife and I were going to K.C. for a family Christmas. It was COLD,as in close to zero during the day. Car was a then-new Honda Civic Si.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-04-2024, 04:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By Steam Driver
Definitely a leak somewhere. No need for a...

Definitely a leak somewhere. No need for a “routine maintenance” refrigerant/oil change on any A/C system car or home. There are some other things, like keeping them condenser coils clean, that do...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 07-08-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By Steam Driver
Oil enters the crank via the main bearings and...

Oil enters the crank via the main bearings and then exits the crank at the rod bearings lubricating them, then squirts out around them and is slung by the crank out onto the cylinder walls, pistons,...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 07-08-2024, 04:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By Steam Driver
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Pre-1970 (actually I think it was after that) the cylinders were oiled in the way they had been from the beginning (more or less) of ICE’s. That was by oil slung from the rod bearings or in the case...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-02-2024, 03:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,151
Posted By Steam Driver
What is the status of spark plugs? Did you...

What is the status of spark plugs? Did you replace them at the same time? Once after a plug change I had an intermittent misfire at trailing throttle only. Under full load it did fine. Beat my...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-26-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,680
Posted By Steam Driver
My vote leans heavily on the “off the beaten...

My vote leans heavily on the “off the beaten path” fuel. Been there, done that one in Arkansas. Bought fuel in a little hamlet. Car (not Porsche) ran OK the rest of the day, but refused to start...
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