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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-29-2006, 03:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 598
Posted By maf 914
Isn't Japan also 110V?

Isn't Japan also 110V?
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-16-2006, 12:44 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,872
Posted By maf 914
Daytona? Wheldon/Dixon/Mears. We are talking...

Daytona? Wheldon/Dixon/Mears. We are talking sportscars right? I was in the stands.

Indy? Danica, of course. If you watched the ABC broadcast, you would think she was the only one in the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-16-2006, 05:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 794
Posted By maf 914
On a 4-cylinder 914 the bearings mount in the...

On a 4-cylinder 914 the bearings mount in the rotor. If you find that you need new bearings, it might be a good time to change out your front rotors if they have a lot of mileage.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-13-2006, 07:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,033
Posted By maf 914
Actually, both normal induction and turbo...

Actually, both normal induction and turbo induction work in the same manner. Both require pressure to fill the cylinder. If there was no pressure there would be no flow into the cylinder. Normal...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-13-2006, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By maf 914
I have 205/60 x 15 tires mounted on 6.5" x 15"...

I have 205/60 x 15 tires mounted on 6.5" x 15" Revolution wheels with 5-1/8" back space. At full lock the tires will rub the inner fender well (trunk wall), but this has not been a problem in normal...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-13-2006, 05:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,033
Posted By maf 914
Re: Re: Re: Turbo intake plumbing, series or parallel?? see pic

That's the way I've been thinking about it. When you do this you can see the charge flowing to the 3/4 cylinders has an additional distance to travel through the connecting tube. No matter what you...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-12-2006, 12:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 737
Posted By maf 914
Clutch cable is a good idea as Headrage...

Clutch cable is a good idea as Headrage indicated, but you should also have a spare clutch cable trunion that fits into the shift arm, washer and nyloc nut for the end of the cable. These items can...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-12-2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,033
Posted By maf 914
Ditch the heat exchangers for some hi-po headers...

Ditch the heat exchangers for some hi-po headers and use the inetrcooler water for cabin heat!
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-12-2006, 05:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,033
Posted By maf 914
I agree that the first pair of cylinders will see...

I agree that the first pair of cylinders will see more boost that the second pair in series. But, the packaging works.

Is that an intercooler of some sort on the boost tube? Also, that looks...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-11-2006, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,164
Posted By maf 914
I don't think the seat belt use monitor was...

I don't think the seat belt use monitor was interlocked with the ignition system. I think it was only a warning/reminder system. Back then cars were required to have seat belts, however there were...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-11-2006, 05:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,890
Posted By maf 914
Several years ago I changed the original springs,...

Several years ago I changed the original springs, which I think had sagged over the years, with 100 lb Weltmeister springs. These were mounted on Koni reds with fixed stock spring perches. The rear...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-19-2006, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By maf 914
If you can get the part numbers, for example from...

If you can get the part numbers, for example from the 914 PET CD, you can go to the local VW dealer and order them since they are mostly VW T4 parts. I did this and was able to get most of them.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-03-2006, 07:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By maf 914
I once had a lead plug fall out of one of my 40...

I once had a lead plug fall out of one of my 40 IDF Webers. The car suddenly began running rough and I could smell the gas that spilled onto the engine. I stopped the car before anything happened...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-03-2006, 05:26 AM
Replies: 24
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Views: 1,117
Posted By maf 914
I also stand corrected. I had d-jet. I spoke...

I also stand corrected. I had d-jet. I spoke too soon.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-02-2006, 12:42 PM
Replies: 24
Qs
Views: 1,117
Posted By maf 914
If you're using the stock FI then forget the...

If you're using the stock FI then forget the Mallory distributor, since it doesn't have the fuel injection trigger points that your stock dizzy has.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-02-2006, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By maf 914
"It's meant for a factory slide hammer type tool...

"It's meant for a factory slide hammer type tool that's threaded. "

Any time you hear "Porsche factory" associated with a tool you know it can't be good! $$$!

Try to adapt a domestic slide...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-02-2006, 05:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,306
Posted By maf 914
The dealers really did some hack jobs when...

The dealers really did some hack jobs when installing the AC systems. Everyone I've seen has been shoddy.

Nice work Amark.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-14-2004, 09:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,138
Posted By maf 914
The fed may have made them add 5 mph bumpers but...

The fed may have made them add 5 mph bumpers but they didn't make Ford claim "that the Pinto was better due to its greater road hugging weight". No, Ford came up with that all by themselves and...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-10-2004, 12:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,138
Posted By maf 914
The Ford Kent is a pushrod four, 1600 cc, also...

The Ford Kent is a pushrod four, 1600 cc, also called the cross-flow due to the head design. It is a very compact engine with great tuning potential. It was used in many British Fords and kit cars....
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-11-2004, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,735
Posted By maf 914
I replaced my sagging old original springs with...

I replaced my sagging old original springs with 100# Weltmeisters and could tell little difference in the ride stiffness and handling due to the springs. But, I also installed new Koni reds front...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-21-2004, 06:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By maf 914
Is this the passenger side? The problem could...

Is this the passenger side? The problem could have been caused by a little battery acid bath over the years.

Sounds like the bolt shaft is rusted into the engine bar. Lots of surface area here...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-20-2004, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 767
Posted By maf 914
Do you have an AFFF foam system in that garage? ...

Do you have an AFFF foam system in that garage? :D

Mike
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-10-2004, 08:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 528
Posted By maf 914
Please take plenty of photos. Borrow a camera if...

Please take plenty of photos. Borrow a camera if necessary. I look forward to seeing the results, as I said in one of your previous threads. Good luck.

Mike
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-10-2004, 04:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,990
Posted By maf 914
Re: Alternate J-tube Cap

"and I don't really have to have the VW part - just want something that will cap the J-tube off cleanly and stand up to the heat."

With the above statement, I think you opened the door to the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-10-2004, 04:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By maf 914
What brand kit are you buying? The U-tab kit...

What brand kit are you buying?

The U-tab kit is needed if your A-arms don't have the swaybar U-tabs already. My 76 which did not have factory bars did hve the U-tabs factory installed.

Mike
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