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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-24-2025, 08:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,123
Posted By DonNewton
Tremendous take on familial relationships and the...

Tremendous take on familial relationships and the special relationship we have with these cars. They truly are special. Owned my 83 since April 83. Took it out yesterday and grinned for the rest...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-18-2025, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 504
Posted By DonNewton
I've seen lots of -14s with 3.6 engines, using...

I've seen lots of -14s with 3.6 engines, using the 901. Just don't try burn-outs in first and they hold up. Just wondering about the "914/6 with some big hp" statement. Doing a V8 or something? ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-06-2025, 06:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,022
Posted By DonNewton
Contact John Rickard at Black Forest in San...

Contact John Rickard at Black Forest in San Diego. He'd love to have you. And, I'd like to see someone from the NOVA region out here.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-11-2025, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By DonNewton
Had mine installed in 1984 on the east coast. ...

Had mine installed in 1984 on the east coast. Finally broke down and removed it 10 years (or so) ago. The under dash wiring was a quagmire. Using the big words I paid a ton of money to learn in...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-18-2025, 06:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,426
Posted By DonNewton
At 6'4", I would love to have this done. My...

At 6'4", I would love to have this done. My issue is I'm the original owner of a 1983 sunroof car. The only type that was available in April 1983. This car was what I wanted once I saw Le Mans in...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-15-2025, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By DonNewton
In addition to what Mr Higgins has told you, you...

In addition to what Mr Higgins has told you, you do understand that to run Pike, you'd be doing yourself no favors without a forced induction system.
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 08-09-2025, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 242
Posted By DonNewton
Super. I'm just in San Diego. I could of walked...

Super. I'm just in San Diego. I could of walked up to LA picked these things up and walked home by now. . .
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 08-09-2025, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 242
Posted By DonNewton
3rd Party Vender Issues!

Gonna get flame sprayed, but here we go. . . On 31 July 2025, I placed an order for the rear bumper pads for my 83 911 with the company that used to be Automotion. Mea Culpa to Pelican: They had a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-27-2025, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By DonNewton
This shop is the only reason I'd consider moving...

This shop is the only reason I'd consider moving from San Diego to Knoxville. Well, other than the lower cost of living, no state personal income tax and genuinely really nice people. But other...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-19-2025, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 752
Posted By DonNewton
In 1998, I bit on the Motormeister claim on their...

In 1998, I bit on the Motormeister claim on their engines, a 2.7 conversion for my 914. The conversion was completed and that car spent all of its time on the tracks on the east coast. Ran like a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-09-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By DonNewton
Just do what I did when I got really tired of the...

Just do what I did when I got really tired of the automatic antenna: Replace it with a manual and never touch it again.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-14-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By DonNewton
I replaced my underperforming (on the track) 2.0...

I replaced my underperforming (on the track) 2.0 with a "built" 2.7 911 engine. I can tell you, the car is brutal on the street. To me, an LS conversion just means you're going to die faster. . ....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-12-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,430
Posted By DonNewton
Thinking that 911 ownership would make me as cool...

Thinking that 911 ownership would make me as cool as Steve McQueen. Didn't happen in 1983 when I bought the car, and has remained a constant.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-11-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,380
Posted By DonNewton
Just as another point to consider: I converted...

Just as another point to consider: I converted my 914 racer back to a street car. CA made the process just a bit more complicated than it needed, IMO. VIN verification and "safety inspection"...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-09-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 859
Posted By DonNewton
After replacing the power antenna on my 83...

After replacing the power antenna on my 83 (numerous times), I finally gave up and had it replaced with a manual antenna. Couple of reasons: Got too old to try to learn new curse words and my local...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-29-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 11,303
Posted By DonNewton
OK. I hate to be "that guy" and I don't know...

OK. I hate to be "that guy" and I don't know you. I don't think you have enough money to bring this back. Sometimes, it's best just to let them go.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-18-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,532
Posted By DonNewton
Luckily, my '83 died in the garage. Had power,...

Luckily, my '83 died in the garage. Had power, engine would turn over, had fuel, and the CDI box was singing. Car would not start. AAA'ed the car to the repair guys who were able to determine that...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-22-2022, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,529
Posted By DonNewton
Yep, Mid-Century American architecture with a...

Yep, Mid-Century American architecture with a matching (VW-Porsche) mid-century car. It appears to have the VW-Porsche plate on the rear indicating a true -6. Unlike mine, that I had to "create"....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-27-2022, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 900
Posted By DonNewton
"Boring out" works nicely for a Chevy or Ford,...

"Boring out" works nicely for a Chevy or Ford, but in an engine where the cylinders are replaced or stroke is changed to increase displacement is quite another thing. If the owner wants to change...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-17-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 710
Posted By DonNewton
Thank you. The local Porsche dealer does have a...

Thank you. The local Porsche dealer does have a classic branch. Anymore, "classic" means somewhere around 2005. I'll give them a shout tomorrow.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-17-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 710
Posted By DonNewton
911 Windshield Install Assistance

Sorry for the ridiculous question, but does anyone know of a shop/guy in San Diego who knows how to install windshields with the rubber gasket? The shop that has my car for a light renovation can't...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-10-2022, 05:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 607
Posted By DonNewton
I've had this problem, exactly as the OP...

I've had this problem, exactly as the OP described. Faulty alternator. Been stable now for 25 years. Worth a check.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-08-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By DonNewton
The shop that's doing my refresh of my SC...

The shop that's doing my refresh of my SC (bushings, brakes, Carrera oil cooler, front and rear seals, etc) is having a ridiculously hard time finding a glass shop to install the front seal with the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-12-2022, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,491
Posted By DonNewton
I took my 83 out yesterday in San Diego County,...

I took my 83 out yesterday in San Diego County, drove from Bonita to Santee and back. I saw just a little less than 230 degrees on my oil temp. Admittedly we're in our late summer heat wave, but I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-12-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,397
Posted By DonNewton
Unless it's something a member of the family...

Unless it's something a member of the family owns. Then, the possessive comes into play. . .
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