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KobaltBlau
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Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum
10-16-2014, 12:13 PM
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Sell my 993 C2 to get a 996T. Should I?
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KobaltBlau
The OP may be gone, but for those with a similar...
The OP may be gone, but for those with a similar quandary:
Buy the car you're considering, drive both, keep the one you prefer. You won't lose much (sales tax might be the kicker if you end up...
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911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum
05-16-2011, 02:30 PM
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interstesting 930 ruf?
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2,292
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KobaltBlau
Interesting car, thanks for posting. I like the...
Interesting car, thanks for posting. I like the AIM MXL dash, would make me feel like I was in my kart ... :)
Forum:
911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum
04-18-2011, 11:32 AM
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2010: An EFI Hot Rod Odyssey
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171,217
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KobaltBlau
This thread is one of the few I am subscribed to...
This thread is one of the few I am subscribed to (weekly) and I always enjoy it on Mondays! Yes, I think something wider and stickier than 285 P-Zeros is in order!
Forum:
911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum
04-05-2011, 05:15 PM
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My formal intro...i guess
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5,882
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KobaltBlau
Looks great. You can fit a lot of tire under the...
Looks great. You can fit a lot of tire under the fenders it has. Looking forward to your ideas on the custom ducktail.
Forum:
911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum
04-05-2011, 04:54 PM
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154
1977 Porsche 930 Turbo
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40,600
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KobaltBlau
I know your discovery of bad head studs is...
I know your discovery of bad head studs is ancient history, but anymore when I have a PPI I have them pull off all the cam covers and check all the head studs. Makes the PPI more expensive but has...
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911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum
03-21-2011, 12:00 PM
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50
twin plugging question
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5,648
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KobaltBlau
Thanks turbo nut. Any more details on your motor...
Thanks turbo nut. Any more details on your motor (maybe there's another thread?) Looks interesting!
Forum:
911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum
03-15-2011, 04:50 PM
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50
Center-Mount Variable Turbo Conversions are here...
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10,323
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KobaltBlau
Collin, could you please provide more info on the...
Collin, could you please provide more info on the 996 based twin setup?
Best,
Forum:
Porsche 911 Technical Forum
02-24-2011, 11:45 PM
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619
How many 911 owners here owned a VW Beetle first?
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87,949
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KobaltBlau
Still haven't owned a VW but am much more likely...
Still haven't owned a VW but am much more likely to own a RWD one after owning a few 911s! Most likely next is a Vanagon or a cheap bug if times get tough!
Forum:
Porsche 911 Technical Forum
02-24-2011, 11:40 PM
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27
What causes a valve spring to break?
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32,371
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Interesting responses this resurrected thread has...
Interesting responses this resurrected thread has generated.
Interesting - my experience really feels consistent with faulty parts rather than abused ones, so the bad heat treating rings true....
Forum:
Porsche 911 Technical Forum
02-23-2011, 02:49 PM
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27
What causes a valve spring to break?
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32,371
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Yes Grady! I should have mentioned that - you...
Yes Grady! I should have mentioned that - you get full 'I told you' credit on this one. You can imagine I was very happy to have that tool at hand and not to have begged or borrowed it last time!
...
Forum:
Porsche 911 Technical Forum
02-23-2011, 01:51 PM
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187
Yet another.... IROC conversion(Ducktailed)
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55,299
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Wow please tell your wife she did an awesome job...
Wow please tell your wife she did an awesome job on the interior! Lucky you.
What carpet kit did you use?
Forum:
Porsche 911 Technical Forum
02-23-2011, 01:27 PM
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27
What causes a valve spring to break?
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32,371
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Bumping a very old thread here, but I wanted to...
Bumping a very old thread here, but I wanted to update the records: I believe the bad run of valve springs also includes the '78 models, not only 79-81 as Steve previously mentioned.
I just...
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911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum
02-20-2011, 02:22 AM
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19
Safe boost for internally stock 3.0?
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2,391
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Thanks for all of the great feedback, guys. I...
Thanks for all of the great feedback, guys. I have been doing a lot of reading and I have a lot more left to do. While there is of course an absolute limit to the cylinder pressure that this engine...
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911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum
02-16-2011, 10:39 PM
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Safe boost for internally stock 3.0?
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2,391
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Thanks again for your ideas, Steve. I am...
Thanks again for your ideas, Steve. I am thinking about starting with 930 parts, I realize that the flange is a T3 flange too, so you could use a 930 J-pipe with a Garrett turbo to get started on a...
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911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum
02-16-2011, 04:28 PM
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19
Safe boost for internally stock 3.0?
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2,391
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Thanks for the feedback, guys. wwest, I am...
Thanks for the feedback, guys.
wwest, I am sure it is not worth the effort/cost if the goal is max horsepower, but my goals are different - it would be an interesting project with the goal of...
Forum:
911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum
02-15-2011, 06:03 PM
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19
Safe boost for internally stock 3.0?
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2,391
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KobaltBlau
Safe boost for internally stock 3.0?
Hi guys, I have definitely been searching and reading but would like to address this question directly:
What is a safe boost level for an internally stock early US 3.0, using an OK intercooler,...
Forum:
Porsche 911 Technical Forum
02-14-2011, 03:06 PM
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25
Bilstein Valving
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4,252
Posted By
KobaltBlau
I wanted to edit the above post but could not...
I wanted to edit the above post but could not because it is so old. So I have to bump this old thread.
A board member contacted me because the link to the spreadsheet is dead (which it is), so I...
Forum:
Porsche 911 Technical Forum
02-14-2011, 12:41 PM
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7
Air Pump Bracket Removal? Stuck!
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815
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Bumping an old thread here, but for the benefit...
Bumping an old thread here, but for the benefit of future searchers:
I had the exact same situation on my 78 SC, I could find no way of getting the bracket out with the studs in and the check...
Forum:
Porsche 911 Technical Forum
02-13-2011, 08:14 PM
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7
Safe to leave 'spider' in heads without smog air pump?
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827
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Thanks, all. You are a great help. L.J., I...
Thanks, all. You are a great help.
L.J., I do see the check valve, so I'm good there. I may throw something over it just as a dust cover.
fanaudical, that's very helpful. I guess my biggest...
Forum:
Porsche 911 Technical Forum
02-13-2011, 02:48 AM
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7
Safe to leave 'spider' in heads without smog air pump?
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827
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Thanks, James. I guess this was the post that...
Thanks, James. I guess this was the post that had me worried:
From this thread: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/239213-help-id-these-cause-concern.html
Rex...
Forum:
Porsche 911 Technical Forum
02-13-2011, 12:07 AM
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7
Safe to leave 'spider' in heads without smog air pump?
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827
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Safe to leave 'spider' in heads without smog air pump?
Hello all, I searched around on this and didn't come up with much.
I'm removing the air pump from my 78 SC. I know our host has plugs that can be screwed into the head to replace the air...
Forum:
Porsche 911 Technical Forum
02-12-2011, 11:55 PM
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8
1985 Porsche 930: tire recommendations?
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3,634
Posted By
KobaltBlau
I have the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs. ...
I have the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs. Stupid name, awesome tires. Better than anything I've had including Pilot Sports on the street, and performance is remarkably close to R-compounds...
Forum:
911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum
01-18-2011, 01:04 AM
Replies:
640
2010: An EFI Hot Rod Odyssey
Views:
171,217
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Really beautiful attention to detail, Chris. ...
Really beautiful attention to detail, Chris. Thanks for posting those not-yet-in-car photos.
Forum:
Pacific NorthWest -US (WA/ID/OR/UT/HI/AK)
12-13-2010, 01:39 AM
Replies:
3
Sasquatch Festival
Views:
699
Posted By
KobaltBlau
I've been the last couple of years. Mature...
I've been the last couple of years.
Mature set? The majority of people at the shows seem to be 18-25, with some 16s and 17s as well. It would be hard for underage kids to get alcohol inside the...
Forum:
Porsche 911 Technical Forum
06-08-2010, 03:56 PM
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8
3.2 intake on my EFI 2.7?
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1,346
Posted By
KobaltBlau
Nice, post #50 is just what I wanted to see. I...
Nice, post #50 is just what I wanted to see. I wonder if there's any chance the injectors would just fit though, with the 3.0 big ports.
When you say "slight, yet reversible head modifications...
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