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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-06-2004, 05:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,026
Posted By bash555
anybody tangle with a Subaru STi yet?? they...

anybody tangle with a Subaru STi yet??

they easily take the Z06 vette in the quarter.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-13-2004, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By bash555
actually, if you watch the 911 through copenhagen...

actually, if you watch the 911 through copenhagen video, look for the airport search light rotating on the left side of the screen.

its spinning, REAL fast, not slow like its supposed too.


...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-07-2004, 10:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,136
Posted By bash555
Talking Thanks Charles for the Reply,, that was what I...

Thanks Charles for the Reply,, that was what I was looking for.
I dont like teh idead of something shattering, and I dont like not being able to abuse things once in a while.
I dont where glass...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-06-2004, 10:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,136
Posted By bash555
Red face and what happens when you float said ceramic...

and what happens when you float said ceramic lifter and shatter it and spread the pieces around the engine?

or is that just a rumor?

Same, More, Less spring rate and nose pressure?

How much...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-02-2004, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 890
Posted By bash555
ok, I think I see your logic. There is a...

ok, I think I see your logic.

There is a sway bar mount, but no sway bar.

So, they are more than likely 911 A-Arms; otherwise, the sway bar would be there.

Ok, makes sense.
I am not seeign...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-02-2004, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 890
Posted By bash555
I had one too many, which is of course, is the...

I had one too many, which is of course, is the correct configuration; but apparently, the light off was sequential, not simaltaneus; thus the spin provided to me.

Its probably the dam 30+ year old...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-30-2003, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By bash555
Exclamation Stay away from Pristine Motorsports in Huntington...

Stay away from Pristine Motorsports in Huntington Beach.

http://www.pristinemotorsports.com/

They found my bad relay board problem.

Charged me $400+ for a rebuilt fuel pump.

And then...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-30-2003, 04:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 890
Posted By bash555
Arrow All I know right now is that when I hit puddles...

All I know right now is that when I hit puddles of water or have been on a freeway with lots of rain; I have NO brakes and have to ride them to shed water; and that's a maybe. It seems somehow that...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-30-2003, 03:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 890
Posted By bash555
Talking "aHA , I see!" said the blind man to the deaf...

"aHA , I see!" said the blind man to the deaf mechanic.

ok, it's 3", and yes, I am very proud of it.

so, "M" caliper stuff it is.

Ball Joint's; ok, got it.

So, I order a 914 ball joint; ...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-30-2003, 01:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 890
Posted By bash555
Question OK, so we go with the M Caliper. I tried...

OK, so we go with the M Caliper.

I tried measuring the bolt spacing today in the rain.
if its 3" - its a M
if its 3.5" - its an A

well, i measured about 3.25"; mind you this was in the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-23-2003, 08:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 890
Posted By bash555
Any Idea waht kind of Brake/Strut setup this is???

As you can see, I believe its a stock 914 caliper with a spacer in it to widen for the vented '75 911 rotors. But I dunno.

Going to ref the brake pad size and also the caliper piston diameter.
...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-18-2003, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 516
Posted By bash555
Unhappy Brake Issues

Well, here goes.

My rear brakes are stock.
My front are as follows.

1) Mid 70's 911 rotor's; Vented.

2) Standard (I think) 1971 914 front calipers with
spacers to widen them.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-12-2003, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By bash555
well, as far as I know, the engine has never...

well, as far as I know, the engine has never been opened.

maybe I am wrong, but why would a compression test or leakdown test tell me anything about the oil scraper rings??

I could see for the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-10-2003, 04:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 844
Posted By bash555
40mm Dellorto DRLA Jet recommendation for 1.7L stocker

Let the games begin!!!!1:rolleyes:

I will be "EXPERIMATING" with my pair of Dell 40's on my 1.7l FI stocker.

First test is to start with

55 idles
135 mains
180 air correction
on 32mm...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-10-2003, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By bash555
Crushed Oil Rings??

ok peeps,

any thoughts on how to tell if one/all of your oil rings have collasped??

because, here is my situation


Oil does not like to be filled past the low mark.
If I do, I get major...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-26-2003, 04:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,899
Posted By bash555
1.27 sounds good, but wouldn't a 1.5 or...

1.27 sounds good,

but wouldn't a 1.5 or 1.6 with the correct reduction in cam lift would provide less friction/wear on the lobes/lifter?

and provide for less intertia in the lifter/pushrod...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-25-2003, 02:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,899
Posted By bash555
thank you Sammy, Brad, and Jake! Sammy, the...

thank you Sammy, Brad, and Jake!

Sammy, the RV cam analogy fits perfectly. I totally understand now.

Brad, Thanks again for your detailed response. The -2 degree overlap further defines...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-23-2003, 03:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,899
Posted By bash555
Thanks again to Dave and Brad. But what I am...

Thanks again to Dave and Brad.

But what I am really looking for, (and I must have poor search ability), is the specific difference between a FI cam and a Carb cam and why a FI cam does not send...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-22-2003, 04:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,899
Posted By bash555
right, but as far as losing perf by using a...

right,

but as far as losing perf by using a carb on a old FI cam, what, specifically is the problem?

is it:

a) cam timing problem?
b) duration problem ?
c) lobe seperation problem ?
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-22-2003, 02:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,899
Posted By bash555
Hey Ron, Could you explain to me again the...

Hey Ron,

Could you explain to me again the difference in an early 1970's FI cam vs a carbureted cam?

Thanks,
D
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-20-2003, 12:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 942
Posted By bash555
Well, from a geometry point of view, there is...

Well, from a geometry point of view, there is more crank resolution with the compufire unit than the pertronix unit.

Basically, with the magnets the furthest from the shaft will give a more...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-18-2003, 05:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 942
Posted By bash555
Hey Ron, Do you know for sure if the...

Hey Ron,

Do you know for sure if the Compufire DIS will work on the stock distributor??
If so, I may just step up, I like their products.


So far, I ahve not been able to get their points...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-17-2003, 08:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 942
Posted By bash555
Well, Thanks Ron on #8; I just thought you...

Well,

Thanks Ron on #8; I just thought you might be telepathic; o well. :)

OK,
I replaced,

1) Throttle Position Sensor - I believe thsi was the culprit of the bucking; but it still...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-03-2003, 12:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 942
Posted By bash555
Thanks guys; Dave- ok, will do on the...

Thanks guys;

Dave-
ok, will do on the clamping thing. Why doesn't the on-line catalog suggest this?

Brad-
Thanks, Yes, I just repalced them to get home from LA to Napa.
btw, do you know the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-02-2003, 09:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 942
Posted By bash555
ok, this may be long... so, I went ahead to...

ok, this may be long...

so, I went ahead to start the process of pumping whats left of the gas in my tank.
I put a long fuel line on the feed line inside the engine bay and hotwired the fuel...
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