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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-18-2016, 11:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 998
Posted By Tincanguy
My 88 Targa with Fabspeed pipe, Monte muffler and...

My 88 Targa with Fabspeed pipe, Monte muffler and SW chip gets same results on a DynoJet at Carb connections in Kirkland WA.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-09-2015, 10:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,025
Posted By Tincanguy
Love the Orange and Black. Good OSU Beaver colors!

Love the Orange and Black. Good OSU Beaver colors!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-18-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,037
Posted By Tincanguy
Had a 78 Targa with SSIs that felt real strong. ...

Had a 78 Targa with SSIs that felt real strong. It was totaled, and replaced with a stock 88 Targa. My first reaction was, "Wow, this really feels like a slug compared to my 3.0" - partly due to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-09-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,370
Posted By Tincanguy
We are fortunate here in Seattle to have two of...

We are fortunate here in Seattle to have two of the best Porsche mechanics in the business, John Walker and Chris Powell of Chris's German Auto service, Member of PCA National Technical Committee All...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-19-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,483
Posted By Tincanguy
Born in Exeter CA, grew up in SOCAL - Anaheim,...

Born in Exeter CA, grew up in SOCAL - Anaheim, Pomona. Moved to Medford OR in 1945. Graduated from Oregon State College (now University), moved to Seattle in 1959 and have lived here ever since. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-28-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 515
Posted By Tincanguy
Very similar to the results on my 1988 Targa: ...

Very similar to the results on my 1988 Targa:
Fabspeed cat bypass
Steve Wong chip
Monty 2 in 1 out muffler

206 RWHP on a corrected DynoJet at Carburator Connection in Kirkland WA
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-22-2015, 12:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 432
Posted By Tincanguy
Configuration decal

After a rear ender, the hood had to be replaced on my 1988 Targa. The under-hood decal was lost in the process. Is it possible to get replacement decals with (or even without) the correct build...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-08-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,330
Posted By Tincanguy
We are most fortunate to have John Walker, Aker's...

We are most fortunate to have John Walker, Aker's shop and Chris Powell's German Auto Service in Bellevue here in the Puget Sound area. Three of the best P shops you will find anywhere in the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-09-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,242
Posted By Tincanguy
I have a Fabspeed cat bypass, SW chip, and a...

I have a Fabspeed cat bypass, SW chip, and a Monty 1in, 1out muffler on my 88 Targa. Love the sound! Throaty but mellow. Dynos out at 206 RWHP
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-14-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,581
Posted By Tincanguy
Your installation looks very similar to my 88...

Your installation looks very similar to my 88 Targa setup:

Fabspeed cat bypass
Monty muffler, one in, one out, 75 mm tailpipe
Steve Wong chip

Tested out at 206 RWHP on Carb Connection's...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 07-06-2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 41,740
Posted By Tincanguy
Jerry, Here's an update. I will be 85 next...

Jerry,

Here's an update. I will be 85 next April and shortly thereafter, will celebrate our 65th wedding anniversary. Since 1967 I have owned a 1959 356A, 1960 356B, 1978 911SC, and currently...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-06-2014, 02:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,651
Posted By Tincanguy
I had a 78SC Targa for 25 years and loved it. It...

I had a 78SC Targa for 25 years and loved it. It was totaled in an accident (other guy's fault) and I replaced it with a low mileage 88 Targa. The 88 seemed a bit heavy and slower than the SC but I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-25-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 827
Posted By Tincanguy
Having had a 78 SC Targa for 25 years and...

Having had a 78 SC Targa for 25 years and currently the owner of an 88 Carrera Targa, I much prefer the Carrera. The Bosch timed fuel injection system is much superior to the CIS of the SC, IMHO. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-15-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,950
Posted By Tincanguy
Just bought an Interstate MTP91 for my 1988 Targa...

Just bought an Interstate MTP91 for my 1988 Targa from the local Firestone tire store for $129.95. R&Rd it myself. Identical to the old one that lasted 7 years. Heavy, and a tight fit but doable...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-14-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,090
Posted By Tincanguy
Love my Monty muffler. Sound is just right --...

Love my Monty muffler. Sound is just right -- throaty but not harsh. With cat bypass and SW Chip, dynos out at 206 at rear wheels. This config met WA state emission rqmts. but not required any...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-10-2014, 12:05 AM
Replies: 619
Views: 87,813
Posted By Tincanguy
I bought a 1958 beetle from a friend for $395 in...

I bought a 1958 beetle from a friend for $395 in 1963. The 58 was the first one with the big, non-oval rear window. I kept it until 1967 when I drove a friends 356SC and was hooked. I bought a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-09-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,633
Posted By Tincanguy
We had our 78SC Targa for 25 years before it was...

We had our 78SC Targa for 25 years before it was totaled. I loved it as did my wife. We mourned for several months before starting to look for a replacement, preferably another SC Targa. There...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-30-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,421
Posted By Tincanguy
I had a 78 SC Targa for 25 years and dearly loved...

I had a 78 SC Targa for 25 years and dearly loved that car. When in 2006, it was totaled, I replaced it with an 88 Carrera Targa. The 88 is a much more refined car than was the 78. The G50 makes...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-30-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,586
Posted By Tincanguy
Hey Dave, Try this ;-) ...

Hey Dave,

Try this ;-)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/406481-engine-swap.html#post3913153
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-27-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,876
Posted By Tincanguy
I drove a 78 Targa with a 915 tranny for 25 years...

I drove a 78 Targa with a 915 tranny for 25 years before it was totaled in an accident. I replaced it with an 88 Targa with a G50. The first time I tried to back it out of my garage I found that...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-10-2011, 01:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 672
Posted By Tincanguy
Went on vacation back in the late 1980s and let a...

Went on vacation back in the late 1980s and let a relative use my 78 Targa. When I returned, he told me that it was "running funny". I said it was running fine when I left. He then said he thought...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-05-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2,279
Views: 517,419
Posted By Tincanguy
Been using Shell Rotella T, 15-40 and its...

Been using Shell Rotella T, 15-40 and its predecessors for years. My 88 Carrera Targa with 95K miles uses a quart/2.5k miles, has no leaks, does not smoke and still has the original valve guides. ...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 06-26-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 41,740
Posted By Tincanguy
Tincanguy update. Working on my 82nd year. ...

Tincanguy update.
Working on my 82nd year. Son and I drove my 88 911 Targa down to Manzanita Oregon in May to play in a 2 day charity golf tournament. Hilly course, no power carts allowed --...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-10-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,929
Posted By Tincanguy
My Porsche story has similarites to yours. I...

My Porsche story has similarites to yours. I sold my 1959 356A in 1978 and bought a Scirocco. Nice little car but not a Porsche. After 3 years of whining about not having a P car, my wife said "go...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-07-2011, 12:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 915
Posted By Tincanguy
+2 for Chris's German Auto and Truline. They are...

+2 for Chris's German Auto and Truline. They are located next door to each other in Bellevue. Both are very experienced in DE and flat out racing prep. Chris (Powell) heads the PCA technical...
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