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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-21-2002, 02:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,186
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Thoughts on wheel weight stimulated by John...

Thoughts on wheel weight stimulated by John Cramer's and Randy W's posts:

Even if 15 and 16 inch rims don't differ much in weight, I suspect that their tires do because of the greater amount of...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-21-2002, 01:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,221
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Option 4: Just drive it for these next few...

Option 4: Just drive it for these next few years without doing anything at all. Your engine isn't likely to suffer catastrophic failure, only gradually lose power and leak a little more. The car...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-21-2002, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,500
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Are you sure that the ridge isn't a build up of...

Are you sure that the ridge isn't a build up of molten rubber from the track and your/other's tires?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-20-2002, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 751
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Your parts and alignment specs sound dead on for...

Your parts and alignment specs sound dead on for a track car. For autocross use, you may want to try front toe out (yes, toe out!) for quick turn in. However, don't try that for a big track with 3...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-13-2002, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 690
Posted By StuttgartDavid
I don't know the rules of your local club, but...

I don't know the rules of your local club, but Zone 8 PCA rules require long sleeve shirt and long pants made of natural, not synthetic fibers (so you don't get shrink wrapped).
Wear the shorts in...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-13-2002, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,881
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Just to clarify, heel-n-toe in a Porsche isn't...

Just to clarify, heel-n-toe in a Porsche isn't done with the heel at all, which is why the add on wings are so silly!

Proper procedure:

1) Learn to brake with the ball of your foot (under the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-16-2002, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Roland: What do you know about 100L steel rally...

Roland: What do you know about 100L steel rally tanks? I have one in my 1968 Euro 'S' and I am trying to figure out how much it might be worth.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-16-2002, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,726
Posted By StuttgartDavid
I disagree that running with the broken headstud...

I disagree that running with the broken headstud will automatically damage it. Many owners tear down their engines to find that they have been driving for a long time with one or more broken studs...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-13-2002, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Second on Steve Alarcon

Second on Steve Alarcon
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-13-2002, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 925
Posted By StuttgartDavid
opinions on straightening bent rods?

Any opinions on the wisdom of having a bent con rod for an early 911 straightened?

2 of my 2.0 S rods (black, nitrided) are visibly bent. No sign of why -engine was running fine on teardown, no...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-24-2002, 09:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,228
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Leland: Ghias are very cool - I encourage that....

Leland:
Ghias are very cool - I encourage that. Engine swaps are also cool, but way more expensive than you ever imagine - Forget about it. Rust is never cool - Run from it.
If the project idea...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-24-2002, 09:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,025
Posted By StuttgartDavid
MaxLife Oil ?

I took the plunge and used Valvoline's new "MaxLife" 20-50 for the latest change on my 1982 SC. It is supposed to be the oil equivalent of Depends for older motors in preventing leaks via "seal...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-24-2002, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Try finding another car like it for sale at any...

Try finding another car like it for sale at any price! Good early Ss just don't come up for sale often.
You could easily spend that $20k just on the work restoring a similar car.
If you really...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-02-2002, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,137
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Concur with the above. I have sports all...

Concur with the above.
I have sports all around, and sports are TOO MUCH up front for driving on rough pavement.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-25-2002, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By StuttgartDavid
I have a '68 2.0 S, which can be upgraded with...

I have a '68 2.0 S, which can be upgraded with bigger carb venturies, colder plugs and a sport muffler (all detailed in the factory sport tuning manual) to go from 160 hp to 175-180hp, but with a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-22-2002, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 951
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Since the heart of this conversion is the cams,...

Since the heart of this conversion is the cams, you can test for S cams by pulling the valve covers as you would during a valve adjustment and measuring lift and/or duration, or even the degree spec,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-19-2002, 11:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,257
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Gregk1: The NHRA split carb idea reminds me...

Gregk1:

The NHRA split carb idea reminds me of what used to be the hottest factory racing team setup for BMC minis and spridgets:

The Split Weber.

Because the old BMC A series engine...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-18-2002, 02:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,257
Posted By StuttgartDavid
As to why: An engine sharing a common intake...

As to why:

An engine sharing a common intake between cylinders (as in a 4 bbl. on a 6 or 8 cyl. does) will never be able to match the power potential of an engine using a dedicated carb throat for...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-18-2002, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,087
Posted By StuttgartDavid
Turbo Dave: As Jack mentioned, one of the big...

Turbo Dave:
As Jack mentioned, one of the big benefits of the Weltmeister is that it keeps the shock from moving around in the floppy rubber bushing at the top of the shock mounting. From a pure...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-18-2002, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,717
Posted By StuttgartDavid
180hp?

Perhaps the 180 hp reference is to the fact that few self-respecting owners of the day would be caught dead without the "sport tuning kit" (colder plugs, 36mm venturis, and a twin-pipe sport muffler)...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-18-2002, 01:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,313
Posted By StuttgartDavid
No comments on style, just my 2 cents on...

No comments on style, just my 2 cents on aftermarket steering wheels:

That big 'ol bus wheel Porsche uses for stock is a lot more functional than it looks. I have driven cars in anger on the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-17-2002, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By StuttgartDavid
For cost vs. performance, nothing beats the "Kool...

For cost vs. performance, nothing beats the "Kool Kevlar" pads sold by Der Six Enterprises (they advertise in the back of Pano - look in the index of advertisers).
They squeal like hell, they make a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-17-2002, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 604
Posted By StuttgartDavid
J.C. Whitney sells them for $30 or $40, 2 sizes.

J.C. Whitney sells them for $30 or $40, 2 sizes.
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-17-2002, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By StuttgartDavid
What condition is the engine in? When was it...

What condition is the engine in? When was it last run? And, how much are you looking to get for it?
Thanks,
David
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-28-2002, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 881
Posted By StuttgartDavid
I am trying to set up a time for the checkout...

I am trying to set up a time for the checkout tomorrow afternoon, Good Friday, but have been unable to coord details yet, and will not be near email tomorrow. If you want to participate, PM Denis -...
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