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Posted by: fuch toy Apr 30 2003, 08:54 AM

Looks like the Fiberwerks unit is the one I am going with.

The dual electric fan cowlings will not require any machining of the block,
will be actuated by a thermostat, allowing oil temps to get to 180F before
turning on.

The wiring/thermostat is similar to the unit I used on the rocket for the oil
cooler that I robbed from a 930 Turbo. Pretty solid, I had no problems in three
years of use. I will be using a 90 amp one wire GM alternator so the
electrical load won't be overwhelming.

Just ordered the conversion flywheel from Kennedy....decided to go that route
as the 914 flywheel from Rimco cut down seemed "iffy"....200mm kevlar "mikey
proof" clutch and heavy duty Sachs pressure plate.

The GT flares arrived last week, the 993 wheels are getting powder coated,
ordering rubber today.

Anyone wanna come over and help sawzall some fender well cut outs? When was
the last time anyone got the opportunity to sawzall a 356????

Z

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 30 2003, 09:12 AM

Little far to go but try a Bosch sabersaw with a metal cutting blade Mike. Much easier to control the cutting and very little bounce compared to a sawsall. Thinner blades too if you are going to butt weld the flares on.
Geoff

Posted by: Britain Smith Apr 30 2003, 10:38 AM

I would love to see your car during the conversion process...I will be moving out there in June. Anyway, what transmission are you using in the 356. I am doing the same in my 912 with a 5-speed 901 tranny and I thought that I could use the stock type-IV flywheel with a 914 clutch and it would work fine. Do you think that I need or should consider a different flywheel?

What did you decide to do on the headers? Are you going to try to regain heat in your car at any point?

-Britain

Posted by: ! Apr 30 2003, 11:19 AM

I am going the cheap route and keeping the stock four speed. It has a 6volt housing like the early VWs and the 200mm clutch is the biggest I could fit in there.

If I blow the trans, I will uppgrade to a 915. But then I have to pull the rear torsion tube and repalce the whole rear running gear.....

Posted by: Dave_Darling Apr 30 2003, 12:20 PM

Not to mention either buying or fabricating a special input shaft like they used on the 912E.

The 915 hooked to a four-cylinder is not worth it. Go 901 if you go to the later tranny.

BTW, I still think you should go the Joe Cali route on the cooling. I don't trust the FiberJet setup at all for a street car....

--DD

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 30 2003, 12:25 PM

Yeah.. Z,

I'm kinda surprised your going that route with the Fiberjet setup. I'm betting the decklid wont close with those. They sit up too high in the wrong spot for a 356. I'm sure they work fine in a 914 config.


B

Posted by: fuch toy Apr 30 2003, 01:03 PM

I KNEW someone had a set laying around picking up dust....Tim Hannum is sending his used stuff.....woohoo...

Z


PS...as to the decklid, it's already up on spacers for more air flow, should not be a problem.

Posted by: Qarl Apr 30 2003, 02:02 PM

Z:

Your bouncing breasteses aren't as nice as the other avatars I've seen occasionally on this group.

Someone, please bring them back!

Regards,

Karl

Posted by: cha914 Apr 30 2003, 04:27 PM

[offtopic]Is this Avatar a little more to your liking? [/offtopic]

Z,

I am interested in how this works out for you...do the fans always run a constant speed, or do they pick up speed as the temp rises? This setup saves about ( what 20lbs?) and it sure would open up the engine bay...cant wait to hear some reviews.

Tony

Posted by: ! Apr 30 2003, 05:19 PM

How about this one?


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Posted by: ! Apr 30 2003, 05:22 PM

Here's the favorite.....


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Posted by: ! Apr 30 2003, 05:23 PM

Madonna


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Posted by: ! Apr 30 2003, 05:25 PM

Uno mas....


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Posted by: ! Apr 30 2003, 05:26 PM

Keeping with the automotive theme of this list.....


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Posted by: ! Apr 30 2003, 05:28 PM

More boobs


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Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 30 2003, 05:31 PM

Hey Karl... dont "provoke" the "adults" around here.

I get complaints from harcore Christians and Baptist every time somebody posts a nudie pic of some sort. Not everybody is into the naked chicks scene. I also get slammed about people reading the board at work and people seeing the monitors..

I asked jackasses like MikeZ to start a new topic that SAYS loud and CLEAR "PORN pics" so people can pick and choose what they read instead of scrolling thru a topic they may be intrested in and getting an eyeful of tits and ass.

I dont care if you post the pics.. but cut me some fucking slack and start a new thread like I asked with a topic of "PORN Pics." so everybody knows who the porn pic posters are and are not surprised like this.

B

Posted by: ! Apr 30 2003, 05:34 PM

Sorry.....I thought it was funny...porn to me is the nasty stuff.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 30 2003, 05:38 PM

It is funny. I laugh right up until I start getting emails and PM's.. :finger2:

You know this is a lot more lax than other places.. people just dont like to be surprised and I know you like to show your ASS.

B

Posted by: ! Apr 30 2003, 05:40 PM

Blame it on me....

ALL COMPLAINTS ON THIS THREAD go to 356@cox.net
or getalife@biteme.com

Posted by: Mueller Apr 30 2003, 05:44 PM

To me, I'd have a lot of explaining to do if my HR director came walking in the cube if pictures like that pop up. Even some of the avatars I've got to make sure are hidden while I read the posts.

I'd hate to see someone get canned from this stuff that is not labeled.

Posted by: FriarJohn Apr 30 2003, 05:47 PM

I love that shit but don't like getting surprised by it at work. Luckily it's after 5.

heh heh heh...

JB

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 30 2003, 09:58 PM

I don't mind the human form. I just clicked on this thread to see how your conversion is going. Scrolling down the page...... Wife gets up from her desk... goes walking by... What the....doh! Geeeze just warn a guy!

Posted by: 914x3 Apr 30 2003, 10:39 PM

we need more 914 chicks!! 914x3 Eric

Posted by: Qarl Apr 30 2003, 10:52 PM

Sorry Brad... I won't provoke the adults any more. I've been a little depressed lately and the boobs actually made me laugh and smile for a change.

I admit too, that I get surprised when something naked appears in a post not related to nakedness. I now realize it's gotten a little out of hand.

For those that are offended by people's post, keep in mind that this group (club) was started with the idea of less moderation and more open thought. But I think the idea was to be less moderated about endorsing companies, promoting your own product, and not being so sensored.

Cut Brad some slack when people get out of line. As they say, don't kill the messenger. Brad's a great guy and has done us all a great service by getting this site going. I'm finding more useful stuff here than on the PP site lately.

On another note, I'm confused about people getting worried about getting caught at work and and having boobs popping up in these discussions? Do your bosses get concerned only if you are looking at boobs, but they don't mind that you're wasting your company computer bandwidth on a 914 discussion group talking about cars and stuff?

Okay, let's talk about car stuff.

So how about that new Carerra GT??? Guys on the 911 PP board, says it reminds them of a 914. I guess that's a pretty cool compliment.

Regards,

Karl

Posted by: FriarJohn Apr 30 2003, 10:57 PM

My boss doesn't care about either, especially after 5pm. It's just the squares that might be working late in the office that might stir up trouble. But they have failed in their attempts to get me fired for more than five years, so I'm not THAT worried...

JB

Posted by: rhodyguy May 1 2003, 06:37 AM

just a thought. what the hell are you guys doing posting and cruising here when you are supposed to be WORKING. is it lunch time or something?

kevin

Posted by: Gint May 1 2003, 07:13 AM

You're serious?
In this day and age you can't NOT surf the net even for work purposes. My group/boss are a bunch of Unix geeks. We all do it, everybody knows it, it's accepted that occasionally we surf for personal stuff. But there's a time and a place for everything.

Bouncin' 48DDDDDDDDDDDD's?!?!?!?!

That ain't gonna fly. I walked buy some guy's 9x9 cube just yesterday and saw a 17" monitor 3/4 full of naked chick. If the woman across the hall from him ever sees that, he's a goner. In fact he deserves it IMHO. What a moron. But I'm no snitch.

And I don't need my 10 or 12 year old kids seeing it when they come to say goodnight to me while I'm trying to satisfy a 914 addiction. Cripes. My wife would just laugh at all of it.