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Posted by: jr91472 Oct 8 2004, 10:40 PM

Just figured out that later model 914's used a "air deflector" to increase cooling under the engine. My 72 lacks this, but I understand they can be added with some drilling.

Anyone else done this upgrade? Do they work? What do these things look like, anyone with a pic?

Posted by: nebreitling Oct 8 2004, 10:42 PM

sorry, no pic, but i've only heard that they are a GOOD thing in terms of cooling; i.e. you want them.

should be easy to make.

Posted by: SirAndy Oct 8 2004, 11:30 PM

i haven't installed them yet, but my '70 is going to get them as well.
the haynes book has the measurements for the exact placement, which is apperently important!

Andy

Posted by: jr91472 Oct 9 2004, 12:19 PM

Damn, hate asking questions to only find out that the answer is in Hayes

Thanks Andy, did you fabricate them? If not, know where to get them?

thx
JR

Posted by: Martin Baker Oct 9 2004, 12:45 PM

I'll have a set at the swap tomorrow. I think I have two sets to be honest. Here is what it looks like, works as a spoiler under the car, helping draw cooling air through the engine. Not unlike the spoilers on a jets wing. Plastic with nut plates molded in...same left to right. Not rocket science here.


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Posted by: SirAndy Oct 9 2004, 04:29 PM

bought them off a wrecked car, from http://www.easypor.com/ ...

$5 or so,
Andy

Posted by: Bleyseng Oct 9 2004, 04:34 PM

They are really important when going down the straight at 150mph otherwise you will lift off.


Geoff

Posted by: Andyrew Oct 9 2004, 04:55 PM

I left em on for my car... Decided that a little air flow in the engine bay is a good idea....

Andrew

Posted by: tracks914 Oct 9 2004, 09:30 PM

I bought a set off Ebay and haven't installed them yet.
I do plan to someday soon.

Posted by: DNHunt Oct 10 2004, 07:32 AM

One more use for them

Next time some 911 or Boxster puke says it's a NARP you can tell him Porsche tested ground effects on the 914.

Dave