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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Anyone use this kit?

Posted by: cooltimes Oct 14 2006, 05:19 PM

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=313357

mikeCool

Posted by: Bleyseng Oct 14 2006, 05:43 PM

looks like the FAT fan, works ok but has hot/cold spots as there aren't any interal vanes to direct the air over the heads evenly.

Posted by: davep Oct 14 2006, 05:43 PM

Are you asking about the engine or the cooling system? Reports are that the cooling system is not very good. The 5 blade fan was poor even in the 911. Jake has posted about these before.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 14 2006, 05:45 PM

cooling fan isnt "poor"... you need to specify application...

race car- could use a fat shroud....
street car - neeeeeds tin.... and i read these tend to overcool...(change pulley size)

Posted by: JPB Oct 14 2006, 05:49 PM

It looked like a good deal at 375 but add the fan and the alternator and there goes the paycheck. It still is cheaper than a Bernie Bergman deal but it ain't worth it for a stock banger.

Good eye mate.

Posted by: anthony Oct 14 2006, 07:35 PM

$1000 for a 1.7L core plus some rebuild parts doesn't sound much of a deal to me. There are also too many unknowns like who rebuilt the heads, cam specs, will the lifters last, etc. It also doesn't come with a 914 flywheel. Are 34ICT Webers any good on a 914?