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Evill Ed
post Apr 10 2004, 07:15 AM
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Hey all, I sold my Turbocharged 914. I delivered it to the new owner yesterday afternoon. The new owner, who I believe lurks here, is a gentleman that I have known for a few years now. We used to talk regularly about Turbo 914's because he was basically trying to duplicate my car. He had decided to buy my 914 and sell his project, this gets him to his goal a little sooner.

The new owner John, is in my opinion, the "right" owner for this car. He knows what it is and has a true appreciation for it. It was great to see the grin on his face when he test drove it and got onto boost. He said that the car was what he expected it to be. He has plans to make it even nicer with the addition of some nice interior upgrades.

I feel good about John having the car and he said that my boys and I could visit and drive it when we wanted. My older son, 8yrs. old, is still really upset about me selling it. I never thought I would sell it, it was special to me. My dad had bought it for me in 1988 and he and I spent alot of time with it. I was at a point where I was able to let it go, so I did.

As for me, I picked up my 1977 911S track car last night. This will be my new project. The engine and trans are fresh and so it the suspension with brand new Weltmeister bars and bushings front and rear, adj. rear plates and new Bilsteins. Got a roll cage in there too.

I plan to remain on the list, I like it here.

Best to all,
Ed
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post Apr 10 2004, 07:47 AM
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Ed,

Congrats on the sale. For special projects, it's *very* cool when you are happy with the new owner. It's hard enough selling them!

The new car sounds cool too -- some of us on the list are also tail draggers, so there are occasional 911 threads (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) What's the engine in yours?

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post Apr 10 2004, 08:30 AM
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QUOTE(krk @ Apr 10 2004, 05:47 AM)
Ed,

Congrats on the sale. For special projects, it's *very* cool when you are happy with the new owner. It's hard enough selling them!

The new car sounds cool too -- some of us on the list are also tail draggers, so there are occasional 911 threads (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) What's the engine in yours?

kim.

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Thanks Kim.

Mine has a fresh 2.7L with all the right updates, the case has been thread certed, updated tensioners, 11 blade fan, tyrbo valve covers, mocal front cooler to replace the stock trombone, a later exhaust and heat exchangers, no more thermal reactors. All stock with CIS.

Some quick pics are on my page, see webshots link below.

Ed
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post Apr 10 2004, 09:28 AM
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nice 911S (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

congrats on the sale of the 914-turbo, sounds like a good match.........

don't stray too far away from us.......
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post Apr 10 2004, 09:30 AM
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post Apr 10 2004, 09:38 AM
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QUOTE(mikez @ Apr 10 2004, 07:30 AM)
You'll be back....

Yeah, I kinda always thought that. I've never had a 911, I figured that I just had to see how the other half lives, lol..

I have dreams of a 914 track too.

Ed

BTW- I'll be at Hershey, hope to see you there.
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post Apr 10 2004, 09:41 AM
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QUOTE(Evill Ed @ Apr 10 2004, 07:38 AM)
QUOTE(mikez @ Apr 10 2004, 07:30 AM)
You'll be back....


BTW- I'll be at Hershey, hope to see you there.

Yeah....well, I had tickets and a room, ready to go....then realized that the youngest has her first communion that weekend.....don't think the family would give me a pass.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Tell Jen and the DUnkster that I'll miss them....
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post Apr 10 2004, 09:42 AM
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insert wine & cheese smiley here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Apr 10 2004, 11:32 AM
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AUUUGH..........
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post Apr 10 2004, 01:36 PM
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Sounds like a win/win for both of you Ed. Congrats to you ... and John. Maybe he'll post some new pictures of the turbo'd beauty.
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post Apr 10 2004, 03:05 PM
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Nice lookin' 911. In the first picture I thought it was black, in the second picture I thought it was charcoal, then finally I saw it was green.

If you ever have regrets about selling the 914 please post them to the BBS. It's something we all end up dealing with eventually.
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post Apr 10 2004, 03:11 PM
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Everybody knows you can't turbo a 914.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Apr 10 2004, 03:30 PM
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QUOTE(rich 918-S @ Apr 10 2004, 01:11 PM)
Everybody knows you can't turbo a 914.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Yep. An a 928 engine won't fit either. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)

("hi rich" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif))

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[edit: can't spell 928? sheesh]
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post Apr 10 2004, 03:32 PM
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Is there any guides out there to help you turbo your 914. Dosn't a turbo just shove air down the throttle body.
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post Apr 10 2004, 04:38 PM
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QUOTE(krk @ Apr 10 2004, 01:30 PM)
QUOTE(rich 918-S @ Apr 10 2004, 01:11 PM)
Everybody knows you can't turbo a 914.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Yep. An a 928 engine won't fit either. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)

("hi rich" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif))

kim.

[edit: can't spell 928? sheesh]

Hey lets highjack this thread! Hi ya Kim! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) I'm just taking a break from the project printing wiring diagrams. If I learned anything about the 914, you can't sell one. It doesn't work. If you don't buy your old car back, you buy another one...
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post Apr 10 2004, 04:58 PM
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ED!!! Whatcha do that for??? You aren't my friend anymore!!!!!







Just kiddin. There comes a time when the project isn't a project anymore, it's a completed work and it's time to move on. Sorry to hear that you've gone to the "dark side" though. At least you've got a flat six now!

PK (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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post Apr 10 2004, 06:07 PM
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QUOTE(weird_looking_cactus @ Apr 10 2004, 01:32 PM)
Is there any guides out there to help you turbo your 914. Dosn't a turbo just shove air down the throttle body.

no guides. once upon a long time ago there were kits. early 80's, maybe, when it was all the rage.

air in the throttle body is easy; presumably you'll want some fuel too, and the factory injection measures vacuum and gets pretty wonky when there is pressure. the airflow-measurement injection systems have potential - but once again - you're in DIY engineering land.

then there are the heat issues...
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post Apr 10 2004, 06:18 PM
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QUOTE(rich 918-S @ Apr 10 2004, 02:38 PM)
QUOTE(krk @ Apr 10 2004, 01:30 PM)
QUOTE(rich 918-S @ Apr 10 2004, 01:11 PM)
Everybody knows you can't turbo a 914.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Yep. An a 928 engine won't fit either. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)

("hi rich" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif))

kim.

[edit: can't spell 928? sheesh]

Hey lets highjack this thread! Hi ya Kim! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) I'm just taking a break from the project printing wiring diagrams. If I learned anything about the 914, you can't sell one. It doesn't work. If you don't buy your old car back, you buy another one...

So that is so quote-able! And true! Can't seem to ditch the 914 virus.

Yeh, I'm taking breaks from The House Project™ as well. Big push now to get it all done so I can return to car projects by summer. And participate in the summer show out here -- the hotel is 5 mis from my place.... oh oh....

Been following your thread tho -- you are cooking!

Yeh, this is a bit of a hijack -- but not a bad one. I'm glad Ed moved his baby on to someone who will appreciated it and it give him space for his new one. We all want that experience! (usually it's something different -- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif))

kim.
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post Apr 12 2004, 02:52 AM
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HUm.. let me guess: John Inurauto ? Not sure on the spelling.


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post Apr 12 2004, 05:19 AM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Apr 12 2004, 12:52 AM)
HUm.. let me guess: John Inurauto ? Not sure on the spelling.


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Yup !! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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