I gotta say..., the 1.7 isn't bad. |
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I gotta say..., the 1.7 isn't bad. |
McMark |
Nov 6 2012, 07:18 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I've been driving my car for a few months now, and after driving over to Santa Rosa today, I gotta say that ol' 1.7 isn't a shabby engine. Sure, it doesn't throw you back in the seat. But I wouldn't call it slow and I certainly wouldn't pass on a good running car just because it was a 1.7.
Probably not sharing anything new, but I haven't seen a lot of posts that support the 1.7/1.8. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Gint |
Nov 6 2012, 07:20 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
They're great at sea level. And awesome for cruising across the US. Every day at altitude is another story...
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Elliot Cannon |
Nov 6 2012, 07:23 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
You need to turbo that 1.7.
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SirAndy |
Nov 6 2012, 07:36 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,673 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I've been driving my car for a few months now, and after driving over to Santa Rosa today, I gotta say that ol' 1.7 isn't a shabby engine. Sure, it doesn't throw you back in the seat. But I wouldn't call it slow and I certainly wouldn't pass on a good running car just because it was a 1.7. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I had plenty of fun with my 1.7L D-Jet car ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
ConeDodger |
Nov 6 2012, 07:44 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,608 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
They are actually a pretty formidable autocross car in the right hands. Momentum maintained and the 1.7 is hard to beat...
You should turbo it though... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) |
JawjaPorsche |
Nov 6 2012, 08:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
I have had my 1.7 for 40 years so I am little biased! The D-Jet engine is pretty much bullet proof if you maintain it. Like anything, it will last a long time if you will take care of it. Mine is the 73 version with the paper air filter.
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DblDog |
Nov 6 2012, 11:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 8-February 05 From: San Rafael, CA Member No.: 3,578 Region Association: Northern California |
Mark...
That worn 1.7 with the M-S, third-fourth that you put in my '72 is still goin' strong...lots of fun. I still have to talk to you about the fuel pump....soon Bob |
914werke |
Nov 6 2012, 11:08 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,123 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I agree, especially in 1911 trim. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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Krieger |
Nov 6 2012, 11:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,724 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
TURBO!
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Black22 |
Nov 6 2012, 11:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I started with a 1.8...now it's a 1911. MUCH nicer!
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cary |
Nov 6 2012, 11:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'm putting the old 1.7 back into my rustoration project.
Tune up and new hoses. Run it till it gets too tired. Then we'll build the best MPG engine we can. |
mightyohm |
Nov 7 2012, 02:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Is that my old 1.7? I drove that motor hard for years - 300 miles on I-5 in the hot summer with 240 degree oil temps, etc and it never complained.
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johannes |
Nov 7 2012, 06:03 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
I have a 1975 californian 1.8 also called "the ultimate boat anchor" thanks to its 74 hp engine and heavy bumpers.
Because the cat is not mandatory in France, it has been removed, the muffler is a Bursch and I dynoed the car at 80hp. Bumpers have been reworked and dozen of pounds have been removed. A few month ago, with this "boat anchor", I proudly have beaten all 911s and Boxsters in a short autoX ... |
EdwardBlume |
Nov 7 2012, 08:16 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I AXed a 1.7 once and it blew. I could see how it would cruise though.
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McMark |
Nov 7 2012, 09:52 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Mark... That worn 1.7 with the M-S, third-fourth that you put in my '72 is still goin' strong...lots of fun. I still have to talk to you about the fuel pump....soon Bob Yeah, your 1.7 was one of the ones that motivated me to just put this engine in and drive. Haven't forgot about the fuel pump. Got spares here on the shelf. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Is that my old 1.7? I drove that motor hard for years - 300 miles on I-5 in the hot summer with 240 degree oil temps, etc and it never complained. Yup! It's been great. I AXed a 1.7 once and it blew. I could see how it would cruise though. Yeah, I'm gonna head over to Trekkor's AX on the 17th at Sears Point. We'll see what that's like. But on the freeway and around town, I got no complaints. Okay, now to turbo it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
RFoulds |
Nov 7 2012, 12:52 PM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Glad to hear that cuz I bought my first 1.7 this week. should be here in a few days.
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914_teener |
Nov 7 2012, 02:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,205 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
I've been driving my car for a few months now, and after driving over to Santa Rosa today, I gotta say that ol' 1.7 isn't a shabby engine. Sure, it doesn't throw you back in the seat. But I wouldn't call it slow and I certainly wouldn't pass on a good running car just because it was a 1.7. Probably not sharing anything new, but I haven't seen a lot of posts that support the 1.7/1.8. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I bought mine from the PO for a great price about 5 years ago. They rebuilt it and looks like the case was bored .040 over. Rebuilt the FI with Bowlsby harness when I got it and went over every bit of the D-jet FI and replace the MPS with a rebuilt. It's no racing machine but around town and occasional fun runs is enjoyable. |
Drums66 |
Nov 7 2012, 02:43 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
....I'm satisfied with them all!(never owned a 1.7?) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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FourBlades |
Nov 7 2012, 04:10 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,055 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States |
Everyone knows you can't turbo a 914! (OK someone had to repeat this persistent myth). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) John |
dale73914 |
Nov 7 2012, 06:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 15-September 11 From: Victoria, Australia Member No.: 13,562 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Mine is a 73 1.7 and i love it.
Aside from a clunk into first sometimes, it's a dream to drive and fun . With the Bursch exhaust it sounds good too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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