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rgalla9146
post Jan 8 2021, 08:51 AM
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Anyone have personal experience with new production OEM type 914 6
heat exchangers ?
There were teething problems .....what's the latest ?
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post Jan 8 2021, 10:39 AM
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Last I heard they fixed the issues with the first batch. They are good for stock but they are 1-3/8" OD tubing, so a major restriction for any bigger or higher HP than stock app.

I've got a 3.0 perfomance engine, as much as I want heat stock HE's would be a hugh step backwards for me.
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post Jan 8 2021, 01:11 PM
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I've also heard that the fitment problems have been fixed, and that they are (or were being) shipped with jigs bolted in place.

With that said, and as much as I like their correct appearance (for all those times I'm under my car these days... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) ), I'd have to go with @mb911's HEs. Superior materials, beautiful craftsmanship, and a choice in pipe diameter, ability to have bungs for 02 sensors added, etc.
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post Jan 8 2021, 01:50 PM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Jan 8 2021, 08:51 AM) *

Anyone have personal experience with new production OEM type 914 6
heat exchangers ?
There were teething problems .....what's the latest ?



Where did you find them? Link please....

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post Jan 8 2021, 01:57 PM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Jan 8 2021, 08:51 AM) *

Anyone have personal experience with new production OEM type 914 6
heat exchangers ?
There were teething problems .....what's the latest ?



Where did you find them? Link please....


Stoddards, RD etc., made by Dansk IIRC, they make the new /4 SSI's and for the 911 SSI as well.

Not new porsche, but OE quality copy from a Porsche supplier. They bought SSI.
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post Jan 8 2021, 04:16 PM
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At $3700 that is an incredible amount of money for a sub par collector but it does fit the oem look.. shoot mine are $2200 and now use a f1 merge collector and they are still a bunch of money
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post Jan 8 2021, 07:18 PM
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Last year, I saw a set at the Stoddard booth at the Phoenix club. They look just like the factory one's but were missing some of the screw tabs. They are only useful for stock 2.0 engines maybe a 2.2? My 3.2 ran night and day better when I switched from the stock six heat exchangers to Ben's (MB911) 1 5/8th's heat exchangers. I think stock is like 1 1/4"?
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post Jan 9 2021, 12:39 PM
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Original factory HE's will work on mild 3.0's but you're giving up top end power and getting a bit more low end torque. Bruce Anderson told me that the 3.0 referenced in his book to get over 200hp was using 914-6 heat exchangers.

If you do more aggressive cams or bigger carbs, stock HE's are too small.
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post Jan 9 2021, 04:11 PM
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@mb911

Ben...what does the f1 merge collector look like compared to the stock.
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post Jan 9 2021, 04:13 PM
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@mb911

Ben...what does the f1 merge collector look like compared to the stock.

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post Jan 9 2021, 05:05 PM
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@mb911

Ben...what does the f1 merge collector look like compared to the stock.

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What's the advantage? More expensive?
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post Jan 9 2021, 05:07 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jan 9 2021, 03:05 PM) *

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@mb911

Ben...what does the f1 merge collector look like compared to the stock.

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What's the advantage? More expensive?



So actually cheaper but they are able to scavenge exhaust gasses and produce more power. Its what is often called the Burns style collector
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post Jan 9 2021, 05:20 PM
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OK...thanks very much for the pics and info.
I know it has a lot to do with gas extraction of the pulses of each cylinder in the firing order etc etc..
Not trying to get into the theory and such. I've read a little on it until my head hurts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Are there any clearance issues with this type on the 914?
Any dyno comparisons.
Thanks...

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post Jan 9 2021, 05:31 PM
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QUOTE(johnhora @ Jan 9 2021, 06:20 PM) *

OK...thanks very much for the pics and info.
I know it has a lot to do with gas extraction of the pulses of each cylinder in the firing order etc etc..
Not trying to get into the theory and such. I've read a little on it until my head hurts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Are there any clearance issues with this type on the 914?
Any dyno comparisons.
Thanks...


Marty at MSDS uses a similar collector, no clearance issues.

Ben's the only real game in town if you need big /6 pipes and heat, and that they're well made is the bonus.

The repop heat exchangers are a reasonable facsimile if you're building a stock 2.0 914/6.
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post Jan 9 2021, 08:40 PM
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I'm lucky to have some excellent originals but wanted to know the state of affairs
if / when I don't.
The repros appear to be missing a couple original attachments.
$3700. !
With a 3.0 in my future heat + performance = aftermarket.....it's great there is a
quality cost effective alternative.
Thanks all
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post Jan 10 2021, 12:38 PM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Jan 9 2021, 06:40 PM) *

I'm lucky to have some excellent originals but wanted to know the state of affairs
if / when I don't.
The repros appear to be missing a couple original attachments.
$3700. !
With a 3.0 in my future heat + performance = aftermarket.....it's great there is a
quality cost effective alternative.
Thanks all

Unless it’s a concours original 914-6, I wouldn’t waste my money on 1 1/4” heat exchangers on a motor bigger than a 2.4. When I installed my first 2.7 six in my 914 back in 1987, Marty at MSDS recommended his 1 5/8” headers and muffler. That car with PMO 40 Weber’s ran awesome! That engine revved up faster than I could blip the throttle. Good times!! The B&B 1 5/8” heat exchangers produce little heat and the quality is not consistent. I have seen crooked pipes which produces a crooked muffler. Bens 1 5/8” SS heat exchangers produced the same amount of heat as the stock heat exchangers and runs much better on my current euro stock 3.2.
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post Jan 10 2021, 01:54 PM
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Yeah, the B&B are a waste of money. Every set I have seen look poorly made. For the life of me I can't figure out why PMS uses them on their large motor builds. For me, Ben's @mb911 heat exchangers and mufflers are the ticket.
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post Jan 10 2021, 02:45 PM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Jan 9 2021, 06:40 PM) *

I'm lucky to have some excellent originals but wanted to know the state of affairs
if / when I don't.
The repros appear to be missing a couple original attachments.
$3700. !
With a 3.0 in my future heat + performance = aftermarket.....it's great there is a
quality cost effective alternative.
Thanks all



http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...2800247/post258

Hi my Brothers,

I do not want to take anything from Ben’s super high-quality Heat Exchangers but rgalla9146
Asked and as long as he has factory HE for 6 he can have this mod done for his car. I have a 3.0 with 3.2 heads with 46 PMOs
Hi my Brothers,

I do not want to take anything from Ben’s super high-quality Heat Exchangers but rgalla9146
Asked and as long as he has factory HE for 6 he can have this mod done for his car. I have a 3.0 with 3.2 heads with 46 PMOs

We have not Dyno test yet but, Eric at PMB says 40, that’s 40 extra HP

Stay healthy and safe,

Bob B





Stay healthy and safe,

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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Jan 9 2021, 06:40 PM) *

I'm lucky to have some excellent originals but wanted to know the state of affairs
if / when I don't.
The repros appear to be missing a couple original attachments.
$3700. !
With a 3.0 in my future heat + performance = aftermarket.....it's great there is a
quality cost effective alternative.
Thanks all



http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...2800247/post258

Hi my Brothers,

I do not want to take anything from Ben’s super high-quality Heat Exchangers but rgalla9146
Asked and as long as he has factory HE for 6 he can have this mod done for his car. I have a 3.0 with 3.2 heads with 46 PMOs
Hi my Brothers,

I do not want to take anything from Ben’s super high-quality Heat Exchangers but rgalla9146
Asked and as long as he has factory HE for 6 he can have this mod done for his car. I have a 3.0 with 3.2 heads with 46 PMOs

We have not Dyno test yet but, Eric at PMB says 40, that’s 40 extra HP

Stay healthy and safe,

Bob B





Stay healthy and safe,

Bob B



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