3.2 blower/fan fit in conversion, Will it fit? |
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3.2 blower/fan fit in conversion, Will it fit? |
Mitox |
Jan 25 2021, 01:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 26-October 15 From: SW Virginia Member No.: 19,302 Region Association: South East States |
I didn’t want to highjack the engine sale thread, but I am borrowing one of the pics.
I have ‘88 3.2 engine for my conversion, but it didn’t come with duct and fan as shown in the pic below. I’ve been considering buying the setup, but now I wonder if it will fit under the engine lid. Can anyone tell me if it will fit, or if there is a better fan setup to use for the heat exchangers? Thanks for any help. |
mepstein |
Jan 25 2021, 01:45 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It doesn’t fit ( at least well). I would “backdate” your heat. Then you just use the engine fan to move the hot air from the heat exchangers. It’s common to do in the 911 world, is very effective, cleans up the engine bay and even saves some weight from not using the blower fan.
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Cairo94507 |
Jan 25 2021, 02:28 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Ditto. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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sixnotfour |
Jan 25 2021, 02:34 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,434 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Attached image(s) |
Steve |
Jan 25 2021, 02:56 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,613 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
That’s a nice feature of the 3.2. The early side heat pieces bolt right onto the fan enclosure for use with 914-6 or after market (mb911) heat exchangers.
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mepstein |
Jan 25 2021, 03:04 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I even backdated the heat on my stock 1.7 car and it worked great. Tons of heat in a small cabin area.
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Mitox |
Jan 25 2021, 03:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 26-October 15 From: SW Virginia Member No.: 19,302 Region Association: South East States |
thanks for the pic and the link. It does look better this way.
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Mitox |
Jan 25 2021, 03:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 26-October 15 From: SW Virginia Member No.: 19,302 Region Association: South East States |
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Mitox |
Jan 25 2021, 03:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 26-October 15 From: SW Virginia Member No.: 19,302 Region Association: South East States |
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jim912928 |
Jan 25 2021, 06:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,485 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Granger, IN Member No.: 1,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I did it. Used the 3.2 motor and if I remember correctly all I did was shave the lip down....this allowed it to clear the engine lid.
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Steve |
Jan 25 2021, 09:31 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,613 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
I also got it to work with the stock blower, but its a lot cleaner to use early parts. A 911 engine in a 914 does not need an extra fan.
Here are some pictures from my blog http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?aut...ach&id=1704 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?aut...ch&id=12943 |
Shivers |
Jan 26 2021, 09:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,423 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
I try to learn something every day...This is a good one. I've been stressing where that darn blower was, and how I could hide it in the engine compartment. Thanks
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mepstein |
Jan 26 2021, 09:32 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
There's a couple threads on pelican about backdating heat.
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Mitox |
Jan 26 2021, 10:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 26-October 15 From: SW Virginia Member No.: 19,302 Region Association: South East States |
I try to learn something every day...This is a good one. I've been stressing where that darn blower was, and how I could hide it in the engine compartment. Thanks Yeah, it’s great everyone here is willing to share their experience and knowledge. I for one, have benefitted; hope I can help others as well. I was a little worried when I cut the old fan mount off - looks like it’s OK, I’m going with the backdate |
Mitox |
Jan 26 2021, 10:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 26-October 15 From: SW Virginia Member No.: 19,302 Region Association: South East States |
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