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> Upgraded my 914 to twin turbos!
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post Nov 10 2016, 10:09 PM
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Twin turbo tie rods that is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Nov 10 2016, 10:18 PM
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I'll admit it, I fell for it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif)
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post Nov 10 2016, 11:16 PM
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I'm about go down the same path.
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post Nov 11 2016, 12:34 AM
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How big is the difference in feel?
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post Nov 11 2016, 03:38 AM
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Where did you source them from? I'm planning on the same thing because the elimination of the one sloppy joint really does make all the difference.
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post Nov 11 2016, 06:23 AM
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PMB performance sells them
Yes, you need to use the thick washers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 11 2016, 07:00 AM
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I recently did the turbo tie-rod upgrade and found a significant improvement in the steering feel. When we looked over the old tie rods, they were definateky worn.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 11 2016, 09:27 AM
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QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Nov 11 2016, 01:38 AM) *

Where did you source them from? I'm planning on the same thing because the elimination of the one sloppy joint really does make all the difference.


Pelican also sells them. You need a special tool to remove the old ones but I used the pipe wrench in the picture and it worked fine. Also need a 32mm slim wrench to put on the turbos. I used this one (did have to grind the end down slightly): https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Clutch-Wrench-Re...+Fan+Clutch+Nut

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Yes, you need to use the thick washers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Definitely - you can tell the threaded studs are a lot longer on the turbos.
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post Nov 11 2016, 11:30 AM
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Yes, you need to use the thick washers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


I don't remember if I used the thick washers. What happens if you don't use them?

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post Nov 11 2016, 11:53 AM
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Awesome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
What do people do about the rubber boot? Mine don't fit right with my "twin turbos" and I think water gets in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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post Nov 11 2016, 12:03 PM
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Yes, you need to use the thick washers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


I don't remember if I used the thick washers. What happens if you don't use them?

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I didn't. Caught major flack for it on here. Consulted with a number of 914 specialists and they said I didn't have to and they had run turbos without them in the past on the street and track with no issues. With the washers, the fit was all off. So I left them off. Only concern was being careful when installing to not crank them down so hard as to damage the rack.

Flame suit on!

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post Nov 11 2016, 12:48 PM
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.............my twin turbo fell for it too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif)
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post Nov 11 2016, 02:37 PM
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I think it made a huge difference although I put in new suspension bushings also
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post Nov 11 2016, 04:51 PM
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Fooled me too. I was all ready to see a big ass /6 with turbos stuffed in the teener
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post Nov 11 2016, 11:41 PM
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So what are we talkin' money wise? I hear Chinese and NOT CHINESE.....do tell......thank you!
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post Nov 12 2016, 06:41 AM
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So what are we talkin' money wise? I hear Chinese and NOT CHINESE.....do tell......thank you!
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About $200. Get the real deal so the rubber boots last.
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post Nov 12 2016, 06:54 AM
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Instead of ordering a thin 32mm you could just grind down a cheap 1 1/4 from harbor freight.



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post Nov 12 2016, 07:41 AM
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So what are we talkin' money wise? I hear Chinese and NOT CHINESE.....do tell......thank you!
gg

About $200. Get the real deal so the rubber boots last.


Genuine Lemfoerder can be as cheap as ~$140 so it really doesn't make sense to cheap out for the Off-brand stuff.
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post Nov 12 2016, 07:23 PM
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Yeah definitely want the Lemfoerder.

Finished up my tie rods, new sway bar bushings, torsion bar adjustments, and did a home DIY alignment with a ruler and strings. Drove the car and seems to handle better and no shakes at speed. So I did something right!

Will find out further tomorrow at an autocross...

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post Nov 12 2016, 08:11 PM
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I fell for it too
But I can add I did the same upgrade last spring. I did use the washers, and added the bump steer spacers too. So more wobble great feel and also went with the Lemforder from PP. Attached Image
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