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Just read an intriguing article on CNN about iPhones and the manifestations of their carbon footprint. I don’t consider myself a tree hugger but some things in the article resonated with me.
‘The greenest iPhone is the one you already own’ Made a strong case for the right to repair movement, carbon foot print impacts and reduction, efficiency in labor/natural materials usage, protecting the environment etc, etc. One of the many things about the 914 we enjoy is that unlike many newer commodity cars (which BTW there is a shortage of) is that that we can repair/maintain them ourselves and essential parts are available. This paradigm applies to our 914s and really all things now considered vintage, old, classic, including all classic cars that still function yet remain serviceable and with many years of service life remaining if but for manageable efforts to maintain. Our current disposable consumer model may be reverting to the former ‘built to last’ model past generations relied on and promoted. Seems like the classic car hobby has been brow beaten for so long when in reality we are in the forefront of being environmentally respectful. The main thing I think of that is not as environmentally conscious about our cars is emissions. But can those be cleaned up easily enough with a bolt on cat? So Ben, will you develop an exhaust for us with a cat or two? @mb911 If you want to join this thread PLEASE stay factual and don’t turn political. Just the facts ma’am. |
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It's an interesting topic and one that I've thought about at various times. I do think that older cars that can still pass some kind of sniffer test are probably still not very green. Here in New Mexico, I struggled to get a 76 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, an 85 Volvo 245 turbo, and my current 87 944 turbo to pass emission. They all could just pass the imposed range with good tune, and they all stank to high heaven. Thanks to rolling MY emissions, the 944 doesn't have to pass emissions anymore. But it still stinks! I would like to do an aftermarket cat on it.
For my 914, it seems a Type 4 motor is not a great candidate to get to run really clean. Engine manufacturers have long since abandoned such old tech. But I imagine with good fuel injection and a cat(s), it could do better. I also wonder if this is one more good reason to consider a modern engine swap such as a Subaru motor. Though it does seem many swaps do away with as much emission equipment as possible. I do feel kind of bad for people who get stuck behind me in traffic when I'm driving one of my classics. But maybe it knocks them out of their appliance-car stupor for just a minute! |
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