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| 914ltd |
 Jan 24 2006, 11:01 AM
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Hi Guys, A couple years ago we took a 914/Chev back to stock for a customer. I then decided to build a 283 powered car for myself. I would like to avoid the huge cutouts in the wheelhouse. has anyone mounted a fan on the trunk floor, possibly with the 2 fans already on the radiator? This would be great for an already AC cut trunk floor. I'd appreciate your input. Thanks! Brad
914 Limited Inc. Brad Mayeur 1162 N. Byerly Hills Dr. East Peoria, IL. 61611 309-694-1797 Fax 309-698-2203 P914ltd@yahoo.com |
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| 914ltd |
Jan 25 2006, 09:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 245 Joined: 18-April 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 581 Region Association: None
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Thanks guys, I didn't expect this much information this soon. Cutting the wheelhouse is a proven way to keep cool and probably the best solution. I will probably end up doing my outlets that way but I would like to explore alternatives.
I am looking at alternatives because: !. The front compartment gets really filthy in a short period of time. 2. This is an area that is part of the "crush zone" I have seen many wrecked 914's in the past 34 years and the inner wheelhouse is usually crumpled even in a fairly light crash. 3. I have no proof or experience but it seems cutting up into the curved area of the wheelhouse would affect the ridigity of the front end in regards to handling. I'm sure many of you V8 guys have driven a 914 at least as hard as I have, any input on this, any before and after experiences? 4. Probably not a factor but when we "restored" the V8 car back to stock, the wheelhouse was the most difficult to area to address. Thanks again on your input. Brad |
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