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Jeff73
post Jun 13 2006, 10:53 PM
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It may be short, but it sure is small!!
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I just bought my first 914 yesterday, and I am new to owning a Porsche. It is a 73, has 112,000 on it and hasn't run in about a year and a half. The body is pretty clean with the exception of some front end damage. Problem is I am locked out of the car at the moment (already have a post for that topic). I was told by a friend that switching to a carb set up would be very beneficial for me. Is that true, or should I stick with the Fuel Injection? Also, any good links / websites would be much appreciated.
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drewvw
post Jun 14 2006, 06:31 AM
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What these guys are saying about the FI. Also, if the engine is stock, the cam is not designed to be used with carbs, so not a good idea to switch for that reason either.

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we want pics!
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post Jun 14 2006, 07:57 AM
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QUOTE(drewvw @ Jun 14 2006, 05:31 AM) *

What these guys are saying about the FI. Also, if the engine is stock, the cam is not designed to be used with carbs, so not a good idea to switch for that reason either.

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What he said about the stock cam is true. If you are going to run the stock engine

then I would not change a thing. Plus you can't beat the fuel economy, BUT I

would not trade my webers for anything. The performance with a built engine is

great , now I am not going to say that the performance is better than FI (FASTER)

but it does have better responce(TORQUE) at lower RPM's .And I like to listen

to them breathe (FIRE).
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Jeff73   Just bought my first 914   Jun 13 2006, 10:53 PM
Hammy   99% of the members here will say keep the FI setup...   Jun 13 2006, 10:56 PM
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Gint   Welcome to the club. Ultimately the car will run ...   Jun 14 2006, 06:01 AM
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