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| terrybpp |
 Jul 27 2007, 06:58 AM
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After searching through a few hundred posts I have seen that people would much rather pay $1000 for a original 914-6 fender mounted tank than $200 for a aluminum trunk mounted cell. Seems like an easy savings.
The only issue I can think of besides aesthetics is the aftermarket tank could use some windage/baffling. I can understand if you are building a concourse car but not a auto-x or driver. I'd like to hear some feedback. |
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| brant |
Jul 27 2007, 07:35 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,632 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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AN-10 lines would be too small for my comfort on an oil tank.
I'd never put less than AN-12 on any size -6 motor. but the main arguement in my book is weight distribution. you want to REMOVE every single ounce that you can out of the rear trunk of a 914 for handling sake. this is even true on a -4 but when you increase the rear distribution by another 150lbs by adding a -6 it becomes more important. brant |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 27 2007, 08:20 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(brant @ Jul 27 2007, 05:35 PM)  but when you increase the rear distribution by another 150lbs by adding a -6 it becomes more important. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) i didn't change the suspension setup and now with the /6 the car handles completely different. i have to get back on the drawing board in regards to suspension & handling. just from the weight of the motor and associated components ... for cheaper high pressure oil-hose, check out my conversion thread. the blue hose has been working very well so far ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
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terrybpp Why the opposition to the trunk mounted oil tank? Jul 27 2007, 06:58 AM
jimkelly http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=742... Jul 27 2007, 07:20 AM
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