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Rear Calipers, What a Deal!!! |
d7n7master |
Aug 19 2004, 08:27 PM
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Gary# Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 13-March 03 From: The O.C, Ca. Member No.: 421 |
Hey Hey,
Check it out, http://www.9xauto.com/914.html Maybe if we do a group buy of rear calipers we can get a deal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) |
ArtechnikA |
Aug 19 2004, 09:06 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
can ya narrpw it down a little? there's 100 useless products on that link and i have no idea which one you're talking about ...
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d7n7master |
Aug 19 2004, 09:20 PM
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Gary# Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 13-March 03 From: The O.C, Ca. Member No.: 421 |
That didn't work out as planned (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Click the link, then "parts" - "brake calipers". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
Eddie Williams |
Aug 19 2004, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 822 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Nederland, TX Member No.: 55 Region Association: None |
I like that "Save On New Brake Calipers"
Has anyone used their flares? Any good? |
tod914 |
Aug 19 2004, 09:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
$1800 each..... watta bahgan
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Cap'n Krusty |
Aug 19 2004, 11:01 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
After reading the absolute CROCK in their ad for fuel rails, I wouldn't trust them to take my order at Mickey D's, If I actually bought food at Mickey D's.................................... The Cap'n
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d7n7master |
Aug 20 2004, 08:31 AM
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Gary# Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 13-March 03 From: The O.C, Ca. Member No.: 421 |
So, $1800.- for one rear caliper. Hummm. I have a spare rear suspension console... that's gotta be worth a mucking mint!!! What a joke (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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skline |
Aug 20 2004, 08:41 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
I have never bought anything from them and never will. They are trying to make a lot of money on parts they think are made out of gold. Everything they sell is priced way too high. They must think these are real Porsches.
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mike_the_man |
Aug 20 2004, 09:09 AM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
QUOTE(skline @ Aug 20 2004, 06:41 AM) They must think these are real Porsches. Oh no you didn't!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
9xauto |
Sep 13 2004, 02:29 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 13-September 04 From: New York Member No.: 2,751 |
We appreciate your criticism. If you need to pick our brains in regards to some of the products we sell. You are welcome.
In regards to our fuel rails- Our local PCA technical committee will not allow any 914 with our fuel rails to run in "unmodified" class. We received their opinion stating the "power gain will be significant in comparison to the stock". This fuel rail is the first step in modifying 914 FI fuel system. Here is our recent experiment with 2.0 FI Stock fuel injectors are 28 psi or 28 LB/Per hour rated. We installed 55 psi or 55 Lb/Ph injectors and increased fuel pressure from 28 psi to 55Psi. Original fuel rails had to go. Now, next step we added more air to the engine. Increased gasoline flow needs more air. We increased the size of unreasonably small throttle body, by removing the original air plenum and installing early type 1.7 single carburetor intake system. However, instead of the carburetor, large size throttle body was fitted reusing carburetor’s mounting bolts. Fireball XR 3000 replaced our ignition as well. The result was stunning. We are still working to refine the system. Aircraft industry is still using this engine in CESNA’s. There are lessons to be learned from them. If you believe it is all B.S. Printed out and show this to the 914 mechanic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
lapuwali |
Sep 13 2004, 03:09 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
It's all BS until we see actual data. Simply stating the results were stunning tells us nothing. I'd love to see actual dyno results from fitting a larger throttle body and nearly doubling the size of the injectors and the fuel pressure, presumably with no other changes besides electronic ignition. I'll bet the results were stunning...
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phantom914 |
Sep 13 2004, 03:29 PM
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non-914-owner non-club member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,013 Joined: 24-February 04 From: Covina,CA(North ofWest Covina) Member No.: 1,708 |
QUOTE(lapuwali @ Sep 13 2004, 01:09 PM) ............. nearly doubling the size of the injectors and the fuel pressure, presumably with no other changes besides electronic ignition. I'll bet the results were stunning... I would be stunned if the engine ran. If it did, I bet the amount of black smoke could be pretty stunning too. Andrew |
Scott S |
Sep 13 2004, 03:32 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
So, if the rail would not allow enough delivery, you obviously had to replace the fuel lines from the tank to the center tunnel hard lines, the hard lines themselves and the lines to the rails, as they all have the same flow limitations as the stock rails, correct?
As an FYI, the corbeau seat syou have listed for 914 only fit if you are under 5"9" or you have them heavily modified/reupolstered..... |
SLITS |
Sep 13 2004, 03:42 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(9xauto @ Sep 13 2004, 01:29 PM) We appreciate your criticism. If you need to pick our brains in regards to some of the products we sell. You are welcome. In regards to our fuel rails- Our local PCA technical committee will not allow any 914 with our fuel rails to run in "unmodified" class. We received their opinion stating the "power gain will be significant in comparison to the stock". This fuel rail is the first step in modifying 914 FI fuel system. Here is our recent experiment with 2.0 FI Stock fuel injectors are 28 psi or 28 LB/Per hour rated. We installed 55 psi or 55 Lb/Ph injectors and increased fuel pressure from 28 psi to 55Psi. Original fuel rails had to go. Now, next step we added more air to the engine. Increased gasoline flow needs more air. We increased the size of unreasonably small throttle body, by removing the original air plenum and installing early type 1.7 single carburetor intake system. However, instead of the carburetor, large size throttle body was fitted reusing carburetor’s mounting bolts. Fireball XR 3000 replaced our ignition as well. The result was stunning. We are still working to refine the system. Aircraft industry is still using this engine in CESNA’s. There are lessons to be learned from them. If you believe it is all B.S. Printed out and show this to the 914 mechanic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) CESSNA |
Joe Bob |
Sep 13 2004, 04:23 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Aug 19 2004, 09:01 PM) After reading the absolute CROCK in their ad for fuel rails, I wouldn't trust them to take my order at Mickey D's, If I actually bought food at Mickey D's.................................... The Cap'n Y a did Sunday Morning..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
mike_the_man |
Sep 13 2004, 04:37 PM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
I'm sure you have dyno sheets to back up your claim of "stunning" performance. Other than making the engine run really rich, I can't see a huge gain in any of this. I've always heard that the major limitations are on the exhaust side. Dumping way more fuel and air in isn't going to help much if you can't get rid of it. We're a pretty skeptical bunch when it comes to bolt on horsepower for our cars. Some sort of evidence is required.
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Brando |
Sep 13 2004, 04:48 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
$1800 per? They can eat dicks. I have a pair of 944 rear calipers i'd rather fabircate mounting for, than pay $1800 per caliper from them.
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Andyrew |
Sep 13 2004, 04:49 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
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9xauto |
Sep 14 2004, 06:56 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 13-September 04 From: New York Member No.: 2,751 |
World Renown Company like CB Performance selling the fuel injected kit for the type IV engine for years, which includes large fuel rail and throttle body for every port. Just the one I've described. We resell one on our site. However, the price is $1700. Whatever I've stated was known for years. The type IV engine in our cars was designed during WWII. The Bosch only began designing electronic fuel injection in 60-70's to refit these engines with new system. It was their first try. In 2004 we know its shortcomings.
As far as our caliper price. Contact your local Porsche Dealer or Performance Product to verify what many of you found funny. New factory calipers are indeed priced that high. People from foreign countries usually buy them since used ones are not available. Most of the 914 are in U.S. anyway. Just like why OEM rear roof seal is priced at $278? It should be $50. Right? I do not know why do I bother with this thread (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
bob174 |
Sep 14 2004, 07:09 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 9-January 03 From: League City, TX Member No.: 122 |
I thought Cessna used Lycoming engines? What the... ?
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