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> Plastic or metal air filter for 914-6?
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post Nov 6 2013, 12:45 AM
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Does anyone have the definitive answer to this query? My 71 914-6 has a plastic cover for the air filter. I am wondering if it was originally metal and swapped with a later plastic. Please let me know.

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post Nov 6 2013, 06:36 AM
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I'm not 100% but I'm pretty sure the 914/6 came with the plastic air filter housing. Problem with the plastic is it can warp so they often were replaced with steel.
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post Nov 6 2013, 06:41 AM
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Is there an advantage to use the air box? does it help with the carbs noise?
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post Nov 6 2013, 08:59 AM
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Is there an advantage to use the air box? does it help with the carbs noise?


It's a bit subjective as to if it adds/decreases power, but yes it does help a bit with noise. I believe with a 911 box you have to trim the snorkel and for performance most cut it off almost completely.
I have the bottom bits for the webers so I'd like to try a box, but I think it's best just to get mine running (with the K&N and hats) first. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 6 2013, 09:01 AM
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plastic for a 914-6
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post Nov 6 2013, 05:26 PM
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Can we uneducated non-six owners see a pic of the part?
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post Nov 6 2013, 07:22 PM
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Can we uneducated non-six owners see a pic of the part?


Pat,
I believe this is the part in question (minus the large sticker of course)


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post Nov 6 2013, 07:27 PM
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Irrelevant as long as the sealing surface is doing its job. Plastic can warp, metal can bend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
The real question is, how does either do that? What have they been subjected to? Normal use isn't going to be a problem from either side.
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post Nov 6 2013, 10:27 PM
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which one fits the 914? neck facing driver's side or passenger?
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post Nov 7 2013, 12:22 PM
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Looks like the snorkel is missing. Mine faces the passenger side.

Subjective, yes. The factory air cleaner is quieter than the rain hats, however my butt says the rain hats provides a bit more kick.
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post Dec 5 2013, 12:59 AM
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QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Nov 6 2013, 03:26 PM) *

Can we uneducated non-six owners see a pic of the part?


Pat,
I believe this is the part in question (minus the large sticker of course)


That was the part. Thanks for all the feedback.
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post Dec 5 2013, 09:18 PM
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Just because 911's had tin has no reference to 914-6"s that all had plastic...
does an early 911 tin one fit IDK..Does a Later plastic 911 fit... IDK
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post Dec 14 2013, 10:20 PM
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I have a metal 911 airbox in my car now, although I have the plastic 914-6 airbox too. A 911 airbox will fit, although depending on the fit of the engine lid it might rub a little on the top of the airbox. With both airboxes the snorkel goes down to the passenger side.
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post Dec 25 2013, 11:22 PM
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they were plastic
here is a bottom view
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post Jan 4 2014, 09:12 PM
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what no cold start nozzles ??
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post Dec 17 2015, 08:07 PM
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Since I brought it up on the oil catchcan/breather thread, what hoses attach to the small side of the fixture on the back of the airbox?
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post Dec 18 2015, 01:59 PM
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All the 6's I've seen came with plastic air cleaner housings.
I've seen more than a few that melted as a result of backfiring
through the carbs.
The air horns on the top of the webers were plastic also but many
were replaced with metal ones by the dealers when they realized
they could melt into the carbs for the same reason.
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post Dec 18 2015, 02:49 PM
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Here is the result of a fairly mild melt from the carbs popping flame back.

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The outer 2 air horns are plastic, the center one is metal..

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post Dec 23 2015, 12:11 AM
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QUOTE(914itis @ Nov 7 2013, 01:41 AM) *

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Is there an advantage to use the air box? does it help with the carbs noise?


I mentioned this in another thread,the late great Bruce Anderson tested stock air cleaner vs k&ns,the k&n's dropped 1 hp over the factory one,he concluded in his tech notes it was a good design from Porsche
There are other reasons I wouldn't use them,would rather spent the money elsewhere,they do look pretty however.
Read an article on the bird about air cleaners some said steel some said plastic,appears there was a change around MY 70-71 for 911's,but no real set rule,besides many must have been changed over the years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) .
My plastic one on my motor is flamed on one side (found out why),so I cut blocks of wood and jammed them inside and heated with a heatgun then chilled with water,its slowing coming right.
No question the steel one provides a better seal around the top of the carbs,this is very important.....anyone noticed how expensive these are getting now ,more 911 tax (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) .
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