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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,049 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I'm ready to cut into the longs (good cond Cal. Car) and excavate the heater materials, just wondering where the best area is to open up. There will be new sheet metal welded back at the longs in the interior. It's a track car, no heat. Show me some pictures, or some of your experience is appreciated !
Marty |
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I am Tangerine Racing ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,981 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
We remove them without making any cuts.
Its possible to pull all the material out through the oval holes inside the cockpit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) |
Maltese Falcon |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,049 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
That's good news Chris ! Any asbestos in that material I will be working with ?
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
what do they weight?
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I pulled mine out thru the interior holes too. I wouldn't do it again. The ducts are paper wrapped with a wire spring with plastic ends on them. They weight less than 4 pounds and they are as low as you can get it the car.
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I left mine in and ran the front oil cooler lines, fire system, and a harness through them.
Seems like a huge effort for very little benefit. |
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I am Tangerine Racing ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,981 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
I pulled mine out thru the interior holes too. I wouldn't do it again. The ducts are paper wrapped with a wire spring with plastic ends on them. They weight less than 4 pounds and they are as low as you can get it the car. I tend to agree - I don't think it's worth the trouble. Plus, if you rip it out and for whatever reason someone wants heat in the car in the future, it's gonna be fun to explain. I have one of those heater tubes sitting in my shed - I can weigh it for you guys tonight if you're interested. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 883 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
As said... can be removed from existing oval holes...takes a little time but not really a big deal...done it on all my race 914s
If 4 lbs or so that is still weight in a race car...remember the balsawood 917 shift knob....weight is weight and in a race car less is good....every HP is needed especially in a 914 |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,141 Joined: 3-May 07 From: LA/ CA Member No.: 7,712 ![]() |
We remove them without making any cuts. Its possible to pull all the material out through the oval holes inside the cockpit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) Like threading a camel through the eye of a needle. Good long nose pliers helps. |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,049 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
You guys are great...thanks for all the answers.
I had pictured some big heavy heat -chambers stuck in there...not the case. I'll just keep a water hose handy while miging in the long-kit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Marty |
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Custom Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
You guys are great...thanks for all the answers. I had pictured some big heavy heat -chambers stuck in there...not the case. I'll just keep a water hose handy while miging in the long-kit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Marty its touching the inner long... closest place is in the middle...so weld above and below centerline. Seatbelt bolt is right next to the end of the piece. rich |
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And when you go back to add weight so you can meet your class's minumum weight, where do you add it?
You end up bolting weight on the floor right next to the heater tubes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,049 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Fast forward to today 6pm PST...everything is out of the longs !
We just made a small adjustment to the openings in the longs, ground away the rivet heads holding the 4 internal spring clamps (which came out neatly), and pulled everything out of the openings. Only had to break the plastic end flanges to pass through . Interesting observation was seeing grey primer inside the longs...no rust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I don't know how much extra lead weight the POC will make us put into our 914 /Cayenne v8 racer, but we will just run exhibition class if it becomes ridiculous. Marty |
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) uh-oh.
I am trying to get heat back. Guess I need to check and see if this was done to mine. I assume if it has, I will need to cut open and then weld the longs after reinstalling the tubes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) the fun never stops huh. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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PMB Performance ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 19,301 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
Marty, weld lateral stiffening tubes in there. If I didn't have heater tubes I'd do that.
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