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anyone have experience with 76 912e |
rosenfe |
Sep 19 2014, 04:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 549 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
i know its not a 914,but does it have the same engine?.it was only made for a year and still has to pass smog in ca.just wondering if one of you own or have owned one.of the 912s they are the most affordable.slow,but still aircooled in that 911 body.
posting over in rennlist has not gotten any response. this forum is so good ,i know ill get some comments. i have 1 a73 914 |
X911IC |
Sep 19 2014, 04:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 17-June 13 From: California Member No.: 16,026 Region Association: Southern California |
i know its not a 914,but does it have the same engine?.it was only made for a year and still has to pass smog in ca.just wondering if one of you own or have owned one.of the 912s they are the most affordable.slow,but still aircooled in that 911 body. posting over in rennlist has not gotten any response. this forum is so good ,i know ill get some comments. i have 1 a73 914 Yup, had one that I restored. Has same 2.0 engine with FI. BTW there are several counties in California where there is no smog test required. I had the car registered in Inyo County and never needed to smog the car. If you are going to buy a 912E, make sure that it includes all of the smog equipment is attached or available. The pulley on the engine is only one year and can be hard to find. Heat exchangers are also one year only and can be expensive. I think Tangerine Racing might be making them. PM me if you want some pics or other info. Neil |
rosenfe |
Sep 19 2014, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 549 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
i know its not a 914,but does it have the same engine?.it was only made for a year and still has to pass smog in ca.just wondering if one of you own or have owned one.of the 912s they are the most affordable.slow,but still aircooled in that 911 body. posting over in rennlist has not gotten any response. this forum is so good ,i know ill get some comments. i have 1 a73 914 Yup, had one that I restored. Has same 2.0 engine with FI. BTW there are several counties in California where there is no smog test required. I had the car registered in Inyo County and never needed to smog the car. If you are going to buy a 912E, make sure that it includes all of the smog equipment is attached or available. The pulley on the engine is only one year and can be hard to find. Heat exchangers are also one year only and can be expensive. I think Tangerine Racing might be making them. PM me if you want some pics or other info. Neil did you like driving it.? |
rosenfe |
Sep 19 2014, 05:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 549 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
what about the transmission?.was that only made for one year.?
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Johny Blackstain |
Sep 19 2014, 05:10 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
what about the transmission?.was that only made for one year.? I doubt it. It's most likely a 915 transaxle. If not, it's a 901. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
rosenfe |
Sep 19 2014, 05:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 549 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
what about the transmission?.was that only made for one year.? I doubt it. It's most likely a 915 transaxle. If not, it's a 901. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) looked it up.trans is called 923,electric speedo,only one year .finding parts must be fun |
type47 |
Sep 19 2014, 06:01 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
talk to Steve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=217627&hl= East coast for sale (no affiliation) http://dorkiphus.net/porsche/showthread.php?t=32603 |
Vysoc |
Sep 19 2014, 06:04 PM
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Vysoc Group: Members Posts: 586 Joined: 27-August 09 From: Young Harris, Georgia Member No.: 10,737 Region Association: South East States |
According to the Porsche family tree red book. 2,092 912E's - 1976's were produced with the 914/2.0 engine utilizing the L-Jetronic over the D-Jet. They also used the 914 clutch assembly. which is understandable as the 915 showed up in 1972 for the 911. If you have the sportomatic there probably were not many of those produced (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) .
Slam a 2.2E Flat six in that baby with a 901 tranny and have some fun. Vysoc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
Johny Blackstain |
Sep 19 2014, 06:17 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
looked it up.trans is called 923,electric speedo,only one year .finding parts must be fun Yep, I did too. 923 is based on the 915, modified to fit a Type IV. http://www.porsche912e.com/docs/about_trans.html Attached image(s) |
Krieger |
Sep 19 2014, 06:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,705 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
My wife drove one for 5 years that I restored for her. Got great gas mileage and a lot of looks. The only problems I had were the heads were cooked from the thermal reactors (emission crap). It kept pulling rocker arm studs. The aluminum softened. So I needed to use other heads.
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Dave_Darling |
Sep 19 2014, 11:47 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,983 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The transmission is a 915 box with a 901 mainshaft so it can use a 914 clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel.
Some of the L-jet parts are unique to the 912E, including the rubber boot from the air flow meter to the throttle body. The exhaust is specific to the 912E, as are some of the other smog parts. With less than 2100 examples made, you can guess how easy it is to find the parts... I am told the car handles like a 911, and accelerates like a smog-choked 914. Not exactly the best of both worlds, at least in stock form. The modified ones can be fun, but as 1976 model year cars they still have to pass smog here in CA. I'm not real fond of them, myself, but some people really do like them. --DD |
colingreene |
Sep 20 2014, 12:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
I think they are neat but i dont want one.
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Maltese Falcon |
Sep 20 2014, 01:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,641 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
A short production number, only built for the USA market, less expensive to maintain (compared to the 911), and a fun air cooled Porsche, these are already going for more cash every year.The 912e is bound to be a collectable.
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oldschool |
Sep 20 2014, 02:34 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,362 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
My family owed one,I loved driving that thing,911 with a 914 heart (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
I'm getting ready to put a type 4 in my 75 911...just for fun I don't need speed. mpg is what I want. |
Krieger |
Sep 20 2014, 09:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,705 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
It handles better than a 911. There is a lot less weight in the ass end. 100lbs for the motor ~45lbs for a full oil tank.
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Cap'n Krusty |
Sep 20 2014, 10:36 AM
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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 |
what about the transmission?.was that only made for one year.? I doubt it. It's most likely a 915 transaxle. If not, it's a 901. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
Jake Raby |
Sep 23 2014, 10:01 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
I've owned a half dozen of them, and have had 3 at once... I have two now.
Awesome cars in every way. They are getting way more positive attention now. This year we've already seen a 75% increase in 912E engine builds here. Thats a good indicator, because we do more 0912E engines than anyone, and the quality of the car rests is demanding a higher quality engine. Here's #985 after I finished it's resto last year. I drove this car 160K flawless miles over a decade as my only daily driver. It has a unique RAT engine and while its EFI, its not stock. This post has been edited by Jake Raby: Sep 23 2014, 10:03 PM |
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