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> The 914 conversion, 3.3 Ltr suby upgrade
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post Jul 1 2018, 08:35 PM
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Yea that will be the next step,..Top pins loose but the bottoms are tight as ever...I really dont want to fight the realinging of the door by myself but .....Thanks
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post Jul 2 2018, 07:03 PM
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I put a rag onto of a floor jack and just support one end hold the other, get two bolts in. One up top one in the bottom. Then you can move it around and get it just right, tighten the bolts, then get the other 4 with the door open wide. Just be careful with out the door stays. If it goes to far forward it puts a nice crinkle in the door. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) is how you feel when it happens.

They also make a door hanger for body shops. It would be easy enough to make one out of wood just for this situation. A few blankets or even steel and some pipe foam, done.

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post Jul 15 2018, 09:18 PM
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Isnt stranded wire like this the correct 8 ga wire used for the fans,Attached Image..running 2 ea..?? Thanks
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post Jul 16 2018, 08:09 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 1 2018, 06:33 PM) *

QUOTE(914forme @ Jul 1 2018, 06:16 PM) *
Your 6 bolts away from your goal.

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Just unbolt it from the door jamb ...
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Frank, before you unbolt the hinge drill a 1/8" hole in each hinge. Then when reattaching the hinge's simply stick the smooth end of the 1/8" bits into the drilled holes to re-align the hinges. You can also use this method when removing the lids from either trunk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 16 2018, 08:38 AM
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As normal Kent comes up with a simple yet flawless way of doing something. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) That is wisdom from years of doing.
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post Jul 16 2018, 06:38 PM
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FINE KENT!! Where was this sage advice before I took off MY doors?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Fortunately I've installed and aligned many doors working for Honda but your method makes it easy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 17 2018, 05:41 PM
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Thank You Kent that is a good idea,..!!
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post Aug 4 2018, 09:36 AM
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Iam not sure if this will work, But I bought a BMW style ( VDO ) water temp sensor for the rear temp sensor connection,hoping it will work with my 924 combo gauge any chance this will work,..sensor and gauge are diffrant yearsAttached Image
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post Aug 4 2018, 11:07 AM
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Is this 8 GA wire good enough to use for Rad fans I was told there may be too many strands for that type of use ??

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post Aug 4 2018, 11:22 AM
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Normal 8ga wire has 19 strands. I did not spend the time counting your strands, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Aug 4 2018, 11:23 AM
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More strands means more flexible. As for gauge, you need to Know how many amps the fans will draw. I think 8ga is good for 40 amps, iirc.
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post Aug 4 2018, 01:19 PM
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I do have 19 strands,..Iam running 2 10" spal fans I think they are 15 amps ea
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post Aug 4 2018, 07:17 PM
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Wow, okay a single fan can be run on 8 gauge up to 25feet.

Or if your powering both fans you can get a single wire up there at 15 feet.

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Frank, here is another calculator. https://www.calculator.net/voltage-drop-cal...p;x=78&y=23
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post Aug 5 2018, 10:47 AM
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Hi Frank,

You might want to check your fan specs or measure the actual current draw. I think the Spal fans recommend a 15 amp fuse but the actual current is less. I have two Derale fans on my V8 radiator and the two of them together run about 14 amps continous. 8 gauge wire is overkill unless it’s all you have to work with. Even with 14 gauge you’ll have less then .4V drop at 15 amps for about 10 feet wire length. Use a good chassis ground near the fans to elimiinate voltage drop on the DC return. For automotive I like to use a GXL insulation with its high temp rating. Put a fuse in line with your fan power, near the battery is best.
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You should always do an amp draw to verify. I ran an 8 & 10ga wires up front on my conversion and glad I did. You'll have the potential for any future needs. With that big alt you'll be able to add all sorts of stuff like I did e.g. A/C, heated seats, etc. Plan ahead! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 5 2018, 07:21 PM
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Thank You,.. Gentlemen Guy,.I checked the specs but no info on Amps,they offered a Amp code but,..I will call them for the info just to be sure,..Also I dont know what the GXL Insulation is,..is that a insulated type of conduit or is that actual wire .

Kent..That is also a good Idea the Interior is out so I will run extra wire heated seats sound good..!!
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Frank,

Right now you should be thinking of air conditioned seats! Damn it’s hot out there.

The GXL wire is used in automotive wiring and has a 125C temp rating. Regular wire from FLAPS has insulation that melts at a lower temp and can get damaged easier. I don’t like to take the risk of damaged wires and potential short circuits. Lots of places on ebay and amazon sell the wire inexpensively.
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post Aug 5 2018, 08:37 PM
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I ran 8 ga. it's not expensive. Powers a fuse block behind the drivers speaker pod that feeds the 100w headlights, both Spal fans, and the stereo additions, plus extra slots for whatever comes up like power windows, the alarm, etc. I bought a roll of the fine wire stereo stuff so it's flexible.
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Frank, here's the place I bought my GLX wire. I'm open to suggestions if you find a better place. When you order buy extra. It's cheap and always good to have a supply on hand. https://www.wirebarn.com/Wire-Calculator-_ep_41.html
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