How many classic stiffening kits or a 914/6? |
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How many classic stiffening kits or a 914/6? |
Tdskip |
May 19 2018, 06:59 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Good morning - for a 3.2 914/6 build do I ideally want to run the inner stiffening kit and the outer?
I have the inner kit in hand, wondering about this one from Maddog. I do understand they reinforce different parts of the car. Talking about this kit, stock picture of the back, similar plate is provided for the front. Thanks! |
Elliot Cannon |
May 19 2018, 11:53 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
These cars have sometimes been referred to as "flexi flyers". I have the inner long stiffener and the Tangerine suspension ear stiffener. I consider these stiffeners a must if you increase the horse power above stock. If you drill the holes out a little larger, you can make a stronger weld. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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mepstein |
May 19 2018, 01:46 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,273 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
These cars have sometimes been referred to as "flexi flyers". I have the inner long stiffener and the Tangerine suspension ear stiffener. I consider these stiffeners a must if you increase the horse power above stock. If you drill the holes out a little larger, you can make a stronger weld. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) But remember that (too much) heat isn’t your friend when welding the longs. |
Elliot Cannon |
May 20 2018, 06:45 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
These cars have sometimes been referred to as "flexi flyers". I have the inner long stiffener and the Tangerine suspension ear stiffener. I consider these stiffeners a must if you increase the horse power above stock. If you drill the holes out a little larger, you can make a stronger weld. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) But remember that (too much) heat isn’t your friend when welding the longs. I totally agree. That's why it took me so long to install these things. Weld, let cool. Weld, let cool. Rinse repeat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It's also a good idea to install door struts to keep from tweeking the frame. I would hate to do all that welding and then realize the doors won't close. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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