 914-6 GT 3.2 conversion, Need some form of heat |
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| SKI-HI |
 Nov 8 2018, 09:25 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 21-July 17 From: Alberta Member No.: 21,274 Region Association: Canada  |
I recently bought a 1972 914 3.2 conversion with 915 transmission. Its the third 914 and the 11th Porsche that i've owned.The car was professionally built about 18 to 20 years ago and at that time they made a few choices .
They used headers,no HE,and ran the steel braided lines for the front oil cooler from the engine through the right hand heater duct to the frunk. I live in the mountains and it cools off at night and I need to restore some heat to the cabin . So the long and the short of it does anyone have any experience running an HE on one side only ? I don't need to melt my shoes but I do need a noticeable flow . The rest of the fresh air system is still intact. Any experience, suggestions ,or tips would be greatly appreciated ! |
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| amfab |
Nov 8 2018, 09:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 17-May 16 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 20,004 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(SKI-HI @ Nov 8 2018, 08:25 PM)  I recently bought a 1972 914 3.2 conversion with 915 transmission. Its the third 914 and the 11th Porsche that i've owned.The car was professionally built about 18 to 20 years ago and at that time they made a few choices . They used headers,no HE,and ran the steel braided lines for the front oil cooler from the engine through the right hand heater duct to the frunk. I live in the mountains and it cools off at night and I need to restore some heat to the cabin . So the long and the short of it does anyone have any experience running an HE on one side only ? I don't need to melt my shoes but I do need a noticeable flow . The rest of the fresh air system is still intact. Any experience, suggestions ,or tips would be greatly appreciated ! I don't know if he will do just one, but Ben's HEs are very well made See Www.914-6werkshop.com -Andrew |
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| raynekat |
Nov 8 2018, 09:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,153 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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And you'd likely want to do a bit of re-plumbing behind the dash such that you could get that heat coming in on just one side (from one heat exchanger) to be split to both sides of the cabin.
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| thelogo |
Nov 8 2018, 10:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
Why dont you just use a heated seat cover (cig plug) and heated steering wheel cover ?
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| Steve |
Nov 8 2018, 10:46 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,565 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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I’m running a 3.2 with Bens heat exchangers. They produce excellent heat and are the right size for a 3.2. I would recommend running both sides like the factory. The factory fan does not put out a lot of air, so running both sides will make a difference.
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| Spoke |
Nov 8 2018, 10:46 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,972 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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Sounds like a nice car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) |
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| porschetub |
Nov 9 2018, 12:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,696 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(thelogo @ Nov 9 2018, 05:17 PM) Why dont you just use a heated seat cover (cig plug) and heated steering wheel cover ? Another brilliant answer,nice warm ass and not much else...we will now resume to sensible replies.....hopefully (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| SKI-HI |
Nov 9 2018, 12:50 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 21-July 17 From: Alberta Member No.: 21,274 Region Association: Canada |
Ben's products look like they are excellent quality and the size would flow well with the 3.2. In order to run both sides i'd have to re -route the oil lines that are currently in the right duct .
I 'll try and post some pictures later. Very happy with the car it was built with the chassis stiffening,GT sway bars, Bilstein suspension , Carrera brakes and most important its a blast to drive ! |
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| rgalla9146 |
Nov 9 2018, 05:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,544 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(SKI-HI @ Nov 9 2018, 01:50 AM) Ben's products look like they are excellent quality and the size would flow well with the 3.2. In order to run both sides i'd have to re -route the oil lines that are currently in the right duct . I 'll try and post some pictures later. Very happy with the car it was built with the chassis stiffening,GT sway bars, Bilstein suspension , Carrera brakes and most important its a blast to drive ! Pictures may tell more of the story but it seems the best solution would be Bens heat exchangers after re-plumbing the oil delivery/return. |
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| mepstein |
Nov 9 2018, 06:15 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,223 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Nov 9 2018, 06:57 AM) QUOTE(SKI-HI @ Nov 9 2018, 01:50 AM) Ben's products look like they are excellent quality and the size would flow well with the 3.2. In order to run both sides i'd have to re -route the oil lines that are currently in the right duct . I 'll try and post some pictures later. Very happy with the car it was built with the chassis stiffening,GT sway bars, Bilstein suspension , Carrera brakes and most important its a blast to drive ! Pictures may tell more of the story but it seems the best solution would be Bens heat exchangers after re-plumbing the oil delivery/return. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) steel braided lines and a/n fitting are pretty easy to take apart and re-plumb. Especially if you are pulling off the headers. Drill 1” holes in the door sill supports behind the rocker covers and you are most of the way there. With both HE’s on the car, it will be very comfortable to drive in cold weather. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| mb911 |
Nov 9 2018, 06:20 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,801 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Thanks everyone for the kind words.
OP I offer GT copies of the hardlines that may help you as well. As to my heatexchangers we have sold 65ish sets mostly to world members and there has been very positive feedback. We build them now for each client so not a sitting on the shelf item. Also note my website is under a complete reconstruction and should be done by the end of the month and be able to high light our products even better. |
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| mb911 |
Nov 9 2018, 06:22 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,801 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Here is a special set made for a couple of members here.
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| DRPHIL914 |
Nov 9 2018, 09:00 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,758 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(porschetub @ Nov 9 2018, 01:19 AM) QUOTE(thelogo @ Nov 9 2018, 05:17 PM) Why dont you just use a heated seat cover (cig plug) and heated steering wheel cover ? Another brilliant answer,nice warm ass and not much else...we will now resume to sensible replies.....hopefully (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I put in heated seat pads from 914rubber.com. they are nice and long and cover the whole seated surface and the back , I did it when I did the seat kits, wired to my center console . there is a high and low setting , they work great. I don't need them much but its nice to have. Talk to Mark or Matt. Reasonable price. |
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| mepstein |
Nov 9 2018, 09:06 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,223 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Nov 9 2018, 10:00 AM) QUOTE(porschetub @ Nov 9 2018, 01:19 AM) QUOTE(thelogo @ Nov 9 2018, 05:17 PM) Why dont you just use a heated seat cover (cig plug) and heated steering wheel cover ? Another brilliant answer,nice warm ass and not much else...we will now resume to sensible replies.....hopefully (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I put in heated seat pads from 914rubber.com. they are nice and long and cover the whole seated surface and the back , I did it when I did the seat kits, wired to my center console . there is a high and low setting , they work great. I don't need them much but its nice to have. Talk to Mark or Matt. Reasonable price. Phillip - you are in SC. The OP is in Canada. Your winter is his summer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| worn |
Nov 9 2018, 09:11 AM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,144 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(thelogo @ Nov 8 2018, 09:17 PM) Why dont you just use a heated seat cover (cig plug) and heated steering wheel cover ? Not gonna defrost too well. I have the same issue. Headers with a 3.2. First snow fall last night. The Porsches are officially landlocked in the garage. Thinking about one of Ben's heat exchangers Or a cabin heater with diesel. |
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| GeorgeRud |
Nov 9 2018, 09:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Save yourself a lot of grief and headaches and just spring for Ben’s heat exchangers - best solution out there. You’ll love the heat output and defrosting.
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| Chi-town |
Nov 9 2018, 10:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
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| SKI-HI |
Nov 9 2018, 10:13 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 21-July 17 From: Alberta Member No.: 21,274 Region Association: Canada |
I appreciate the heated seat comments and living in Canada have retrofit them to several cars over the years.My 914 has Scheel style seats that have been recovered in leather with pneumatic lumbar supports ,very comfortable and warm.
This car is summer driven only and the issue is how do you keep your windows clear when you're caught in a heavy shower and the temperature drops . My wife would also appreciate some heat in the cabin . She tolerated the two Caterham Super 7 's I've owned ! Just to refresh the question ,has anyone been able to make the heating system work with a heat exchanger on one side only ? |
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| mb911 |
Nov 9 2018, 10:48 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,801 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(SKI-HI @ Nov 9 2018, 08:13 AM) I appreciate the heated seat comments and living in Canada have retrofit them to several cars over the years.My 914 has Scheel style seats that have been recovered in leather with pneumatic lumbar supports ,very comfortable and warm. This car is summer driven only and the issue is how do you keep your windows clear when you're caught in a heavy shower and the temperature drops . My wife would also appreciate some heat in the cabin . She tolerated the two Caterham Super 7 's I've owned ! Just to refresh the question ,has anyone been able to make the heating system work with a heat exchanger on one side only ? There just won't be enough heat that way.. If your looking for a cheap set of heat exchangers I have an original set that I rebuilt would sell cheap |
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| SKI-HI |
Nov 9 2018, 01:54 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 21-July 17 From: Alberta Member No.: 21,274 Region Association: Canada |
Thanks Ben and everyone else that participated. I just wanted to explore all posibilites before I came to the obvious ( expensive ) conclusion. Our exchange rate is brutal at this time !
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