I surrender....

shit that was easy ..he didnt even turn a key

Didn't have to. I was psyched out from the pictures... Plus the reputation of the car precedes it.

Good idea. Brant has a habit of running into people at the track.

Miata's don't count.

John

If any of you sea level critters are running carbs, you may want to bring some jet provisions. Durango is 6500ft.

Yeah, I was thinking about that. I hope I can keep it running.

Eric,

I was thinking about that same as Donald. I had no problem with the old motor moving to Durango - but the new motor (to be fired up this weekend) was built and tuned at sea level. Is there a rule of thumb to use as a guide? Maybe change jets by "X" for every 1000' of elevation change?

Fun facts:
• Elevation in town is 6,500’
• Elevation at Red Mountain Pass (part of the drive) is 11,018’
• Gas octane is 91 around here and not 93

What kind of weather can we expect ?

This is from 30 minutes ago. We are at the end of monsoon season - where it rains almost daily for 30 minutes in the afternoon. That said we had a storm move through last night at 3:30AM.

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Octane requirements drop at elevation because there is less oxygen in the mixture and less effective compression

ACHTUNG WILLS!

Sept. 6-8.

Now you are just making shit up. We all know it is on 9/14.

Ok, this is it

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Brant submitted the order and it was accepted so I think the shirt drama is over.

OK fine, but black shirts really, it's like 100 in California when can I wear a black shirt.

More tequila please




Man I need a vacation.

5 MORE DAYS

Jeff

I have a spreadsheet that gets you dialed in for jets etc. all I need to know is engine size in CC and where your cam makes peak HP.

Eric, I would love some of that insight! I've got 2366 cc, peak power probably around 6K RPM, the cam is .521/286 duration.

The carbs I have are 44 IDF's with 36mm venturis. I think i'm running:

200 A/C
F11 emulsion
155 mains
50 idles

-Ross

I looked at that sheet. For my motor it said, "Turn key. Then drive"

That's just another great thing about the 3.2 FI. Having said that, I had my 914 at the top of Sandia Peak (10,600 ft.) during the Atomic Ramble a number of years ago (2.2 liter type IV with 44idf's), with no problems. And that's when it was jetted so rich I was getting about 18 mpg. Just keep the rpm's up and you'll be fine. I'm not too worried about the mountains in Colorado. I'm just worried about getting there from here. 1000 miles.

Excellent.

Is it too early to start packing? ? ?
What do I need to bring?

Sharon has the shirts.
Elliot said to bring a sweater.
Eric reminded me about a hat.
Wills said to bring drinking shoes.

What else?

Is everybody going to be wearing pants?
If so, are jeans OK?

OK, wait a minute. I thought the car was going to be black?

Hi E,

Displacement is 2143cc

I don't know where it makes its power - it is chipped at 5200rpm right now.

Cam specs:
Lobe separation: 108
Valve lift: .429
Duration: 270


I don't know how the car is jetted now but it was done at sea level using a wideband AFR to properly jet the Weber 40IDF running 32mm venturis.

I will pull the jets, Emulsion tubes, AC tomorrow and look.

Is anyone bringing an AFR? Maybe we could have a clinic - and you can practice on my car!

What cam is it? Web usually has all of that info online.

All I can say is dress warm!

JP, as usual, pants are optional.
Eric, huh? The average temp in Durango that time of year is around 78 degreesF. Telluride averages high 60s. Granted, snow is possible.
So as usual for RRC, bring shorts, parkas, hats, longjohns, sundresses, flipflops and snow boots.

Erc would look so sweet in a Sundress.

Be careful what you wish for.

Hey Folks! I updated the first post with comprehensive (I hope) event info. This is the event schedule: Click to view attachment

Dinner is $25 ($12 for kids) and if you want a picnic lunch (sandwich, chips, fruit, veggies, dessert) it's $10. You can give me cash or a check at the event, or paypal me gintersm@yahoo.com

The average 914 guy/girl sleeps all day and drinks and tells lies in the parking lot all night so; the average temp given the operating range of said beer drinking, octane sniffing "that guy (or girl... ooops, Sandy's not coming this year!) is 42 degrees for the month of September.

"Awesome" work on the schedule!

Thanks Sharon!!

Great work, Sharon!

When we were at Priest Gulch a couple of weeks ago, we noticed signs on the road about construction on CO 145 near Telluride. I could not tell just how extensive it is or how close to town it is because I don't know where the mile markers are.

It is going to be 98 degrees the day I leave here and start my journey towards the RRC event. I'm pretty sure I will just be wearing shorts and a t-shirt and flip flops, if I'm even wearing clothes. I might pack a hoodie just in case one of you sissies get's cold, but shorts all the way for me.

Sharon,

Great job on the itinerary.

I did notice the address for our house is wrong - it is 346 Horse Thief Lane.

You did not calculate the alcohol quotient warming perceptive temperature of the average 914 guy/girl.

Well, your neighbors would have a rude awakening when 15-20 914's pulled in their driveway expecting food...lol.

They would probably feed you until the food and drink ran out......

Right now the Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs right the morning gathering spot at 8:30am and 9:30am. I have permission from the owners to rope off the back row (closest to the tracks) of the lot so there should be a great photo of a line of 914s with the train behind them. I have a friend in the press and he is trying to get a reporter here to do an article on (as he said) "these rare cars".

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Here is a new insert for the map to the Friday Dinner spot.

Mike & Mary Moorman
346 Horse Thief Ln

Cellphone/Text: 817-832-4171

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Here are some phone numbers and addresses:

Red Rocks Classic 2013 – Durango Fact Sheet
• Elevation in town is 6,500’
• Elevation at Red Mountain Pass (part of the drive) is 11,018’
• Gas octane is 91 around here and not 93 – price was $3.63 for regular (87) today

Some addresses for your GPS units:

Caboose Hotel - caboosemoteldurango.com 3363 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1191

Best Western – Mountain Shadows
3255 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5200

Mike & Mary Moorman (Friday Dinner)
346 Horse Thief Ln., Durango, CO 81301
(817) 832-4171 Mike’s Mobile

Trimble True Value (Saturday Morning gathering spot)
45 Trimble Crossing Drive Durango, CO 81301

Dalton Ranch Golf Club (Saturday dinner)
589 County Road 252 (aka Trimble Lane)

I have a lift in my garage if anyone needs to work on their car and here are some auto parts places:

Auto Zone
1316 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-0580

O-Reilly’s Auto Parts
2475 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-7801

Also for anyone that wants to go downtown and explore there is a free trolley that runs up and down Main Ave. Look for the Free Trolley Bus stops (the signs are green). They are every few blocks. One is a block from the hotels. The ride goes downtown and back all day (7am to 10pm). The bus is red and looks like a street car and says “Free Downtown Trolley” on it.

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Is its' name "Desire"?

Bon Scot died of hypothermia...

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And to clarify with regard to lunch, please tell me if you want lunch on Saturday or if you're going to procure your own lunch.

I'm going to have to bail this year. Really wanted to make it out & should have my car ready. I've just got to much going on at work unfortunately. Not to mention my boss decided he is taking that week off . Trying to come just adds more stress to an allready stressful time. So rather than push things I'm just going to not make the trip out . Have fun out there everyone.

I still want my t-shirts. Hopefully Brant can ship them to me

Feed me.

Ditto. I want lunch too

Where will lunch be ?

In a box and then in your tummy!

Two for lunch Shaaroooon!

No lunch for me thanks. Unless of course you can fill it with veggies.