The 964 engine bay is ugly
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The 964 engine bay is ugly
Ok guys, time for a reality check. I just spent a year cleaning up my engine, thread here, and its back in the car, super clean and, well, this is one ugly engine bay. Except for the main engine cooling fan on the alternator nothing looks good. It's just a jumble of wires, hoses, and tubes.
I know, who cares, but that's why we respond so viscerally those photos of the Singer engine bay.
Am I the only one that feels this way?
I know, who cares, but that's why we respond so viscerally those photos of the Singer engine bay.
Am I the only one that feels this way?
Last edited by RicardoD; 06-13-2013 at 02:52 PM.
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Here is the 2011 Singer Engine bay for comparison.
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-Coil-on-Plug = distributor delete
-Rear blower delete
-Power steering delete or electric pump in front tub
-A/C delete, not viable in hot climates for a regular use car
-Upgrade induction system (GT3 manifold, ITBs, etc.)
-Rear blower delete
-Power steering delete or electric pump in front tub
-A/C delete, not viable in hot climates for a regular use car
-Upgrade induction system (GT3 manifold, ITBs, etc.)
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Kai, yours look sweet, much better.
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It's the biggest letdown of the whole car. I hate opening the lid when newbies want to look at the engine.
It's all oohs and awes until the engine is exposed and they everyone goes silent...
It's all oohs and awes until the engine is exposed and they everyone goes silent...
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I agree, the stock look is very cramped and crowded. Eliminating some of the "comfort" options like heat, AC, power steering and cruise control simplifies the look tremendously.
Kai - Love the look of yours but I drive mine daily and "need" the heat, AC and power steering. Never use the cruise.
Kai - Love the look of yours but I drive mine daily and "need" the heat, AC and power steering. Never use the cruise.
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Its all the crap up top that the worst of it. I don't mind the heater blower or the A/C. Singer has the A/C but they rerouted the lines from going over the top.
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I remember studying this picture all the time...
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I think the engine bay beautification programs didn't kick in until the late 90s on most cars. Of course most now have big plastic covers. I just love looking at hot rods and then the pop the hood and the engine looks just as sweet. Not so much on our cars.
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You could just cover it all up with a big 'ol intercooler
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I think a clean 964 engine is stlll lovely to look at. Ricardo, with an A/C delete and blower bypass, you'd be much closer.
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
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"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
-Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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Sorry I dont get it, what you are looking at is unique in the automotive world.
If you prefer then go buy a water cooled car then feast your eyes on two plastic caps...one for oil...one for water plus a BIG plastic cover with PORSCHE written large? No ta.
If you prefer then go buy a water cooled car then feast your eyes on two plastic caps...one for oil...one for water plus a BIG plastic cover with PORSCHE written large? No ta.