Driving Stock and Modified Early Porsche 911s - Which one is for you? | PCA Spotlight

[@stevenvirdenrasmussen-jone4671]

I owned an original 1966 (delivered 12/65). It was originally a 912, which I converted to a 911 by the main dealer here in Sacramento. When I was finished, it had 27 mm sway bars, American Mags with Goodyear Racing Tires, S Heaterboxes, and a Sport Muffler. It handled like a go-kart and was incredibly fast and very loud. It weighed less than the 911 at the time, hitting the scales at around 2000 lbs. I worked extensively with Vasek Polak. There were, at that time, only two others like it in the US. In about 1968, I sold it to a young guy who took it down to the LA area and then campaigned it at Willow Springs where a friend saw it later that year. At the time, PCA was not happy with me, as I hot-rodded the car. I fell in love with the 901 when walking into the dealership in Innsbruck, where they had a picture of the newly released model on display. I immediately wanted one. The rest, as they say, was history.

[@SF_Native]

I just wanted to say thank you for these videos. I was on the hunt for my first air cooled after years of water cooled and these were SUPER helpful during my search. I ended up picking up an 89 3.2 and love it. Thanks again! 🙏🏼

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Awesome! Enjoy your new car!

[@moviebod]

I loved the video. You sure understand these old Porsches. They are a bit like fine wines.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@honestreviewer3283]

As someone who lives in Arizona and needs air conditioning, I love the blue car. Man, my dream is just one classic 911; I think you're living the dreams of several people!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad you enjoyed the video. We truly hope your dream will come true.

[@Lee-zk8vu]

I have a 2011 boxster spyder. Love it, and really enjoyed your last video. However, at some point I'm going to need to swap out for a 911. This video was super helpful. Thank you! Bellevue, Wa. represent.

[@G50_GT3M3CSLM2C]

Very Informative and Excellent presentation...But cams in a 3.2-3.4 10.25 SW chip Carrera motor along with Patrick Motorsports gearsets with a limited slip G50 are my choice for a reliable old school air cooled hot rod. The G50 can handle the power 250/270-with a Wevo shifter you can enjoy the transmission without the old school slop. = a Long hood / Air Cooled / Precision Shifting / Steering Feedback 911 with decent brakes (Yes I'm a PCA lifelong member / built many and own 2 of these / hit the like button!)

[@kevinbodman1011]

Is this Andrew?

[@racl0763]

I am first time owner of a 997.2, I love this car, I am learning so much with this videos, thank you very much!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rennthusiast]

Man...this is some DEEP knowledge. Impressive and informative. So many variations and changes over the years for these early cars, and you explain it quite well. Thanks for a great video.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wallingford64]

One of the most interesting and informative videos I have seen. Thank you. I’m based in Spain and in the market for my first 911 (finally!). I am looking for an air cooled, older classic look, but maybe with some modern benefits. I love the 993 but there is just something about the look of the earlier cars that I really love. Just need to drive some and try some 😊

[@kevinbodman1011]

I own a early 930 and have driven some newer 911s and there is nothing like driving q early 911.

[@frankcomfort3331]

Really nice video. I sold my 1967 911S(European) with factory sunroof back in 1981 for $8,500. Wish that I had it today, but at least there's videos like this one to remind me of how I felt driving it.

[@porschet2]

Thanks

[@NoxiousPond]

As a 986 S owner I was very happy to see you own one amongst all those great 911’s.

[@xkrnxboix]

Favorite PCA video so far! Great job!

[@BensPorscheProblem]

Nathan's insight proving to be a real treat once again - thanks for making this fantastic content

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Rei_n1]

Excellent insight with all pros an cons and search for always over the years charging balance in the car's personality

[@my911affair3]

New to PCA and my 1st Porsche. New to the 1st Settles Region. Looking forward to Adventures, Events and Advice!

[@bartsimpson287]

Nice video with informative and understated commentary. (I don't think the loud music adds anything to the video though.) Thanks for bringing us these productions. It lets us see the differences, the evolution and the potential for modifications of these older cars.

[@todalvey5081]

Great Video! PCA crushing it as usual!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Appreciate it!

[@johnconnor818]

"Driven in anger" I'm envious of your choice of stress balls

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

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[@zonoscopePictures]

Great video - love the comprehensive overview of the many (and , let’s be honest , confusing to many) variants of these beautiful machines

[@nelran2009]

What a interesting video about AC 911s. Each one with its own “personality”. Well explained indeed. I always wanted an air cooled 911, (no sure which “era”) and this video give a good insight even as it not covering the full range of AC 911s, still is really informative. Maybe later another video including a comparison with “late” models as 964s and 993? Actual prices of air cooled 911s are on the roof, so for now I’ll keep driving my 997 until I can add an ac 911 to my stable. (Not sure which one yet).

[@sgttombailes3380]

I totally LOVE my '80 911 SC. Even more I LOVE my '99 911 996 water cooled w/ COLD A/C as I live in the deep south!

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Lucky to have them all. I have one car with multiple power plants to experiment with. Starting with the 912😀. Too bad it didn't make your list.

[@davidsherley2652]

Excellent and thoughtful analysis!

[@aaaaachew]

Great video!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeffryrosen3438]

If I keep watching these videos I'm going to need a 30 car garage. 🤣

[@TornadoOfSouls777]

Yeah no kidding. The beauty of these cars are unmatched imo.

[@cdt114]

Great presentation.. More please!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks! There's more to come.

[@mpetry912]

great video that captures the state of vintage Porsche world. A few too many acronyms (MFI, ITB, AFM). I know what these mean. An explainer would help

[@mattharper2722]

Does anyone know how I reach the video creator? I live in Washington State where I believe this was filmed. I’d like to discuss a 1971 911E that I’m having restored.

[@raymondfoster409]

Nice job trying to explain the differences in engine choices. At 1:37 you called 69-73 a F body car. That is a common misconception. The 73 is a F but a 69 is a B, 70 is a C, 71 is a D, 72 is a E. The same as a 74 is a G but not the rest of the impact bumper cars. Porsche continued to designate body letters up to 89. Sorry to be picky but I have seen others use F to describe the long hood cars and it is not correct.

[@anthonyfunderburk7871]

Awesome video 📹 👏 👌 👍 I own a 1987 911 carrera convertable ❤it 😎

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

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[@Herman-zc7te]

Awesome video! 🙏

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

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[@jjk3205]

Why tease by saying that we will get to hear the cars being driven and then drown out the cars on the road with distracting music. Sometimes it’s ok to not have background music

[@saqibnawaz5139]

Vry Great mature check & balances even don't backfire on hobbies, sharing host personal experience of using 4ltr engine in 911porshe as hot rod was proven way over board on mid r lightweight chasis of porsche Great lesson learnt 2.8 to 3.2 ltr is upper-tier limit for hot rod specifications for fun & manage able riding experience

[@philipstrydomstrydom1821]

Great content ,thank you ,well defined content.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

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[@raymondlarimore2341]

The '70 S was a beast with close ratio gears. The stock gearing was too tall and the car couldn't stay on the cam from 5000rpm up.

[@motorfab7014]

My "credo" is Don't touch aesthetics You can to improove the techinc Greetings from italian 2.4 T (carburatori) with S performance

[@PointShiftDrive]

if you have a G50 with a very hard clutch (pressure wise) pedal, does that mean its time for new clutch? even if the car drives fine?

[@user-is6wf3jk6h]

Great video! What color is the 73? Looks sharp.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks! We'll get back to you on the color asap.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

The color is Porsche Blue Metallic.

[@Por_981]

I have a non-running 1970 T that I'm trying to decide what to do with. Is the blue car painted with a Porsche color code? I would also want a steering wheel like the one in the blue car. Thanks for producing this video, it gives me much food for thought.

[@kevinbodman1011]

Thanks Nathan

[@kurtegts4640]

No idea you where located in Woodinville.

[@chrisperez8341]

Mercer Island represent!

[@MindDezign]

Always, always, always..PORSCHE has built " The Tool " for a Sports Car Driver. This is VERY different than a passenger Car Driver. The difference is a Sports Car Driver, is looking for a machine he/she puts on , and becomes one with. Mechanical extensions of you ! Passenger car Driver's would complain about noise, sounds of every thing Mechanical, makes them very nervous. Those same sounds to a Sports Car Driver , is information ,need to Drive. A PORSCHE has always been the BEST, Tool for a Sports Car Driver You must ,Test Drive to get a hint of the Cars Own Personality. You want the Mechanical , Extension of you to become Intergrated, with it. This is what Sports Car Drivers, are in tune with Great Video ! Even though I Drive Datsun Z cars of the same Era. The Tool of the Road still applies.

[@miamirice6840]

so true when you talk cohesive. learned the hard way tuning Honda race cars you want balance in the package. also the most capable cars are NOT the most fun to drive.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for watching!

[@hansjorgensen9241]

why isn't a 75 Carrera mentioned much, ?

[@brianz426]

Well done.

[@justjim3687]

Thank you. Big help.....

[@OEMplusRESTO]

Porsche guys probably doesnt get it but this video is like a warning for non porche people

[@8359s]

He didn't even glanced at Dino. :D

[@ChattAPorsche]

Could have done without the music at 24:30

[@ChattAPorsche]

at 18:48

[@overbuiltlimited]

Excellent presentation of the breakdown between the different “flavors.” Gives folks some avenues to research. Now the constructive criticism: The drive portion was quite disappointing. The camera man and the editor ruined it. 1. Why tell people that you are going for a drive so that people can get a sense of what the cars are about and then spend 95% of the time filming the presenter? Film forward for crying out loud! 2. The drive portion should have been longer. One or two revs into the power band doesn’t cut it. 3. No need to talk much during the drive; in fact the less the better. 4. Cheesy music edited in right when people want to hear the cars. Why on earth the editor thought that cut and paste rock music would add something worthwhile to a video like this I’ll never know. It’s pretty simple. Drive some decent roads with low traffic. Get into the power-band more than once or twice. Face the camera forward and shut up. That’s it.

[@popeye089]

Agreed, sometimes the hosts forget that the car is the star. Yes, the host was nice in his intro, after that, let the cars shine/ Also, the engine is enough music for us all, no need for fluff

[@ernestovelasco13]

1979????

[@sasarodusek531]

Porše.😊😮🎉

[@stephenc6955]

Your WHP claims are wild. Fill the cars with 91 and put them on a reputable dyno.

[@peterjons3954]

I tend to agree. Those are some pretty big numbers. Questionable at best.

[@alribee]

Those are factory advertised flywheel output numbers. Still pretty good number for a factory spec, NA car from 1970. If you've never driven a properly running one, you likely will not understand.

[@TheLambo123254]

coool

[@iancarpenter2334]

please no music , engine only

[@nateisright]

Thumbs up for the cars. Thumbs down for the music.

[@glock22357]

Absolutely un-interested in engine modifications. Anyone can do that. What people need to know, is about suspension modifications. What has to be done to eliminate lift-throttle over-steer. That is information people need.

[@Digiphex]

Modified is for me! The original Porsche is way, way, way too slow, getting passed by a KIA like you are standing still.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe.

[@lawrest9561]

I stopped watching because I got tired of all the commercials.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Unfortunately, that's KZbin. If you get KZbin Premium it will eliminate the ads.

[@thejackocat]

Good content, I gave it a thumbs down for all the commercial pop ups. Unwatchable I am a 84 carrera owner

[@donniepirelli4668]

They probably don’t have control over that. You’d have to subscribe to the KZbin premium to avoid those.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Dante is correct.