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Jim Pasha has a regular column in Excellence called the Tech Forum. He covers a very broad range of technical topics – some model specific and some of interest to all Porsche owners. Following are a list of articles that all Porsche owners should find interesting:
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Tech Forum: 20-Year-Old Porsche |
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Issue: |
#153, February 2007, page 201 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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3½-pages of text and tables |
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In its 20th anniversary issue, Pasha discusses the practical issues of purchasing and maintaining 20-year-old Porsches. |
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Tech Forum: Headlights |
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Issue: |
#150, October 2006, page 161 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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3-pages of text and diagrams |
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Pasha discusses the evolution of headlight design in Porsches, with a particular focus on later models. See also #91 below... |
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Tech Forum: Ethanol and Porsches |
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Issue: |
#149, September 2006, page 163 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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2-pages of text and photos |
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Pasha discusses the latest developments in ethanol-gasoline fuel blends (such as E85) and the effects on Porsche cars. |
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Tech Forum: Fuel Lines! |
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Issue: |
#147, June 2006, page 161 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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1-page of text and photos |
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Pasha comments on the benefits of replacing aging fuel lines in older Porsches to reduce the possibility of fire. |
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Tech Forum: Crankshaft Referenced Systems for Improved Performance |
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Issue: |
#142, November 2005, page 161 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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4-pages (2½-pages of text and tables, 1½-pages of photos) |
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Pasha looks at modern aftermarket ignition and fuel injection systems. |
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Tech Forum: Ignition Systems |
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Issue: |
#138, June 2005, page 167 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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5½-pages (4½-pages of text and tables, 1-page of photos) |
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Pasha examines an often forgotten component with Porsche engines – the ignition system. He looks at the systems used from the 356 to the latest models. |
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Title: |
Tech Forum: Current Affairs |
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Issue: |
#132, October 2004, page 163 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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4-pages of text, tables and diagrams |
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This time, Pasha focus on the batteries used in Porsches. He describes their construction, operation, maintenance and grounds. In addition, he includes a table listing the part numbers for batteries used in most Porsche models since the 1964 911. |
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Tech Forum: External Oil Coolers |
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Issue: |
#131, September 2004, page 163 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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6½-pages (4½-pages of text and tables, 2-pages of photos) |
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Pasha discusses external oil cooler upgrades for Porsches. Though he uses a specific upgrade project on an early 911 as an example, many of the lessons are applicable to all Porsche owners considering the same upgrade. In addition, he includes a table of the oil/air/fuel filters used in all Porsches sold in the US from the 1954 356 to the 2004 Cayenne. |
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Tech Forum: Lifting Locations |
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Issue: |
#130, August 2004, page 161 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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3-pages (1½-pages of text, 1½-pages of illustrations) |
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Pasha discusses the subject of raising Porsches with jacks or lifts. He covers the 356, 914, 911 ('65-'98), 924/944/968, 928 and Boxster – though not in great detail. The one thing Pasha emphasizes is safety and that the owner's manual provides the exact location of the car's lifting points. |
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Tech Forum: Competitive Event Preparation |
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Issue: |
#111, June 2002, page 147 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
5½-pages |
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Pasha looks at car preparation for competitive events such as autocrosses or club-racing. He covers a broad range of topics from mechanical checks to safety tips. |
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Tech Forum: Suspension Renewal and Maintenance |
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Issue: |
#107, December 2001, page 153 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
7½-pages of text and diagrams |
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Pasha examines the wear items used in Porsche suspensions – from bushings to wheel bearings. |
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Tech Forum: Engine Rebuild Terminology |
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Issue: |
#104, September 2001, page 153 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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6½-pages of text, tables and photos |
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Pasha explains some of the most commonly used terms in engine rebuilding (e.g. overbore, decking, etc.). |
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Title: |
Power Accessories |
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Issue: |
#103, September 2001, page 153 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
7-pages |
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Pasha discusses the following electrically
powered systems used in Porsches from 1984 to 1998: |
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Tech Forum: Performance Lighting for Porsches |
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Issue: |
#91, February 2000, page 145 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
5½-page of text, tables and diagrams |
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Pasha describes the evolution of headlamp design from the early thirties to modern times. Then he describes how to upgrade the lighting systems for your Porsche. He also provides a table listing the lamps used in all Porsches from 1965 to 1995. See also #150 above... |
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Title: |
Tech Forum: Electrical Systems Overview and Observations |
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Issue: |
#87, August 1999, page 145 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
3½-pages of text and diagrams |
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Pasha gives an overview of the electrical wiring and fuses used by Porsche. He includes a very useful table of the electrical schematic symbols used by Porsche. |
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Tech Forum: Brake Basics |
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Issue: |
#82, December 1998, page 147 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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1½-pages of text and diagrams |
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Pasha provides a general overview of the disk brakes used by Porsche. |
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Title: |
Tech Forum: Suspension Basics Part 3 |
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Issue: |
#78, June 1998, page 137 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
2¾-pages of text and tables |
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The third and final installment in a 3-part series on suspension theory and practice. See comments about issue #76 below for more details. |
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Title: |
Tech Forum: Suspension Basics Part 2 |
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Issue: |
#77, May 1998, page 135 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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4-pages of text and diagrams |
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The second installment in a 3-part series on suspension theory and practice. See comments about issue #76 below for more details. |
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Title: |
Tech Forum: Suspension Basics |
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Issue: |
#76, April 1998, page 121 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
4-pages of text and diagrams |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha begins a 3-part series on suspension theory and practice with special emphasis on Porsche applications. |
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Title: |
Torquing Engine Parts |
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Issue: |
#53, May 1995, page 109 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
2½-pages of text, tables and diagrams |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha describes the correct method for torquing fasteners in general. |