FS: "Rare" 1968 Porsche 911L 911 L Smog Pump

[trunos73rs]

Came from a friend's 68 911L. Needs to be restored. All you get are what's on the pictures. Saw an ebay listing asking $295 just for the air blower pump alone. Asking $1000 or best offer. Have no use for it. ADD 3% for paypal and $25 shipping in the continental USA only. Will ship worldwide

photobucket link: http://s226.photobucket.com/user/jga...%20smog%20pump

[sithot]

Nice find. 68's all ran HOTTER due to the increased emissions regulations due to the air pump. You'll find more than a few 68 912 models with cracked heads.

If you're going for the gold you'll need this otherwise your car isn't 100% original.

Isn't life strange?

We:

Threw away air injection pumps
Threw away MFI systems
Threw away Thermal Reactors
Threw away AC components
Threw away original exhaust systems

For authenticity some of these items would be needed (for the pertinent car) to show at any level above a parking lot get-together.

In the Corvette world this is serious business. Date codes and all!*

Good luck!

Tom

[JT912]

Your pump setup is mostly complete. You don't show the two lines that connect the exhaust port injector lines to the valve. I am not sure if they had different pump configurations but your pump is also different from mine and you've got an extra part. I'd be curious to see how this was all connected. I have seen very few cars with the smog system in place. I've included a couple reference photos for someone interested in seeing this system in place. Good luck with your sale.

[gsjohnson]

Nice find. 68's all ran HOTTER due to the increased emissions regulations due to the air pump. You'll find more than a few 68 912 models with cracked heads.

If you're going for the gold you'll need this otherwise your car isn't 100% original.

Isn't life strange?

We:

Threw away air injection pumps
Threw away MFI systems
Threw away Thermal Reactors
Threw away AC components
Threw away original exhaust systems

For authenticity some of these items would be needed (for the pertinent car) to show at any level above a parking lot get-together.

In the Corvette world this is serious business. Date codes and all!*

Good luck!

Tom

Yea I removed my smog equipment when I performed my rebuild, but atleast I boxed and saved what I removed.

[trunos73rs]

Thanks for all the feedbacks. I understand this equipment doesn't help the performance at all. It's just for somebody who wants it for originality or whatever.

[Allen Henderson]

If one is showing their car in a high caliber concours, you'll need this (complete). On the other hand, no doubt you can "neuter" this contraption with not too much effort so it is all show and no (anti) go. 1968s are not much shown and are rare birds in U.S. concours at least. Most1968s are at least, semi-hotrodded. Thanks.

-Allen-

[Allen Henderson]

Your pump setup is mostly complete. You don't show the two lines that connect the exhaust port injector lines to the valve. I am not sure if they had different pump configurations but your pump is also different from mine and you've got an extra part. I'd be curious to see how this was all connected. I have seen very few cars with the smog system in place. I've included a couple reference photos for someone interested in seeing this system in place. Good luck with your sale.

Super nice looking smog set up; some restoration or REALLY low miles example here!

-Allen-

[Mr9146]

Super nice looking smog set up

Never in a million years would I have expected to see this comment on an automotive enthusiast forum. Never.

[Merv]

Me neither. My 68, originally from SoCal, proudly has its pump removed and deposited where it will not be used. Fine German cars and originality in my mind does not desirably include a smog pump.

[Allen Henderson]

You guys need to get green !!!

-Allen-

PS You're right of course, since because of this kaka (a some other stuff lacking), this "L" was not an "S" !