HOW TO MAKE AN OLD PORSCHE FLY

The legendary Porsche 356/912 performance guide by Craig Richter is available again

It was out of print for decades.

Digital version of How To Make An Old Porsche Fly book

The original 1983 performance guide for Porsche 356, 912 and air-cooled VW — now fully digitized.

This is not a modern rewrite. This is an exact copy of the original with the raw, experience driven knowledge from both race track and street use. Plus: now with additional index for easier lookup.

  • Real world tuning insights
  • Period-correct modifications
  • Old school techniques still relevant today

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👍 What experienced Porsche owners say

“Every 356 owner should have and read Craig’s book.”

“A thorough and spot-on 616 engine tech source.”

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👍 Why this book is different

Porsche 356 information today can be fragmented, second-hand, theoretical or even contradictory.

This book is not.

It was written when these cars were actively being modified, raced, and improved — not restored for shows.

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These are original pages from the manual — exactly as written.
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💰What this knowledge can save you

Owning a Porsche 356 is expensive.

Modifying one incorrectly is even more expensive.

This book helps you:

One correct decision can save thousands.

💎 A rare piece of Porsche history

For decades, this book has been difficult to find.

It circulated quietly among enthusiasts and builders — often shared, copied, and passed along.

Now, it has been carefully digitized and made available again.

Not re-written. Not updated. Preserved.

👤 Who this book is for

This is for you if:

If you’re looking for a modern beginner’s guide — this is not it.

This is for serious enthusiasts.

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🛠  What this book helps you with

This is not theory - it's practical performance knowledge based on real-world experience.

Engine performance optimization

Practical engine building and modification

System-level tuning and integration

Strategic decision-making for builds

💡 Selection of Craig's many insights from his racing period

On Weber manifolds

The Weber manifolds that look like the old Solex manifolds appear to be OK. The area right under the throttle butterfly already accepts 44mm Webers, whereas the Solex is only 40mm and must be opened up to use the bigger carbs. The old “fat” or “dune buggy store” Weber manifolds not only have severe clearance problems, the manifold runners have an odd bend and just won’t produce any horsepower.

On oil pressure realities

It’s really difficult to get too much oil pressure out of a 356. My street Speedster runs 70psi when revved up, even hot. Cold it pegs the gauge. Never had any problems with seals leaking, or anything like that. Racers assemble carefully, sometimes use heavier relief springs, and get over 100psi. On the other hand, old small pump motors seem to run forever on 20psi, and the oil light flickers at idle, about 8psi.

On CDI systems

There are many quality CD systems out there but the good Bosch coil puts out 34,000 Volts, and the 12V Bosch red coil is advertised to deliver 40,000 Volts. Either is quite capable of handling the ignition for racing motors. CD’s do make sense for street use, but there is no convincing evidence that they can increase torque or peak horsepower over a properly prepared points system.

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❓ Quick FAQ

Is this a physical book?

No. This is a digital download.

When do I get it?

Immediately after purchase.

Can I print it?

Yes. It is workshop-friendly and printable.

Which cars does it cover?

The focus is on Porsche 356, with parts applicable to Porsche 912 and air-cooled VW engines.

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