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Porsche: Excellence Was Expected - 928 excerpt

It was 1977 and Karl Ludvigsen was wrapping up his new book, Porsche: Excellence Was Expected. Concurrently, Porsche was preparing to launch the 928, first to automotive journalists and then to the world. Both final preparations for Ludvigsen’s pre magnus…

Blumaxx - A story of the Minerva Blue legend

For those of you who’ve not heard of this Minerva Blue Metallic legend, and I can’t imagine there are many, let me introduce you to Blumaxx. In doing so, I’d be remiss not to also introduce Blumaxx’s owner, Ed Rice.…

Fuse & relay quick-reference chart, 78-79

The Porsche owner’s manual fuse and relay documentation lacks information and is difficult to cross-reference.  Use this 78-79 Porsche 928 fuse & relay chart for quick reference, with additional info like relay part numbers and fuse amp color keys.  Also,…

Engine oil capacity and dipsticks, 78-84

The following guide is the result of research used to answer an important question; what is the correct engine oil capacity for an early 928?  Seemingly simple question, however the answer was surprisingly more complex. See, from 1978 to 1983,…

Pre Sale | 1978 Porsche 928 - US #225

Very good condition early Porsche 928 5-speed, Guards Red over Black w/black-silver pinstripe cloth velour, showing just over 101K miles on a working odometer. Original paint, finish shows very good for its age. Reupholstered front and rear seats, interior shows…

Bosch K-Jetronic CIS fuel tuning procedure

The Porsche 928 continuous injection system is very robust when properly set up.  However, it requires clean fuel and pressures set to the correct specifications. This 6 page procedure is designed to guide you through setting a baseline fuel tune on…

Number Six... by Pablo Deferrari

Joe Rusz, automotive journalist, was trying to explain to Jurgen Barth that he misjudged a low stone bridge driving through the French countryside in Provence tearing a small hole on the passenger side door of the pre-production 928 he was…

HVAC vacuum climate control, 78-79

The early 928 vacuum-actuated climate control system can be complicated to understand. I found that the schematics from the 1978 Service Info Manual (pgs 130-131) were inaccurate and lacking clarity, which led to unnecessary confusion.Here, you’ll find a revised schematic…

Sold | 1979 Porsche 928 - US #954

Very good condition early Porsche 928 5-speed, Oak Green Metallic over Cork, showing just over 88K miles on a working odometer. Repainted in its original Oak Green Metallic, finish shows very good with some blemishes. Reupholstered Cork leather front seats,…

Porsche 928 spare parts catalog, 77-80

This is the original Spare Parts Catalog, before microfiche & PET! First published in January 1977, this edition is from January 1980.  The parts diagrams are outstanding!  Also, you will find early option codes and part numbers (before later supersession). …