{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Porsche 914: Is Vapor Lock a Real Thing?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/porsche-914-is-vapor-lock-a-real-thing","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16207535-porsche-914-is-vapor-lock-a-real-thing.mp3","description":"Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!How Eric learned about the dreaded vapor lock with his Porsche 914. Click here to listen to the full episode with Eric - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/5a33d4461718379719e33e990a83f722#Porsche914 #AirCooled #Vaporlock #carsloved #everycarhasaculture #EveryCarTellsAStory #carsloved #podcast *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong."},"annotations":[{"startTime":2.8,"endTime":6.2,"type":"term","title":"vapor locking","url":"/glossary/vapor-locking","quote":"...the problem really with that car was the vapor locking. It's not a problem in Munich, where it stays pretty cool.","canonicalId":"term:vapor-locking","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Vapor locking occurs when fuel in the fuel lines vaporizes due to heat, preventing the engine from receiving the necessary fuel to operate. This can lead to engine stalling or difficulty starting, especially in hot conditions.","simplifiedExplanation":"Vapor locking is when the fuel in your car's lines turns into gas because it gets too hot, making it hard for the engine to get the fuel it needs to run."}},{"startTime":13.0,"endTime":16.9,"type":"term","title":"fuel injection","url":"/glossary/fuel-injection","quote":"...the fuel injection that they used had a problem when the engine, the air-cooled engine got hot.","canonicalId":"term:fuel-injection","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Fuel injection is a system that delivers fuel to the engine in a precise manner, improving efficiency and performance compared to carburetors. However, it can be sensitive to heat, leading to issues like vapor locking.","simplifiedExplanation":"Fuel injection is a way of getting fuel into the engine that helps it run better and use less gas. Sometimes, if it gets too hot, it can cause problems."}},{"startTime":19.1,"endTime":21.8,"type":"term","title":"carburetor conversion","url":"/glossary/carburetor-conversion","quote":"...a lot of people did a carburetor conversion on that. But I had not done that.","canonicalId":"term:carburetor-conversion","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A carburetor conversion involves replacing a fuel injection system with a carburetor, which mixes air and fuel for combustion. This is often done to improve performance or reliability, especially in older vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"A carburetor conversion is when you change your car's fuel system from a modern type to an older one that mixes air and fuel together. People do this to fix problems or make the car run better."}},{"startTime":30.4,"endTime":37.2,"type":"term","title":"2.0-liter-4-cylinder","url":"/glossary/2-0-liter-4-cylinder","quote":"was that the 914-6, or it was the 2.0-liter-4, the bigger of the 4-cylinder? It was a 2.0-liter, 2.0-liter-4-cylinder.","canonicalId":"term:2-0-liter-4-cylinder","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine refers to an engine configuration with four cylinders and a total displacement of 2.0 liters. This size is common in many compact and sports cars, providing a balance of efficiency and performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine is a type of car engine that has four cylinders and is 2.0 liters in size. It's often found in smaller cars and offers a good mix of power and fuel efficiency."}},{"startTime":30.4,"endTime":35.8,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 914-6","url":"/cars/porsche/914","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/Porsche_914%2C_Modell_1975-76_%282018-06-03_Sp_r%29.JPG","quote":"So, Eric, was that, just make sure I understood, was that the 914-6, or it was the 2.0-liter-4, the bigger of the 4-cylinder?","canonicalId":"car:porsche:914","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 914-6 is a variant of the Porsche 914 that features a 2.0-liter flat-six engine, offering more power and performance compared to its four-cylinder counterparts. It was produced in the early 1970s and is known for its mid-engine layout and lightweight design.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche 914-6 is a sports car that has a six-cylinder engine, making it faster than other versions with only four cylinders. It was made in the early 1970s and is popular among car enthusiasts.","imageAttribution":"Lothar Spurzem (CC BY-SA 2.0 de)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Carly","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Doug","role":"host"},{"id":"s3","name":"Dave: Classic Car Experts","role":"host"},{"id":"s4","name":"Motorsports Enthusiasts","role":"host"},{"id":"s5","name":"Automotive Storytellers","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/porsche-914-is-vapor-lock-a-real-thing/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}