The most Frequently Asked Questions
about 356es have to do with the 6-12volt conversion. Probably
because this isn't covered in any factory material, it's "not
original", and a lot of folks go it on their own when they
decide they want to make the switch.
Here you'll find links to a number
of pages on this site which discuss various issues for consideration
during and before you decide to convert your 6 volt system to
12 volts. Remember, some of this is opinion, most of it is hard-earned
experience, and all is shared by those who Keep the 356 Faith!
Main Sources, complete conversion
descriptions. Most are listed on this site, others are links
or lists of other sources (books, articles)
- The 356 Registry Magazine
has printed a number of articles on this topic.
The most recent is available
online. Here is the index of the older articles (Credit Robert
Laepelle):
|
Title/Topic |
Volume # |
Issue # |
Page # |
|
12-VOLT CONVERSION |
8 |
6 |
7 |
|
12-VOLT CONVERSION |
5 |
4 |
7 |
|
6-TO 12-VOLT CONVERTER SOURCE |
7 |
4 |
6 |
|
8-VOLT CONVERSION |
7 |
4 |
6 |
|
8-VOLT CONVERSION CONTACT |
7 |
6 |
6 |
- Most
recent 356 Registry Magazine article on conversion.(May 1997)You need Acrobat
Reader to view this. If you click on the above and you don't
get results, try clicking here
Then try again.
- Tony Ryan posted a
parts/price list he used in his conversion.
- Harry
Pellow, from his Book
"The ABCs and 912s of Porsche Engines" has a chapter
dedicated to this conversion and a list of items.
Details on Conversions
Below are links to articles on more detailed
information about specific parts of a 6-12 volt conversion project.
Technical advice given on
these pages is provided free and without warranty. The user of
information presented on these pages assumes all responsibility
and liability in its use. We're not lawyers, we're car folk,
just sharing our experience. Be careful, use your head, have
fun.
