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[chrisoc]

I'm not wealthy but I want to be able to run with the big dogs in my class without parting with my boys college funds. I'm not trying to build a MEGA hp track queen. I am just looking to add some pep as inexpensively as possible.
My main motivation is that a brand new track was built less than 70 miles from my driveway(my pevious home track was 200 miles away). Their web site is http://www.midamericamotorpex.com Its a 2.1 mile road course and they are putting big dollars into it.
Here it is. I'm going to tell you what I have(part 1), what I'm planning(part 1) and eventually what it cost(part 2) and what the overall gains were(part 3).
Several years ago (97) I bought a moderately wrecked PCA club race care. It is a 1987 924S. The previous owner put it on its side at a club race and decided to sell it lock stock and barrel(he had just bought a 944turbo). So what I got was a club race ready car, street tires and rims, brand new track tires and rims and a trailer full of extra parts. All for a $1,000.00.
I spent the next year at drivers ed events and chasing every electrical failure that you can imagine. They would always hit right when I was finally starting to smooth out my line and lower my lap times. The up side was that I would get to drive someone elses track car home while my car rode home in luxury in their trailer. PCA people are the best.
In short, 2 kids and 3.5 years later its time to get back in the seat.
BASELINE:
the car runs great- with minor mods(chip,K&N air filter,test pipe)it dynoed out at 138hp(chip not installed).
PLANS:
polished intake, i'll do it myself if I have to.
MSDS header and low restriction muffler.
Reworked mass air flow sensor
cone style air intake filter with fresh air induction port using the fender area where the front turn signal/reflector is located.
Possible head rework depending on budget.
New wires, coil, spark management and plugs
Overall lightening of the car. trying to get down to 2200lbs or less with driver in the seat(I'm trying trim lbs off my chassis also).
Here is where I need the help. I want advice, recommendations, no-no's, and the benefit of all your experiences. Well thanks for sticking with me to the end of part 1. More later as the parts arrive and the car starts to take shape.
Chri

[wdb]

That sounds like a really good idea. is anybody good at charts and graphs ? maybe a slide rule kinda thing. On the left from bottom of page to the top is a column that reads 1000 ,2000,3000,4000 etc. starting on the bottom,left to right is the parts and mods you can do for that price range (labor not encluded ). alot of details, gotta talk to everyone,what did you do,how much did it cost,what was the percieved benefit. what would be the priority, SAFETY , PERFORMANCE ,COST of INSTALATION , EASE of INSTALATION , HMMM sounds like work . would definitly be a loooong term project ... now I know why it hasm't been done already . EH it was a thought .

[ This Message was edited by: wdb on 2002-03-09 10:33 ]

[wdb]

you know ...on second thought, this may not be that hard

924 restoration guide

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might be a good idea for the tech section upgrade . to give people an idea of what is possible and how much time and effort and money it will cost. anyone have any ideas on refining this rough first draft . I think you hit on something CRISOC


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[dwak]

Performance should be the x or horizontal axis and cost the vertical or y-axis and then in an ideal world the line plotted should be one to one or a 45 degree line. No?

[wdb]

no, the idea is a quick reference guide to upgrades, mods and restoration ,in relation to cost and work involved , not a performance to dollar spent plot line. but that can be done as well .maybe several graphs will be needed .Its the " I have a thusand dollars to spend what should I do first " question , I'm trying to answer. it does not make much sense to rebuild the engine ,if your bushings ,shocks ,tires, brakes,suspention and, streering are in bad shape. I was hoping to lay out a guide to what should be done first , if you dont have the money to do it ALL at one time . after you have repaired and or replaced all the things in section 1 you move on to two. a structured (in order of importance to safety) guide to restoring the 924 ,with the cost kept in mind .

[ This Message was edited by: wdb on 2002-03-10 09:03 ]

[dwak]

Ah! OK then.
1.Brakes
2.Steering
3.Fuel leaks
4.Exhaust (leaks)
5.Suspension
6.Modest performance mods.
Have I got it right now?

[wdb]

Yes . now add in part #'s ,price , aprox time to do work,special tools,techniques or warnings for that job. organize it each section in order of accending cost and you'll be done . Thanks DWAK .
P.S.let me know when your finnished.

[chrisoc]

how the car sits now:
brakes-racing pads,calipers,rotors and stainless lines.
tires-turbo rims 7"&8" x 16" with R1s(stickers still on then)
chassis-4 point roll-cage. turbo front and rear sway bars. shock tower brace. adjustable shocks all 4 corners. springs. reinforced front A arms.
Interior-sparco 1 piece race seat. 5 pt. harnesses both sides. quick release door net. camera mount. wide angle rear view mirror. fire extinguisher. emergency cut off(also on exterior)
Engine/exhaust-test pipe, chip(not installed at this time)turbo motor mounts, k&n air filter in stock air box.
Exterior-wrinkled and road rashed other than that stock. Oh-fiberglass sunroof panel replacement.
Right now safety is up to par until I decide to club race.
Started pulling extra weight from interior, engine bay and body.
Got to get back to work.
Chri