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[Kansas931]

I'm trying to get parts for my 80 931 and a lot of places tell me that they have parts for 81 and later, but not the 80 model, whats the differences in the two? Thanks, Robert

[Smoothie]

The things that I'm aware of are differences in the turbocharger itself and in the ignition system. If I'm not mistakin' the turbo on the later models is smaller. Ignition - most obvious difference is the earlier models have a vacuum mechanism on the side of the distributor and timing is determined (and adjusted) by the distributor. Later models have a vacuum tube running to a box under the dashboard for vacuum advance and they get timing from a crank sensor at the flywheel (timing isn't set at the distributor).

[Zuffen]

the 80 production run had more cars than the 81 and 82 years, so parts should be easier to find.

Giv eme a shout as I can probably find you parts or an entire car

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Bob Dodd - 924turbo@cox.net
931 1982, 944 1982 euro, 924S 1988SE, 93 968 tip 06 Silver Cayenne S, 06 Black Cayenne S

I have Way too many cars, parts for the 931,944 and 951

[Rick MacLaren]

Pistons were different too I think...

[Kansas931]

Mainly I'm looking at the intake set-up (Throttle body and intake runner to Turbo)Will the throttle body and assorted related equipment work on the 80' model?

[Chaz]

the '81 and '82 have an o-ring sealed throttle body that has a round opening instead of the oval throttle body on the '80 that has a clamped-on rubber hose.

[Kansas931]

Charles, Thats what I was trying to figure out, Thank You,