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StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

Would it be possible to put a 944 turbo engine in a 924? I think it would be a pretty wild car. I realize that one would have to change alot of things, but I think if you bought a 944 parts car that runs, and use its brakes and drivetrain, transmission, and stuff, it would be some what...inexpensive. Obviously it wouldnt be very cheap tho. Has anyone done this? I've been thinking about later on putting some sort of 944 engine into my little 924 na. Just kind of a dream though.

Ryan

Khal · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 8:33 am Post subject:

All the hod-rodders are gonna complain... but really, why would you do that? Just buy a bloody '44 Turbo!

To a degree, I can actually understand the V8 conversion. You get gobs of power (not to mention torque) from an understressed, big, lazy V8 and the maintenance could actually be cheaper over time than the old Audi four-banger. Although the fuel bill is likely to rise considerably...

But a 944 Turbo engine? That's needlessly complicated and expensive, IMHO. Porsche's already done it for you. Just go buy one. It'll be cheaper in the end and you can spend what you save on upgrades for the '44!

Still, it's possible for sure and there'll be people out there who've just gotta do it...

If you're one of 'em, good luck to you.
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StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

Lol. I guess your right. I guess I'm one of those people who like sleeperish cars. Like you know "Aww look at the cute little car" and then that's when you blow their doors off. Plus I like the 924 body styling better. Looks a little more classic, and I think that 924's can actually be better cars than a 944. I could be mistaken, but I think I read it somewhere. Anyway, I figured it was far fetched. How about a regualr 944 engine?

Ryan

Khal · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:45 am Post subject: Re: hmm

StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

I guess I mean that a 924S is possibly better performance wise compared to a 944. Well, Hopefully later on I will find a junky 944 with a good engine in it.

Ryan

siggy · Joined: 22 Dec 2005 Posts: 1 Location: West Yorkshire. UK

Why not stick a pair of 924 front wings and rear quarters on a 944

Khal · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:05 pm Post subject:

[quote="siggy"]Why not stick a pair of 924 front wings and rear quarters on a 944[/url]

I assume you're being sarcastic...

But if not, way more trouble than it's worth! Probably cheaper/easier to swap the engine!
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Joes924Racer · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:31 pm Post subject:

If one was to do it it would be very awesome as in
you could get a big inercooler for it and a chip as advertised
in porsche excellence ,, gee then youd have like a 500 H.P.
924..that would be way cool.
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Khal · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:15 am Post subject:

Cedric · Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 2615 Location: Sweden

I do think 500hp is possible, but it will require some work. Have a look at this one, its an extremly quick 951. I know taht you can´t read the text but look at the pics instead

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http://www.944sverige.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5547

But putting this engine in a 924 feels a little unnecessary. A 924s would be a better choice for that conversion. It has better brakes, stronger transaxel and gearbox. And on top of that the engine fits a lot better.
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Keaton · Joined: 02 Jan 2006 Posts: 261 Location: 85202

the LS7 make 505hp from a V8. the 7.0L V8 has titanium connecting rods and pistions its chevy first stock V8 with a 8000rpm red line, and the 2006 ZO6 will beat a BMW M5!!!

Keaton · Joined: 02 Jan 2006 Posts: 261 Location: 85202

where can i get a front bumber like that for a 924 ( in the link above). and i can not understand any of that page

Paul · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:48 pm Post subject:

That's the standard equipment fiberglass bumper for European cars. Post a WTB ad in the parts section, someone might have one for sale.
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Paul · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:54 pm Post subject:

My wife's 1.8T 225 HP Audi TT can make 263 hp with a download to its computer.

With a different turbo, it can make 383 hp out of 1.8 liters!

http://www.goapr.com/Audi/products/stage3_225tt.html
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

sequential · Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 500 Location: BANNED