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infinitecain · Last edited by infinitecain on Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:44 pm; edited 1 time in total

ok, i have an 87' 924s non turbo that's near mint.
this is the best car i have ever had for the price....it seems to be the forgotten car..
lets see here........a 2002 chevy metro......or a porsche 924...gets the same gas mileage...same price, but it's off the charts in every other catagaory......i'll go with the 924 thank you.

i like it so much i want to sport it out a little...

how hard is it to make a non-turbo into a turbo....what all do i need?

new intake?
new exaust manifold?
new chip?
any thing else....and would it be a little easier to just buy a 924 or 944 turbo for about 5g's or so?

be gentle...this is my first post..
infinitecain catch 22
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Khal · Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:37 pm Post subject:

Seems Hausbrauen and ESC944 might be the guys to talk regarding this.

General consensus seems to be that supercharging is the best option.

You're lucky, you've effectively got the 944 engine in your 924S and a lot of work has been done on supercharging and turbocharging the 944 engine.

I don't think you'll have any problems finding a system. The price, on the other hand...

May well be cheaper to buy a 944 Turbo.

Over to the egg-spurts...

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timstar92404 · Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 2075 Location: richmond BC

it would cost too much money. If you sell your 924S and use your money for all those upgrades to turn the 924S into a turbo you can buy a very nice 944 turbo.

I've read the 944 turbo has lots of upgrades to the engine to take the extra heat. 944turbo also has better suspension, brakes etc so you would get a turbo plus tons of other improvments.
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CBass · Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 2807 Location: Vancouver, Canada

Believe it or not Tim, some people ignore all sensible advice and will devote endless amounts of time and money into a car that by all rights they shouldn't. *irony*

If you want to turbocharge your engine, you're much better off putting a complete 944 turbo engine in your car.

Naysayers will point out that a 944 Turbo already comes with this engine but if you really like your car, if it's a nice clean well maintained example with no accidents and good running gear, then do you really want to start fresh on another car which may need work?
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Lizard · Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:34 am Post subject:

agreed purchase a complete 951 engine, but you will also need the wiring and brains from that same 951
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-nick · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 2699 Location: Cambridge, MA

Oh yeah, and don't forget to grab the transaxle, complete exhaust, wastegate, intercooler (and cut some sheetmetal for the lines to go into the nose), some wider wheels than the skinny 15x6's, the 951 radiator and fans would be a good idea. Might as well replace the clutch and rod bearings while the motor is out. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things...

In other words, bolt some 924 fenders on a 951 and have fun! Contrary to what you might think, Porsche actually did a pretty good job when they turbo'ed their n/a.

Summer must be upon us!

nick

infinitecain · Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 6:53 am Post subject:

well thanks for the direction guys. i kind of thought it might be a little tricky.

i think i'll just have some fun with her one last summer then trade her in for a 944 turbo or 928 (i've always wanted one of those).

i like the 924 fenders on the 951 idea

that almost does seem easier.

infinitecain
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i want to own 1 of every thing....
i know my pic is not that of a porsche but it's still sweet!!

Lizard · Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 6:59 am Post subject:

drive both a 928 and a 951 first, the 928 has a completely different feel, it is equally able to perform, if not out perform the 951, but has a completely different feel, and you dont feel the speed as much,
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Khal · Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:13 am Post subject:

BTW, your avatar appears to be a de Tomaso Pantera... is it yours?
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infinitecain · Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:25 am Post subject:

you like that?
it an 83' pantera gt5
i'm sorry to say it's not mine. i can't even aford one in my dreams yet.
but i'm still young.....it'll happen, later than sooner.

infinitecain
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i want to own 1 of every thing....
i know my pic is not that of a porsche but it's still sweet!!

Llamaguy · Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Posts: 711 Location: Indiana

Here's everything it takes to make a 924S/944 turbocharged. Might make you think twice about a simple bolt on kit. Although, I don't think the "turbo" badge is mandatory, might be more fun without it

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Khal · Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 6:59 pm Post subject:

^^^ Great ad.