Need advice on 928 Purchse
06-29-2001, 06:39 PM
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Need advice on 928 Purchse
Hi there 928ers...
I'll be purchasing a 928 within the next few months and I'm hoping someone here can give me reccomendations...
I'm looking at spending between 15 and 20k and strongly considering an S4 with about 100k here in California.
I'd prefer an auto for everyday driving (back and forth to work), and I'm also found of the color black.
Also, is it feasible to put one of the F.a.s.t superchargers on the car with the auto?
Thanks for the help,
Erick
86 951 tweeked to about 400hp
87 924S Beater soon to be rally car
79 SC 3.2 track car
I'll be purchasing a 928 within the next few months and I'm hoping someone here can give me reccomendations...
I'm looking at spending between 15 and 20k and strongly considering an S4 with about 100k here in California.
I'd prefer an auto for everyday driving (back and forth to work), and I'm also found of the color black.
Also, is it feasible to put one of the F.a.s.t superchargers on the car with the auto?
Thanks for the help,
Erick
86 951 tweeked to about 400hp
87 924S Beater soon to be rally car
79 SC 3.2 track car
06-30-2001, 11:29 AM
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I would say thet you could get a fairly fabulous S4 for that kind of cash. It will likely have less that 100K on it too.
The following web sites will supply you with some fairly comprehensive information about 928 Purchase.
Deveks 928 market Report
Jorj"s 928 Web Site
Phil Tongs 928's Forever
Greg Nichols 928 Tips
Hope these help and good luck on your purchase, 928's are my passion.
The following web sites will supply you with some fairly comprehensive information about 928 Purchase.
Deveks 928 market Report
Jorj"s 928 Web Site
Phil Tongs 928's Forever
Greg Nichols 928 Tips
Hope these help and good luck on your purchase, 928's are my passion.
06-30-2001, 11:32 AM
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06-30-2001, 11:42 AM
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Hey-
A rennlister (Randy Page) finished a supercharger installation on his S4/Auto.
Looks pretty good - you may consider touchin base with him.
A rennlister (Randy Page) finished a supercharger installation on his S4/Auto.
Looks pretty good - you may consider touchin base with him.
07-02-2001, 02:06 AM
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Those sites are great! What I'm hoping to do is have a nice comfortable commuter that can still blow the cob webbs out. I was thinking:
Cup Replicas ($1600 w/tires - weight is not much an issue)
Cat-back (not sure - need advice)
Lower 1" (should I go just springs or complete shock/springs? for nice, but slightl firm ride and decent look)
Supercharger (big $$$ - will wait to see if its reliable and relatively easy to install)
I'm pretty pumped unless you can't tell!
Thanks,
Erick
Cup Replicas ($1600 w/tires - weight is not much an issue)
Cat-back (not sure - need advice)
Lower 1" (should I go just springs or complete shock/springs? for nice, but slightl firm ride and decent look)
Supercharger (big $$$ - will wait to see if its reliable and relatively easy to install)
I'm pretty pumped unless you can't tell!
Thanks,
Erick
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Erick,
I currently have a 951 and am in the process of buying a 928. You should be able to get a lot more for your money than a 100K car. I know that California Porsches are more expensive, but not that much more.
Especially since you aren't talking about a 911. With that kind of money, you should get a car with < 75K miles, all service recs, excellent paint and interior, every option working, and a big 'thank you' from the seller. Seriously though, don't settle for less, especially with 928s.
I am going to drive mine for about a year and then replace the engine with (flame suit on) a small block Chevy.
It seems to me that it would give me the power that I want and reduce ongoing maintenance costs significantly. Upgrades and repairs would be cheap, and I could take it to a Chevy dealer if I ever needed emergency service. And how does 0 - 60 in under 5 seconds sound?!
I also looked at that F.A.S.T. system. The bottom line is that you have to have a Porsche engine in 100% condition to run one. That is difficult enough in itself, not to mention expensive. Then, you put on this kit and still only make the same HP than the SBC engine with very mild mods. The best part of the SBC swap is that you can recoup a portion of your investment by selling the old engine. This makes it much more economical than the F.A.S.T.
To each his own, but a used F.A.S.T. and a blown Porsche engine won't get you much on the open market.
SIDE NOTE: Renegade Hybrids does not recommend going much above 350 HP for the auto trans. Manual trans. cars can deal with up to 500 HP. I know that F.A.S.T. claimes to make more than 400 HP. I am curious to know if you have talked to them about this? If so, let us know what the say about the strength of the auto. trans.
Regards,
-Michael
I currently have a 951 and am in the process of buying a 928. You should be able to get a lot more for your money than a 100K car. I know that California Porsches are more expensive, but not that much more.
Especially since you aren't talking about a 911. With that kind of money, you should get a car with < 75K miles, all service recs, excellent paint and interior, every option working, and a big 'thank you' from the seller. Seriously though, don't settle for less, especially with 928s.
I am going to drive mine for about a year and then replace the engine with (flame suit on) a small block Chevy.
It seems to me that it would give me the power that I want and reduce ongoing maintenance costs significantly. Upgrades and repairs would be cheap, and I could take it to a Chevy dealer if I ever needed emergency service. And how does 0 - 60 in under 5 seconds sound?! I also looked at that F.A.S.T. system. The bottom line is that you have to have a Porsche engine in 100% condition to run one. That is difficult enough in itself, not to mention expensive. Then, you put on this kit and still only make the same HP than the SBC engine with very mild mods. The best part of the SBC swap is that you can recoup a portion of your investment by selling the old engine. This makes it much more economical than the F.A.S.T.
To each his own, but a used F.A.S.T. and a blown Porsche engine won't get you much on the open market.
SIDE NOTE: Renegade Hybrids does not recommend going much above 350 HP for the auto trans. Manual trans. cars can deal with up to 500 HP. I know that F.A.S.T. claimes to make more than 400 HP. I am curious to know if you have talked to them about this? If so, let us know what the say about the strength of the auto. trans.
Regards,
-Michael
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AKA 951 -
You may want to reconsider the ride height lowering. Although it can be done, you will need another 4 wheel alignment, and IMHO - the 928 was designed for best handling characteristics within a specific range of height for optimum performance.
The band is rather narrow as well per the specs - a mere 10mm.
In as far as the Cat Back system is concerned...pro's and con's. I'd start with the RMB first...excellent bang for the buck - and only takes about 5 minutes to install. Cat Back will be more labor intensive (and louder above 4k rpms!).
The 993's are nice - I have a set on my '87 S4.
There are other things to do with the car as well once you get into the 'swing' of things. Steroid Drop Links, Dastek piggyback computer, wires (mostly for appearance) just to name a few before you step up the big plate of a Supercharger.
You may want to reconsider the ride height lowering. Although it can be done, you will need another 4 wheel alignment, and IMHO - the 928 was designed for best handling characteristics within a specific range of height for optimum performance.
The band is rather narrow as well per the specs - a mere 10mm.
In as far as the Cat Back system is concerned...pro's and con's. I'd start with the RMB first...excellent bang for the buck - and only takes about 5 minutes to install. Cat Back will be more labor intensive (and louder above 4k rpms!).
The 993's are nice - I have a set on my '87 S4.
There are other things to do with the car as well once you get into the 'swing' of things. Steroid Drop Links, Dastek piggyback computer, wires (mostly for appearance) just to name a few before you step up the big plate of a Supercharger.