Should I get a 930?
05-23-2010, 08:35 PM
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06-13-2010, 12:34 PM
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I've done it guys! A 1987 930 in blue, fully standard but recent engine and gearbox rebuilds - and on first impressions it's everything I hoped it would be! I will post a proper intro post soon with pics.
06-13-2010, 04:12 PM
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Are the early 930s all that bad to maintain? I'm still wanting one when we get our next house and I have room to park one (can't wait to get out of here and find a place with a big garage). But my concern is routine maintenance. I do not bring my cars to dealers, I do all the work on all my vehicles myself. So my main question would be - Are they easy to work on? To maintain? What would be the yearly cost on the car if you DIY all the work/maintenance, etc...
How long do the engines last before they need a rebuild? How hard ARE they to rebuild?
PS: Grats Kusee Pee on the grab, can't wait to see pics!
How long do the engines last before they need a rebuild? How hard ARE they to rebuild?
PS: Grats Kusee Pee on the grab, can't wait to see pics!
06-21-2010, 02:36 PM
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I'm new here from Florida and looking for a Turbo 930 too. I like to play mechanic and mods are what I live for!
I would also like to know if the 930 is a DIYer dream car or not?
Also, Kusee we need pics
Thanks,
Rick C
I would also like to know if the 930 is a DIYer dream car or not?
Also, Kusee we need pics
Thanks,
Rick C
06-21-2010, 02:47 PM
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If you like to DIY (as I do) they are actually pretty easy to work on. Probably the hardest thing to do is adjust the valves IMO, being kinda cramped in there. Much easier with the engine out. Otherwise, everything is accessible....just gotta take a lot of stuff off sometimes to get to the area you're wanting to DIY. Fueling and ignition are basic, once you've educated yourself on the operation of CIS injection and mixture control. With simple bolt-on stuff and tweeking the boost a little you can easily achieve 100 hp gain over factory stock performance.
Depending on age, mileage, and how well the car has been maintained throughout it's life, your yearly expenses may not exceed the standard stuff (oil, filters, plugs). But you can get into some substantial buck$ for turbo replacement/rebuilds, fuel distributor rebuilds, WUR replacements or upgrades, etc. And if you have to crack open the engine to replace melted pistons, head work, etc. then you will need a fat checkbook.
For a DIY'er, these cars bring more satisfaction than any I've ever owned.
Depending on age, mileage, and how well the car has been maintained throughout it's life, your yearly expenses may not exceed the standard stuff (oil, filters, plugs). But you can get into some substantial buck$ for turbo replacement/rebuilds, fuel distributor rebuilds, WUR replacements or upgrades, etc. And if you have to crack open the engine to replace melted pistons, head work, etc. then you will need a fat checkbook.
For a DIY'er, these cars bring more satisfaction than any I've ever owned.
06-22-2010, 01:04 PM
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EFI certainly gives you more precise control over fueling and timing, but the conversion carries a high price tag.
06-22-2010, 05:16 PM
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Agreed. Unless you're planning to push much beyond 400 hp, where CIS begins to reach it's limiting point. Lots and lots of discussion over the years on that topic, I assure you. Properly tuned and maintained, CIS works like a champ.
