Budget 968 turboconversion
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All 968 NA's had the same pistons. I don't know if the S2 pistons are forged, but all the same principles as in a 968 conversion aplly to the S2 as well. You just dont have the variocam and piston oil squirters. Maybe I forgot something, but that is the essential bits.
There is a Swede that has a 3.0 8V Turbo engine for sale, it is based on a S2 block and 951 head (velded water passages). 8:1 comp, K27 and comes with a complete 3" exhaust and race clutch. He wants the equivalent of $9000 for it. That is cheap compared to many other builders! I was close to buying it, but did not. His webpage is on swedish: www.sanden.nu
There is a Swede that has a 3.0 8V Turbo engine for sale, it is based on a S2 block and 951 head (velded water passages). 8:1 comp, K27 and comes with a complete 3" exhaust and race clutch. He wants the equivalent of $9000 for it. That is cheap compared to many other builders! I was close to buying it, but did not. His webpage is on swedish: www.sanden.nu
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Originally posted by mmmbeer
Alternative B... Minus the garage unfortunately
Here is a pic of the work area...
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Alternative B... Minus the garage unfortunately
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All 968 NA's had the same pistons. I don't know if the S2 pistons are forged...
All 968 NA's had the same pistons. I don't know if the S2 pistons are forged...
shows Kolbenschmidt 968 and Mahle 968 pistons...not the same
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Are you sure they are not aftermarket pistons? The PET show only one part# for all year models 968: 94410305800. Although the PET might be off due to updates or something...
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Have you taken the car to a dyno since conversion? The numbers would be very interesting.
With the much lower CR - it appears that you could easily run 1.5 bar of boost - but it is my understanding that the you are limiting the boost based on the engine management - what steps will you take to be able to run with higher boost levels???
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With the much lower CR - it appears that you could easily run 1.5 bar of boost - but it is my understanding that the you are limiting the boost based on the engine management - what steps will you take to be able to run with higher boost levels???
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The OEM 968 management was kept just to check that the engine was working correct mechannically and to break it in. Since it worked so well at low boost I havent got around installing a proper management yet.
I am considering the Haltech E6K. Dynos will be posted when the car is tuned.
I am considering the Haltech E6K. Dynos will be posted when the car is tuned.
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Originally posted by mmmbeer
The OEM 968 management was kept just to check that the engine was working correct mechannically and to break it in. Since it worked so well at low boost I havent got around installing a proper management yet.
I am considering the Haltech E6K. Dynos will be posted when the car is tuned.
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www.944968.com
The OEM 968 management was kept just to check that the engine was working correct mechannically and to break it in. Since it worked so well at low boost I havent got around installing a proper management yet.
I am considering the Haltech E6K. Dynos will be posted when the car is tuned.
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www.944968.com
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Definately keep the variocam and play around with the activation rpm's to see what turns out best. Some tuners claim the Variocam is a disadvantage when boosted. But I am yet to see proof of this or even a good explaination why it would be bad. After reaserching how the Variocam works I canot see why it should not be used when boosted. I might ofcourse be proven wrong...
The myth is that the Variocam high rpm setting allows for more valve overlap which is bad when under boost. That is just not true the only difference the Variocam make is closing the intake a bit earlier below 1500rpm and over 5500 rpm. Which again results in the fact that the 1500-5500rpm range can have a very long intake period, instead of a compromise that have to work on the entire rpm range. That is why the Variocam allow for more power all over the rpm range. I cannot see why that should not be an advantage also when boosted. Please explain if someone do...
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The myth is that the Variocam high rpm setting allows for more valve overlap which is bad when under boost. That is just not true the only difference the Variocam make is closing the intake a bit earlier below 1500rpm and over 5500 rpm. Which again results in the fact that the 1500-5500rpm range can have a very long intake period, instead of a compromise that have to work on the entire rpm range. That is why the Variocam allow for more power all over the rpm range. I cannot see why that should not be an advantage also when boosted. Please explain if someone do...
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The Variocam solenoid is activated by a simple signal. Any rpm switch could do it and most management system allow you to take out signals based on many factors, including rpm. No problem at all.
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AFter thinking about this for abit - I got to thinking, with reducing the displacement from 3.0 to 2.7 - in an effort to lower the compression to permit boost - what kinda trade off will you have? While it may be true that boost will provide a largert output, there is the old adage that there is no subsitute for displacement. I'm very curious as to the final dyno numbers.
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Short answer: Sacrifised low end torque. At midlle and high rpm the lost volume can be compensated with boost.
I had that in mind before the conversion, but that is really no problem since it is a race engine. For a street car I would have gone with a smaller and more advanced turbo too. I would take this 2.7 16V variocam over a similar 3.0L 8v any time of the day...
I had that in mind before the conversion, but that is really no problem since it is a race engine. For a street car I would have gone with a smaller and more advanced turbo too. I would take this 2.7 16V variocam over a similar 3.0L 8v any time of the day...
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