Mileage: How long do 944’s last?
10-24-2004, 02:34 PM
#31
I have just over 150K on my 84....new head, belts, seals, radator, clutch. from PO with all records. and I can't believe how much the car drives runs and shifts like it is brand new...not a sound, rattle, clunk, ...well maybe a little hatch squeek once in a while....
It dpends on maintencance and how you drive.....I drive just slightly aggressive but I don't beat the car. You can be aggressive without being abusive....
It dpends on maintencance and how you drive.....I drive just slightly aggressive but I don't beat the car. You can be aggressive without being abusive....
10-24-2004, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by faithless
For all you guys over 100,000 miles. When did you rebuild, or have you?
10-25-2004, 12:53 AM
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Drifting
Originally Posted by slowazzporsche
is that 300,000 miles? 
JustinL has a N/a on here with I think 180,000 miles, same with his 951s on original engines, head gaskets, etc. to the best of my knowledge. Mine's at 140,000 miles and still runs like a top
JustinL has a N/a on here with I think 180,000 miles, same with his 951s on original engines, head gaskets, etc. to the best of my knowledge. Mine's at 140,000 miles and still runs like a top
it might take a few years.
ONE HUNDRED BILLION MILES!! <insert evile laugh here>
10-25-2004, 01:45 PM
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Race Director
My 84 race motor had 144k on before I re did the main and rod bearings due to severe oil/water mixing. I kept the existing piston rings. Bores looked greats. I ran it for a year of hard racing and the bores still look good and the engine may solid power. I only open it to check the main and rod bearings. Those look good too.
I saw an 83 944 from california that came to our concour show in 2001. Guy had 445k on the car. Never opened engine or tranny. Car was still in great shape exterior and interior.
I do not think these motors need rebuilds in the tradition sense. I do think they may need to be pulled apart to re-do seals and head gaskets, but the bores can stand up to lots of miles. I think it is due to the aluminum silicon combo. Great for long life.
I saw an 83 944 from california that came to our concour show in 2001. Guy had 445k on the car. Never opened engine or tranny. Car was still in great shape exterior and interior.
I do not think these motors need rebuilds in the tradition sense. I do think they may need to be pulled apart to re-do seals and head gaskets, but the bores can stand up to lots of miles. I think it is due to the aluminum silicon combo. Great for long life.
10-26-2004, 03:32 AM
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Nordschleife Master
Legoland951 has (had) a gold 951 with over 400K m. My '83 944 has not had an engine rebuild, just routine maintenance, about 140K m.
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10-26-2004, 03:11 PM
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A few years ago, one of those glossy British classic car magazines - either Thoroughbred & Classic or Clasic & Sports Car - did a feature on a 951 daily driver with 458k *miles* on it. While it had been through a couple of clutches and had the torque tube overhauled, IIRC, the engine had never been opened up for anything.
About five years ago, I met a 944 owner who had over 400k on the original engine.
My understanding is that the only weak point inside the engine is the #2 rod bearing, which tends to be an issue for people who race 944s for entire seasons. There are some among them who will replace the rod bearings before/after each season as a measure of prevention.
My 83 had around 169k on it when I sold it last November. The engine still ran unbelievably strong and oil pressure on the gauge when hot was the usual 3-3.5 bar at idle and 5 bar before you hit 2k rpm. That engine was the shining, gleaming heart of an otherwise well-worn machine.
For daily driver use, if you maintain it properly, I don't see why you shouldn't be able to get at least half a million miles out of it.
About five years ago, I met a 944 owner who had over 400k on the original engine.
My understanding is that the only weak point inside the engine is the #2 rod bearing, which tends to be an issue for people who race 944s for entire seasons. There are some among them who will replace the rod bearings before/after each season as a measure of prevention.
My 83 had around 169k on it when I sold it last November. The engine still ran unbelievably strong and oil pressure on the gauge when hot was the usual 3-3.5 bar at idle and 5 bar before you hit 2k rpm. That engine was the shining, gleaming heart of an otherwise well-worn machine.
For daily driver use, if you maintain it properly, I don't see why you shouldn't be able to get at least half a million miles out of it.
