"S" vs na brakes
12-11-2004, 02:00 PM
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"S" vs na brakes
hi, Anybody know off hand if the "S" brakes for 87 are the same as na brakes for 85/2 ? according to Peter Morgans book the brakes on an "S" are the same as the 87 944. But I thought the brake change was in 88 or 89? Ive got some new rotors for a na. Would they fit the 87 "S" ? TNX Alex
12-11-2004, 02:09 PM
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No. Brake rotors are grouped as follows:
Front:
83-86 944na, 924S
87-89 944na, 944S
Rear:
83-86 944na, 924S
87-89 944na, 944S
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Front:
83-86 944na, 924S
87-89 944na, 944S
Rear:
83-86 944na, 924S
87-89 944na, 944S
Good Luck!
12-11-2004, 02:24 PM
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I upgraded my S brakes to 951 spec. Looks better, didn't notice anything on the street performance wise.
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I guess the rotor difference is b/c of the offset change, 85½ still used the old offset while the 87 944S has the newer one. Calipers should be the same on both 944 N/A and 944S, the S just has a different brake proportioning valve (33/5 IIRC).
12-12-2004, 09:45 AM
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Sorry it took so long to get back but I was playing email tag with the guy with the "s" I wanted to buy. Today is his last chance. I am in stratford ct. I have new rotors I bought from Ian for a 944 I'm trying to rescue from the parts bin, but saw an opportunity to get the "s". The na was a freebie from a friend as a project car for the winter. The car ran 6 years ago. So I'm doin the belts pump brakes ect. Alex
12-12-2004, 10:06 AM
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Alex,
i'm rebuilding my S right now in case you're interested. see the link in my sig. it's more fun to drive than the 8valve n/a.
good luck
i'm rebuilding my S right now in case you're interested. see the link in my sig. it's more fun to drive than the 8valve n/a.
good luck
12-12-2004, 10:28 AM
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I expected a more linear torque curve than a turbo. I drove a turbo probe a long time ago when they just came out, and found it pretty fun. But at this age I've been kicked in the butt enough. I drive I95 a lot and think it will save me gas over my suv. Or else I better get crackin on the na. if this guy doesn't get back to me one way or another. OK huh? Bought a 64 ford galaxie in Tulsa a long time ago. Man it gets hot out there! Alex