ryan0261

How can I make my 1982 Porsche 924 Faster and sound better? I have just about stock everything on it right now except the muffler, which is made by Bosel. Should I get a new muffler? where? and what is the best brand? also what kind of performance kits could I buy to make it faster or whatever, also does anyone know if there are eurodash kits that go for a 924? (my stock speedometer only goes up to 80mph!!!)THANKS
-RYAN

ribs

Hmmm...audi 5000 throttle body, test pipe, headers, 2.5" mandrel bent stainless steel exhaust, cone air filter with a home made cold air induction system, MSD ignition, high power coil, platinum plugs, 8 mm wires...basically a couple of grand in upgrades for ~15-20 HP.

As far as mufflers go, the bullet muffler that I have on my speedforceracing exhaust sounds killer IMHO. Very throaty at idle and midrange, and a total howler at WOT, but in no way obnoxiously loud.

Other options...sell it and buy a 951 (bet you never heard that one before ), drop a small block chevy into it, drop a gnx/grand national/turbo regal/turbo trans am motor into it, or try the electric leafblower supercharger idea.

I wonder if the audi 5000 turbo 5 cyl (I think) engine can be stuffed in there?

Tabor

I know someone who gets 127 rear wheel hp out of his 1981 924 NA. (I would guess 150 crank hp).

Personally I would say that upgrading a 924NA is not worth the money, but it can be done.

924RACR

Of course you'd say that, you have a 944

There's plenty of information here: http://www.924.org/techsection/technical.htm

Just go to 1 - Engine.

Tabor

I would very much like to own a 924/931, but upgrading a 924NA IMHO is a waste of money. I feel the same way about the 944NA.

Unfortunately it is hard to find 1981/82 931s for sale in the Portland, OR area. I almost purchased a 1980 931 "project car" but I simply don't have the space for a car that doesn't run right now.

I would have swaped a 944 transmission and engine into it.

adie

yeah, but just don't drop a V8 in it or else the'll flame you, even if you do have a 944 aswell, you are only allowed to put poudi parts on it, even if is not financially viable, if you want to make friends, sell it, buy a Turbo and keep everyone happy around you, alternitavly how about dropping a turbo unit into your car and reeping the rewards, There must be a few crash damaged floating around and I'm sure not all make it back from the races salvagable. 5 cylinder is a non-starter as it's too long, I tried even with the rad out it doesn't fit

Manning

You can put it on the back of a really fast truck

Or maybe push it out of the back of a C-130. It will go really fast then, until it stops abruptly.

Jim Stocks

Anyone know of any 80-82 924's for sale in the VA,DC,MD area?

Jim

Craig944

Ryan:
-MSD6a Ignition - 150$ - www.europroducts.net
-Blaster 2 Coil - 50$ - www.europroducts.net

-Bursch Exhaust system - Headers - 220$ - Muffler - 220$ - Testpipe - 109$
--Headers - www.europroducts.net
--Muffler - www.europroducts.net
--Testpipe - www.autoatlanta.com

-Magnecore or Nology HotWires 8.5mm - 55$ for Magn. - 200$ for Nology - www.performanceproducts.com

-K&N Air Filter - AutoZone - 42.35$
-Throttle Response Cam - 25$ - Anywhere pretty much
-Drop weight out of your car (ex: the sound reducers under the carpet, the spare tire, the jack, the tools.)
-Better Fuel - 93 Octane if it's not a problem

-If you're looking for accleration go for lower profile tires (Yokahoma maybe). But if you go 215/50 instead of 215/60 it'll make your speedometer read 6% off. Hence 106 would really be 100.

-My ICQ - 46057575
-My AIM - Craig944x
-My Mail - craig944@bellsouth.net

Greg Hammond

Ok, ok. My turn for a brainless post.

Anybody else notice my member number is 924? I guess I should have waited a day or two to get 944 or 951. Anybody wanna trade? *heh*

Greg

adrial

Ok my turn!
A lot of the time when I look at the clock when it's 9:something I see a Porsche model number. I'm seing 9:17 now, saw 9:14 last time I looked. I notice seeing 9:35 a lot..hehe...This is why I never bought a 968 (it's not the money issue...it's this...right...)..it can never be 9:68, so I can't own that car cause I can't tell time with it! er something....

Chris Bennet

Ryan,
Before you turn your 924 into a "parts hanger" do some research. European Car magazine did a "Project 924" or something like that several years ago. They tried pretty much everything bolt on without much success as I remember. -Chris

nickhance

Next time you go by a porsche dealership, stop by and sit in a 986 (Boxster). Either it was a strange concidence and the clock was off on the one in the local showroom, or they're all the same. The clock reads 9:11 when you open the door and sit in the car. (Not sure about after its started.. the dealers were giving me some evil looks, so i quickly got out of the car)

944S2NUT

I think you should really research the car before you purchase it. But if thats all you can afford thats cool too. Have you considered find a wrecked turbo 924?? That will be a godly diff in performace, considering you know who to install one or else $$$$$$$ Good luck

Danno

"How can I make my 1982 Porsche 924 Faster and sound better?"

Wasn't there a 50hp coffee-can upgrade? There was a photo running around on the internet of a Jeep Cherokee with that upgrade installed. But the site is offline now. Anyway save a copy of that photo?