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944 front end swap to a turbo front end.

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Old 07-19-2011, 01:49 PM
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Default 944 front end swap to a turbo front end.

is this possible?
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yep, bolts on.

in fact, ill make you a deal.
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no thanks i need a 944 turbo front end and in red. so i dont have to go get it painted.
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be sure you get the fenders, or you'll have to cut yours.
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what do you mean?
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The corners of the fenders are different where they meet the bumper. N/A's are square, turbo's are rounded. Do a search and you will find answers to all your questions.
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^^the fenders are different on a turbo. If you don't want to paint anything you will need the fenders to match, otherwise you can cut your na fenders to match the turbo front end. Do a search, it's been covered in detail.

Also, it's not just the body panels that you will require. There are a lot of fixtures required for that front end and don't forget the new lights. If you go for the popular Euro turbo lights be prepared to spend as much on lighting as you did for the body parts.
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ok
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Or you could find an aftermarket turbo front bumper for a NA so all you need is that bumper the metal bumper under this one the turbo shocks and the lights. I also attached a lip but that was a personal preference.

I recently did this to my Red 944. You can see where the fender has the sharp edge to it.
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Originally Posted by Sands944
Or you could find an aftermarket turbo front bumper for a NA so all you need is that bumper the metal bumper under this one the turbo shocks and the lights. I also attached a lip but that was a personal preference.

I recently did this to my Red 944. You can see where the fender has the sharp edge to it.
It looks the same...ish. But then it looks totally wrong when your face to face with a real turbo/S2.

Nice paint though.



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