Brauny

Hi, I've been looking for a nice n/a 1987 944 s and I found this one in guards red with a good body, interior and mechanicals, but the owner says the head is cracked and it needs a new engine. He's only asking $2,150 obo. Is it worth it to drop a new engine in and make it a street/track weekend ride? Any thoughts on how much it would cost. I do know a good Porsche specialist in my area. I'm also wondering if its worth the investment make it a project I do myself as a way of learning about the 944. As it now, I don't know much about repairing 944 myself, but I'm willing to learn. Your input would be most helpful.


Here's part of the ad " 1987 944 S (16 Valve) with 76,415 miles. Guards red with black leather interior. This car was my daily driver until the head cracked. It is in need of a new engine. The body is in good shape except for a small dent on the right fender. AC is ice cold. Fully working moon roof, global locking, all electrics except mirror adjusters. Good brakes and suspension; I'm asking $2150 OBO"

Suprang

If you don't know much about these cars, an engine swap isn't a good starting point. If I were you I would look for a running vehicle you can try to maintain for a few extra thousand. Good luck.

catamount

+1 on that advice.

JustinL

Cracked head? Ask him for a picture of this or why he thinks the head is cracked.

divil

+1

You can either buy a car where someone else has fixed the problems or you can buy a car with problems and fix them yourself. The first option is usually the cheapest. That's why they say

It doesn't mean you can't have a nice Porsche without spending huge amounts of money - you can buy a nice running car for a few thousand more than that car, which is cheap in my opinion. What it means is you should avoid one that is unusually cheap for it's class, unless you really know what you're doing.

odurandina

you could break the bank and do an LS1 kit for this car.....

i like that car with a monster Chevy motor.

in fact, i'd like to see all front engine, 4 cylinder P-cars to be running a good Detroit motor....

joes

87 is a late offset car which is desireable. I would plan on $3000 for engine rebuild parts another $500 for a new clutch. If you plan to do the work your self there is a steep learning curve if you have never worked on one before. If you have to have the work done you will never make the numbers work on that deal. Spend the money to get a good running documented car and keep it maintained.

xsboost90

its an S motor- they all have cracked heads right? Drop an 8v motor in there and drive it.

kachunk

Shameful plug....

S2 complete engine for sale

V2Rocket

Where are you located? If in SoCal, I can swap the engines for $300.

Tripod944S

your in luck - I happen to have a 2.5L 16V for sell - 153k miles on it - runs very strong, timing belt and water pump changed out 147k miles ago. during the winter i was forced off the rode and hit ice. My car was in bad shape not worth fixing, however i pulled alot of parts of it. I'm asking $1200 for it. its all stock w/ ecm. Let me know -

MN

If you can find an inexpensive 968 motor ...

f1rocks

I know of a 16v S head in great shape for sale here Tennessee. If it's just a cracked head, just replace that. Do the rod bearing while it's torn down.

67King

Where are you located? I've got spare parts coming out of my ears. I have a bare S head I'd sell pretty cheap. You'd need to pull some parts off of another head and have some machining work done, but it may be a very cost effective option for you. I've got an entire upper end for an S engine, as well (a second head, this one complete).

931guru

Car is in Philly area...