82-T/A

Hey guys... I sold my Porsche 944 a few years ago, an 84 that I dumped a ton of money into (mostly restored it, all new interior, bodywork, paint, replaced everything in the engine bay but the motor itself, etc).

http://www.pontiacperformance.net/car84Porsche944.html

I'm kind of interested in looking again, but I've got some ideas of what I plan to do. I think I'd like to get one that's Guards Red this time. I can't decide whether or not I want to get an 83-85, or an 85+ model. I know the difference in engine enhancements, but I'm kind of interested to hear from you guys who've owned either, which interior you prefer. I did a lot of work on my 84 and really liked that interior, but don't have a lot of time in the newer interior. For driving experience / personal preference... which interiors do you guys prefer?

I'm probably going to buy one with a blown motor (there's a few on eBay). I'm going to put a Renegade LS1 kit in it, but otherwise keep the car looking totally stock.

I kept it stock on my 84, but buying mechanical parts was excessively expensive, and I want to have fun with it. Besides, most of those cars with blown motors are probably going to get junked, so in affect, I'm saving one.

EDIT: I saved my ultra-rare Middle-East spec bumper that I found in the junkyard several years ago. For those who don't know what it is... it's basically a US spec bumper (made of aluminum), but has the light arrangement of the EuroSpec model... (fogs, and turn signals, and mini bumper-pads). Bolts right in place of the normal US spec bumper.


Thoughts?


Thanks!!!

Todd

lovemyp-car

Honestly, if you are considering doing an LS swap, first of all RUN AWAY FROM RENEGADE! go to www.texasperformanceconcepts.com instead and buy your stuff from them...Eric has made sure that his tolerances are actually correct, so you won't have the possibility of blowing up a torque tube or welding the tip of your torque tube to the pilot bearing if the bolt holes are out of center on the bellhousing adapter and don't center the torque tube properly.

Second. If you want to do a V8 swap, buy a turbo, which means you'll be stuck with the late interior whether you like it or not, and you won't be able to use your bumper. The reasons you'll want a turbo are: You won't have to buy another transmission when you do the swap. You won't have to upgrade to bigger brakes when you do the swap. You will already have stiffer suspension than an N/A, which means you won't squat AS bad with a v8 when accelerating, which means you won't blow up as many CV axles and R&P's.

If you're set on buying an N/A, and doing the V8 swap, expect to be doing a lot of power-support work in other areas to catch up with the motor once its in.

Cheers!
Ethan

odurandina

all good points.

will be very exciting to see your completed car and another 944 saved.

thirdgenbird

I think Ethan gave you a lot of good points.

Strictly talking interior, I like the late interior if you are looking for a good gt or street car. I love the early interior in no nonsence weekend warriors or track cars.

white924s

What about an 87 924S? I have one for sale here that needs some work under the hood anyway: https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...-pictures.html

plus it already has the euro bumpers!

thirdgenbird

The 924s would need a little more work to throw a v8 in, but that would be a great example to start with.

Oh, and I want a picture of this bumper if possible. Dibs if it goes for sale (given the width is close to a 924, I think it is...)

Parawhore

Strictly speaking interior, I love my early interior. But I like the old school styling a lot more.

The late interior reminds me a lot of the second gen 300ZX, even if the 944 came first.

Butters944

As for interior, simple question...

Classic or modern, which look and feel do you prefer? I love my raw classic early interior though I really have no experience with late style ones.

Cyberpunky

85.5 for the effective AC

thirdgenbird

That's one of the reasons I made the statement above