1988 944 ?
12-15-2013, 12:19 AM
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1988 944 ?
How can one tell a 1988 944 is an S or not or are all 1988 944s an S? Thanks
12-15-2013, 12:23 AM
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Easiest way is to look at the engine head
12-15-2013, 12:26 AM
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Where and what should I be looking for on the head to determine the 944 in question is an S?
12-15-2013, 12:35 AM
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Where and what should I be looking for on the head to determine the 944 in question is an S?
Google a few pics, they have a different air box set up and a 16 valve head.
12-15-2013, 12:40 AM
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Thank you. I'm aware of the 8v and the 16v. I was not sure of the production details.
12-15-2013, 12:49 AM
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Thank you. I'm aware of the 8v and the 16v. I was not sure of the production details.
Good. 8v is a base model, 16v is an S series
12-15-2013, 02:13 AM
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This is the 8v head (non-S)
...and this is the 16v head (S or S2)
12-15-2013, 07:35 PM
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From the drivers seat, 6800 rpm red line is a good indiactor that's it's an S.
12-16-2013, 12:38 AM
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Does both methods posted here stand true even if the year isn't a 1988?
12-16-2013, 02:22 AM
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Does both methods posted here stand true even if the year isn't a 1988?
Yes...works for the '87 model, as well.
12-16-2013, 02:23 AM
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Does both methods posted here stand true even if the year isn't a 1988?
Yeah, the head difference is the same for all years... The 16v came out in 87.
12-16-2013, 02:24 AM
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And also, if the badges on the car say "944S", that helps too, yaknow...
12-16-2013, 02:35 AM
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The side trim on the front fender will also read "16 Ventiler" if it's an S (or S2).
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