Tom's 944

I'm wondering why I don't hear about people using N20 on a 944. Does the car not handle the stress well? It seems like it would be a great way to bring the car to life.

Dave951M

There's been a lot of discussion about it. Do a search using the term-
nitrous.

The bottom end of the 944 is very stong and can handle the stress. I would also suggest looking for the terms-

handling, suspension, DE, drivers' education, track.

Welcome to the group, your 944 is capable of far more than you think.

afx

I know that a couple people have added it to their NA 944's. They all seem to really like it and I have not heard of any troubles. I think that it would definatly add some kick to the car, but I think it would be a pain in the long run. Most of the people that I know who use it, either use it for street racing or the quarter mile. A NA 944 would be pretty weak at either of those even with the N20.

Scootin159

the general opinion is that N2O is for drag racing (short bursts, not practical for long runs), and that the 944 isn't any good for drag racing (underpowered and the drivetrain doesn't like it). So while the engine can handle it (if done correctly), it's not really of enough use to bother with it. If you do it, and plan on dragging it (or street racing) expect to buy a new transmission($$) or clutch($$$$) pretty soon, not to mention that you'll still be losing to mustangs. Instead just show them who's the real "boss" in the curves .

Techmonkey

I thought a bout using it for 20-30 hp durring passing on the innerstate
I decided it cost a littlwe too much.
Maybe when I get some money just burnning a hole in my pocket

Dan Gallagher

it could be cool at DE on a back straight when you need a little extra oomph to catch up the the guy you have been after

or if you are on a quick autocross course in a 951 maybe it can help you get rid of that turbo lag?

Z-man

Some comments:

1. Regarding wear and tear: the first thing that would probably be 'hurt' by drag racing is the CV Joints. Even without N2O, harsh launches are unwelcomed by cars with independant rears.

2. Our cars are +/- 15 years old. Most have over 100k miles. The 944's are getting a little tired. N2O on a tired engine is not a smart idea. (As mentioned above)

3. N2O would spell disaster on an autox course: the turbos already have a hard time with lag: can you imagine adding an unpredictable surge of power to the equation? There just simply isn't enough room in an autox course to use N2O effectively.

4. On the track (for DE), forget about the straights! Even newbie track drivers can drive fast on the straights!! If you are a better driver, the guy who blows you away on the straights is most likely slower than you in the corners: eventually, you will catch him, and he will give you a pass signal (or get a blue-flag), and you've gotten around him: no NOS, no boost, just driving ability, which is what DE's are all about.

Bottom line: wanna drive faster/better? IT's all about seat time.

Just my $0.42,
-Zoltan.