Shark Attack

what is some of the mechanical diff? I have a chance to pick up an 84S US 5 speeder

Thanks

hacker-pschorr

All US 84 cars are the same. There was only one model of 928 offered in the US from 78-89. Not until the GT did US buyers have any options with 928 models. Only the Euro and / or ROW cars had two different engine options from 80-85.

danglerb

Yup, the S just means its a US after the 82 and before the 85. S or not only matters on a Euro model I think.

Shark Attack

so this is not a 300hp car either? I think i will just keep my 79?

danglerb

Post the vin and we will let ya know all about it.

hacker-pschorr

No Euro side markers or euro fog light or a Euro VIN - highest HP 16V it could be is 240

Imo000

I think the '83-'84 US 928s were 234hp.

danglerb

In 1984 US was 234, Euro S was 310, flywheel rated, rwhp was less.

Tom. M

Drive it...the torque on the US 83/84 928S is pretty amazing..it will be head and shoulders above your 79......worthwile upgrade.

Later,
Tom
89GT

Fabio421

I agree. The 84 is a nice bump from the 79 if both are in comperable running condition.

Daniel Dudley

Torque is what goes up in a US 4.7

85fortheDrive

As an owner of an 84S 5-speed, I can confirm the horsepower at about 240. I'd run through the gears for sure before opening my wallet. Check for grinding into reverse. Not a major issue, but we've talked about the possibility of needing to replace the intermediate plate in this situation.

That being said, once I get the OB to 3200 rpm, especially in 3rd gear, he wakes up right nice.

Best of luck with your efforts.

danglerb

That would be the $1000 intermediate plate?

85fortheDrive

I can't recall the exact price of the intermediate plate. I do remember thinking, when I saw the price, that if it were a plate with food on it, I would be wearing a black tie as I ate it.

hacker-pschorr

PM me before you buy one