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09-12-2018, 05:36 PM

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I'm back to being stuck on the Euro car..I can get it for about $20k

I really like it, but am being told by my local porsche mechanic that I should go with the 32v motor as the 16v engines are slow (in his opinion). Admittedly, hes never driven a Euro Spec 4.7L engine but did admit that the car looks pretty unique.

Would any one mind whos driven the 4.7L Euro motor mind chiming in with their thoughts...

TIA

Consider this, only the GTS had a better power to weight spec than the M28/11 Euro 5-speed cars from '80-'83.

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09-12-2018, 05:43 PM

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84-86 16V Euros (S2) are a totally different animal than the US 16V cars - which is probably your mechanic's baseline. S3 (85-86 US) are the first of the 32V, slightly less powerful than the S2 cars - you would have to move into an S4/GT/GTS to have more power than the 84-86 16V Euros, and from what I understand, some of the S4 cars (depending on year) have taller final drive, making them not as "snappy" as the S2 cars. This plus the weight increase over the years.

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09-12-2018, 09:44 PM

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didnt sell/meet reserve

I thought from the start that $34k was going to be a good price for that car. Not surprised when it hit that amount but was when it didn't hit a reserve.

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09-12-2018, 09:58 PM

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Thanks for all of the detail and write up on the euro. The seller and I agreed on a price this evening sale pending.

Will be be sure to post pics and a write up when it gets delivered.

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09-12-2018, 10:17 PM

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Congrats...now get that euro down to the upcoming Frenzy. We want to see it live. T

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09-12-2018, 11:07 PM

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Marketing 101 on BAT's part...that car won't reach reserve, it's there strictly for the eyeballs, but, I could be wrong.

I don't know that I agree. If I were buying a supercar like that why would I pay $3 - $4 million bidder premium to one of the big auction houses when I can pay BAT $5k? A billionaire sends his guy (Wayne Carini) to check it out and confirm there are no surprises and it's no different from being an Internet or phone bidder at a Goodings auction.

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09-12-2018, 11:59 PM

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Thanks for all of the detail and write up on the euro. The seller and I agreed on a price this evening sale pending.

Will be be sure to post pics and a write up when it gets delivered.

Awesome, hope to here more details soon.

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09-13-2018, 12:07 AM

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Thanks for all of the detail and write up on the euro. The seller and I agreed on a price this evening sale pending.

Will be be sure to post pics and a write up when it gets delivered.

Congrats! Nice score!

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09-13-2018, 05:05 AM

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Consider this, only the GTS had a better power to weight spec than the M28/11 Euro 5-speed cars from '80-'83.

That may be true until you 'Porkenize' the 86 32V motor. I've just finished mine and it's much quicker than the Euro manual I had. I'm actually going to get some video of it on a run. The thing hauls ***.

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09-13-2018, 05:24 AM

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I want to thank all of you that have been following my 1979 928 auction at BaT and took the time to comment on the auction.
My auction is ending today at 3 pm.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19..._placed_seller

Your participation is most welcome as each and every participant adds to the knowledge base for these terrific machines that we are the caretakers of.

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09-13-2018, 08:19 AM

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On the 'other' site is Weissach #112

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/pors...n-5-speed.html

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09-13-2018, 08:54 AM

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Nice!

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Tony - whose Rlister car is that S4 beauty?

I don't know his RL name, but he was quite helpful to me, which I thought I would mention here. I noticed that one of the BaT pictures shows the Reno radio instructions, which I am missing. Not being able to figure out how the adjust F/R fade on mine, I contacted the seller via BaT and asked if he knew how - he emailed me a picture of the instructions, which helped me figure it out. Very appreciated - sound system is much better now!

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09-13-2018, 11:26 AM

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On the 'other' site is Weissach #112

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/pors...n-5-speed.html

Think I have seen this up for sale on other sites, but I'll have to verify. I know RL has a few die hard Weissach fans that would know for sure.

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09-13-2018, 12:21 PM

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[QUOTE]That may be true until you 'Porkenize' the 86 32V motor. I've just finished mine and it's much quicker than the Euro manual I had. I'm actually going to get some video of it on a run. The thing hauls ***.[QUOTE]

DeWolf, did you use both of the chips? Did you do anything else (exhaust, etc.)?

I am looking forward to doing this.