Weltmeister Chips for 1986 944 worth it
10-16-2003, 05:54 PM
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Weltmeister Chips for 1986 944 worth it
i was looking at chips and such to improve performance for my 1986 944 and i was wondering what i should get. The Weltmeister Chip that is 300 dollars or the performance upgrade kit that consist of a recalibrated throttle response cam, a free-flowing K&N air filter element and a new Autothority Performance computer chip for 342 dollars.
10-17-2003, 02:07 PM
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You will get a better response by posting this question on the 924/944/951/968 forum.
It is my understanding that the throttle response cam gives the illusion of more power, but really only changes the rate at which the accelerator is engaged.
The jury is out on K&N filters.
My S2 has a chip and the maker claims 8-12 HP increase over stock (from 208 to about 216-220).However, I am not sure that you can expect the same gains from the 2.5 liter engine.
My guess is that you will experience better low-end, as did I, but that the overall power increase will be marginal.
For comparison, my S2 chip was $150 and was produced by an individual that to my knowledge does not do a chip for your car.
Best of luck.
It is my understanding that the throttle response cam gives the illusion of more power, but really only changes the rate at which the accelerator is engaged.
The jury is out on K&N filters.
My S2 has a chip and the maker claims 8-12 HP increase over stock (from 208 to about 216-220).However, I am not sure that you can expect the same gains from the 2.5 liter engine.
My guess is that you will experience better low-end, as did I, but that the overall power increase will be marginal.
For comparison, my S2 chip was $150 and was produced by an individual that to my knowledge does not do a chip for your car.
Best of luck.
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10-26-2003, 07:55 PM
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yea i bought my 86 944 about 2 weeks ago and just looking at little things to improve it....thanks for all the suggestions if anyone else has ideas or things that they have done with there na 944 then please respond
10-26-2003, 08:06 PM
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944 Non-Turbo Cold Air Intake
MSDS performance Cold air intake with K&N cone filter. 12 horsepower gain above stock airbox.
Price: $126.90
if anyone knows if that is anywhere near to be true please tell me, because im having my doubts
MSDS performance Cold air intake with K&N cone filter. 12 horsepower gain above stock airbox.
Price: $126.90
if anyone knows if that is anywhere near to be true please tell me, because im having my doubts
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10-28-2003, 07:06 PM
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There is very little to be gained with 944na motors.
Here are some dyno charts of 944-spec race cars
http://members.rennlist.com/m758/944SpecDynoCharts.htm
Not much power out there.
Chips = 2-3 hp
Cone filter = 0 or possible lost hp
Headers = Stock tubulars are the best
muffler Stock is fine. No gain with even a straight pipe
Cat = Maybe power gain from no cat.
Wires & Plugs = 0 hp
Here are some dyno charts of 944-spec race cars
http://members.rennlist.com/m758/944SpecDynoCharts.htm
Not much power out there.
Chips = 2-3 hp
Cone filter = 0 or possible lost hp
Headers = Stock tubulars are the best
muffler Stock is fine. No gain with even a straight pipe
Cat = Maybe power gain from no cat.
Wires & Plugs = 0 hp
