Porsche 944 Turbo restomod
08-04-2017, 11:00 AM
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Porsche 944 Turbo restomod
Hello,
I'm back!
Nine years ago I decided to do some body work on my '87 Porsche 944 Turbo. The rocker panels where showing some rust. Next week I will receive my car back from the paint shop. Yes, I know. It took some time.
Next step is to start building up the car and deciding which engine to put into it. I am leaning towards a LS3 376/430, but a 3.0 Turbo or a TT RS (2.5 CEPA) is also an option.
The 5R transmission has been fully rebuild with the .83 fifth gear replaced with a .73. The torque tube has been rebuild with super bearings. The rear axle has been rebuild with polybronze bearings.
Because we all love pictures:
I'm back!
Nine years ago I decided to do some body work on my '87 Porsche 944 Turbo. The rocker panels where showing some rust. Next week I will receive my car back from the paint shop. Yes, I know. It took some time.
Next step is to start building up the car and deciding which engine to put into it. I am leaning towards a LS3 376/430, but a 3.0 Turbo or a TT RS (2.5 CEPA) is also an option.
The 5R transmission has been fully rebuild with the .83 fifth gear replaced with a .73. The torque tube has been rebuild with super bearings. The rear axle has been rebuild with polybronze bearings.
Because we all love pictures:
Last edited by Frank@Work; 08-04-2017 at 12:38 PM. Reason: typo
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bobinnova (09-08-2021)
08-04-2017, 11:50 AM
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Are you looking to go 200 MPH/321 KPH? Consider doing more body work and taking it to a wind tunnel if you plan to go above 180 MPH/290 KPH. Looks very nice. Super job.
08-04-2017, 12:08 PM
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Very very nice.
White is my favorite on a 944.
Not pretending to be anything, it just is.
I especially like that last shot, tub sitting on roller.
Is the car factory sunroof delete or did you have it converted...?
T
White is my favorite on a 944.
Not pretending to be anything, it just is.
I especially like that last shot, tub sitting on roller.
Is the car factory sunroof delete or did you have it converted...?
T
08-04-2017, 12:25 PM
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The car did not come with a sunroof. So nothing has been deleted on the roof part.
@Humboldtgrin: I would like to be able to reach the 300 km/u (=186.4 mph).
@Humboldtgrin: I would like to be able to reach the 300 km/u (=186.4 mph).
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bobinnova (09-08-2021)
08-04-2017, 04:00 PM
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Very nice, love it. White is my fav too.
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08-04-2017, 05:20 PM
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You should really consider cleaning that thing up a bit before putting it back together....
08-05-2017, 02:06 AM
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Have you considered the 1.8 turbo conversion. That seems to be the newest craze. I prefer the 3.0 turbo personally. Just tossing the other out as a possibility, the motor werks stage 3 is touted at over 500 hp
08-05-2017, 06:56 PM
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I have considered the 1.8 motor werks engine, but somehow they seem incapable of responding to my e-mails.
I don't expect the 1.8 Turbo to have any power below 4000 rpm and that's a problem for me.
I don't expect the 1.8 Turbo to have any power below 4000 rpm and that's a problem for me.
