Motor werks racing someone?
04-08-2018, 03:24 PM
#16
Burning Brakes
To me, the most intriguing part of the 1.8T swap is how much smaller and lighter the engine is. 150 lbs off the nose, weight moves rearward and improves turn-in response. Plus, the engine would be so much easier to work on while in the car. Timing belt swaps would be a breeze, and you could easily retain the factory brake booster (unlike with a LS swap).
04-09-2018, 12:06 PM
#19
Race Car
LOL
Looks like Max's car (MaxEnergy)
About to venture off on a 968 build with an ash burn + caustic dip on a bare tub.
1st time I've ever had a base this good to start from.
Going for P1 car USA nationally in SP3 Porsche Club Racing.
Gonna be fun.
T
Looks like Max's car (MaxEnergy)
About to venture off on a 968 build with an ash burn + caustic dip on a bare tub.
1st time I've ever had a base this good to start from.
Going for P1 car USA nationally in SP3 Porsche Club Racing.
Gonna be fun.
T
04-09-2018, 01:42 PM
#20
Rainman
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Found this...
Under $400 USD for a RWD VW1.8T bellhousing made to fit a BorgWarner/Tremec T5 trans.
Should be easy enough to get an adapter made from T5 to 944 torque tube...
http://www.rwdmotorsport.com/vw-audi...llhousing.html
Under $400 USD for a RWD VW1.8T bellhousing made to fit a BorgWarner/Tremec T5 trans.
Should be easy enough to get an adapter made from T5 to 944 torque tube...
http://www.rwdmotorsport.com/vw-audi...llhousing.html
04-09-2018, 11:06 PM
#22
Three Wheelin'
Found this...
Under $400 USD for a RWD VW1.8T bellhousing made to fit a BorgWarner/Tremec T5 trans.
Should be easy enough to get an adapter made from T5 to 944 torque tube...
http://www.rwdmotorsport.com/vw-audi...llhousing.html
Under $400 USD for a RWD VW1.8T bellhousing made to fit a BorgWarner/Tremec T5 trans.
Should be easy enough to get an adapter made from T5 to 944 torque tube...
http://www.rwdmotorsport.com/vw-audi...llhousing.html
Awesome, thank you!
04-10-2018, 10:45 AM
#23
Three Wheelin'
Did I just read someone complain about a lack of frontal crash protection after a car lost 1000-1200lbs? Really? Most of any factory crash protection is deleted in a race car and replaced by a roll cage and safety devices. I would certainly not venture out onto the street in the car after removing the door beams and a front bumper support for the sake of lightness and you would be foolish to do the same...
What they have done is amazing, the main obstacles of getting a 951 below 2300lbs is the torque tube and torsion bar carrier. Once you've done away with those, its much easier to get the car to a competitive weight. 400+whp in an 1850lb track car is a serious weapon that not just anyone can handle.
What they have done is amazing, the main obstacles of getting a 951 below 2300lbs is the torque tube and torsion bar carrier. Once you've done away with those, its much easier to get the car to a competitive weight. 400+whp in an 1850lb track car is a serious weapon that not just anyone can handle.
05-17-2018, 08:36 PM
#25
Three Wheelin'
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
But, I wonder why they only released a kit for the 944NA/924S models . . . . . the 951 has a different bellhousing than the NA, but the same torque tube.
I guess I'll have to ask them myself.
But, I wonder why they only released a kit for the 944NA/924S models . . . . . the 951 has a different bellhousing than the NA, but the same torque tube.
I guess I'll have to ask them myself.
05-17-2018, 08:59 PM
#26
Nordschleife Master
05-17-2018, 11:33 PM
#27
Drifting
any comparisons with similarly modified 944 turbo engines? 2.5l / 3.0ltr race cars. I would like to see some lap time differences to have a good comparison. What tracks do the owners of the motorwerks cars go to
05-18-2018, 01:23 AM
#28
Burning Brakes
I would think the weight advantage with the 1.8T engine would be impossible for anything with a 2.5/3.0 ltr to overcome, considering it appears that the two engines can put out comparable levels of power and torque. I wonder if they'd ever do a kit for a 968 - seems unlikely, given the very low sales volume of the 968.
05-18-2018, 02:29 AM
#29
Drifting
I don't think thats always the case Cloud968. That why lap times are a great indication of outright chassis and engine performance. An engine that has a 3000 or 4000 rpm power band with similar power and torque values will usually dominate an engine with a 1000rpm power band. which is what usually occurs with a small capacity engine being pushed to the edge. If you wanted to put the engine in your 968 i would think just sourcing the relevant 944 parts to suit would be fine as almost all the 944 parts can be fitted to the 968.
Regards
Sean
Regards
Sean
