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The engine will have a code of 52 stamped on it if it is an "S", vs 51 for a non-s. Those are not the Turbo S wheels, but the design 90's which were much more common on the S2s. The HP looks about right for a non S too, chipped and shimmed K26/6 235 at the wheels sounds right. I'd say the price is fair for a very nice non-S car with a lot of money put in to it!
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Originally Posted by SD Porsche Fan
Probably an '88 S or '89 if those are the original wheels. That is a whole lot of car for the money given that it was well maintained. Very nice!
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If it were an "S" model and the PO was a Porsche mechanic, I'm pretty sure he would have mentioned it it....
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awesome, thanks for the info and good feedback! Ill check if it is a "S" tomorrow but i doubt it is. should the HP and torque have a darastic differeence like that? I always thought that they would be "about" equal until you got into the higher power range (>400hp).
Im still wondering about the powerchip, chip that it has. Are they anygood or should i change them?
Sry reno, the rotors are going to need replacing once i track it a few times so im going to keep them.
Im still wondering about the powerchip, chip that it has. Are they anygood or should i change them?
Sry reno, the rotors are going to need replacing once i track it a few times so im going to keep them.
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Design 90's were on later 944 Turbos not imported to the USA. The 'S' wheels are forged Clubsports, similar looking, but the clubsport spokes join the rim smoothly where the D90's have a blob of casting material. D90s are commonly found on 944S2's.
As for the engine code, it's not that telling. The block code may indicate a Turbo S block but the head and turbo might not be S spec. The tag off the turbo would help. The crossover does appear to be an early design. It'd be interesting to see if the headers are early or late style (with the accordian to prevent cracking.)
Nice looking car! I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with it.
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As for the engine code, it's not that telling. The block code may indicate a Turbo S block but the head and turbo might not be S spec. The tag off the turbo would help. The crossover does appear to be an early design. It'd be interesting to see if the headers are early or late style (with the accordian to prevent cracking.)
Nice looking car! I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with it.
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The suspension isn't PSS9. You are correct, you cannot get PSS9 for the 944 series (unfortunately). You can do the regular Bilstein HD upgrade, or go with the Firehawk or Cup setup, as far as Bilstein goes.
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As for the engine code, it's not that telling. The block code may indicate a Turbo S block but the head and turbo might not be S spec. The tag off the turbo would help. .
Originally Posted by Jfrahm
The 'S' wheels are forged Clubsports, similar looking, but the clubsport spokes join the rim smoothly where the D90's have a blob of casting material.
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And lastly, that appears to be the LATE design crossover pipe. The triangle shaped 3-bolt fitting that leads to the wastegate would not be there if it was an early design.
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I'm just curious why the car's model year isn't mentioned.
If it's not a "S", that's a lot of hp for just chips and shims.
And I agree it's the late crossover. Looks just like mine.
If it's not a "S", that's a lot of hp for just chips and shims.
And I agree it's the late crossover. Looks just like mine.
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Stock non-S turbos dyno in the 190's WHP, correct? This guy has 235 at the wheels. I see a 40Hp gain from chips, shimmed wastegate, and open exhaust. It sounds right on to me. Don't let that claim of 280 distract you, it is the WHP that counts.
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With two airbags, doesn't that hint at 1988 or later? -If not an 'S' spec then 1988 would be my guess, since 89's were all 'S' spec as I understand...
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