adwolfe12

Will your at it you might as well throw in a LSx motor then do the AWD conversion.

JFreeman

Driving faster, or pulling away even is not a problem, my 951 is very capable, its just when ever it rains...i dont stand a chance. I am aware of what it might require, i doubt you could even use the original engine or drive train at all. But i do have an 83 944 shell sitting behind the house and we were thinking to our selves "if we could make that AWD..." lol So ya its not something i plan to do any time soon...but hey...who knows...
And there is no way i would ever drop the 944 for some 90's DSM car, i love these cars too much...

JustinL

Sorry, should have specified front engine, rear transaxle, AWD. A mid engined, AWD 944 would be really cool though!

V2Rocket

1) remove porsche drivetrain and cut hole in trans tunnel
2) install chevy 4x4 drivetrain with Q45 diffs/cv axles front and rear for independent suspension
3) enjoy 4-wheel burnouts

give me a blazer or bronco or something, a 944 shell and a few weeks...ill make it happen

JohnKoaWood

can't wait to see this one...

Rich Sandor

The factory actually made a prototype 944 that had a configurable engine location (front, middle, or rear)

I'm not sure if it had FWD ability.. I used to have photos of it, but I can't find them online anywhere anymore.

Olli Snellman

PEP (Porsche Experimental Prototype) was not a 944 proto. 951 front blinkers & door handles (in & out) were more or less the only items which came from 944 world. Engines used were 911 ones. like were transmissions. Dash were partially taken from 928.




If we consider 4wd 944, using oem parts, just take Audi Quattro version of 944 016 trans, bolt it to the engine and use Audi rear axle.

alxdgr8

I have an 016 awd trans in my garage...
Not nearly enough room though unless you used a shorter engine.

333pg333

This can be you and your Son's next project Olli. I know you can do it!!

Olli Snellman

IIRC PEP was few years ago in very sad shape. Most likely factory is now restored it. So we have to build own one

333pg333

I hope it's in the Museum. It is a totally unique car after all.

...but you guys can build a better version. Maybe in the future when the new flat 4 turbo is released you can mid mount one of these into a tube framer like PEP!!

V2Rocket

i wonder if the PEP was a preliminary design to the 959 concept..?

ramius665

Probably not. 959 was well into development before the 944 Turbo was offered.

Scott H

That PEP reminds me of the Cheverolet Engineering Research Vehicles that were Corvette test beds. If you don't know what they are take a moment to look them up if you have a chance. It's proof that we used to be able to make some amazing things in America. The CERV II and CERV III were both insane for their times.

hevquip

No, this shouldn't be anyone's project...at least if it going to look as **** as the car in that picture. Woof, what an ugly Porsche!

The only time I've really thought of an AWD 944 platform was when I thought about what to do with a twin turboed LS block. I mean hey, if we're already looking to cram something else into the drivetrain, might as well dream about being able to make room under the hood for all that turbo housing!