89 944 turbo "S" part out
07-01-2011, 07:14 PM
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update: Two silicon hoses and 4 T bolt clamps ordered to replace factory intercooler couplings. Next update will come next week after the test pipe and the new boost leak is sorted out.
I still would like to order the A-tune soon. I do not have intentions of turning up the boost for awhile so maybe it currently isn't worth it. I am currently debating between the A-tune and a tire upgrade (hankook RS3s 225 fr, 255 r). I have not tried them yet. I have only tried pilot sports, kumho xs, and star specs. The RS3s sound pretty decent even though they are not very expensive.
I still would like to order the A-tune soon. I do not have intentions of turning up the boost for awhile so maybe it currently isn't worth it. I am currently debating between the A-tune and a tire upgrade (hankook RS3s 225 fr, 255 r). I have not tried them yet. I have only tried pilot sports, kumho xs, and star specs. The RS3s sound pretty decent even though they are not very expensive.
07-05-2011, 08:00 PM
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Exhaust shop said they didn't get the shipment of flanges in yet. The owner said hes gonna call me.
The whooshing sound got worse. Turns out the hose popped off the turbo :P Put it back on, tightened it down. Woah! This thing is a lot faster. I WAS WRONG!!!
Between the intercooler connectors and the turbo hose that had popped off, the car was probably not running 100% when I got it. Now that it is, it feels a good deal faster than before. Very very fun. The problem I have now is keeping the damn thing below 100mph.
The whooshing sound got worse. Turns out the hose popped off the turbo :P Put it back on, tightened it down. Woah! This thing is a lot faster. I WAS WRONG!!!
Between the intercooler connectors and the turbo hose that had popped off, the car was probably not running 100% when I got it. Now that it is, it feels a good deal faster than before. Very very fun. The problem I have now is keeping the damn thing below 100mph.
07-09-2011, 02:52 PM
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I don't want to make people angry so I'll just say that the porsche is definitely better above 60mph. It also has a superior build quality. The build quality on my Toyota is a joke. Toyota's new stuff is very cheap. It is nothing like the 80 series land cruiser that I grew up with. I love that car 
Full throttle in third gear is fun. Also, the car seems very happy moving along at high speeds. I really need to get some good tires to fully realize the car's potential.
Full throttle in third gear is fun. Also, the car seems very happy moving along at high speeds. I really need to get some good tires to fully realize the car's potential.
07-29-2012, 11:47 AM
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Exhaust leaks in the headers/crossover section will make the lag on these cars more pronounced. I would have a closer look before ordering more go fast parts.
07-31-2012, 07:04 PM
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Sounds like the track pipe has taken hold of you. You have metioned your foot work needs lot of work and your not that good a driving the 951. Do yourself a major benefit and give yourself a thrill. Learn to drive the car properly by going to PCA DE events. It's the best money you can invest in yourself and the car while preserving both from potential mishap and injury. Have fun.
