Hi all,

Ive had a couple of 911's (boo Hiss) but I recently purchased a 944 turbo as a daily drive.

I tried an S2 (very nice) but the turbo sold it for me. Its totally standard 220 bhp 88 model High miles 165k really good history., and Im looking to keep it that way. However Im looking to map the engine but need a shopping list of parts for best bang for buck. Not looking for a massive power hike but 300bhp would be a figure I would be more than happy with.

Im getting the belts and water pump done as they havent been done in some time, so while Im in there.

Anything else I need to attend to?

And the brakes are shocking so going to be upgraded(Cheapest effective option please)
What needs to be on the list.

Thanks in advance.

Dave

 

congrats on your purchase!

as far as the car goes, i would consult your maint. history and see how recently rod bearings had been done. front engine seals are easy to do while you're in there doing belts. that being said, im inclined to only replace if they're actively leaking...

maybe look at replacing vacuum lines? apart from the belts and rod bearings, everything else can be replaced with symptoms of trouble.

 

Stock Turbo / S2 brakes are stellar so there must be something wrong with yours. No point in upgrading unless you track the car on serious rubber. Often the brakes are simply not properly bled, they have two bleeders per corner.

Consider replacing the DME relay if it has not been done already or at least carry a jumper wire to get going again if the old part fails. Insure that the airbox to AFM bolts are tight and locktited, they go down the intake and eat the turbo if left loose. Change the fuel hoses to avoid leaks and fire, particularly the damper line.

http://www.clarks-garage.com/951faq.htm

 

Thanks with the advice so far.

Yes, I thought the turbo brakes were more than adequate, as Ive upgraded my rears on my 964 with a pair, so not sure why things are so spongy. Will hopefully get the spanners out and have a look. If the stock ones are good for street driving whats the point.

The engines done 165k miles with no rebuild however on closer inspection it has been remapped to 260 bhp, and has what appears to be an adjustable boost valve on top.

Rod bearings? Im sure those are at rebuild time not belt replacement?? Im probably showing my ignorance but you cant get to rod bearings on a flat 6 as theyre in the middle. I suppose you can expose them by removing the sump on a 944??

DME relay has been done.

Engine pulls well, no smoke at cold. Gearbox is slick. Seems to be a small bit of oil leaking out the cam cover where it attaches to the dizzy. Also appears to have a leak on the the diff as theres oil on it.

Sorry if im being a bit of a burk but I haven't really done my homework when it comes to this engine and am only familiar with the aircooled porsches, hence my post.

Dave

 

not a problem, i worry you air cooled people every now and again with questions as well.

rod bearings can be reached by dropping the oil pan. its not a particularly easy job since you need to remove the crossmember and the crossover pipe as well, but its well worth doing.

 

"A bit of a berk"...

Sounds like you may have a "952"... -Since 'Berk' is rhyming slang, and more commonly used in right-hand-steer countries. ;-)

yep, brakes should be almost capable of smacking your nose against the windshield, so start with a bleed/flush/fix as necessary.