Powerhaus visit next week
07-29-2004, 12:58 PM
#17
Rennlist Member
Chris, it can be either way. It all depends how they set it up. To get 350hp on a 968 is very easy with turbo-charging. Also the 968 electrical system is not a bottleneck at that HP. If you start going higher, you run into issues. Based on recent conversations, 400hp is the limit for our stock 968 electronic setup. Anything past that and you will be forced to either run a 951 setup or standalone.
So to answer your question, this can be achieved through a 16 valve head but still should involve an engine rebuild to lower the compression. What normally happens is people go for all the bells and wistles and that when it really gets out of hand and you can double your price.
BTW, the yellow one is still an NA so you should have no problems
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Raj
So to answer your question, this can be achieved through a 16 valve head but still should involve an engine rebuild to lower the compression. What normally happens is people go for all the bells and wistles and that when it really gets out of hand and you can double your price.
BTW, the yellow one is still an NA so you should have no problems
.Raj
07-29-2004, 01:59 PM
#19
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by Damian in NJ
No persona change, maybe it's just a little midlife crisis/need for speed kinda thing.
Of course, you would expect nothing less from a guy with the screen name, "NeedPorscheSpeed."
I hope that your trip to Arizona and visit with Mr. Raines goes well. Good luck!
07-30-2004, 10:14 AM
#22
Jason, Big Blacks will be added, with xdrilled rotors all around, ss brake lines, and a new brake bias valve. Currently I've got the sport springs and mo30 sways, I might be tempted to go with Paragon's Koni struts and shock package-but I won't track the car, so I'd probably leave the suspension as is for a while. This will only be the 350hp conversion, not one of those monsters like you, Raj, and George have.
07-30-2004, 10:48 AM
#23
Rennlist Member
"only be 350hp"
Lets see, we are around 400hp, so you will be right there. It would be hardly any different. I guess this year's Hershey Modified Cab contest was too close? You want to make sure you blow everyone out the door next year!
Raj
Lets see, we are around 400hp, so you will be right there. It would be hardly any different. I guess this year's Hershey Modified Cab contest was too close? You want to make sure you blow everyone out the door next year!
Raj
07-31-2004, 12:56 AM
#25
Intermediate
400+HP w/16v head & variocam.
Originally Posted by 968TurboS
Chris, it can be either way. It all depends how they set it up. To get 350hp on a 968 is very easy with turbo-charging. Also the 968 electrical system is not a bottleneck at that HP. If you start going higher, you run into issues. Based on recent conversations, 400hp is the limit for our stock 968 electronic setup. Anything past that and you will be forced to either run a 951 setup or standalone.
So to answer your question, this can be achieved through a 16 valve head but still should involve an engine rebuild to lower the compression. What normally happens is people go for all the bells and wistles and that when it really gets out of hand and you can double your price.
BTW, the yellow one is still an NA so you should have no problems.
Raj
So to answer your question, this can be achieved through a 16 valve head but still should involve an engine rebuild to lower the compression. What normally happens is people go for all the bells and wistles and that when it really gets out of hand and you can double your price.
BTW, the yellow one is still an NA so you should have no problems
.Raj
Some more info: More details on the project.
This one got out of hand with the bells and whistles.
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Afflicted with Porsche'itis
993 C4S. (PSS9 kit, otherwise stock)
968 Turbo. (425RWHP + all the goodies)
ex: 993TT, 993GT2, 944NA
07-31-2004, 10:52 AM
#27
Rennlist Member
Damian, you're inching closer to the dark side... I just spent a week zooming around Barcelona in my 951 with the top down and, while it's a stock 951S engine, it's a totally different animal on boost than the S2 cab.
Whatever you decide, have a lot of fun with it!
I just spent a week zooming around Barcelona in my 951 with the top down and, while it's a stock 951S engine, it's a totally different animal on boost than the S2 cab. Whatever you decide, have a lot of fun with it!
07-31-2004, 01:34 PM
#29
Three Wheelin'
Damian, I really look forward to hearing some accurate information about the Powerhaus offerings after your visit!
Does anyone have thoughts on how much the life of a 968 engine will be shortened by converting to either a 350 or 400+ BHP forced induction setup?
Does anyone have thoughts on how much the life of a 968 engine will be shortened by converting to either a 350 or 400+ BHP forced induction setup?
07-31-2004, 05:36 PM
#30
Rennlist Member
Bruce, where did you get the idea that turbocharging will shorten the engines life? You gotta stop paying attention to that BS. When done properly, they are just as reliable and long lasting. How come 951 engines last over 250K?
It costs money to do things right and when you corners is when you shorten an engines life. I could name a few who have shorten their chassis's life? lol.
Raj
It costs money to do things right and when you corners is when you shorten an engines life. I could name a few who have shorten their chassis's life? lol.
Raj