Stoopid question of the week
09-18-2007, 01:45 AM
#1
Stoopid question of the week
Okay, so I have a pretty darn nice (in my opinion, anyway) 968 cab. 100% stock, 60k miles, maintenance up to date. We are talking prime PCA preservation class stuff here. Its got a tip, which I know a lot of folks turn their nose up at, but I like it and am convinced that most folks that whine aboutth etips have never actually driven one. However... I'm bored and thinking about turboing the car. Originally, I was looking for a Horizon Blue coupe to do this to, and I have the 2.7 liter head, crossover pipes, intercoolers, turbo mount, oil lines and just about everything else I need to pull this off.
I also have a very nice 951 thats currently more car than I am driver.
Thoughts?
Regards,
I also have a very nice 951 thats currently more car than I am driver.
Thoughts?
Regards,
09-18-2007, 09:17 AM
#3
Three Wheelin'
So you're thinking of either going 3.0 turbo or swapping the 944 turbo drivetrain into the 968, is that where you're headed? I've never heard of someone turboing a tip...it would be interesting to say the least. Sounds like you have the parts together to do an 8 valve conversion, how are you going to lower the compression? Thicker headgasket or pistons? Have you thought about engine management and tuning? How will the tip computer respond to the power??? Just food for thought...
Steve
Steve
09-18-2007, 11:15 AM
#4
Rennlist Member
Steve pretty much covered a lot of it.
Scott, my concern is if the flexplate can handle that kind of power.
What kind of boost of power are you looking for? An additional 100hp/tq? 200hp/tq?
The reason I ask is, the stock DME has its limitations and the MAF will max out at one point. If I were you, I would keep it 16 valve, lower the compression ( a few choices) and run anywhere from .6-.8 bar boost. This would give you an easy 100-120hp/tq (conservative). No need to go back in time (8 valve head) unless you are trying to build a replica or something (there was never a 968 turbo cab
). The 16 valve head is a very nice design which will aid you in forced induction.
Intercooling is a must and depending on what intercooler you use, you will need to consider your hood latch mechanism.
We can discuss this further offline if you like. Lots of things to consider.
Raj
Scott, my concern is if the flexplate can handle that kind of power.
What kind of boost of power are you looking for? An additional 100hp/tq? 200hp/tq?
The reason I ask is, the stock DME has its limitations and the MAF will max out at one point. If I were you, I would keep it 16 valve, lower the compression ( a few choices) and run anywhere from .6-.8 bar boost. This would give you an easy 100-120hp/tq (conservative). No need to go back in time (8 valve head) unless you are trying to build a replica or something (there was never a 968 turbo cab
). The 16 valve head is a very nice design which will aid you in forced induction. Intercooling is a must and depending on what intercooler you use, you will need to consider your hood latch mechanism.
We can discuss this further offline if you like. Lots of things to consider.
Raj
