Carl Fausett

I have not noticed a clutch slippage problem, either.

However, in preparation for that, we do have at the ready an enhanced clutch pack should that prove to be necessary.

Here is a link: http://www.928motorsports.com/parts/968_clutch_pack.php

Todd951968

I don't remember seeing a second person onboard. I assumed you were using a harness bar to mount the camera or something. I also assumed you were trying to demonstrate the acceleration of the car (why else for the video?) so, though you weren't dumping the clutch, you were doing sort of a rolling street start. Still, the numbers (for what I thought was one passenger) seemed a little slow and I was surprised.

What I was trying to get a sense for the acceleration numbers for the SC cars. Anyone have them? Rolling starts, 50-70, etc. whatever, ....something to compare to a stock car? I know the dyno numbers won't lie but its also nice to see how that added power helps on the road.

Eric_Oz_S2

You need to consider that a 968 convertible is 1540kg/3422lb and is 70kg heavier than the coupe. Add another person (you can hear the passenger in the car, and there is no way from that angle it could have been taken from a harness bar). So you're up say 150kg on a standard coupe. From the video, it looks like 60-80mph happens in around 4s - not to bad considering that extra weight. As a comparison that takes 5s in an S2 coupe which is 200kg lighter than a 968 convertible (and say 280kg lighter than the 968 SC in the test!!). I think that is pretty good going!

Todd951968

Yes, I went back and watched the video again. I didn't have the volume on the first time so I missed the second person in the video. The extra weight would definitely add to the times. I also dont' know if this was testing the Stage I or Stage II supercharger.

I viewed some other youtube videos of 968 SC's (not sure if they are Carl's brand) and they were doing what looked like 0-60 in the low 4 second range, without dumping the clutch.

rgs944

A 968 with an additional 80 or 100HP is going to make a huge difference. I think the car pulls pretty strong right now and with that extra HP that should satisfy about anyone for a fun street car. The racers might need more but I am going to go with the modest stage 1 kit.

Todd951968

I am definitely leaning towards the stage II. I'd like to be on par with my 944 turbo.

Carl Fausett

Joel Frahm (Post number 525 on this thread) has the Cabrio with our Stage 2 kit on it. He has also owned some 944's and 951's. He can perhaps comment on the comparisons for you.

kwikt

Any update with the system installed on their personal 968? Anyone do 0-60 sprints? I was looking at headers... now interested in the supercharger also.

rgs944

I would like to see how a SC 968 compares to a 2.7L 951. Has anyone had both cars for comparison? My 944's have been NA's so the 968 feels real fast to me without the SC.

Damian in NJ

One of the UK owners just ordered Carl's Stage 2 set up, so we'll hear some more first hand reviews soon.

kwikt

I can't wait to here. I plan on pulling the trigger in May if it sounds good.

odb812

It can be quite expensive for a 951 to go to 2.7, so most 951 owners that go this route do so because the 2.5 wasn't enough. 350-400whp is not out of line on a 2.5 951 motor, we have seen ST put down 609whp on a 2.5 and chris white had some really impressive engine dyno charts from a ~650hp or so 2.5. Not to mention the 951 is lighter. I'd put my 2.5 951 up against most SCed 968s.

You seem to have some interest in 951s, try driving one.

odb812

My post is nothing against Carl or SCed 968s. I just want to keep the discussion balanced and accurate.

Highlander2

Before this thread develops into a pissing contest, IMO Carl´s intention is to produce a kit which would create up to 110 extra HP at a very reasonable price. Anyone can create big HP from any engine, but it costs big bucks to get the HPs quoted. I looked at this when I had a 951 and 25 grand was in the right ballpark for a 3L turbo from a reputable US supplier. Just my 2 cents worth.

H2

Carl Fausett

Thank you Highlander, you are exactly right.

Our SC kit was never intended to be a *****-to-the-wall and spare-no-expense kit. It was intended to go easy on stock head gaskets and stock injectors, and provide a good HP-per-dollar ratio, with a simple installation.

It accomplishes these goals.

My son owns a 951, and with about $10k in upgraded turbo, exhaust, valves and parts, he's as fast as my supercharged 928 on half as many cylinders. But then, he has spent a lot more money. And he replaces leaking head gaskets every year it seems. These are headaches we have avoided with our 968 kit.