944 -> 968 Franken44 Track build
03-27-2009, 06:32 PM
#1
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944 -> 968 Franken44 Track build
Howdy doods...
This is the quick-n-dirty post of my Franken44's progress. Above all, I have to extend Tim (Lemming) and thank you for getting me to think of doing this. The process has been a blast.
So here goes.
The donor car: 1989 Porsche 944 S2 (147K on engine / chassis)
July 2008 - Tear down begins as I rip out the interior and remove...well.....everything. Carpet - gone. Seats - gone. D, all the above, GONE. This part -REALLY SUCKS. But is completely worth it.
This is the quick-n-dirty post of my Franken44's progress. Above all, I have to extend Tim (Lemming) and thank you for getting me to think of doing this. The process has been a blast.
So here goes.
The donor car: 1989 Porsche 944 S2 (147K on engine / chassis)
July 2008 - Tear down begins as I rip out the interior and remove...well.....everything. Carpet - gone. Seats - gone. D, all the above, GONE. This part -REALLY SUCKS. But is completely worth it.
Last edited by Chads996; 03-27-2009 at 08:46 PM.
03-27-2009, 06:50 PM
#2
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August turns to September and then October....
The project continues as I repair rust, install CF front fenders and complete the painting of the interior. Simplicity and function is EVERYTHING.
The interior - priming begins...
Aahh....painted.
Seat Test fit:
The interior - priming begins...
Aahh....painted.
Seat Test fit:
03-27-2009, 06:55 PM
#3
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October - November 2008
Rust repair. Fender replacement....
l Found this wonderful bit of cancer on the driver's side front fender. Immediately decided to replace the fenders. Luckily a Rennlister had a set of CF front fenders.
Ooooo....carbon fiber.
The car now goes up on stands....for a loooong time.
Fenders in place.
and the suspension arrives....
l Found this wonderful bit of cancer on the driver's side front fender. Immediately decided to replace the fenders. Luckily a Rennlister had a set of CF front fenders.
Ooooo....carbon fiber.
The car now goes up on stands....for a loooong time.
Fenders in place.
and the suspension arrives....
03-27-2009, 07:00 PM
#4
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Dec-January
With the car on stands, major suspension work takes place.
-New control arms
-New coilovers from Ground Control
-New Axles
-New tie rods
-New braided brake lines
The interior is completed and prepped for the roll cage. Seats are fitted and I complete the carbon fiber door panels.
Interior door template:
Completed panels:
Interior work complete:
Suspension work complete:
Car is ready to go to J3 Motorsports for a Cage and more.
-New control arms
-New coilovers from Ground Control
-New Axles
-New tie rods
-New braided brake lines
The interior is completed and prepped for the roll cage. Seats are fitted and I complete the carbon fiber door panels.
Interior door template:
Completed panels:
Interior work complete:
Suspension work complete:
Car is ready to go to J3 Motorsports for a Cage and more.
03-27-2009, 07:15 PM
#5
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January 2009 - present
The car is dropped off at J3 Motorsports in Buford, GA. There, they guys install the following:
- replacement torque tube
- custom roll bar
- clutch
- suspension poly/delrin bushings
And...then...I decide to go with a 968 engine. I find a '95 968 engine with 55K on it for a great price.
Today - 03/27/09
Exhaust has arrived as well as all the parts to perform the swap. I hope to be riding in one seriously setup track beastie.
- replacement torque tube
- custom roll bar
- clutch
- suspension poly/delrin bushings
And...then...I decide to go with a 968 engine. I find a '95 968 engine with 55K on it for a great price.
Today - 03/27/09
Exhaust has arrived as well as all the parts to perform the swap. I hope to be riding in one seriously setup track beastie.
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03-28-2009, 01:16 PM
#8
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Thanks all. Here's a photoshop sneak peek at the final car. Stripes, wheels, etc. The only difference will be the wheel choice. I have a set of the Boxster twists that will be painted. Not the cups as shown.
03-29-2009, 05:01 AM
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great job so far!!!
i wouldnt put the porsche badge on the fender, looks cheesy to me....
lets get that 968 engine in there!!!
i wouldnt put the porsche badge on the fender, looks cheesy to me....
lets get that 968 engine in there!!!
03-29-2009, 11:36 AM
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Looks great!! I have cheesy fender badges on my S2 race and like them.