944 -> 968 Franken44 Track build
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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)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/DSCN1723.jpg)
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.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/SeatsOut2.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Teardown1.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Teardown2.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Interior2.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Interior3.jpg)
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)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/DSCN1723.jpg)
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.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/SeatsOut2.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Teardown1.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Teardown2.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Interior2.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Interior3.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Interior1.jpg)
Last edited by Chads996; 03-27-2009 at 08:46 PM.
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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...
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/S2interior-081008.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/944S2Interior-082008.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/1stCoat1.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/DSCN1823.jpg)
Aahh....painted.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/1stCoat2.jpg)
Seat Test fit:
The interior - priming begins...
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/S2interior-081008.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/944S2Interior-082008.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/1stCoat1.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/DSCN1823.jpg)
Aahh....painted.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/1stCoat2.jpg)
Seat Test fit:
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/DSCN1813.jpg)
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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.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Rust2.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Rust1.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Fender.jpg)
Ooooo....carbon fiber.![Big Grin](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/PROJECT101308-2.jpg)
The car now goes up on stands....for a loooong time.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/car110208.jpg)
Fenders in place.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/fender1.jpg)
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.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Rust2.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Rust1.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Fender.jpg)
Ooooo....carbon fiber.
![Big Grin](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/PROJECT101308-2.jpg)
The car now goes up on stands....for a loooong time.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/car110208.jpg)
Fenders in place.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/fender1.jpg)
and the suspension arrives....
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Suspension.jpg)
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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.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/011209-progress2.jpg)
Interior door template:
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Doorpanel2-1.jpg)
Completed panels:
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Skins.jpg)
Interior work complete:
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000274.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/011209-progress1.jpg)
Suspension work complete:
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Arms.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/011209-progress5.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/011209-progress3.jpg)
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.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/011209-progress2.jpg)
Interior door template:
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Doorpanel2-1.jpg)
Completed panels:
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Skins.jpg)
Interior work complete:
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000274.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/011209-progress1.jpg)
Suspension work complete:
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Arms.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/011209-progress5.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/011209-progress3.jpg)
Car is ready to go to J3 Motorsports for a Cage and more.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000270.jpg)
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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
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/CageInstalled3.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/CageInstalled2.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000378.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000377.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000383.jpg)
And...then...I decide to go with a 968 engine. I find a '95 968 engine with 55K on it for a great price.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/968Motor.jpg)
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.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000372-1.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000408.jpg)
- replacement torque tube
- custom roll bar
- clutch
- suspension poly/delrin bushings
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/CageInstalled3.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/CageInstalled2.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000378.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000377.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000383.jpg)
And...then...I decide to go with a 968 engine. I find a '95 968 engine with 55K on it for a great price.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/968Motor.jpg)
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.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000372-1.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000408.jpg)
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/P1000404.jpg)
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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.
![](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e195/Chadsm3/Car-Idea.jpg)
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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!!!
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Looks great!! I have cheesy fender badges on my S2 race and like them.