megatron

[quote]Originally posted by CBass:
<strong>I've researched turbocharging a 968, and it can be done properly for about $5000.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Please elaborate! I'm sure many of us would be interested to see what your ideas are.

[quote]Originally posted by CBass:
<strong> Powerhaus likes to double o-ring their motors. Expensive as hell. Kokeln runs 550 hp and near 500ftlbs of torque with just about everything stock. New rods, injectors, turbo chip running in stock motronic. I think thats about it
I like the Kokeln conversion the best. </strong><hr></blockquote>

Is this the Kokeln conversion you are talking about (in a 944-body).
<a href="http://www.kokeln.com/custcar12.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.kokeln.com/custcar12.jpg</a>
From a glance, it looks like it uses a different intake manifold as well. I assume a 968 setup would require a custom IC. What does this cost?

Pardon my ignorance, but is the 968 block/head different enough that on can't use the 8v 951 intake manifold (as on the factory 968 Turbo S)? On that note, what about the 951 exhaust manifold and crossover pipe?

CBass

Forgot about the intake manifold. The most common "custom" intake manifold for 968 Turbos is a 951 intake with slightly different runners. The exhaust is custom.

The cylinder head they used on the factory cars an 8V design, sort of a mix and match between the 951 and 2.7 heads, with some custom stuff, like a ceramic combustion chamber.

I think anything that was used on the 951 top end aside from the head, could be slightly modified to fit on a 968.

I'm doing a 968 Turbo conversion, I'm just gathering all the parts right now.

megatron

[quote]Originally posted by CBass:
<strong>I'm doing a 968 Turbo conversion, I'm just gathering all the parts right now.</strong><hr></blockquote>

wow! please keep us in touch with your progress! hey, i just noticed your location. i'm in seattle and would love to check out your setup sometime.

Tom Pultz

[quote]Originally posted by megatron:
<strong>
i'm in seattle and would love to check out your setup sometime.</strong><hr></blockquote>Have you seen Eric Krause's 968 <a href="http://www.megadose.net/968/gallery.htm" target="_blank">Turbo S</a> look-alike? He lives in Woodinville and we will both be at PRI for the PCA DE on June 2nd. I hope to have my 968 Turbo S wing installed by then.

CBass

You guys should join the northwest Up Front Porsches club... mostly 924's, but we're looking for more 944's and 968's. I have to get the web site back up though.