JPS

Ok, so arguments pro/con putting a turbo tail on a 993 NB aside, and arguments for factory/OEM vs. aftermarket aside, I purchased and installed the pictured aftermarket fiberglass wing (admittedly knowing virtually nothing about Turbo wings).

Mechanic sort of said doom and gloom saying that there should be something better protecting the engine. Prob makes sense, but it isn't like they are air/water tight to begin with.

So A) Do I need to worry about anything, and B) if so, what can I install underneath the wing to better shield the engine while still allowing air and cooling?

Thanks

KMASS993

My Nb came with a turbo wing. I can say that the water, especially if the car sits outside is too much. Its not good for the pulleys, ac or anything else for that matter. A lot of bolts get oxidized and the aluminum and it's just bad. I was just thinking about this issue and if there was a way to shield the engine. So far I don't drive the car or leave it outside in the rain!

Stealth 993

If the engine could not get wet, it would not have a big open grill on top of it. Your fine. I live in wet Washington, my car starts every time.

TravisB

Agreed..the standard deck lids aren't precisely weatherproof either. Actually with the screen, it might be slightly more so..I know I had a lot of fun cleaning leaves and pine needles out of my engine compartment!

JPS

Well, I get of course they get wet. My thinking is there is a difference between having something under there and having nothing at all...?

Mechanic was thinking of the distributors, which seemed admittedly a bit odd...it does obviously get wet...

clib

I think like others said, there will be more oxidation on some of the surfaces - how much this matters in the long run is hard to guess. There is a difference between the stock wing and the wing you pictured. The stock wing has a series of plastic panels/baffles that I would imagine end up routing the water back toward to rear of the car and out - how much that helps I don't know, but its comforting to me not to be able to see a straight shot into the engine bay. The turbo also had a big intercooler sitting right under it. I would guess you could find the baffles for the wing insert and put those in.

JPS

I don't keep it out other than weekends away, track events, etc. And it never sees the winter.

I looked at the baffles from an OEM wing. A) not sure if they'd fit, B) they cost more than I paid for the wing

1stgear

My standard tail is pretty open. I don't really see a difference. I don't think you are going to get that much more water than normal. I like the look too.

Testdr

i have a 20cmx50cm rubber/plastic lid i leave in the car just in case it rains. If i think it will rain, i just cover the vents with it, especially just above the alternator and distributor, just remember to remove it when you drive off. I have heard of a number of 911s getting their alternators flooded during heavy rain. Of cos, heavy rain in singapore is rain that literally hurts when you walk in it.

axl911

Your mechanic is doom and gloom. The 911 from the start is pretty open to air, rain, and whatever.

I have a ducktail which is basically opens straigh into the engine except for the plastic grill to prevent meteorites from falling into the engine for 10 years of daily driving in Texas heat, BIG rain storms, etc., and never have a problem.

TheOtherEric

Your mechanic should tell his doom & gloom story to turbo owners. They'll be surprised to hear about all the damage being done under their hoods.

No HTwo O

All this talk about rain and Porsches is making me ill. We are NOT suppose to drive in the rain. I may want to buy your Porsche some day.

JPS

Thx guys.

goofballdeluxe

Funny, I was thinking a George Foreman grill would work under there...

TRINITONY

Put some chicken wire for leaves, etc...