993 C2S to mod or not....
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As mentioned, I also have my 964 Turbo that has a great suspension and is very fun to drive. I just want to feel engaged in the 993. I have always loved the looks, I just want it to feel as fast as it looks.
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+1 .. on the MY95 gearbox ratio's. Addition of a lite weight flywheel?
I'd have a go with a 993 w/TPC super charger... The once NA 993 3.6l becomes a beast to be reckoned with ... The 993 TPC street coupe is/was impressive during an afternoon; At Rocky Mountain altitude to boot.
There are a couple of Denver -/- C. Springs 993 forum members w/TPC 993's.. ??
I'd have a go with a 993 w/TPC super charger... The once NA 993 3.6l becomes a beast to be reckoned with ... The 993 TPC street coupe is/was impressive during an afternoon; At Rocky Mountain altitude to boot.
There are a couple of Denver -/- C. Springs 993 forum members w/TPC 993's.. ??
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If you want to make a 993 feel alive power and weight are not the only considerations worth looking at. The right tires, suspension bushings, tie rods, sway bars and alignment specs can go a long way towards waking up your car. +1 on transmission re-gearing.
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Attempting to make a 993 faster is just a losing proposition except for going the forced induction route.
Building a NA 3.8 "beast" is in reality only a baby-kitten at-best which my v6 Rav4 can beat; worse yet, the cost is simply obscene for those few extra hp you will hardly feel.
Best bet, sell the car and combine that with the money you were going to use to upgrade the 993, and buy the car you really want performance-wise, whatever that may be.
Building a NA 3.8 "beast" is in reality only a baby-kitten at-best which my v6 Rav4 can beat; worse yet, the cost is simply obscene for those few extra hp you will hardly feel.
Best bet, sell the car and combine that with the money you were going to use to upgrade the 993, and buy the car you really want performance-wise, whatever that may be.
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I have an 80K mile 1998 C2S that I bought a few years ago. Edit Text/Delete ...
I may eventually rebuild the motor into a 3.8 beast but that is likely a few years away.
I know the value of these cars is relatively high so that is my hesitation. Should I just say **** it and do what I want or leave it stock and potentially sell it in the spring.
I may eventually rebuild the motor into a 3.8 beast but that is likely a few years away.
I know the value of these cars is relatively high so that is my hesitation. Should I just say **** it and do what I want or leave it stock and potentially sell it in the spring.
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I recently acquired one of Opo's C2S cars and I fully intend on modifying her. Provenance is one thing, but it isn't a factor in my decision to tastefully modify the car to my liking.
I should disclaim that it does have high miles; roughly 224k miles to be exact. But I'll be damned if I can't drive it how I want to, or modify it in the same spirit.
It will never be particularly fast without the addition of forced induction, so don't pretend that it is. What you can do though, is everything else: suspension, shift linkage, LSD, transmission gear ratios, exhaust, and then just drive it!
I should disclaim that it does have high miles; roughly 224k miles to be exact. But I'll be damned if I can't drive it how I want to, or modify it in the same spirit.
It will never be particularly fast without the addition of forced induction, so don't pretend that it is. What you can do though, is everything else: suspension, shift linkage, LSD, transmission gear ratios, exhaust, and then just drive it!
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That's great. I think these cars are like aircraft - as long as you keep up with service they will drive wonderfully forever.
Mine is at 128k, almost 129k, and it feels as good as new.
The high-mileage, well maintained cars may drive better than low mileage cars because more has been replaced!
Mine is at 128k, almost 129k, and it feels as good as new.
The high-mileage, well maintained cars may drive better than low mileage cars because more has been replaced!
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That's great. I think these cars are like aircraft - as long as you keep up with service they will drive wonderfully forever.
Mine is at 128k, almost 129k, and it feels as good as new.
The high-mileage, well maintained cars may drive better than low mileage cars because more has been replaced!
Mine is at 128k, almost 129k, and it feels as good as new.
The high-mileage, well maintained cars may drive better than low mileage cars because more has been replaced!
Case in point: I have a 96 TT with 40k miles, sitting in my warehouse for storage at the present time. Hasn't been moved in over a year at the owner's request. Guess what is leaking oil all over the place? TURBOS. I remind him every month, but he seems not to care. Oh well. I can only do so much to help.
Quick photo of my C2S. Actively hunting for wheels.
Last edited by danco_; 10-23-2017 at 02:48 PM. Reason: added a photo of my C2S