Description:

1988 944S running project car, race car or parts car

I have endeavored for some six years to create a streetcar with minimal modern conveniences to replace my Sports Purpose 1967 911S.  The intent was to create a 944S in the context of what Porsche might  have produced as a Sports Purpose 944S in the year 1967: i.e., a totally analog and Performance Oriented sports car. 

Health issues force sale.

I have reworked much of the platform to this end only to realize the Microsquirt fuel/ignition system is beyond my aptitude and desire to commit to learning its language.  It pains me to quit this project so close to the end but I am weary and need to let it go to someone with more aptitude and commitment.

The chassis is straight and rust free and much of the vehicle has been transformed to be very analog with new wiring harness, upgraded suspension and elimination of all power assisted “conveniences”.

To the above I offer what items have been upgrades or replaced and a list of extras to help finish out the project.  The car would need painting to be “pretty” and the interior is ready for the new owner’s installation: think 924 GTS as what my concept is.

The car is currently free of smog components and is drive-able but optimization of the Microsquirt is required.

I purchased in 2016 from owner in El Paso who bought car from owner in Albuquerque in 2012.  Previous owner  from Southern California.  Car had 123,900 miles on odometer when I acquired it.  Total mileage since then is limited as it has been a project car for the duration of my ownership, perhaps 500 miles total have been added.

So: Car is a project close to the end and streetable in a non-smog society.  Alternately it is a race car or a parts car.

Items included as installed by me:

Microsquirt ignition system with “AutoTune” feature

Edelbrock injectors

Chevrolet Truck LS2 Ignition coils

Michael Mount intake manifold

Jenvey THP50i throttle bodies

Aeromotive bypass fuel pressure regulator

Recaro Sport seats

Lindsey Racing Balance Shaft removal kit

951 Turbo oil cooler console

Oil cooler radiator from Mazda RX-7 with -16 Aeroquip plumbing

951 Turbo fuel pump

Lindsey Racing “low alternator” mounting bracket

Rear hatch latches are “over-center” design with spring pin securing provision

Battery installed into right rear wheel well

OEM “Euro”, fiberglass and ABS(???) front bumpers: (18 lbs. lighter each than safety bumpers)

Dual master cylinder brake pedal box with balance bar; Tilton 0.70” & 1.0” diameters)

Vitaloni driver’s side mirror

924 GTS style headlights with Hella Optilux with Xenon white halogen bulbs; 100/80W

Parcel shelf

21mm wheel spacers, front & rear with 80mm studs

S2/968, Brembo brakes (rebuilt) with Stoptech “Street Performance” pads

Stainless braded brake lines

993 8” x 16” and 9” x 16” rims ( Cup Design 93 Winterrad )with solid valve stems

Steering rack converted to be manual steering

Steering tie rods converted to be shim-able for bump steer adjustment

Adjustable strut camber plates

951 Turbo A-arms with updated ball joints

Delrin front bushings and 968 rear pivot blocks

Koni “Yellow” sport shocks

250 lb. front springs

Turbo S2 front, tubular sway bar (26.8mm)

7/8” adjustable rear sway bar

Manual crank window winders

Clutch & slave cylinders replaced

2 ½ lb. Halotron fire extinguisher

OEM air conditioner condenser removed and console re-worked to have simplified heater inside cockpit, opening in panel forward of windshield closed to avoid water intrusion.  Three speed fan installed into OEM housing.

Sunroof replaced with 6061 Aluminum sheet using structural epoxy and approximately 100 structural, stainless steel pop rivets

Redesigned and simplified wiring harness; design diagrams included with document package

Simplified instrument panel replaced OEM dash assembly including new AutoMeter gauges:

   *Tachometer
   *Oil temperature
   *Oil pressure
   *Water temperature
   *Fuel level
   *Indicator lights for turn signals, head lights and driving lights

Items installed by seller I purchased car from, in his words (receipts included):

Water pump, timing belt, tensioner and rollers replaced 2015; $1100

Fuel lines - Lindsay racing return and factory feed line replaced 2014. $150.00

Fuel lines from gas tank installation, (requires removal of transmission and fuel tank) Oct 2007; $758.03

Cam chain tensioner and pads 2014; Parts alone for this is $400

Tires, Cooper Zeon RS3-A 225/50/16 and 245/50-16, May 2015, About 1000 miles on these; $528

New windshield with antenna, May2013; $518.92

Sport clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, July2004, mileage 119102; $1970

Items included as un-installed:

Turbo S2 rear sway bar (18mm)

Cat Cams intake & exhaust camshafts with new springs & retainers
    *Profile designed to be compatible for ITB injection with 7000 RPM redline

Dynamat Extreme

Dynaliner (1/4”)

Ozite carpet

1 gallon carpet adhesive and spray gun

3M body Schutz (four 1 Qt. cans) and spray gun

Items removed:

Air conditioner

Bosch Motronic

Inlet manifold and MAF

Power seats

Air bags

Dash assembly

Rear speakers

Interior carpet

Cruise control

Power steering, door locks, side mirrors, rear hatch release and window winders

Rear window wiper

Brake backing plates

Pop-up headlights

Fender liners

All smog stuff

Charcoal canister

Catalytic converter

Additional comments:

Transmission shift linkage is tight without sloppiness, synchros work well, no noise

Microsquirt has the “AutoTune” feature which allows fuel and ignition to be automatically adjusted during driving

Car starts, idles and drives well but optimization of fuel/ignition system remains.

Oil pressure is steady at 50 lbs.