DE with a 9 11 versus a 944 what's everyone think?
10-25-2010, 03:27 AM
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Geez, one from the vault!
Looks to me from observation only that many 911s seem pretty reliable on the track. The 944 n/a also seem pretty reliable, and cheap to fix. Whereas the 911s are a lot more costly in some respects due to having to pull the whole motor out to repair / replace certain parts.
The 951 can also be reliable, but because it's a turbo there is the temptation to modify it. This is when you get into reliability issues. Mainly because there is a steep learning curve and as you strengthen one part, you find another down the line that succumbs to heat/pressure. However, once you conquer the 951 and find the balance of boost over reliability, they can be a very quick car. Up with well sorted GT3s on the track is no mean feat. Going beyond this and to the next level will no doubt include some more learning...oh joy.
Looks to me from observation only that many 911s seem pretty reliable on the track. The 944 n/a also seem pretty reliable, and cheap to fix. Whereas the 911s are a lot more costly in some respects due to having to pull the whole motor out to repair / replace certain parts.
The 951 can also be reliable, but because it's a turbo there is the temptation to modify it. This is when you get into reliability issues. Mainly because there is a steep learning curve and as you strengthen one part, you find another down the line that succumbs to heat/pressure. However, once you conquer the 951 and find the balance of boost over reliability, they can be a very quick car. Up with well sorted GT3s on the track is no mean feat. Going beyond this and to the next level will no doubt include some more learning...oh joy.
10-25-2010, 12:40 PM
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Back to the OP's point, he wants more HP. Sure there are arguments for focusing on skills versus horsepower, but he does DEs and maybe just wants to have more fun on the straights and exiting turns. If that's the motivator, then go ahead and add another 100 HP to the mix with a 911 (assuming you need/want to stay in the Porsche family). Bang for the buck, you might want to skip right to a Boxster or Cayman. Better balance but still different from the 944. Also newer and less likely to leave you stranded.
PS: My 944 is sold and getting picked up Wednesday, and I'm committed to my rear-engined race car for the foreseeable future!
PS: My 944 is sold and getting picked up Wednesday, and I'm committed to my rear-engined race car for the foreseeable future!
10-25-2010, 12:47 PM
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Wow, I was reading along thinking this was a current thread until I saw Greg Fishman's post. I was excited to see him back. Then I saw the date. Bummer.
10-25-2010, 05:23 PM
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10-25-2010, 10:41 PM
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Wholyphukinchit! Fell got that one line and sinker... Yea I went back to fins an old post the other day, all the names of yesteryear... Like a frickin high school reunion...
