The Man of Steele Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 I want to buy a 944 turbo, any one know anything about them. Other than the easy information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jpurdy2003 Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 PM Tony K. He has a 944. I'm not sure if it's turbo, but he seems like an encyclopedia of euro-car knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 what would you like to know. You can try and get me on aim powers1115 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash1647545504 Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 Model Year 1986 1987 1988 Engine Code M44/51 M44/51 M44/51 Displacement (cc) 2479 2479 2479 HP @ RPM (DIN) 217 @ 5800 217 @ 5800 217 @ 5800 Stroke x Bore (mm) 78.9 x 100 78.9 x 100 78.9 x 100 Compression 8.0 : 1 8.0 : 1 8.0 : 1 Fuel Del. Sys. DME DME DME Trans. Code 016R 016R 016R Weight (Lb) 2758 2758 2758 Chassis No. 95GN150001- 95HN150001- 95JN150001- Model Year 1988 S 1989 Engine Code M44/52 M44/52 Displacement (cc) 2479 2479 HP @ RPM (DIN) 250 @ 5800 247 @ 6000 Stroke x Bore (mm) 78.9 x 100 78.9 x 100 Compression 8.0 : 1 8.0 : 1 Fuel Del. Sys. DME DME Trans. Code 016R 016R Weight (Lb) 2758 2758 Chassis No. 97JN50001- 95KN150001- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man of Steele Posted July 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 I was looking at an 89 turbo , interested in the mod factor of this. 300 whp would be a nice simple goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SweeeetSilvia Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 If you would like one basically for free I can prob. help you out. My friend Lyndsey just crashed hers, I don't know how bad of condition it is in. But she lives off of Smoke Burr Drive in Westerville right by you, its right by the Dam. If your interested give me a call 946-1623 -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 Chris, you would buy one and it would never run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Silver911owner Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 I've been into Porsches since my first hotwheels. What would you like to know I can probably help. Just send me an pm or e-mail me at Varioram2autocross@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 300 whp is easily made with bolt ons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Silver911owner Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 I recomend talking to Lyndsey Racing, they make some of the fastest 944 Turbos available...They have a 363rwhp kit for like $3500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stvbreal Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 Watch out for your diff and tranny. I busted 3 in one year back in the day with my 87 turbo S. You would think German engineering would be tough but I proved them wrong. The rep. from Stuttgart had to fly over and take a look. He had never seen such distruction. Might be because I was 16 and a stupid ass, getting sideways around every turn. Fun car. I used to get my parts from Performace Products. They have a few catalogs for some cars out there, just a select few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 Originally posted by EvilEvo: Watch out for your diff and tranny. I busted 3 in one year back in the day with my 87 turbo S. You would think German engineering would be tough but I proved them wrong. The rep. from Stuttgart had to fly over and take a look. He had never seen such distruction. Might be because I was 16 and a stupid ass, getting sideways around every turn. Fun car. I used to get my parts from Performace Products. They have a few catalogs for some cars out there, just a select few. You had a 87 turbo S when you where 16? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Silver911owner Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 I am not trying to be an ass EvilEvo but the 944 Turbo S model was only available in 1988 the 1989 Turbo was dropped so the Turbo S became the Turbo in 1989 Thats why you want to get a 1988 or 1989 model. If you want to have something a little more rare get the 1988 model. Only 718 were imported to the us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 Originally posted by Silver911owner: I am not trying to be an ass EvilEvo but the 944 Turbo S model was only available in 1988 the 1989 Turbo was dropped so the Turbo S became the Turbo in 1989 Thats why you want to get a 1988 or 1989 model. If you want to have something a little more rare get the 1988 model. Only 718 were imported to the us. Thats what I thought. The turbo s was a DOHC motor, when it went to just the S model which was still a large DOHC engine, but NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 Originally posted by Wonka: , any one know anything about them. yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black ITR Guy Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 Originally posted by Rotary Mujadeen: PM Tony K. He has a 944. I'm not sure if it's turbo, but he seems like an encyclopedia of euro-car knowledge.+ a whole lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man of Steele Posted July 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 I was planning on the latest model turbo, s2 I could find. I am still not sure if s2's made it to the states. As far as bolt on's for more hp woo woo. Dan thanks for the info but I want mine to be in pristine(sp) condition. I am looking for black on black or silver on black incase some one runs into a nice one. I am also willing to pay for for lower miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stvbreal Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 Originally posted by Silver911owner: I am not trying to be an ass EvilEvo but the 944 Turbo S model was only available in 1988 the 1989 Turbo was dropped so the Turbo S became the Turbo in 1989 Thats why you want to get a 1988 or 1989 model. If you want to have something a little more rare get the 1988 model. Only 718 were imported to the us. True, my mistake. My buddy had the turbo S. Mine was just turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xxxyyyzzz Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 I'm still seeing a little wrong info here. All the Turbos we got in the states are sohc 8 valve motors. The 'S' did have more hp and better (for the track) suspension but it was still sohc with 8 valves. The Turbo and Turbo S were 2.5L I-4s. The 944S2 is a 3.0L 16v DOHC naturally aspirated car with around 210hp. Despite the similar power numbers the Turbos and S2s feel very different. There are several tuners that deal with the 951. Pick up a copy of Excellence, 911 & Porsche World, etc. and you'll see some of the better known tuners in there. Also the Allegheny Region Porsche Club is doing a Driver's Ed at Mid-Ohio this fall IIRC, so that would be well worth visiting. My $.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man of Steele Posted August 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 So turbo s over an s2? I like the fact that the 3.0L is DOHC but Sohc engines tend to make more trq. As far as power the bank account is always the limit. Would I be better off buying an S2 for handeling purposes and then go the custom fab route for a tubo car? or should I pick up a turbo s and dump money on a suspension? I am just looking to size up each situation before I make the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Silver911owner Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Well, If you know you want a Turbo, Turbo S, or S2, There are a few things you need to consider. If you want something thats rare get the 88' Turbo S. If you want to get something fast resonably cheap get a Turbo, I would recomend trying to get the 89'. Yes, the S2 were imported to the US, and the only reason I would tell you to get one of these is if you also have enough funds to buy the PowerHaus Turbo conversion with 500whp. Whatever you choose Kolken, Lindsey Racing, and PowerHaus are the people to talk to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xxxyyyzzz Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 The S2 is a very well balanced car. They're real nice to drive. The Turbos are brutal on boost, especially after a few modifications. Doing a turbo conversion on an S2 costs $$$. If you're more into power I'd start off with the nicest Turbo in your budget. Drive both and see what you prefer. Nice cars are still out there, so don't jump on the first one you drive. Turbos cost more to maintain than the S2s in general, and with either one make sure you know when the timing belt service was done as S2s have tensioner issues and both are interference engines. Broken belt = bent valves. One last thing: I'd take higher miles and/or track time over "well, it sat for a year and a half because I couldn't afford to fix it" anyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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