1989 Porsche 944T club race car, 300-350 HP, upgraded turbo, what are the ups and downs of this car, thanks guys
-
Oct. 30, 2010 8:48 p.m. coolusername New Reader
-
Oct. 31, 2010 8:19 a.m. Carrera4 Reader
Depends. How much to pick it up?
-
Oct. 31, 2010 9:23 a.m. Mikey52_1 HalfDork
Carrera4 wrote:
NO, I'm almost certain that's not what he meant...Depends. How much to pick it up?
-
Oct. 31, 2010 11:51 a.m. coolusername New Reader
-
Oct. 31, 2010 2:24 p.m. coolusername New Reader
just wanted to get info on this car, things to look out for and what knot.....
-
Nov. 1, 2010 8:59 a.m. docwyte Reader
Oil pan gaskets, clutches, front oil seals and belts, etc. The belts need to be changed every 30k miles. If it isn't documented, DO THEM. The clutch is a serious PITA to replace, try to buy a car with a recently replaced one. Same thing with the oil pan gasket.
These are fun cars that if mildly neglected will cost you a TON of money to set back right.
-
Nov. 1, 2010 11:05 a.m. snipes Reader
don't you need an very expensive tool to do that timing belt ever 30,000 mile?
-
Nov. 1, 2010 11:13 a.m. stumpmj Dork
And they like to eat the #2 rod bearing when run on the track. Additions like a baffeled oil pan, crank scraper, etc help but don't seem to completely cure the problem. When the rod bearings spin, the cylinder liners scuff and then you need a new block since the bores are Nikasil (sp?) plated.
-
Nov. 1, 2010 12:55 p.m. 16vCorey SuperDork
snipes wrote:
don't you need an very expensive tool to do that timing belt ever 30,000 mile?
I've done plenty of them without it and never had a problem.
-
Nov. 1, 2010 2:56 p.m. coolusername New Reader
And they like to eat the #2 rod bearing when run on the track. Additions like a baffeled oil pan, crank scraper, etc help but don't seem to completely cure the problem. When the rod bearings spin, the cylinder liners scuff and then you need a new block since the bores are Nikasil (sp?) plated.
NUFF SAID TKS
-
Nov. 1, 2010 3:17 p.m. dean1484 Dork
This may help:
http://www.clarks-garage.com/purchase.htm
Add an Accusump (as I did) and the whole #2 rod bearing thing goes away. about a $200-300 fix.
Old photo from my car. I have updated things (zip ties don't pass tech)
Great track car. By today's standards a bit heavy but HPDE and general track fun it is a great car.
Wait.. . . ya they suck!!!! Don't get it!!!! By not purchasing you are keeping the prices of these cars deflated so I can own them all!!!!
