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| RolinkHaus |
 Oct 4 2019, 04:33 AM
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Thinking of buying a 944. Any advice is appreciated. What is the best year? Obviously, looking at turbo models. I know this vehicle has a crazy timing belt schedule.
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| michael7810 |
Oct 6 2019, 07:01 AM
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Turbos are all 2.5L SOHC. The 944S is a 2.7 DOHC and the 944S2 is a 3.0 DOHC. I’ve only owned a turbo and can’t comment on reliability of the DOHC models.
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| Mayne |
Oct 6 2019, 03:34 PM
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QUOTE(michael7810 @ Oct 6 2019, 07:01 AM)  Turbos are all 2.5L SOHC. The 944S is a 2.7 DOHC and the 944S2 is a 3.0 DOHC. I’ve only owned a turbo and can’t comment on reliability of the DOHC models. Pretty sure the NA 944S is still 2.5. Starting in 88 the NA 8v 944 went up to 2.7. As you say, the S2 is DOHC 3.0, as is the 968, but with Variocam (and 6speed). I owned a manual 968 and it was fantastic. But I prefer my modified turbo! |
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RolinkHaus Off topic. 944 Oct 4 2019, 04:33 AM
michael7810 Buy the best one you can afford. The Turbo S and 8... Oct 4 2019, 07:17 AM theer :agree:
Timing belt is crucial to do early ... Oct 4 2019, 08:41 AM Mikey914 Look out for torque tube "wine" It's... Oct 4 2019, 10:31 AM Andyrew WHat are you looking to do with it?
Tom and Mich... Oct 4 2019, 11:21 AM RolinkHaus Great info, thank you Oct 4 2019, 05:54 PM roblav1 I had an '88 Turbo S back in 1992 or so. Wond... Oct 4 2019, 06:21 PM second wind 1989 is "the year" in my opinion. My so... Oct 4 2019, 06:32 PM RolinkHaus The show Fifth Gear had an old episode highlightin... Oct 4 2019, 07:36 PM RolinkHaus If I get one, BBS wheels will the next purchase. ... Oct 4 2019, 07:52 PM RolinkHaus Andyrew,
Looking for a car to drive to shows, then... Oct 4 2019, 08:58 PM thelogo Forget the best year ...get the best condition Oct 4 2019, 09:38 PM carr914 get a V8 >:D
Oct 5 2019, 04:15 AM
JamesM Its like having a hot girlfriend and then giving h... Oct 7 2019, 12:38 PM dr914@autoatlanta.com For the money, I would say 86 as it was the modern... Oct 5 2019, 12:13 PM JamesM
For the money, I would say 86 as it was the moder... Oct 7 2019, 01:14 PM RolinkHaus I agree dr914, but I neeeed one with a turbo. :) Oct 5 2019, 01:01 PM Mayne
I agree dr914, but I neeeed one with a turbo. :)
... Oct 5 2019, 02:10 PM RolinkHaus Are you saying the early cars have better options ... Oct 5 2019, 02:25 PM porschetub
Are you saying the early cars have better options... Oct 5 2019, 03:59 PM RolinkHaus I noticed there are SOHC and DOHC models, which is... Oct 6 2019, 06:24 AM jmitro I had a black 944 turbo with gold BBS wheels at on... Oct 6 2019, 07:13 AM Andyrew Turbo and non turbo have the same basic 2.5L. in f... Oct 6 2019, 10:40 PM jmitro correct except in 1989 the normally aspirated 944 ... Oct 7 2019, 11:26 AM BuddyV I have a 1988 924SE..... and managed to swap a 968... Oct 7 2019, 11:35 AM |
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