What do you ask? I own an 86 944. (naturally asperated.) I have upgraded my car’s throttle cam and installed a K&N cone air filter, but I’m still looking for more parts. For my car, I intend to purchase an exhaust system. I’ll be the one to put this hypothesis to the test as there have been many good and bad things written about having a performance chip for your car. The only issue I’ve seen is the lack of local manufacturers of car chips. If you guys in the water-cooled community have any ideas or know of any other things I might do to make my car faster, please let me know; it would be greatly appreciated.
For the 944 Years 1985/2–1987, as long as it’s not the 944S or something similar, they also produce a supercharger. It costs roughly $4500.00 and includes with everything you need to supercharge your vehicle. It is available from Supercharging of Knoxville. Simply changing the bracket that the alternater and compressor are attached to is all that is required. Install the new bracket holding the supercharger, compressor, and alternator after that. The intercooler must then be installed after the panel bearing the Porsche crest has been removed. If you desire it. If you don’t buy an intercooler, your increase in horsepower will be reduced. There will be an about 80 HP and 80 tourque increase. Without changes, I can’t recall what the torque was. However, if you have an unmodified car, the torque rises to 280. Since the test was conducted with a very restrictive stock exhaust, I am also confident that if you have adjusted headers, your improvement in HP will be greater due to the lower restriction compared to stock. My automobile has an automatic transmission, and I’m currently hesitant to replace it due to the surge in torque. However, the Manual ought to be able to handle it.
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Porsche 944 exhaust and intake.
Usually, breathing modifications come next. Only a strained air intake will result in an improvement in power with air induction equipment. Most stock engines will show NO LOW END POWER GAIN AT ALL when an induction kit is used. An induction kit is the solution and will assist get rid of this restriction if your engine has undergone significant modifications and its need for air INCREASES DRAMATICALLY.
On turbo engines and larger engines, induction kits can work well (if supplied with a sufficient cold air feed or air box); nevertheless, generally speaking, we’d recommend that you just attach a performance panel air filter for 944 engines, ideally one made of cotton.
Avoid using the largest exhaust you can find. This will lower the exhaust flow rate; for power improvements, exhausts between 1.5 and 2.5 inches in length work best. More so than the hole size, it is the shape and material.
To truly unleash the power of the engine, get a professionally flowing (ported and polished) head with bigger valves. The conventional clutches are only only good for power improvements of up to 46%, so if they start to suffer as the power increases, they could truly fail you down. To prevent power losses through the transmission, install an improved clutch. In our opinion, remapping or piggybacking the ecu, a fast road cam, an air intake, and an exhaust are the ideal modifications for your 944.
Flashing turbo engines is something they beg for. On the majority of contemporary turbocharged vehicles, including diesels, you will see significant power gains, making a remap one of the most economical and significant modifications you can make.
Additionally, we’ve seen several owners experiment with twincharged conversions and increase their power significantly.
Amazing power improvements can be achieved by adding forced induction, but this is typically too expensive to be cost-effective. Superchargers are easier to add than turbos frequently. Because the boost increases rapidly as the revs increase, mapping a turbo is more difficult.
Superchargers produce a boost that correlates with engine speed and is therefore simpler to map. The engine compression ratio must often be reduced to accommodate forced induction.
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Sell it so you may purchase a 944 S2, 951 or 968. It cannot be made to accelerate as quickly as your neighbor’s brand-new Toyota Corolla with a $100 add-on.
As an upgrade to an S2, the investments you need to make to make a standard 944 actually faster are significant. A 16V head from a 944S will give you 30 horsepower extra at high rpms if you truly want to spend money on this car. To fit this on a type 1 944, though, will need some work.
Remember that your automobile is 20 years old, and additional power will definitely cause a number of other parts, some of which you might not even be aware, to be damaged.
The only changes that are helpful are. 1) 16 or 17-inch wheels with 225 or 225 at the back and 205 or 225 up front 2) fresh shocks K&N air filter, third
While all 911 and 986 owners are currently upgrading their 17-inch wheels with 18-inch models, second-hand 17-inch wheels are extremely affordable in Europe. You must locate 911 wheels with the proper offset or install spacers for a 944 type 1. Corners increase the fun of driving.
For increased power, only the turbo may be easily upgraded. With only a MAF kit, performance chip, K&N air filter, and a stiffer head gasket, you can easily increase a 250 hp turbo S’s power to 300 hp.
I came saw a post from someone who had this upgrade. He attempted to save money on the headgasket ($1500 job), but a week later his original gasket blew.
911 S2 Porsche Coupe (1989 – 1991)
Early in 1989, the strikingly modern 944 S2—the 944’s next-generation model—was shown. The 944 S2 and the new 911, the 964, were all Porsche needed to sell to stay alive when the firm entered difficult times. A 3.0 liter DOHC double valve four cylinder engine with a respectable output of 208 horsepower from Porsche improved the 944 S2’s performance. The 2.5 liter (16-valve) engine was bored out to 3.0 liters. Learn More
You Can Purchase A 944 Turbo Without Breaking The Bank, And It Deserves A Lot Of Attention.
The 944 Turbo’s turbo engine was unmatched, and when you add that to the vehicle’s classic appearance, it more than justifies your attention. With its pop-up headlamp and recognizable, sleek, 1980s form, the 944 Turbo appears rather different from 911s from the present and the past, which further helps to distinguish it. The 944 Turbo was a very responsive and comfortable car to drive, with enough of power available if you wanted to press on and go a little faster. We wish Porsche would consider producing more vehicles similar to the 944 once more. Simply put, it would be a little something different. A secondhand 944 in good condition might currently be purchased for for $25,000. Thus, this can be a wonderful purchase if you’re looking for a superb Porsche classic.
How quickly can a Porsche 944 be produced?
Porsche 944S, 16-valve DOHC engine, 1987–1988 (this example is equipped with 5-spoke wheels used on the 964)
The 944 S—super is denoted by the S—was unveiled for the 1987 model year. The 2.5 L engine (M44/40), which produced 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) in the 944 S, was a high-performance naturally aspirated, dual-overhead-cam 16-valve engine. It also included a self-adjusting timing belt tensioner. The 944, built from the 928 S4, had modified camshaft drive, magnesium intake tract/passages, magnesium valve cover, higher capacity oil sump, and updated exhaust system. This marked the first usage of four-valves-per-cylinder heads and DOHC in the 944. The alternator had a 115 amp capacity. Additionally, the brake servo action was improved, and the wheel bearings were strengthened. Although rear wheel brake circuit pressure regulator from the 944 turbo was used, floating 944 calipers were standard. On the flanks in front of the body protection mouldings, small ’16 Ventiler’ script emblems were placed. The vehicle’s performance statistics included a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 6.5 seconds (Best) and a top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph) due to a curb weight of 1,296 kg (2,857 lb). Additionally, it had a dual knock sensor Bosch Digital Motronic 2 Computer/DME with upgraded programming and programming for better fuel performance for the higher 10.9:1 compression ratio cylinder head. Similar to the 944 Turbo, the 944 S also received reworked transmission and gearing to better fit the higher 6,800 rpm rev limit of the 2.5 L DOHC engine, as well as progressive springs for better handling and larger front and rear anti-roll bars. The 944 S had options like dual air bags, a limited-slip differential, and anti-lock brakes.
Available options were the lightweight 16-inch CS/Sport Fuchs 16×7 and 16×9 forged alloy wheels, as well as a Club Sport touring package (M637). This model was raced in North America, Europe, and the IMSA Firehawk Cup Series. Production only took place between 1987 and 1988. In 1989, the ‘S2’ variant replaced it. The 1987 944 S’s power-to-weight ratio allowed it to reach 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, matching the speed of its more recent, larger-displacement 944 S2 sister.
Speed of Porsche 944 Turbo?
However, Porsche didn’t end with the 944 Turbo. Porsche released the 944 Turbo S in 1988, which was an improved iteration of the 944 Turbo. The 944 Turbo’s maximum power output was 220 horsepower, whilst the Turbo S’s maximum power output was 247 horsepower. This power was made possible by Porsche using a larger KKK K26-8 Turbocharger housing and remapping the engine, which allowed for the maintenance of the maximum boost level until the engine reached 5,800 rpm.
With more power, the new Turbo model performed better as well. The Turbo S completed the 1/4 mile in an extremely outstanding 13.9 seconds and had a 0-60 time of 5.5 seconds. The Turbo S’s peak speed was 162 mph. Since the 1989 model year, Porsche has added the larger engine to the basic 944 Turbo due to the Turbo S’s popularity. In addition, the Porsche 944 Turbo received a black rear wing in the style of a bow for the 1990 model year.
What kind of engine is in a Porsche 944?
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A fourth Porsche model line entered the market for the 1982 model year. The 944 filled the performance and pricing gap between the 911 SC and the 924.
Although the 944’s body was based on the 924, it had far more eye-catching curves. Porsche also designed a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine for the 944. Customers therefore considered the 944 to be a “genuine” Porsche. Audi also made this transaxle type at Neckarsulm.
The 944 could be easily separated from the 924 thanks to a front spoiler painted in the outside color with square rubber buffers and broader, slightly angular wings. Initially producing 163 horsepower, the 2.5-liter engine was later upgraded to 150 horsepower with a catalytic converter starting with MY 86. In model year 1988, the catalytic converter-equipped engine was modified for unleaded fuel with 95 RON, increasing power to 160 hp. The displacement was increased to 2.7 liters and the power to 165 horsepower for the final model year (1989).
944 S (model year 1987-88) In terms of equipment and body design, the 944 S and 944 were similar. The four-valve engine of this particular model, nevertheless, was a first and produced up to 190 horsepower. So, behind the flasher repeaters, there was an optional badge stamped with “16 Ventiler.”
944 S2 (1989-1991) The S2 variant took the place of the 944 S for model year 1989. It possessed the 944 Turbo’s rear wing, stronger body, and rear diffusor (as of MY 91). The 944 S2’s 3.0-liter four-valve engine produced 211 horsepower, virtually matching the performance of the Turbo model in the successor of the S model. From the beginning, a Cabriolet variant of the 944 S2 was also offered.