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serioussubaru
08-08-2011, 01:05 AM
So I traded my bike plus cash for a 1983 porsche 944.
2.5L N/A
Inline 4
etc.
thing is a beauty. Anyways here are some pictures from this evening!
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Zp-j8zWPNnA/Tj9tE3NKtXI/AAAAAAAABhE/UitPZRZVQIE/s640/DSC_0002.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/---R_1wPdCqc/Tj9tJcESLOI/AAAAAAAABhY/lAmcpXLciMM/s640/DSC_0005.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GmwUWh4Cr9g/Tj9tGwuSy2I/AAAAAAAABhQ/u9HOC4hoTts/s640/DSC_0004.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-n0FHy6cK-GQ/Tj9tGIdaESI/AAAAAAAABhI/1zRkFp2TthY/s640/DSC_0012.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-h8C642EUNqg/Tj9tHb2cu5I/AAAAAAAABhU/qwuohHGM46s/s640/DSC_0010.JPG
then we almost overheated it raging on the backroads.
serioussubaru
08-08-2011, 01:09 AM
To Do list:
flush brakes
get rid of valve noise
get none ancient tires
bleed the clutch master cylinder
brakes!
...drive my porsche
to did list:
flush coolant
98Wagoon
08-08-2011, 01:25 AM
Forest Lake?
RCKSTR
08-08-2011, 02:08 AM
Cool beans! Nice new project :up: body looks like it's in great shape :)
Seraphinwolf
08-08-2011, 06:16 AM
I hate you! I love 944's!!!!
hiprsha666
08-08-2011, 07:27 AM
:cool:
arcadia25
08-08-2011, 07:29 AM
Looks clean man!
BogeyBones
08-08-2011, 07:36 AM
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/---R_1wPdCqc/Tj9tJcESLOI/AAAAAAAABhY/lAmcpXLciMM/s640/DSC_0005.JPG
might as well dump it into the water now and save yourself the hassle later :lol:
Rooster
08-08-2011, 07:58 AM
[Risky Business quote] Who's the U-boat commander..?[Risky Business quote]
I know, well before all of you're time...
whtrexgrl
08-08-2011, 08:17 AM
^ not before my time :( looks clean!!!
Berge56
08-08-2011, 08:27 AM
Congrats mang! Very clean for 83.
serioussubaru
08-08-2011, 11:36 AM
Its a porsche! I am totally not going to get tired of that. Thing is in fantastic condition as far as the body goes, never seen winter.
Mechanically I am hoping there aren't many surprises but we all know how old cars are.
Right now we are chasing the cooling system lack of flow. Hopefully it was just the rust that came out when we flushed it or maybe a bum thermostat.
the interior could use a little work, I am going to get some quotes on it and see if it is worth it.
found the bleeder screw I lost last night so I am going to be on the road this afternoon. got to get it registered ASAP and insured.
I miss my 77 924 project.. fun cars! Good buy!
boxer3maine
08-08-2011, 11:59 AM
I drove one of those around. lively four cyl. Nice sound down low, where four cyl inlines die, this one works pretty good.
the owner had one heck of a time with coolant as well. porsche has its lively stoich and compression.. but they did not compensate with good stuff for the head...and if it has its way with cylinders. well, is it is a common result for anything that goes through the problems.
I could guess today, places like felpro would have a multi layer steel for it...decking the head is not a good thing to do either.
..and a monte carlo with a 350 and 64cc heads kills it. (don't ask) :lol:
I liked the idea of it, engine up front.. but porsche and even the v8 version, simply did not go over well. I could see a guru who keeps subes strong would like this.. both challenging.
DHGurs
08-08-2011, 01:14 PM
I have a dyno chart for this vehicle... :hide:
http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2011-08-08_12-14-58_523.jpg
hiprsha666
08-08-2011, 01:17 PM
I have a dyno chart for this vehicle... :hide:
http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp315/DHGURS/2011-08-08_12-14-58_523.jpg
idk, but that made me :rofl:
Can't recall off the top of my head what year porsche switched the 944 to efi.. but if you managed to find one that hasthe bosch mechanical fuel injection system, strongly consider doing a carb conversion. They're ALOT more fun. Significant boost in power.
Berge56
08-08-2011, 01:54 PM
Turbo it!
DHGurs
08-08-2011, 02:14 PM
idk, but that made me :rofl:
:lol: Success!
I actually have the owner's manual to an '83 944 in my desk, that's where that is from.
According to the manual it is FI.
:lol: Success!
I actually have the owner's manual to an '83 944 in my desk, that's where that is from.
According to the manual it is FI.
Well.. yeah, so was my 77'.. but it was mfi and the system ****ing blowed. Couldn't keep up on the top end. For example, I never tested these numbers, known conversion is an edelbrock two barrel with an aluminum im. Stock bhp is 140, 135 tq iirc. With the edelbrock, people usually make ~145 and ~150 at the wheels. Gains a plenty! If its efi... disregard this post entirely lol.
Soul Shinobi
08-08-2011, 06:25 PM
This is EFI. Hopefully synthetic oil will clean it out some and liven up the hydraulic lifters. The cooling system is still going to need some care; so much rust came out...
We'll have to bleed the brakes right away, they aren't confidence inspiring for sure. The previous owner had just changed them and the pads have got to be cheap, or the calipers are getting tired. Stainless lines are only $70 for it, and Hawks HPS pads are $90/$70 F/R.
VENTILATED REAR DISCS. Be jealous.
serioussubaru
08-08-2011, 11:48 PM
Well.. yeah, so was my 77'.. but it was mfi and the system ****ing blowed. Couldn't keep up on the top end. For example, I never tested these numbers, known conversion is an edelbrock two barrel with an aluminum im. Stock bhp is 140, 135 tq iirc. With the edelbrock, people usually make ~145 and ~150 at the wheels. Gains a plenty! If its efi... disregard this post entirely lol.
bosch efi system.
Gary, why do you have that manual on your desk?!? :lol:
check out my sweet torque curve! thing pulls everywhere in the revs :D
thing is going to be a blast at AutoX. yeah I said it! I'm totally going to do it :spin:
Soul Shinobi
08-09-2011, 12:23 PM
Pretty sure it's the damn thermostat stuck shut now. Coolant flows, we can cool the engine with the interior heater.
Berge56
08-09-2011, 01:44 PM
My buddy autox his 944 and got first in his class. He also tracks his car. He has a journal on here.
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13687&highlight=porsche
Soul Shinobi
08-09-2011, 05:02 PM
Oooo, we need that strut bar!
serioussubaru
08-11-2011, 03:54 PM
changed the thermostat and the thing still heats the **** up. so either the radiator is clogged and we missed it when he flushed the hell out of it or my waterpump is no good or maybe something completely different I don't know about is going on with the thing.
Drove it to the beach last night with Yint, III, and jojo. in the red the entire time but made it and back with out any real issues.
have insurance on the car and got registered this afternoon alls left is the inspection which I am hoping does not find any serious surprises. well I mean other then the 10 year old tires, the "wooden" brake pedal, and the overheating engine. God I love eighties cars! :rofl:
Shiux
08-11-2011, 04:35 PM
I'm betting water pump. I almost nought one when I was 16 with a bad pump. Ended up getting a gti instead. V8 swap ftw? :hide:
Soul Shinobi
08-11-2011, 08:29 PM
Dear Porsche,
Why do you pay 7.7 hours to do a water pump and 3.4 to do the timing belt?
Sincerely,
-Nick
P.S.: You're all ****ing mad.
serioussubaru
08-14-2011, 07:58 PM
Used coolant flush and got some more rust out. Stabilized the overheating a little. Still need a fresh radiator. Also should rip into the water pump and see if it has any fins on it. Waterpumps are not cheap though from initial searchs.
I really want to get the cooling system dialed before autox and I need to work on the brakes too.
So much to do so little money/time
My Name
08-14-2011, 08:21 PM
my friends 944
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v374/70/40/527311699/n527311699_1460872_8746.jpg
And the motor
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v374/70/40/527311699/n527311699_1460940_6192.jpg
one of the fastest cars i have been in.
Nemesis
08-14-2011, 08:41 PM
a 944 with a corvette motor?
Soul Shinobi
08-14-2011, 08:42 PM
Who turned on the NES closed captioning system?
Air_Jordan99
08-14-2011, 08:43 PM
Make sure you watch fuel leaks. I passed by a 944 this past spring that the front was full engulfed in flames parked at a light. Something went wrong for the guy driving.
Soul Shinobi
08-14-2011, 08:44 PM
I swear I smelled fuel today, remember Paige?
Air_Jordan99
08-14-2011, 08:44 PM
If someone hasnt put a chevy motor into a vehicle you know there is someone out there trying to figure out how to do it.
serioussubaru
08-18-2011, 11:33 AM
anybody have 5x130 BBS RS's kicking around from the VeeDub scene? I want sexy wheels!
Soul Shinobi
08-18-2011, 12:20 PM
Craigslist?
VWvortex?
98Wagoon
08-18-2011, 12:38 PM
I remembered taco has some BBS RSII's for sale but when I hunted down the thread they were 5x120's. wompwomp.
serioussubaru
08-18-2011, 01:07 PM
Porshaahhh?
vwvortex, they all run porsche wheels on their veedubbbs!
serioussubaru
08-18-2011, 01:10 PM
I remembered taco has some BBS RSII's for sale but when I hunted down the thread they were 5x120's. wompwomp.yeah besides I am looking for just rs's not rsii's
rs
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3582306469_700db29141.jpg
rsii
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4/18c21an4.jpg
HUGE difference :D
You need those in cherry blossom red!
serioussubaru
08-18-2011, 01:15 PM
You need those in cherry blossom red!yes, a classic porsche color right there... :lol:
Your car, do with it what you like! lol
serioussubaru
08-18-2011, 01:16 PM
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-J0kbg1q4ITA/Tkxf-C53paI/AAAAAAAABnQ/QfuH1E8eNAg/s640/DSC_0018.JPG
too much sidewall! :spin:
serioussubaru
08-18-2011, 01:17 PM
Your car, do with it what you like! lol
sell it so I can buy another Bicycle!
98Wagoon
08-18-2011, 01:17 PM
Id take either.. but those RS's are pretty...
You must take photos of my car like that
serioussubaru
08-18-2011, 01:19 PM
You must take photos of my car like that
what are you doing like um.... noaw?
Soul Shinobi
08-18-2011, 07:08 PM
You must take photos of my car like that
Step 1: get an attractive car.
serioussubaru
08-18-2011, 07:15 PM
Step 1: get an attractive car. :dunno:
serioussubaru
08-19-2011, 09:47 PM
got awarded the very prestigious "best car of the meet" again at the Mr Mac's meet tonight! :devil:
Needs moar low and herrafrush
DHGurs
08-20-2011, 10:51 AM
got awarded the very prestigious "best car of the meet" again at the Mr Mac's meet tonight! :devil:
After much deliberation... :lol:
Soul Shinobi
08-20-2011, 10:54 AM
After much deliberation... :lol:
Over "best car of the meet" and "best meet car of the year" I'm sure.
Crypt_Keeper
08-24-2011, 10:17 AM
These cars are so nice.
My father in-law has one, the thing is mint.
84 944 Turbo with 28k on it.
It was his DD for a year untill he almost got rear ended by some drunk.
After that he garaged it and it has seen little driving time.
He only takes it out twice a year, the annivercery of when he got it.
and the annivercery of whe he paid it off, about 25 miles a year.
My wife is hoping it will be left to us/me when he cant drive anymore.:devil:
Soul Shinobi
08-24-2011, 12:25 PM
What a waste... Get it on the road!
Not everyone likes to DD nice cars :shrug:
Not everyone likes to DD nice cars :shrug:
Twice a year is still not enough!
98Wagoon
08-26-2011, 10:58 AM
thats an excellent way to let an engine rot from the inside out.
:truestory:
His car has an engine Pal
:hide:
:rofl:
Antihero
08-26-2011, 03:54 PM
Mechanically I am hoping there aren't many surprises but we all know how old GERMAN AND EUROPEAN cars can be
Fixed. Good luck. :D
Antihero drives a Porche..... :hide:
serioussubaru
08-29-2011, 10:59 PM
well drive the car to NY state this weekend. managed to create a "dynamic" clutch pedal. Some times it releases late, other times it releases early. The slave cylinder is pissing fluid at this point.
The parts place shipped me a 911 radiator, well technically half a 911 radiator. :unamused:
Other then that things have been swell! Probobly going to AutoX it as is for the hell of it!
Did a compression test. It scored 175, 175, 180, and 180! Means I don't have to worry about head gaskets! :D
98Wagoon
08-30-2011, 11:37 PM
His car has an engine Pal
:hide:
:rofl:
my current vehicle has an engine in it :iam:
And a turbo....
:hide:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/mrangerroy/2011-08-19_20-13-18_123.jpg
Cool story, brah.
DHGurs
08-31-2011, 11:19 AM
:rofl:
serioussubaru
09-01-2011, 01:03 PM
clutch pedal went last night for real this time, new slave cylinder on order. Gunna jack some **** up and see whats going on down there.
serioussubaru
09-01-2011, 01:54 PM
welllllll crawled under my car, looked everything over, couldn't find the source of the brake fluid leak. So I pulled the clutch pedal back up and now it functions perfectly.
broke car ain't broken!
Soul Shinobi
09-01-2011, 05:28 PM
Did you seriously not try pulling it back up before? That was the first thing I did.
serioussubaru
11-21-2011, 10:36 AM
Had a good run on the cruise yesterday. However it might need a new clutch now that I fixed the slave and master cylinders. Its the monthly somethings wrong with the 944 game
Berge56
11-21-2011, 11:49 AM
because racecar!
apkarian100
11-21-2011, 11:52 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/mrangerroy/2011-08-19_20-13-18_123.jpg
Cool story brah.
:lol:
serioussubaru
11-22-2011, 07:26 PM
Turns out, modified bronco clutchs fit
Soul Shinobi
11-22-2011, 07:36 PM
$700 saved! *high five*
serioussubaru
11-23-2011, 08:59 PM
turns out this was the best handling car of the year, better then the 911.
Berge56
11-24-2011, 10:24 AM
Not surprised.
heffery5000
11-24-2011, 10:56 AM
I still miss my 77 924 but it had issues constantly clutch was uber stiff and not smooth to let out and used oils and lots of funky electrical things. That mfi system did blow i have to agree. Ut she ran and i beet the bag out of her every time i drove it she had bbs wheels too which i know i shoulda kept
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