Porsche 944 Project Vehicles Articles

Project Porsche 951: Part 7

Stuttgart engineers did one heck of a job with the overall design of the Porsche 951. By increasing boost, matched with the correct amount of fuel, we can get easy horsepower gains. But trying to outdo these engineers in the hardware department comes with the more

Porsche 944 Turbo Part 6: Gauges, Better Intercooling And Heat Shielding

I'm the type that likes to know what's going on with my car water and oil temperatures, boost pressure, air in the tires...everything. more

Project Porsche 944 Turbo Part 5: More exhaust testing and a sturdier clutch

To recap, for those in the back of the room: Unlike a belt-driven blower, a turbocharger relies on exhaust gases to spin its turbine wheel. This turbine wheel is mated to a compressor wheel, which spins as well and forces huge amounts of atmosphere into the en more

Project Porsche 951: Part 4

It's a candy store out there for Porsche 951s when it comes to performance upgrades. So many tuners to choose from, so many different parts, and I would test them all if I could. But, because of obvious limitations, I've got to be somewhat selective, and that' more

Project Porsche 944 Turbo

I purchased this 944 Turbo because I loved the looks, price, and performance. It didn't hurt that I've always loved Porsches anyway. But, I also bought the 951 because it was already turbocharged, making it much easier to get substantial horsepower gains from more

Project Porsche 944 Turbo: Part 2

I am extremely excited to say that this project will involve some of the best tuners in the industry. The goals of this project, mentioned in the Part 1 project introduction last month, will more than likely be surpassed without any sacrifice in reliability or more

Project Porsche 951: Part 1

A few of months ago, my wife Rhonda had a scary accident. She was rear-ended hard on the freeway, and it smashed her 2000 Ford Focus into the car in front of her and the center divider. Our little daily driver was "totaled" and claimed by the insurance company more

Project Porsche 951

1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Specifcations (Sources: Car and Driver, Dec. 1985 issue (or from Road & Track, Mar. 1986 issue when stated) Vehicle type: front-engine, rear-wheel drive, 2+2 passenger, three-door coupe Base Price (1986): $29,500 Engine Type: turbocharg more