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Landshark · #16 04-16-2006, 12:50 PM

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Absolutley. But the wing is $800 and the moulding kit is $1300 on American International Racing's website.

you are entering the world of high cost parts. you can pick up a 944/928 for less than $10k, but they are still $50k-70k cars when you have to buy parts.

the 944 is on the relatively cheap side, as far as Porsches go, too.

drivemusicnow · #17 04-16-2006, 02:02 PM

The best way I've heard of masking the rubber spoiler (eh, its personal preferance whether you like it or not) was someone that managed to paint it with the correct flex agents that it is shiny and perfectly matches the rest of the car, even after several years. I wonder how hard it was to figure out exactly what flex agents you needed, because that rubber is quite pliable.

Royal Tiger · #18 04-16-2006, 02:19 PM

The 968 spoiler on a 951 is very enticing. Just very expensive.

Chiketkd · #19 04-17-2006, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigershark

The 968 spoiler on a 951 is very enticing. Just very expensive.

Can you post a pic of a 968 w/ spoiler? I've never heard of a 951 w/ a 968 spoiler conversion...

Royal Tiger · #20 04-17-2006, 07:23 AM

Here is a 968 wing on a 944 S2 which is the 951 minus the Turbo. This is the Cobalt Blue, a rare and beautiful color. The 944 S2 has the 3.0L 4 cylinder and 951 nose and underbody wing.

Landshark · #21 04-17-2006, 07:50 AM

Chiketkd · #22 04-17-2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigershark

Here is a 968 wing on a 944 S2 which is the 951 minus the Turbo. This is the Cobalt Blue, a rare and beautiful color. The 944 S2 has the 3.0L 4 cylinder and 951 nose and underbody wing.

I must agree - that 968 spoiler looks amazing! It would definitely be a major improvement over the stock spoiler.

I like your plan to add the 993 "red" BBK to car if you get her. Red calipers w/ big silver rotors would look so HOT on a black 951!!! I also like the fact that you're going to improve braking performance before adding anymore power - even though at ~300 crank hp in a 3,200lb car, she pretty much has enough!

-Chike

Royal Tiger · #23 04-17-2006, 08:08 AM

Alan, nice photo. It appears to be in England from the plate.

Landshark · #24 04-17-2006, 09:18 AM

you might be able to save a few bucks by getting the 928 GTS brakes - they are the exact same as the Big Reds, only they are painted black. i'm guessing Porsche probably charges more for the red paint and the fact they are from the 911 Turbo.

the Big Reds might be overkill, though - 928 S4/GT brakes would be even cheaper. they stopped my 3500+lb S4 like it was hitting a brick wall, so they would be insane on a lightweight 951.

Royal Tiger · #25 04-17-2006, 10:46 AM

Here is a close up of the motor. I asked about the brakes, no upgrades yet.

Chiketkd · #26 04-17-2006, 12:07 PM

Interesting pic. Do the 951's come stock with a FMIC (front mount intercooler) or did he upgrade to one? I never realized where the turbo resided in the 944/951/968 engine until I saw that pic (right under the intake manifold).

That's pretty insane and very tight packaging. Motor looks like it's been maintained, even though it's showing its age with oxidation in certain places...

Landshark · #27 04-17-2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiketkd

That's pretty insane and very tight packaging. Motor looks like it's been maintained, even though it's showing its age with oxidation in certain places...

its not bad for 25+ (?) years old. nothing a little Foamy Engine Brite, some elbow grease and a hose wouldn't fix.

Chiketkd · #28 04-17-2006, 01:45 PM

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its not bad for 25+ (?) years old. nothing a little Foamy Engine Brite, some elbow grease and a hose wouldn't fix.

More like 20 years and younger in age since Dan is only looking at '86-'89 951's...

However, I must agree. The perimeter of the engine bay could be cleaned up nicely with some engine brite and elbow grease.

Quick question Dan - has the owner replace all engine external engine seals & the timing belt? If not, ask him whether the engine drips any oil? Leaky seals are common in older Porsches (like any other car) but unlike the SVX, it won't be a $500-$800 job to get them replaced.

SVXer95 · #29 04-17-2006, 02:26 PM

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I loved the 87 928 S4 I drove. I can't wait to drive a 944 or 951.

951 is a lot of fun to drive. Brief turbo lag, then it snaps your neck and makes you get all tingly. Very fun car. If I had a house with a garage, I would probably be looking to buy one. Instead I'm looking at new cars.

SVXer95 · #30 04-17-2006, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiketkd

More like 20 years and younger in age since Dan is only looking at '86-'89 951's...

However, I must agree. The perimeter of the engine bay could be cleaned up nicely with some engine brite and elbow grease.

Quick question Dan - has the owner replace all engine external engine seals & the timing belt? If not, ask him whether the engine drips any oil? Leaky seals are common in older Porsches (like any other car) but unlike the SVX, it won't be a $500-$800 job to get them replaced.

Timing belt is a big concern for all front engined P-Cars from that era. Make sure it has been changed and has been retensioned.