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I may have to do it...V8 for the 944

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  1. zygomatic

    zygomatic F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    My 944 taught me that matching tires are overrated. The car handles BEST if at least 2 of the tires are from another century.

    Bonus points if those two tires aren't both on the front or rear.

    ;)



    (note: best in this case is defined as "most terrifyingly")
     
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  2. etmracing

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    I have a friend that specilizes in LS motors here in MD. He can do a very nice tune on one if you ever go for it. The LS motors are also the engine of choice for drift cars now too.
     
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  3. Chupacabra

    Chupacabra F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    You mean it handles like a 911? :) I kid, I kid...

    Etmracing, thanks for the tip. The cool thing is that, soon, I'll have access to lifts, machining equip, etc. so I can easily and inexpensively do the grunt work and then have someone tune it and make it all more cohesive...which I admittedly know exactly zilch about :)
     
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  4. disastermand

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  5. HotShoe

    HotShoe F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    What are you guys using or front a arms? In your experience what would you recommend for the suspension? Was looking at assorted racers edge components. I have a set of Clubsport Motons and I was trying to decide on where to use delrin, spherical, etc.
     
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  6. JeremyJon

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    wow, that looks fantastic, please share more pics, we'd love to see more!
     
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  7. mr965

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    Great to read about your build Michael B. Could you share your source and specs of your radiator build? Thanks. Mike.
     
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  8. Scott98

    Scott98 F1 Rookie Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Not sure if you know about this place but they sell custom radiators for these conversions:

    Renegade Hybrids

    Scott
     
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  9. mr965

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    Scott98,

    Thanks. Yes, I've checked them out. Yhey use a Ron Davis rad. I was also checking out Griffin and C&R. Trying to cover all bases especially for track use.
     
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  10. Devilsolsi

    Devilsolsi F1 Veteran Rossa Subscribed

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    Since the 944 motor is essentially half of a 928 engine, has anyone explored swapping in a 928 motor?
     
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