Re: Weird engine swap opinions needed[long]

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Danny, I think the normally aspirated 924 2.0 put out around 115 hp, and a major
magazine, could get no more than 140 hp out of it, no matter what they did to it,
save for a turbo.  I would suspect that a turbo on this motor would not net the
170 claimed.  Maybe R&T's website has this data.  I'm going to look.

jim

XXSpArCoXx@aol.com wrote:

> OK a friend of mine has bought a 924 turbo. Now he wants to scrap the 2.0
> turbo, I'm not sure if its a 16v or an 8v. Anyway I know that this motor puts
> out 156 at the rear wheels and 170 at the crank at stock form, and Porsche
> tends to under estimate there cars power. Now I also Know that it uses an Audi
> trans that has the same bolt and I believe spline pattern as a 16v. Now it
> should fit in the bay but I would have to do some exhaust work to get the
> manifold to work . . .
> Anyone think this is all worth it. . Or have more info on 924 turbos.
> Yes, I know about the 924 carrera Gt. with 275 bhp and the very limited
> production lemans 375 monster. The main reason I'm going for this is well I
> really don't think anyone has tried this also if I get real creative I can
> mount the motor to run rear wheel or a Quattro set up.
> Or if I'm going to go through the trouble of a Porsche water cooled 4 cyl
> should I go for a 944 16v turbo . . ? Not sure on the power ratings stock, But
> I do know that they came with a weaker trans that I believe is compatible with
> the Audi trans from the 924 . . . Yes, I'm getting all the wire looms and
> electric's for the 924 from the donor car and He might take my cis-e for a vw
> transplant in the 924. .  don't ask I'm not even sure why he's putting in a
> 1800cc 8v . . He did work to it . .  some crazy numbers including a 14:1
> compression . .  as you guessed he wants to race it . .
> Well, anyway give me your opinion on the project . .
> Thanks
> ~Danny~
> 88 16v Tornado red
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