Non turbo to turbo?

[wurls]

Has anyone out there gone from owning a non turbo to a turbo and had any regrets? I have an opportunity to trade my 88 Carrera 3.2 for a 89 930.
What, if anything, would I regret about owning/driving the 930 compared to a non turbo?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[mbaran]

You'll probably be early everywhere..

[stormmaster]

Maintenance wont be as easy....have to remove the intercooler to do most of the work....but the 89 930 is the best 930 to have since it has the 5 spd g50 in it. Not to mention better brakes and suspension. It is also the only 930 I would consider....but I am just going to flare my 87

[spence88mph]

I went from owning an M491 Carrera to owning an M491 Carrera with a Turbo (360hp) so that's a pretty close to an '89 (5sp, wide, turbo brakes, 300+ hp)... Once you get the feel of 300+ hp there's no going back, an '89 930 really is the ultimate 930 too, I would swap it in a heart beat! You will go from having EFI to CIS which I think is a big leap backwards, I really dislike that system but being the car that it is I would overlook that..,until I saved up for an EFI conversion!

[Daviboy]

I am having the same dilemma myself. I have the chance to buy a 91 964 with a 3.6 turbo converted to 3.8 with a 6 speed tranny. This animal has 435 rwhp, believe me over the measly 200 I get from my SC the difference is phenomenal, I am going to go for it....

[wildcat077]

Hey Wurls,

If you're hesitant,i have an 89 Carrera 3.2 that i would swap in an instant for
an 89 930 Turbo...
Don't know who would want to trade a Turbo for a non Turbo but i'll drive mine down to
Ontario and even trade it with a full tank of gas ... lol

Cheers
Phil

[1990C4S]

Given your location this must be a 'second car' for fair weather.

Buy the turbo.

[JFG]

I just sold my 88 930. It was a point and shoot type of car. Very fast, in straights. You had to be careful in the corners. It was close to 360-380 rwhp. I bought a 83 SC, never drove one before. Came across a nice example, checked out good so I bought it. This car is a blast to drive, close to half the HP, lighter and much more responsive. I love the sound and I love taking corners at high rpm. After driving both, for me, the choice is easy. The SC. It is much more fun to drive. It might be different if I was on the track, I suppose it depends on what track. It is a personal choice, I like the smaller, lighter, more nimble feel. Also very classic look.

[wurls]

Thanks for the feedback guys.
My 3.2 Carrera has the DME relay box in it, which are known to fail and leave people stranded, but I don't think an 89 930 uses this DME relay...so that would be a huge plus if that's the case. Anyone know much about the mapping system in a 930?
The only drawback I think I have about the 89 930 would be that it will land me speeding tickets, and where I am, they seize/impound your car for 7 days if going more than 50km over the speed limit. It sucks to have a fast car here.

How about this question then...who has converted their non turbo body cars to a turbo body by adding the fender flares? I know it would depreciate my cars value. Any plusses or negatives to doing this?

Cheers!

[Gogar]

IMO the only person who would trade an 89 930 for an 88 Carrera must know something about the 930 that he's not telling. $$$$$.

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by wurls

My 3.2 Carrera has the DME relay box in it, which are known to fail and leave people stranded, but I don't think an 89 930 uses this DME relay...so that would be a huge plus if that's the case.

Pretty much irrelevant in my mind. Buy a spare DME, keep it in the car.

[philip j]

If you have a line on a local 930, I,m in the market. Thanks Philip

[Blackie911]

After about 7 years with two 911 Carrera's- bot a 92 turbo but held on to the '87 911. After 2 fantastic summers and great reliability recently sold the turbo and kept the '87. Loved it in every way but found it less practical as a daily driver. Also was not an ideal DE car- you go from 230 hp to 330 hp in about 1/2 second and better be pointed in a straight line with no one immediately in front of you. Was a great experience but one best enjoyed as a second summer/ dry pavement car- IMHO.

[Shadetree930]

Nobody ever regrets owning a 930 ...

[Slantnose Steve]

+1, Shadetree!
Your vid says it all.
Sure, turbos cost more to maintain are harder to drive.
But work on your driving technique, and you'll be a better driver for it...
You haven't lived until you've spun one!
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1989 930S Factory Slant

[MT930]

turbos

They are more expensive for reason

Their worth it !

[wjfk32]

JUST DO IT!!!

Only if the the turbo was maintained. It could be a nightmare or your best ride..

Converted my SC-TARGA-to a 3.3 Turbo- Lots of work. I approx. 400hp to the wheels. 5speed gearbox-915 rebuilt.. etc..etc.. A real sleeper.

Going 60-130- side by side Z06-505HP...And walking him. PRICELESS!!!

Walt

[Shadetree930]

You won't see stuff like this following a non turbo ....