Porsche 944 Turbo Cam in NA engine

[DanR944]

Has anyone installed a 944 Turbo cam in a NA engine?
If so what were the results? More Torque? I had someone tell
Me the cam from a 944 Turbo would result
In more Torque and better revving 944 NA engine.

[edredas]

If you have an early 944 then you already have the 951 cam. They switched the N/A over to a cam with slightly longer exhaust duration around the 1987 model year. Off the top of my head I believe the torque was 140 ft-lbs @2800 rpms for the early car and 143 ft-lbs @3000 rpms for the 1987 model. That said, it isn't like the power suddenly come on around 3000 rpm, it sorta feels like the later engine pulls a little stronger before leveling off there. I hope that helps!

[DanR944]

Originally Posted by edredas

If you have an early 944 then you already have the 951 cam. They switched the N/A over to a cam with slightly longer exhaust duration around the 1987 model year. Off the top of my head I believe the torque was 140 ft-lbs @2800 rpms for the early car and 143 ft-lbs @3000 rpms for the 1987 model. That said, it isn't like the power suddenly come on around 3000 rpm, it sorta feels like the later engine pulls a little stronger before leveling off there. I hope that helps!

Yes Thank you. So an early car would be considered
an 83? So an 85.5 would not have this cam?

[edredas]

I believe the longer duration cam wasn't used until 1986 or 1987 models years.

[DannoXYZ]

Originally Posted by DanR944

Yes Thank you. So an early car would be considered
an 83? So an 85.5 would not have this cam?

No, all Turbos and '83-86 NA have exact same cam.

If you put Turbo/early-NA cam on 87+ car, that would make it slower

[PHillary]

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[DanR944]

Originally Posted by PHillary

Get Web Cams to modify your existing cam or buy and new and trade your core to them.
Web Cam Inc.

Good idea! I am going to call them and check
the cost to modify my cam. New one with 274 grind
is around $750.

[v2rocket_aka944]

crap, it used to be like $400...
look up "Paeco" they do a hot 944 cam under $300.

[DanR944]

Originally Posted by v2rocket_aka944

crap, it used to be like $400...
look up "Paeco" they do a hot 944 cam under $300.

Hey Spencer thank you for reminding me about Paeco! I need to call them. I sent Elgin an email, but never heard back. I did check out Paeco's website, but will call them.

[v2rocket_aka944]

yeah, I've tried Elgin a few times, 5 years later i'm still waiting for any kind of reply.