944 Transformation

[xupkid2]

Before everyone freaks out this is not a question if I can add a turbo or get more HP from my 944 but of how to convert it. I currently have an 88 944 N/A. The car is fully prepped for PCA Club Racing in I Class. After spending the season getting passed all the time I want to move up to F Class which is the 951 class. Since I have so much time and money invested in my car Im thinking of converting it to a 951. I have a friend who's dad is in the salvage car business and can pick me up a 951 for very cheap. I also must state that I do all my own labor and have done multiple motors in my current car. This would be another motor rebuild to add to my resume So here is the question. What else besides the stuff below do I need to be thinking about when/if I do this. I know its going to be a lot of work but I'd rather put in time than $$.

Parts needed from 951
Full motor
Trans
Intercooler
DME & KLR
Wiring harness
Brakes (including hubs and spindles)

Parts not sure if I need to change
Torque Tube
Rear Axles

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[2Tight]

Originally Posted by xupkid2

Before everyone freaks out this is not a question if I can add a turbo or get more HP from my 944 but of how to convert it. I currently have an 88 944 N/A. The car is fully prepped for PCA Club Racing in I Class. After spending the season getting passed all the time I want to move up to F Class which is the 951 class. Since I have so much time and money invested in my car Im thinking of converting it to a 951. I have a friend who's dad is in the salvage car business and can pick me up a 951 for very cheap. I also must state that I do all my own labor and have done multiple motors in my current car. This would be another motor rebuild to add to my resume So here is the question. What else besides the stuff below do I need to be thinking about when/if I do this. I know its going to be a lot of work but I'd rather put in time than $$.

Parts needed from 951
Full motor
Trans
Intercooler
DME & KLR
Wiring harness
Brakes (including hubs and spindles)

Parts not sure if I need to change
Torque Tube
Rear Axles

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

You are on the right track so far. The TT is the same, and the CV's are the same as an NA but the 951 axles are heavier. You might want to source a 951 nose piece, headlight covers, and radiator, since the IC will not fit in the NA opening. Obviously you will need larger sways and the turbo front coils are a bit longer than the NA to compensate for the weight. Don't forget exhaust if you are picking up a parts car. Good luck on the project.

[xupkid2]

I already have the Weltmeister adjustable sway bars and 400# springs upfront w/ 30mm torsion in rear. I will probably upgrade to 600# upfront and 33 or 34mm in the rear.

The other benefit is that I have turbo bumpers on my current car. The exhaust was something I didnt think of but I will probably go with a Lindsey exhaust and new header as I have been happy with my current MSDS setup with 3" lindsey but I know that system wont work.

Thanks for the input.