Spindles

[xupkid2]

So I am looking to convert my '88 944 to a turbo via an '86 salvaged turbo that I am picking up dirt cheap which makes it feasible. The question I am wondering is with the hubs and spindles. I will be converting my 944 to the turbo brakes and know I have to swap the hubs. What I am wondering is if I have to do the spindles also. The '86 turbo has the old offset wheels and I already have 3 sets of newer offset wheels which I would love to not replace. Is there any combo of stuff I can use from both cars to use the turbo brakes and the newer offset wheels or do I need to look into hubs and spindles from an 87 or newer car? Any help you can provide would be great.

Thanks
Brian

[Techno Duck]

You have to get the proper offset spindles. You can reuse the old hubs from your '88. Sell the early offset spindles to offset the cost for the late offset.

[xupkid2]

I assume the spindles from my 944 NA wont work with the turbo brakes correct? Based on this it sounds like Ill need to buy 87+ turbo spindles. Is that correct?

[Techno Duck]

You are correct.

[JivenJim]

Isn't the old 23mm offset and the newer ~52mm. Thus you can use late offset wheels on early with a ~23-25mm spacer available on Ebay??'
Techno, you the man.

[Techno Duck]

You could do that, but personally if i had 3 sets of late offset wheels already i would just sell off the early offset stuff to recoup cost. Spacers arent a bad thing but not an optimum setup to be using. Also some clubs do not allow the use of spacers for cars that see track / autocross use..not a concern for all cars but something to to take into consideration. Also it avoids the need to potentially have to go with longer wheel studs.

[xupkid2]

I think I' like to stay away from spacers as this is a club racing car. Looks like Ill be searching for a set of 87+ turbo spindles.

Thanks for all the help
Brian