Restraint and Good Judgment Needed. . .Please Help!

[Rasta Monsta]

I have an opportunity to swap an 86 951 drivetrain into my 924S. I will be getting buddy rates on the parts.

Yes, I know the rad subframe will have to go over too, and I am prepared to do that, in addition to installing a 931 header panel for airflow to the IC.

Somebody talk me out of this! PLEASE!

[John_AZ]

I am aware you are a master mechanic and someone will post the 951 picture of upgrades from Porsche.
A major issue will be the suspension and brakes after you get it in.

Here is a potential list of issues with just the 951engine you most likely are aware of but may be unknown with the donor 951:

http://www.oz951.com/public/broken.htm

You will do what feels right & GL
John_AZ

[Rasta Monsta]

Thanks, John. Suspension/Brembos will come from the donor car.

[Dean924s]

I would get a post 85.5 car and put the 951 stuff in that. The problems with the swap in a 87 924s make it a whole lot less appealing. My 924 ssc project is running in to all kinds of snags as I wanted to use alot of 951 parts and they just do not work with out alot of fabrication.

[Schumi]

There have been two people out there that I know of that have swapped 968 3.0's into 924S's. If they can do that... I can imagine that you can handle the turbo swap. Yes it will take time... but it would be worth it.

[Dean924s]

I guess if you dont mind swapping around the upper and lower rad supports and the other bits to convert the nose then go for it. I want ed to use most of the 951 intake and IC in my car and it just is not worth it. I can put a FMIC in it and a custom intake for much less pain and aggravation. DO IT!!!!! it would be a fantastic sleeper!!!.

Oh Ya I have a 931 nose and the grills for sale if interested. Between the two I have $375 in to them and would like to get it back as I am not going to use them. I am going to put the FMIC down low in front of the rad.

[Rasta Monsta]

Originally Posted by Dean924s

I wanted to use alot of 951 parts and they just do not work with out alot of fabrication.

Could you elucidate this a bit more?

Originally Posted by JohnAZ

I am aware you are a master mechanic

Where on earth?!?!

[John_AZ]

Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnAZ
I am aware you are a master mechanic

Response-Rasta Monsta

"Where on earth?!?!"

Me again.
I looked at your signature and many posts on www.924board.org

John_AZ

[Dean924s]

There is good info in this thread as to what it takes to put a 951 inter cooler in a pre 85.5 car. I learned a lot from the people that responded. Post #12 has some links to what it takes.

951 Intercooler in a 87 924S

[Rasta Monsta]

Ahh, this is a great pic, thanks for the referral. . .

[nynor]

shoehorn that engine in there, do an aftermarket intercooler, upgrade the clutch/brakes/springs/shocks, enjoy.

[Taz's Master]

Don't forget about the speedometer issue. Your 951 suspension parts won't have provisions for the speedometer and your tranny will. Look into what's necessary to couple that with your 924 instrument.

[Rasta Monsta]

Planning on drilling the 951 spindle for the 924 speedo cable.

[nynor]

there is also a fairly cheap electronic solution that someone posted recently.

[mistertate]

Originally Posted by Dean924s

I would get a post 85.5 car and put the 951 stuff in that. The problems with the swap in a 87 924s make it a whole lot less appealing. My 924 ssc project is running in to all kinds of snags as I wanted to use alot of 951 parts and they just do not work with out alot of fabrication.

Seriously. This has the speedo wiring so you don't have to go drilling into the spindle. All the engine harness wiring and bracketry is mostly there too. I think all you'll need to do for the radiator is unbolt and flip over the lower core support.
And you can get the right amount of tire for the power you'll have

[Rasta Monsta]

If I wanted a turbo 944, I would buy one. Oh, and I have a solution in mind to get more rubber under the car. . .