**FS: 1989 944S2 based 968 Conversion / RS3**

[TrackNutS2]

Greetings...

I have decided to officially put the RS3 up for sale. My reason for the sale - my family priorities are changing as my wife is one month away from delivery our 2nd child. My family is everything to me and while I do love this car, it is time to take a break for a while until my boy and I can build another together.

The Story:

This car was built with the full intention of preparing the perfect 944 track monster. The base car was a 147K mile 1989 944 S2 that was in great condition and was well maintained. I have a 3" binder full of notes, documents and receipts from the previous owners. Overall condition for the car before the build was an 7.5/ 8 out of 10.

The Build:

I wanted a reliable, lightweight and fast track car. The choice was a 944 S2. One of the lightest coupes, the car weighed in a 2990# at the start. The engine was from a 1995 968 coupe with approx 60K miles on it. At the time of install, we went through every aspect of the motor and replaced any and all wearable items on it. We also replaced the entire drivetrain with the exception of the transaxle as the previous owner had it serviced and replaced a couple synchros as well as replacing the seals. It shifts VERY smoothly.

All engine work and installation was performed at J3 Motorsport in Buford, Georgia by Mr. Todd Ketchum. If you have any questions on this car, Todd knows it inside and out.

The interior was completely stripped of all flammable elements and was stripped clean to the sheet metal in most areas. It was then primed and painted and then clear coated to help protect it from the elements.

The Result:

The car presently weighs in at approximately 2600# and has a tuned 968 motor with approximately 250 hp. The engine runs strong and has passed GA emissions to be road legal.

Nit picks: This is a track car. A streetable track car, but still a track car. She looks great from a distance, but there are some spots that show her age. She has a little bit of road rash as well as some cracks on the nose (looks like the PO tapped someone - though, very lightly)... The worse spot...but is also unnoticeable to most, there is a very slight dent just ahead of the passenger mirror. I believe this can be fixed with ease from any body shop - I just have not had the time to get it done. Otherwise - the car gets a ton of compliments and always turns heads.

Here is the best list I can come up with for a build sheet (I am sure I am missing something):

Specs:
Base car: 1989 944 S2
Mileage on unibody chassis: 147k
Engine placed: 1995 968 3.0L
Mileage on engine: 60K
1500 miles since install

BUILD SHEET:

Engine & exhaust work:

--Engine:
Rod bearings replaced
Belts and rollers replaced
Paragon Products crank scraper
Custom oil pan baffling
Oil pickup reinforced
New Waterpump
All seals checked and replaced (if needed)
Custom intake
New spark plugs
New plug wires
New cap & rotor
S2 flywheel
S2 front crank pulley/damper
27" x 4" x 3" custom oil cooler
Installed OE AC delete / alternator relocation (new belt)
968 DME software - RS Barn Stage II (adjustable fuel pressure regulator)
New oil pan seals, valve cover seals, etc

--Exhaust work:
Racer's edge custom headers
Full custom stainless exhaust with high-flow Magna-Flow Cat (passed GA emissions with flying colors)
Muffler - Hooker Hi-flow 3"
2.5" to cat and slightly after goes to 3" to out. Sounds GREAT

Drivetrain & chassis work completed:

--Drivetrain work:
All new clutch (all associated parts replaced with new)
Replaced torque tube an S2 tube (60K miles, all bearings were checked)
Transaxle refeshed by PO (documented - synchros and seals as needed) - Has Limited Slip (option 220)
Installed Stuttgart shifting block
New Shift lever/bushing installed
New shifter insulation installed (over torque tube)
Turbo 5th gear placed (original included)
New CV's (Both in and out)
New rear half shafts (axles)
New front wheel bearings (PO - documented)

--Exterior chassis work:
New Hella horns installed
Front carbon fiber front fenders (painted to match car)
Patrick racing Front plastic 3" lip spoiler
Custom carbon fiber fog covers
New windshield
Custom striping (can be removed)

--Interior chassis work:
Interior gutted, cleaned, primed, sealed and painted to match car (Arctic White)
Sparco Evo2 L installed (Driver & Passenger)
Brey Krause Evo seat lowering side mounts on Sparco sliders
New G-Force 5pt belts installed (each point is hard mounted)
Custom, welded 4-point roll bar (J3 Racing - ready to be made into a full 6pt+ cage)
Custom shifter baffle (modified OE part)
Custom carbon fiber center console
Custom carbon fiber door panels
Rennline powder coated floor panels
SRP Racing Aluminum pedals
Momo suede racing wheel with extension
Porsche crest horn button
Momo leather shift knob (anatomic short)
Sunroof fixed into place

Suspension & Braking work:

--Brake work:
New Stainless brake lines (front and rear)
Complete system flush to Ate Super Gold
Brake pad sensors removed
Fulll spare (Brand new in box) set of Performance Friction PF97's track pads
New rotors (500 miles old)
New 968 Full brake ducts installed

--Suspension work:
Brey-Krause front Strut brace
Full Ground Control Coilovers (Koni based dbl adjustable front, single adjustable rears)
Torsion bars have been removed
500# springs front / 600 pound rears
Ground Control front camber plates
Brand new 968 adjustable sway bars front and rear
New front sway bar reinforcement brackets installed
Full Weltmeister poly & delrin bushing throughout
Replaced both front control arms with 968 arms
Brand new tie rods and ends installed

--Wheels & Tires
Boxster / 996 twist wheels (custom painted) 8.5 width front & 9's for the rear
Tires: Brand new Falken RT615's (specs later)

Asking price: $16,500 obo

Misc leftover parts are available as well.

I will gladly answer any and all questions about the car to any prospective buyer. So ask away if you are interested. Here are some recent photos. I will be taking more this weekend.

cheers,
Chad


Photos upon completion / before new windshield. I will post new photos when it stops raining.

Most recent shots from Chin event at Road Atlanta:

[TrackNutS2]

Side note - What is Required to make this a NASA GT race car?

- Complete the forward portion of the cage to proper spec. (Rear half is done and ready to go.)
- Pull the passenger seat and add a net
- Lighten remaining parts (rear bumper, nose, diffuser, hatch, etc)
- Add numbers

And you are rolling.

C.

[Rasta Monsta]

Hmm, would you drive it to Oregon??

[TrackNutS2]

Originally Posted by Rasta Monsta

Hmm, would you drive it to Oregon??

No..lol. But you could have it shipped for about $1300-1700.

C.