Upgrades and Engine Capabilities

[951 sleeper]

I just bought an '86 944 Turbo (has done 178,000 kms / 110,000 miles) which is standard except for the following mods which were just carried out prior to purchase: garrett t3/t4 hybrid stage 3 turbo with 0.63 exh; Motec engine managment (M4 I think); Bosch 044 motorsport fuel pump; 74 lb injectors; HKS waste gate; K & N air filter with custom piping; custom 3.5" exhaust; custom piping for turbo and intercooler; custom exhaust dump pipe; xtreme clutch with 1350kg pressure plate; and short shifter. It has factory option Bilstein sports suspension package for '86 mod (not the M030).

The car is going to be a daily driver for infrequent track use.

Just have two questions:

1) How much power can I safely run through the engine seeing it has stock internals?

2) What are the best upgrades for suspension and brakes if I want to spend about $4000 AUD ($3000 US) all up?

[Dan in Pasadena]

I'm new to 951's myself after long term NA ownership. Sounds to me like that car is already highly modified....especially for a "...daily driver for infrquent track use".

My suggestion is checking out the mod's done to Pablo Mazlumian's car in the 11 part series recently finished in European Car. I met Pablo during the course of my repairs on my new 951 - a very nice guy and his car is, well, awesome. The articles give prices for all the mod's etc and I think the suspension work would fit your stated budget.

By the way, you'll get more response to your questions on the 924/944/968 board. Good luck with your car.

[951 sleeper]

Thanks Dan. I started a similar thread on the 944 board.

ps That 951 in European Car is an absolute weapon.