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993 c4 or nothing!
 

I just bought a 95 993 c4 cab with 110,000 miles which I picked up this summer ‘06 for $26,000 in triple black. I would say that the selling features of this car was the fact that it was a C4 and had the rear seat delete option (should have been standard in my opinion). For me it’s like it was just broken in and now ready for some serious mods. Things that were immediately wrong: needed a top and the power motor cables (although not that bad), valve cover gaskets, flywheel gasket, front breaks & rotors…I think that was about it.

993’s are the best of the air-cooled hands down. These cars are amazingly awesome! All the knowledge Porsche had acquired from the past is rolled up into this beast. AWD with power is a must unless you love doing doughnuts. They stick to the road like GLUE! I believe that the same AWD system in the 993 is in production for today’s Porsche. I wouldn't even think about a 993 c2 or a 964 anything. The 964’s had a crappy AWD system. The 993's are the most beautiful of all Porches including the current 997 (notice how they reverted back to the 993 looks).

I will caution if you're not a mechanic. Make sure the engine is in good shape. Porsche shops are not cheap. If it’s dripping oil verify where it’s coming from. A lot of the times it’s just the valve cover gaskets (simple cheap fix) but it could be a flywheel seal. In my case I didn’t look hard enough and it turned out to be a flywheel gasket. Since I was going to change the clutch and flywheel anyway to handle a supercharger I wasn’t that bummed. If it’s making noises it better have a great price tag. And defiantly verify it wasn’t crashed.

Over the next year I plan in supercharging it, adding the turbo flairs, skirts and a bumper with some fat 19” wheels and tires.
I'm debating on glass, graphite or factory steel for the rear.

Forgot to mention that the vario ram is not worth it. when i was researching the differences between a 95 to a 96-98. I found out that the 95's were the best for my needs. One: the HP gain is minimal. Two: 96 and on uses OBD-II. I read about several issues with the OBD-II system lighting up the dash with false readings. one was related to the valve covers. But don’t get me wrong OBD-II is nice for statistical info on the car.

Basically the cars are the same except the vario ram and OBD-II. 23hp and false readings. If you are going to mod stick to a 95.

So, here is my opposing opinion on two issues:

AWD: I have autocrossed a student's car, a C4S and it did not drive very well. It felt sluggish and the 4wd did not help me any, compared to my 2wd. So, unless you live in snow or crappy climate, you only will add weight and mechanical complexity.

The varioram IS worth it. While you may say that 35 (!) horsepower is not much - and sorry, that's in itself a bunch, the power comes in at a different rpm. It is not just the top hp / torque but the curve being a bit flatter as well. With a little help, you can easily get 300 crank horsepower out of the varioram - which may not be trivial on the 95, especially if you want more than just peak hp.

So, my vote is for the C2. I do think that the 95 is as good a car as the later ones. The CEL problem should be a non issue Arkansas, so more power to the varioram!

George

The 993 C4, unlike the 964 C4, can quite easily be converted into a C2. Selling off the parts should pay for the work. I would have to agree with aigel, varioram does make a difference. Like aigel said, it's not about achieving a peak HP number to throw about, but about boosting midrange torque.

One more thing:

If you are shopping for the wide body, the C4S has the advantage that it comes with turbo brakes and even suspension, if I am not mistaken. So, that may be a selling point, if you like the 4wd anyway. Of course I have an opinion here too and think that the narrow body is the better deal and that for not much (compared to the S premiums), you can install big reds and an updated suspension. ;)

George

But why convert a C4 into a C2? The only time it could possibly be justified is a 993TT.

Just sell the C4 and buy a C2. No need to bastardize a C4.

Or a C4S.

George

People are paying more for 993 C2S, when you can have more for the money in a 993 C4S, which comes with big reds. Some people disparage weight/handling of the C4, when the weight can be removed and the handling be made rear-wheel drive. Not that this is what I will do.

It's a theoretical question, but I think a C2S with a big red and suspension upgrade is probabaly a cleaner approach than a C4S with the front wheel drive removed. ;) I certainly would go the cheaper route, as the final product is all that counts!

George

I removed front wheel drive completely from C4S and it's quite an easy job,you only have to buy 2 wheel nuts (I hope that's the term) that hold the wheel together instead of front drive shafts (that's an original fir from any C2)

Luka