Improvements for '90 964

[dangeruss]

Hi,

I'm about to buy a '90 964 w/ 151,XXX miles:


What improvements should I consider making as soon as I get it?

Thanks in advance,
Russell

[Merle]

If it has never had a top end rebuild than it probably needs one.

[Shamus911]

As Merle pointed out, at that mileage you'll want to be very aware of your valve guide health, distributor belt, plug wires, engine mounts, but if all is well then I'd humbly suggest:

Exhaust - cup pipe helps but a header exhaust yields the most gains and sounds great
Airbox - mostly for sound, but drill the airbox cover for 2-3 hp and a nice intake sound
Chip - even stock, but especially with exhaust or flywheel mods, the Steve Wong or Steve Weiner chip choices rock
Suspension - it looks like it's already lower but if not, there are several choices
Wheels - 17's are the sweet spot, tighter handling and better look (subjective) than the D90's

Beyond this - stuff get's pretty expensive (LWFW, Motec, gears, etc)

[964TargaC2]

three spoke steering wheel

[JV911SYDNEY]

what's your budget and do you have a goal in mind?

Bilstein PSS10 coil overs and rear strut tops
993 Turbo “Big red” brakes, braided lines
18" work brombacher wheels
Semi-solid engine and trans mounts
Fabspeed RSR headers and muffler
993 mirrors and door handles
Ducktail
Recaro pole position seats
RS carpet and door trims
Cup cams
Chip

should I go on?

[dangeruss]

The previous owner lowered it an inch.

Hi JV911SYDNEY, Right now my main focus would be fixing up the interior because it's not in good shape. I'm not sure about the budget right now. I'd like to keep it around $6K but if I have to do engine work then that'll more than double it. But do please go on with more ideas if you like.

Thank you everyone for your input. This is my first one so I'm very excited.

-Russell

[JV911SYDNEY]

First thing I'd do is give it a thorough post purchase inspection and service. Then you'll know exactly what you're up against and can budget time and money accordingly.

You could easily blow a few grand doing miscellaneous stuff like oil hoses, diff seals;
steering and drive shart boots etc. If you have to overhaul air-con then that can cost quite a bit.

Two ways to approach the interior - the aforementioned stripped out look with RS carpet and door trims and bucket seats. Alternatively you can restore/reupholster to its former glory. Both options will use most of your $6k to do it properly.