|
I mis-spoke. I meant "easier to maintain". The basic difference is access. The NA 944 is a bit of a pain to replace an engine or a clutch (about 12 hrs. each, for a skilled tech who has done it previously). Add another 4-6 hrs. for the same job on a 951. The turbo also has a much tighter engine bay, with much more plumbing (both charge ducting and cooling). The electronics have an additional layer of complexity with the KLR (boost/timing control) unit. Add to that the relative scarcity of used parts, and the high expense of new parts.
I don't mind addressing minor issues at the track, but I am not pulling a cylinder head on a "recreational" race weekend.
|