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944 upgrade

  • 04-01-2009 2:35pm
    #1
    sc4rf4ce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 98 ✭✭


    im about to get the head gasket changed on my porsche 944.
    it's the 8v sohc 2.5l engine. but i'm after coming across a 16v dohc cylinder head in great condition.
    im just wondering will the 16v head fit on to the bottom end of the 8v sohc. i heard the bottom ends were the same, but i'd like to check this out as much as possible first before i get anything done on the engine.
    also, any tips on where best to get parts for the 944?


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  • #2
    VanhireBoys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 468 ✭✭VanhireBoys


    In theory a good idea - in practice a disaster waiting to happen !

    You will need both manifolds as well as sensors and stuff. You are better to stick in a full engine along with underbonnet loom if you really want to go that way. Its not easy or cheap to extract extra hp out of a NA 944.

    Id say your best bet is to fix the engine as is and flog the 16v head.

    I get bits and pieces off Bert Gear... This fellow is worth a ring even for advice and is really easy to talk to http://www.partsforporsche.co.uk/

    Another fellow I deal with is Johnny Fitsimmins at Agnews in Belfast
    048 90389999 http://www.porschehost.com/contact.asp?opc=18


  • #3
    sc4rf4ce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 98 ✭✭sc4rf4ce


    cheers for the great advice.
    yeah, gonna stick with the 8v engine. she's more for the driving enjoyment and cruising along in a nice classic than for trying to prove how fast she can go.
    would have bought a skyline or impreza if that was the case.


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