924 turbo?

[924nutter]

Put nitrous in it Geoff!

Re turbos, transition to boost is much smoother on the 177 hp engine, due to the smaller turbo. The 170, easily identifiable by the twin butterfly throttle housing, is more switch like and could catch the unwary out in the wet, however the ignition pulse sensor on the 177, I now refuse to call them series one or two on the same principle that there was never a mark five Cortina, is as rare as hens teeth and if it fails you could pretty much guarantee that your otherwise pristine 924 turbo will not get stolen as it will be completely immobilised with no spark, and slim chance of repair, as the sensor is unavailable and has been for at least ten years. to my knowledge. Don't let that put you off though. Either car is a hoot as they are frequently mistaken for 924 n/a and the look on peoples faces when you open them up..... As many will know I am currently working on a 220 upgrade to my 177, with new cam profiles intercooler raised CR, reconditioned brake calipers new discs etc. The project stalled for eleven months due to the failure of my sensor. Luckily I found one in the last place you always look, under my nose, so the project is on again.

You pays your money......

 

[Paul284pt]

Hi All,

I'm new to PCGB, well old really ha! I was a member throughout the "˜80's and early "˜90s having sold my last 911 a couple of years after my son's birth., but I've rejoined after recently buying a beautiful black 964 C2 for a project and to turn the years back a little.

I'm pretty sure this 924 Turbo was the one I bought in 1980 as the car sat lower on its springs, and you know it when you see an "old love" again. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280575357849&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_684wt_1141 She didn't have the rear valance under the bumper of course in those days, just the optional black moulded mud-guards but I'm sure it's her after previously seeing the car advertised for sale in Scarborough on www.carandclassic.com

I bought the car from Tony Dron (the much respected racing driver and author) who worked for Gordon Ramsay Porsche in the N/E. At the time it was his run-about for a few months and it had several modifications to the steering and suspension and the car had been used for press shoots. Having called into the Porsche dealership originally to buy a 911SC I was persuaded by Tony to try the 924 Turbo, he probably had reservations that a green 25 year old and a 911 would quickly part company on a country lane. However, Tony was[/i] very enthusiastic about the handling of the 924 Turbo, he had finished a fantastic 12th at Le Mans 1980 in the 924 Carrera GT. Derek Bell who also raced the 924 Carrera GT to 13th place, I believe bought his car.

If the new owner is reading this and would like to know some of this car's history, please get in touch, I still have some good photos. I kept the car for almost 5 years and put 70k miles on her. It was so well balanced and beautiful to drive, I even enjoyed the turbo-lag which never failed to raise a smile.

Obviously I have many happy memories, not least when Tony Dron organised me 2 VIP tickets to the 1981 Le Mans as guests of Porsche. On the way down somewhere north of Le Mans , like many others, the Turbo was rapidly "hovering" up the kilometres when I made a serious error of judgement, we hit a level-crossing ramp at over 100mph, the sign being partially hidden by a tree branch, gulp! Too late! The car took off and we were airborne for what seemed like eternity, I remember looking at the Porsche name on the steering wheel and thinking "got to keep this straight" but I needn't have worried, the 924 came down like a cat on all fours with nothing more than a few fireworks in the rear view mirror and on she went! We both laughed nervously but I can't think of a better testament to the 924 Turbo's handling, we would have been joining the wood-peckers if we tried that stunt in a 911.

Cheers,
Paul

 

[pfgascoigne]

The weight figures are interesting. I thought the S was supposed to be a bit on the hefty side?

 

[CarreraRSR]

S1 weight on that page looks too high. Mine was definitely 1146kg's with a few items removed confirmed when corner weighted at EMC. Maybe a touch lighter now with new seats in.

I also thought the 924S figures look a bit light.

 

[Bertroex]

The factory manual states 1190kg for a 924S, so indeed...

Having said that, I'll pop the little one on the corner weighting scales later this year and let you know!

Bert