968 6 speed into 944S2.????

[Big Dave]

Hi Folks
Does anybody know IF a 968, 6 speed gearbox will fit onto a 944S2????

If so is it an easy swap.???

Also is a worthwile swap.????

This is just the gearbox + not the whole back axle assembly.

Ta
Dave W.

 

[Guest]

It fits, but you have too do something with the speedometer.

 

[Fen]

More importantly you have to do something with the boot floor / spare wheel well.

 

[Big Dave]

Fen
I thought the 944 + 968 had the same boot floor pan?????
Dave W.

 

[Fen]

As I understand it the 968 transaxle is bigger and the 968 has a smaller spare wheel well + possible other changes behind the rear PU to accommodate. It can be made to fit in a 944 with a big hammer, but to do it right will cost money.

 

[paulr]

Gearbox fits with no problems apart from speedo, does however require 968 fuel tank and gearbox hanger

 

[Diver944]

Ok I'm going off topic. Long time no post PaulR.

How's the supercharged 968/944 going? [8D] You were the first and it's been nearly 2 years IIRC so you will be the ideal person to comment on it's longevity.

 

[Big Dave]

Yes i now agree with you regarding the tank + wheel well

I totaly forgot about that......OPPS...

Paul
Have you got a 968/944 supercharged???????
How good is it?????

It sounds like a hybrid???
Is it a 9M kit????

Im very interested in this conversion......VERY.....PLEASE tell me more.......

Dave W.

 

[paulr]

Paul S
Car going well, abused for 2 years with now problems and I mean abused, 7300rpm in every gear, every change, not bad for a std engine!

Big D
Yep, I've got the original 944/68 s/c car. It was joint Colin Belton (skill/no-how) and myself (money) project, turned out better than both of us expected
How good is it...... very rarely passed on trackdays..... 1min 17sec laps of Donington, 1min 50sec Oulton(full), will out run 996 GT2's down the straights... its faaaast. cheapest way to real power/performance

Just got new shell for next project.... 1050kg/450-500bhp, should be good for a laugh

Paul

 

[Big Dave]

Paul
So im guessing that you a "bit" pleased with it??

Also i guess youve upgraded all the suspension + brakes to compensate.???? IE what have you fitted ????
Please tell me more OR point me in the direction to find more out....

Dave W ,,, VERY INTERESTED.......

 

[paulr]

Big D
Bored with it now, so new shell, cut off all surplus metal, dip, seam weld, weld in cage, gearbox rebuild, engine strip, rods, pistons and crank work, lower compression, turn up blower (1bar+), Motec (traction control facility may be handy), flare rear arches to fit 285 rears, proflex shocks........ earn more money
can't fault the car, its just time to move on, 350bhp seems to be popping up everywhere now and its time to give 9m a new challenge

Paul

 

[paulr]

BigD

968 M030 brakes all round (biggest non drilled discs)
Porterfield pads
Leda suspension (cheap but works), 700lb front/ 650lb rear springs (bit much for the road!)
Lighten car as much as poss. (mines @ 1140kg)

Do this and your car will handle and stop, then add power to suit

Paul

 

[Big Dave]

Paul
So im guessing its a 944S2 base car, with 968 brakes etc
Do you have a bolt in cage fitted?
Ditched all the none essential stuff like rear seats,carpet,front seats replaced with race items,electical gagets,etc,etc...???????

Those springs sound HARD, but then again for the track i bet its a monter??????#########

Id love some pics if poss?????

Dave W.

 

[paulr]

BigD
1988 944 shell, bolt-in safety-device cage (could be available soon)
Apart from dash theres nothing left inside.
Springs are hard but she corners flat even while pulling 1.7g
I think theres a piccy on the 993 forum from Donington last month

Paul

Found it, general discussion forum, Dono pics 22/10/04
http://dmalings.fotopic.net/p8515808.html

 

[Big Dave]

Paulr
Ta for the info..
Were you at Oulton Park on the 9M RS track day earlier this year??

Im sure it was your car that was blitzing everything in site...

Sure sounded meggar....

What exhaust are you running.? Straight through i guess?????.

I "may" be interested in that cage if it becomes available.???????
Although im in the early stages of "sorting" a car out......

Dave W.

 

[paulr]

BigD
Yep, that was me, exhaust is a bog std 944 system just with the middle box removed

Paul

 

[Big Dave]

Paulr
Im amazed that its the standard system????? Sounded megger....

Where approx are you based ??? if you reasonably close id love to come over + have a nose around your machine....+ pick up some tips..????
Im in Blackpool,Lancs.....

 

[Diver944]

Sounds like PaulR needs to come down to our Donington trackday on Sat 21st Nov [][8D][]

 

[Big Dave]

Now
That would make my day....

As im attending that t-day , only as a spectator though.....

Im bringing my Skid lid though just in case........

dave w.

 

[paulr]

ORIGINAL: Diver944

Sounds like PaulR needs to come down to our Donington trackday on Sat 21st Nov [][8D][]

Is it a quiet day (cars a tad over the 98db......106db), any places left, could be tempted

Passengers travel at there own risk !!!!

Paul