Potential Cheap Build P 944

AnthonyS · 01-10-2017, 08:19 PM

Yes I've always since I was a kid wanted a P car. Anyway my son is interested in learning to autoX or have a car he can take to the track. I don't want to turn him loose in a classic Corvette, so I've been considering a P 944. It'd be a father son, maintenance, repair, modify and beat on type project.

I put in an offer on one with engine issues but cosmetically pretty. If I can get it cheap enough, we might even try the $2017 GRM challenge. No, I won't ever be crazy enough to Lemons it. It's still a pretty nice car overall. I could see taking it to some PCA events and things like that. It's really nice to have a play car that you don't really care too much about.

If I really like the cheap N/A version with my son, I could always hunt down a P 951 (944 turbo) for me or a 944 S or S2.

Any one here ever play with one of these?

lowfast · 01-10-2017, 08:32 PM

Parts cost a fortune. Better to find a good example rather than a beater you think you can fix on the cheap.

AArod · 01-10-2017, 09:25 PM

Buy a Miata.

jw33 · 01-11-2017, 08:20 AM

BMW or a miata

Baron Von Crowder · 01-11-2017, 09:13 AM

There's nothing cheap about them.

If you really want cheap, get a miata. They handle better anyway.

kingjason · 01-12-2017, 01:05 PM

Really though, the 944 still is one of my favorite cars as far as looks. Porsche really had a nice design and even by todays standards the turbos were no slouch. I think the OP needs to do a LS conversion!

AnthonyS · 01-12-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kingjason

Really though, the 944 still is one of my favorite cars as far as looks. Porsche really had a nice design and even by todays standards the turbos were no slouch. I think the OP needs to do a LS conversion!

That could become a thing. The first thing would be to get it running solid and teach Jr. how to autocross and road race with a 150hp car. It's a lot more fun and less dangerous to learn in a good handling low hp car. Then make it into an LS powered beast... that's actually a really good idea.

lowfast · 01-12-2017, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyS

That could become a thing. The first thing would be to get it running solid and teach Jr. how to autocross and road race with a 150hp car. It's a lot more fun and less dangerous to learn in a good handling low hp car. Then make it into an LS powered beast... that's actually a really good idea.

Funny you say that. It has "been a thing" for quite some time. Pretty sure there are conversion kits to do it.

kingjason · 01-12-2017, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lowfast

Funny you say that. It has "been a thing" for quite some time. Pretty sure their are conversion kits to do it.

Yep and they are pretty bad ass. I think they start with the turbo cars since they have a better transaxle. There was one that was started for sale over in Cedar Hill off 67 for a while but I am not sure if it is still there.

AnthonyS · 01-12-2017, 08:35 PM

Yes, but it isn't a thing for my son and I currently.... seems about as simple as a Miata LS swap overall and budgets for both are around the same too. I think we get one first and drive it as a four banger for a few years. Then we can look into the swap.

svauto-erotic855 · 01-13-2017, 10:48 PM

I have had 2 944's, one a turbo that turned into an all out track car, then back to a street car and an 85.5 N/A model. They are one of my favorite cars but I would recommend staying away from them if you are trying to do a project on the cheap.

AnthonyS · 02-13-2017, 10:12 AM

I'm about 90% sure I'm going to acquire an 86 turbo in two weeks. It's out of state and it could be sold before I get there although I'm thinking I will show up cash in hand first.

AnthonyS · 02-24-2017, 08:33 PM

95% sure I pick up the Porsche in less than 36 hours.

aggie97 · 02-24-2017, 11:48 PM

Nearly 30 year old fuel lines that run inside the car....Need I say more?

AnthonyS · 02-25-2017, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie97

Nearly 30 year old fuel lines that run inside the car....Need I say more?

Already addressed on this car already no with new brakes etc, but she ain't purdy.

01-10-2017, 08:19 PM	#1
AnthonyS Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,079	Potential Cheap Build P 944 Yes I've always since I was a kid wanted a P car. Anyway my son is interested in learning to autoX or have a car he can take to the track. I don't want to turn him loose in a classic Corvette, so I've been considering a P 944. It'd be a father son, maintenance, repair, modify and beat on type project. I put in an offer on one with engine issues but cosmetically pretty. If I can get it cheap enough, we might even try the $2017 GRM challenge. No, I won't ever be crazy enough to Lemons it. It's still a pretty nice car overall. I could see taking it to some PCA events and things like that. It's really nice to have a play car that you don't really care too much about. If I really like the cheap N/A version with my son, I could always hunt down a P 951 (944 turbo) for me or a 944 S or S2. Any one here ever play with one of these?

01-10-2017, 08:32 PM	#2
lowfast Beer and Cheese Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texan back in Texas! Posts: 499	Parts cost a fortune. Better to find a good example rather than a beater you think you can fix on the cheap. __________________ 1965 Ford Falcon Pro-Touring Project TCI F/R Suspension, 3V-4.6 & TR3560, LT III Wheels Work In Progress

01-11-2017, 09:13 AM	#5
Baron Von Crowder asshole with an opinion VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Venus Posts: 23,993	There's nothing cheap about them. If you really want cheap, get a miata. They handle better anyway. __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford

01-12-2017, 01:05 PM	#6
kingjason Notorious PIG Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Down South Posts: 8,394	Really though, the 944 still is one of my favorite cars as far as looks. Porsche really had a nice design and even by todays standards the turbos were no slouch. I think the OP needs to do a LS conversion! __________________ Whos your Daddy?

01-13-2017, 10:48 PM	#11
svauto-erotic855 I know everything, I'm older than you Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 8,073	I have had 2 944's, one a turbo that turned into an all out track car, then back to a street car and an 85.5 N/A model. They are one of my favorite cars but I would recommend staying away from them if you are trying to do a project on the cheap. __________________ Magnus, I am your father. You need to ask your mother about a man named Calvin Klein.

01-10-2017, 09:25 PM	#3
AArod Time Served Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 124	Buy a Miata.

01-11-2017, 08:20 AM	#4
jw33 These go to eleven... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Well, it's one louder, isn't it? Posts: 12,129	BMW or a miata

01-12-2017, 08:35 PM	#10
AnthonyS Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,079	Yes, but it isn't a thing for my son and I currently.... seems about as simple as a Miata LS swap overall and budgets for both are around the same too. I think we get one first and drive it as a four banger for a few years. Then we can look into the swap.

02-13-2017, 10:12 AM	#12
AnthonyS Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,079	I'm about 90% sure I'm going to acquire an 86 turbo in two weeks. It's out of state and it could be sold before I get there although I'm thinking I will show up cash in hand first.

02-24-2017, 08:33 PM	#13
AnthonyS Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,079	95% sure I pick up the Porsche in less than 36 hours.

02-24-2017, 11:48 PM	#14
aggie97 A local track addict! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: College Station Posts: 11,966	Nearly 30 year old fuel lines that run inside the car....Need I say more?

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