944S2 vs 968 engine
Discussion
I know the main difference between the engines is the variable valve timing, but I'm sure I've read somewhere that its mainly for economy and emissions rather than power output. So where does it get the extra 29bhp over the S2 engine? Is it just a new chip and a higher redline? I know 9M is hoping to get about 300bhp from the new quad throttle manifold, but is this figure for the 968 only? ie. the S2 might only make 271bhp?
I totally agree with you Thom 
I love my car and it is certainly adequate in terms of performance (I think you can detect the imminent use of the word 'but' here can't you 
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but (there you go) I want more. It's such a great car it deserves more power. I don't like turbos though - I like an unstressed engine with sharp throttle response and a flat torque curve, one of the reasons I went for the S2 in the first place. I also don't like highly tuned engines, the most I'd want is 100bhp/litre normally aspirated. If I wanted forced induction it would be from a supercharger.
Still interested in putting a 928 V8 in a 944 though
I love my car and it is certainly adequate in terms of performance (I think you can detect the imminent use of the word 'but' here can't you ) but (there you go) I want more. It's such a great car it deserves more power. I don't like turbos though - I like an unstressed engine with sharp throttle response and a flat torque curve, one of the reasons I went for the S2 in the first place. I also don't like highly tuned engines, the most I'd want is 100bhp/litre normally aspirated. If I wanted forced induction it would be from a supercharger.
Still interested in putting a 928 V8 in a 944 though
Yes I know that you can use a 'boost enhancer' to increase the boost earlier in the rev range which effectivly reduces the lag. But I still have problems with under bonnet temperatures, restricted exhaust flow and more stuff to go wrong.
If 9M can get 300bhp from this new manifold then I'll almost certainly buy one, as long as the torque is increased in proportion.
I don't care how much fuel it uses though - I've got a Peugeot 309 diesel if I want to save money on fuel
If 9M can get 300bhp from this new manifold then I'll almost certainly buy one, as long as the torque is increased in proportion.
I don't care how much fuel it uses though - I've got a Peugeot 309 diesel if I want to save money on fuel
I was very tempted by the supercharger kit, but I can't be spending that sort of money on my car 
However this manifold does look promising and good value if it does as expected.
What I really want is to design and build a light weight mid engine sports prototype with a flat-6. I wouldn't mind putting turbos on this as it'd be a road legal track car
However this manifold does look promising and good value if it does as expected. What I really want is to design and build a light weight mid engine sports prototype with a flat-6. I wouldn't mind putting turbos on this as it'd be a road legal track car
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