Nov 24/05




An Incredible weight has lifted from my project; I finally have ALL the parts to rebuild the body conversion from the 1986 Style to the 1987 Turbo. The Aluminum Bumper and Bumper Shocks. These parts support the entire weight and add stability to the front and sides of the car. The Aluminum bumper is stock but it is less than half the weight of the original style of Steel bumper that my 944 came with. This with all the other weight reduction in the form of Fiberglass panels and the removal of unnecessary parts should make the car tip the scales a full 500 Lb lighter than it started out with. The Stripped 944 should weigh just shy of 2100 Lbs with a near perfect 48F:52R Weight Balance. Because it's a Rear Wheel Drive car, this will not upset the driving characteristics of the 944 negatively.

 

Drive that thing out west next summer, I want a ride!!!

 

I'll meet you in Ottawa

 

Nov 24/05

SUPERCHARGER STUFF

Tonight I started to work out the location of the supercharger a bit better. As you can see, I have it hooked to the ceiling to support the weight until I get a bracket made. I will attach it to the motor mount and the engine block. The entire assembly will be able to move Front and back for fine adjustment. I need to keep the outlet straight up because of the way the oil is fed and retuned to the Supercharger. Once the supercharger is mounted, I will figure out where the alternator is going to go. One Problem at a time.

 

I really like the look it has now. The burgundy fits the black trim well, and the black/chrome rims are very appealing.

 

that motor looks beastly with the supercharger added!!! the car is going  look Ueat w/Rhe conGrsion!P5psi i=deadly0!!!may  i'll t stat ned ne  you n t and can ta  a rid in it en you done!!

 

I like the Color as well, but have you ever seen a White 944. It's godly. The reason is... have a look at my Driveway now...



White Is Our thing. The Color of the 944 is going to actually be the exact Paint Code for our Mazdas

 

I have so much more room for everything. I'm looking into putting a slightly smaller pulley on the engine after removing the "Vee Belt" pulley that is now hooked to nothing. The stock one is fine to turn the alternator, but a smaller pulley will bring the PSI down for normal driving. I will order a couple of more aluminum pulleys and get them matched to the Crank. If I put a 3.6 On the crank, I get a 1:1 ratio and that would mean that the S/C will spin 3.4 Times for every Revolution, Or 15 Psi on a 2.5L motor at 7000 Rpm..

 

i definitely love the white! i'm thinking of painting my tsi back in the states the same paint as my ralliart. diamond white. it has a real heavy pearl in it. very eye catchy and beautiful.

 

White is Classic and will never go out of style. Some **** that is coming out today just pisses me off. That Burnt Orange Metalic Copper color that Nissan has on the Munero...

 

yea, and the ugly gold that goes on the civics n:

 

Nov 25/05

Today I got upset (In a good way) with the Integrated Oil Cooler Cover. I have the gasket set and I was going to just attach it, but I thought that it would be nicer if I polished it before attaching it.

Here is a shitty Picture of before..



Here are some shots of the near finished cover.

 

Nov 27/05

Here is the basic idea for the 944 Fuel Delivery. The car is capable of unreal cornering that will only be better when it's 2100 Lbs. I have designed a system where the fuel will not slosh to one side during hard cornering. The 5 Gal will feed a 1 Gal with Double outlets. This will serve as a "fuel buffer".
During cornering even if the fuel in the 5 Gal is on the side of the tank, the 1 Gal will still be full. When the car goes level again, it will top up the 1 Gal.

The second Fuel tank is on the way with the Stainless Braided Fuel lines.

 

Sweeeeeeeeeeet!

 

Nov 28/05
Nothing really to do with the Rebuild but it's 944 related...

So There is "No Replacement For Displacement.."

That should seem funny to the V8 Regulars because the 944 isn't really that large of an engine at only 2.5L However compared to the tiny pistons that I'm used to seeing in the Mazda...





Here, is what I meant by Small..
Protege Pistons...

 

Lol you should see the ones in my 6.6L pontiac 400.

Nice porsche though..are you going to change any of the bottom end at all?

 

No everything is Forged and teh Crank and Rods are shared for both Turbo and N/A

It will hold 300 Hp...

 

sweet!!!! i like the polishing!!! how long before youstart putting the engine together. i vote for a sound clip of the supercharger whine!!!!!

 

It is together.

The Pistons are the "Old Ones"
The are Paperweights now...

 

Nov 29/05

"Broken Record Brian..." I know. just wanted to post up some new pictures...

Ok, SO Here I finally have both together. I still can't believe the diference Bore Over Stroke makes in an Engine.
Mazda Piston -
4 Banger Small 2.0L Long Stroke

Porsche Piston -
4 Banger Large 2.5L Short Stroke


I believe that the Porsche piston is just unreal. I know that there is nothing Magic about the Word Porsche. The engine is still able to break, you can still kill it with PSI and Bad fuel management. I just think it's very cool how well it is designed to last and be driven hard.

 

Dec 01/05
Rising Rate Fuel Pressure Regulator...





The name explains it all. The car runs completely stock untill boost is applied from the Supercharger. This device replaces the stock fuel pressure regulator and has a vac hose from the intake manifold hooked to it. When the boost crosses over 1 Vac, the fuel pressure starts to increase in the fuel rail.

Much like a toy supersoaker watergun. The more pressure you have in the tank, the more liquid comes out.

It is a reliable and inexpensive solution that many people use but should be limited to boost below 12 Psi.

It places a larger strain on the Fuel Pump which should be upgraded when this devide is used.

 

Dec 01/05

More ****...

SUPERCHARGED

Emblems From GM for the 944..

 

sweet. i like the emblems. so when can we get a sound clip or vid of the engine? i wanna hear it!

 

damn your knowledge on cars is insane what did you do go to school for this stuff or are you a mechanic seriously how do you know so much.

and i cant wait to see it when you done i love porsches and im kinda looking at around 01-03 carrera ive seen a few for about 35k kind steep but hey i can dream. just have to wait a few years once i become officer etc...

 

Porshe enthusiast would have your ass for this "abomination". Mazda S/C, GM badging. I love it. I can't wait to see you finish this thing.

Unfortunatly I live to far away to see it in person.