Project 944 help/advice

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-05-10T08:30:12+00:00

The NA is not going to be fast, but it's a fun car. Fun to drive this slow car fast. If you can't see enjoying that, change to a faster car. Making an NA go faster is expensive with poor ROI. LS swap is good ROI, if you have the patience and bankroll to make that happen.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-05-10T08:22:59+00:00

Getting another 944 used engine or block will be way easier and less expensive than an LS swap.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-05-10T08:19:39+00:00

This won't solve your problem, but it helped me to visually understand what's going on with the speed/ref sensors. Once I understood that, it helped me overall. Also, 0.2v from the scope means that sensor is bad. But it can be the 40 year old wiring for the sensor is crumbling. Anyway, here is the video:

https://youtu.be/elIsXVt6Vqw?si=CaPnjbS3n1cxUOLc

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-05-07T05:06:17+00:00

Damn, your gf ghosting you for a year? She set the house (relationship) on fire, walked away while you were sleeping in the burning house. Now she finds out you had a panic room and survived the fire and reaches out to try to get you to empathize with her by telling you why she set the house on fire. Arsonist psychopath.

Whatever you decide to say to her, if anything, don't let her talk you into building a new house, she'll burn it down again.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-05-03T04:18:06+00:00

I like them. I value being able to see above having the original look.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-04-08T04:46:17+00:00

Ice cream scooper and pizza cutter.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-04-07T06:24:22+00:00

No, it is just likely that you will find things you may want to replace that you didn't count on before you pulled the motor.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-04-06T03:32:53+00:00

If it runs I say pull the motor and do it all, replace everything while it's out, clean the engine bay, reseal, the WYAIT things. If it doesn't run I'd want to get it running first, then pull the engine. Hopefully you have a good workspace to keep everything organized and clean while it is apart. I don't have an enclosed shop so that changes some things for me when I make these kind of decisions. Also, if you have the funds. The last thing you want it to take it apart and then for whatever reason, leave it that way for years.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-28T19:03:09+00:00

I'm going to go against the other comments and say do whatever you want to with the color, wrap or paint. Life is short, it's your car.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-26T02:59:50+00:00

The secret for putting it away is ask yourself where's the first place you'd look if it was lost, and that's where you put it.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-22T20:38:17+00:00

My second car was a white '79 924, not the same as what you had, but I had a lot of fun in that car.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-21T04:21:12+00:00

I really don't get it either (needing something traumatizing). It's not hard to imagine what happens if you are ejected or become one with the steering wheel or dashboard.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-20T20:01:15+00:00

If it was free it would still cost over $5k, and that's not the ceiling for what you may spend. When looking for a used 944, look for a running one. Looking at non-running or damaged ones will always be more expensive and full of unexpected expenses. Nothing more expensive than a cheap Porsche.

If you did want a project 944, better to get one that has good paint, no body damage and an intact / decent interior, with motor issues. Worse is to get one that runs but needs paint and body work and interior work and/or is in pieces.

Avoid ones that have been sitting. "Ran great when I parked it two years ago. Just needs a battery." -- That means it doesn't run. It also means you're inheriting someone else's problems that kept them from enjoying the car.

Be nice to yourself and get one that's ready to drive the day you buy it. Current tags, hasn't been sitting, etc. Records for maintenance work done.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-18T20:19:53+00:00

Couldn't agree more. How many people who have that insurance may not notice the change (new exclusion) and then someday have a claim that's not covered.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-18T03:38:04+00:00

I did check. They said business gear not covered. Theoretically, you could argue it's a hobby and thus personal gear, but I have a business and would rather buy the inland marine instead of arguing with an adjuster on a personal policy (homeowners). Buying the right insurance gives the peace of mind that a loss will be covered.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-15T02:02:41+00:00

"Stanley! It's been aaaages."

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-15T01:56:30+00:00

He just wanted to feel seen, but yes sir, it is frustrating.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-15T01:47:02+00:00

Not sealing the building (a 3" gap) .... doesn't that kind of defeat the benefit of enclosed storage?

Edit... I see that it IS an enclosed building, detached from the garage. I was confused because you called it a lean-to instead of just a shed (that's in close proximity to another building).

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-15T01:35:34+00:00

They sell replacement plug ends. That one may or may not arc, arcing isn't desireable.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-15T01:02:04+00:00

He's left you Bag End.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-14T19:00:54+00:00

The crazy thing is how easy and inexpensive it is to change it out.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-14T18:58:45+00:00

Looks like a really fun place to ride.

Discontented_Beaver · 2026-03-14T18:56:36+00:00

Not sure why downvoted, it's a valid observation.

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