Long time since last update.
The car has been off the road for a little while in my gararge,

With no point in selling it as its worth nothing and no desire to drive it I was a bit unsure what to do with it, came close to breaking it.
The fact of the matter is this- its performance doesnt match its looks. The only option is a 944 turbo, but to buy one in this condition and colour would be 5-6k. Problem here is that if I had 5-6k I wouldnt buy a 944 turbo.
So.. engine transplant? the best deals ive seen are £1400 to 1800 for an engine pack on a pallet - no thanks.
But don't forget the 2.5 n/a is the engine the turbo was based on, so how hard can it be to "boost" it?
I bought this collection of parts to kick things off. Bargain £200.
This turbo sump

Exhaust manifold-

Which joins to the crossover pipe (notice external wastegate flange)

I hope to get a wastegate this weekend.
The above pipes to this K26 turbo

Notice its complete with downpipe, engine mount, & coolant pipes

turbo inlet manifold was required to clear the turbo, and is colmpete with tps and throttle body.
The car has been off the road for a little while in my gararge,

With no point in selling it as its worth nothing and no desire to drive it I was a bit unsure what to do with it, came close to breaking it.
The fact of the matter is this- its performance doesnt match its looks. The only option is a 944 turbo, but to buy one in this condition and colour would be 5-6k. Problem here is that if I had 5-6k I wouldnt buy a 944 turbo.
So.. engine transplant? the best deals ive seen are £1400 to 1800 for an engine pack on a pallet - no thanks.
But don't forget the 2.5 n/a is the engine the turbo was based on, so how hard can it be to "boost" it?
I bought this collection of parts to kick things off. Bargain £200.
This turbo sump

Exhaust manifold-

Which joins to the crossover pipe (notice external wastegate flange)

I hope to get a wastegate this weekend.
The above pipes to this K26 turbo

Notice its complete with downpipe, engine mount, & coolant pipes

turbo inlet manifold was required to clear the turbo, and is colmpete with tps and throttle body.

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