Sleek Black 951.
This is a black on black 1986 951 from California via
Arizona with close to 200k miles.
Most of the car has had a bare metal repaint by Terry
Worrick at Absolute auto body in Lincoln, Nebraska. Terry
specializes in this kind of work and does a fantastic
job.
The engine and turbo were completely rebuilt about 2000
miles ago. Engine modifications include an Autothority
MAF and chips, Lindsey dual port waste gate with manual
boost controller, Jacobs omni magnum ignition, Lindsey wires, a
billet piston type blowoff valve and an MSD blaster
ignition. Also installed is the Lindsey vacuum line
upgrade (That is GREAT!) and adjustable fuel pressure
regulator,
gauge, and high flow pump. A cat bypass pipe also adds a
few ponies. The flywheel is lightened, and a turbo cup
clutch makes it grab great. Engine dress up include the
Lindsey hard pipes (way cool) polished intake manifold and
other items, painted and polished cam carrier. (No extra hp
here, but the look must make it faster)
17" turbo twist chrome rims with polished lug nuts,
crested valve stems, and billet crested center caps give it
a look I really like. I have installed a vented nose
panel, 968 wing and mirrors, look carefully at the rear shot and
notice there is no key hole. The standard lock doesn't
allow use of the key with the 968 wing, so Terry welded
it shut and relocated it to the underside on top of the
license plate. At the same time we deleted the Porsche
decal and turbo emblem. I think it makes the rear of the
car look much cleaner. Not many suspension mods, I have
replaced enough parts to bring the suspension back to stock
or a little better, plus polyurethane bushings, Racing
Dynamics strut tower brace and Pirelli P-zeros.
The interior is almost pristine, with an upgraded stereo
and CD changer, as well as a a Nardi leather wheel. There
are white faced gauges with chrome bezels. I also installed
a self dimming rear view mirror with a compass and a
luggage cover that didn't come with the car as well as
key-less remote entry. For no good reason I also have a
flamethrower that will shoot fire out the exhaust at the
push of a button. I finally have this car reliable enough
for my daily driver, and fast enough to embarrass new
corvettes and others. I have measured 0-60 times very close
to 5 seconds flat with a g-tech meter, and still get 30 mpg
or better when I keep my foot off the floor. My great
thanks to Dave Lindsey for his support and technical help.
I'm not sure what my next plans are, but this is one sweet
ride. This is my third Porsche after a NA 1987 944 and a
1978 euro 928. While both were great cars, the 944 turbo is
far and away the fastest and most usable. I just wish I
could run and maintain it for the cost of a normal 944.
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