My 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa
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Hi Cattman.
Everything worked out well in the end. Fabspeed had just started fabricating a sport cup exhaust which is the exact sound I was looking for -- mean, throaty, loud. I coupled that with the sport cat, and Fabspeed air intake -- also keeping the chip.
The car runs and sounds awesome!!! I'll try to post some vids.
Everything worked out well in the end. Fabspeed had just started fabricating a sport cup exhaust which is the exact sound I was looking for -- mean, throaty, loud. I coupled that with the sport cat, and Fabspeed air intake -- also keeping the chip.
The car runs and sounds awesome!!! I'll try to post some vids.
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You mentioning the aroma of a warmed up 911 motor and it made me smile. It is so true and you know you are in the 911.
Engine sound, absolutely nothing like it. Congratulations. I am going back to Houston and that will be the first thing I do is start my cars.
Engine sound, absolutely nothing like it. Congratulations. I am going back to Houston and that will be the first thing I do is start my cars.
I just took my Targa home yesterday. The needed repairs are not done, but they do not compromise safety for me or for the car. Parts were on order, so I have the car for a couple of weeks to enjoy (at long last).
Some initial impressions:
* The aroma from the engine is divine. It's sort of an oily, metalic smell that really connects you to the machine.
* The engine note is classic 911. This is an obvious statement, but owning so many of the liquid cooled engines I've so missed the purr and rumble of the air cooled days.
* No power steering further connects me to the car. I feel every aspect of the road throughout my hands, arms and sholders. Just perfect.
When the weather improves, I'll try to shoot a vid or two.
Some initial impressions:
* The aroma from the engine is divine. It's sort of an oily, metalic smell that really connects you to the machine.
* The engine note is classic 911. This is an obvious statement, but owning so many of the liquid cooled engines I've so missed the purr and rumble of the air cooled days.
* No power steering further connects me to the car. I feel every aspect of the road throughout my hands, arms and sholders. Just perfect.
When the weather improves, I'll try to shoot a vid or two.
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Not sure if you installed the chip or had it installed but the one I just got had instructions recommending to make sure the throttle body is opening all the way. Apparently many of the cars came from the factory not fully opening. The linkage then needs to be adjusted to allow it to open fully. The difference in HP is significant if it doesn't open all the way. Should have my car back saturday to report my chip & exhaust feedback.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
Glad to hear everything worked out and you like everything Taylor. The Sport cat is just too quiet when grouped up with an exhaust system. We made it for guys who need to pass emissions in the states, so there really isn't much power gain with it. The catbypass pipe is the way to go for added power and sound on those cars. Enjoy the exhaust Taylor and let me know if anyone has any questions.
Thanks,
Thanks,
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WOW!!! Congratulations! I am about a year away from getting my dream Porsche, particularly a late '80's 930 Turbo or a 963 or 993. I know, kind of a broad selection of choices, but what can I say, I would be very happy with any of the air cooled Porsches! Seeing your story as well as others here is very inspiring.
Enjoy your car in great health!!!
Abdon
Enjoy your car in great health!!!
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Nice car, although I prefer the looks of the targa sans tail.
For those of you interested in 3.2 Carreras, the key is a pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) by an independent Porsche shop, preferably one that has never seen the car. The ~$400 it will cost you can save thousands down the road.
I'll probably pick up another (hopefully G-50) 3.2 in the next 6 months or so. Just need to decide if I want a targa or a coupe...
Cheers,
Paul.
For those of you interested in 3.2 Carreras, the key is a pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) by an independent Porsche shop, preferably one that has never seen the car. The ~$400 it will cost you can save thousands down the road.
I'll probably pick up another (hopefully G-50) 3.2 in the next 6 months or so. Just need to decide if I want a targa or a coupe...
Cheers,
Paul.
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