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For the benefit of 944Hybrids users there are two search functions available for you to use.
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Post  watsondk Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:06 pm

Hey all, I recently came across a barn find of sorts, its an 87 NA that had been stripped and converted for track duty. The previous owner passed away a while ago so I wasn't able to find out much about the car when I purchased. Prices are best offer, PM me something reasonable and we'll work something out.
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I'll lead with what I know:

Ground control front coilovers-yellow konis and 450 lb/in springs
Yellow Koni rear dampers-unsure about rear torsion bar, will have to take apart before I know
944 Turbo swaybars 18mm rear 24 mm front (I may use this suspension and sell current, see below)
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Non LSD trans, not sure what code, will know once I drop the drivetrain
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Running 2.5 NA engine-missing front timing belt cover but fired right up after swapping starters and dme relay

Long tube 944 NA headers
3" header back exhaust-would be good for a V8 swap if you connect via Y-pipe, might work if you're local

944 Turbo Brembo Brakes-not sure of year, car is an 87 so I believe they are NOT the 86 turbo setup. Calipers will clean up really well, not sure what brake pads, rotors are rusted from sitting may clean up with use(???). I may use these and sell my current setup (see below)
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18" 911 wheels-painted black some curb rash before AND after painting-3 tires have minimal life 1 rear tire is corded, looking to sell local

4-post hood pin setup with bracing, slick setup not sure who made but frees up the hood latch area while providing support for header panel
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Momo steering wheel hub w/ripoff wheel (not the setup shown in pic)
Lightweight door cards
Modified sunroof panel, four latches to remove instead of sunroof mechanism
Drivers sideview mirror-, unsure of motors condition
Front and rear fiberglass/plastic clips
Assortment of switches, relays, etc...let me know if you need minor parts and I'll see if I have it.
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For those who don't know, I'm the one who purchased xschop's 948:

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Potentially for sale depending on offers:

Lexus LS430 Front/RX7 rear brake setup, all caliper adapters/hardware, calipers, brake pads, front rotors. This setup works great and I have no problem locking them up even with my manual dual MC setup.

Late struts adapted for early damper inserts and coilovers with 300 lb/in springs

front brakes and struts seen in xschop's pics on these pages:
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Post  DJ. Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:49 pm

Dibbs on the lexus brakes and coilovers!pmed

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Post  jpkinerk Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:16 am

Interested in the steering wheel, hub, and shift knob. I haven't posted enough to PM (I'm still new and working through the converstion myself), but you can reach me at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
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Post  zeusrotty Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:47 am

Is that some sort of brace on the transaxle?

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Post  watsondk Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:18 am

Jp, ill send you an email.

Zeus, yes it is. Inside has a rod end that bolts to the trans using one of the transmission flange bolts, other end is female threaded, you drill a hole in the rear tire well and run a bolt into the brace using large fender washers to brace the sheetmetal. I swapped it onto my ride, seems to help getting into second and third under hard accel as the trans doesnt move around as much. Im undecided on whether ill keep it. Im afraid the solid mount to the trans will fatigue the aluminum and damage the tire well. Maybe a version with poly bushings would work???
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Post  Gutterboy Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:14 pm

isn't xschop's polyurethane billet the easiest and best semi-solid mount for a fix on solidifying the movement of the transaxle? he gives you polyurethane bushings to keep it just soft enough to remove any vibration that a solid mount would pose.

Alternatively you could re-use your old transaxle mount hangar and do the ???? mod where you tape the hangar up and pour it full of polyurethane something compound. sorry, read all that info 2 months ago and don't remember the specifics. should be enough to go on for advanced searches on the forum though.
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Post  DJ. Sat Sep 28, 2013 7:05 am

He bought Robs 944 so im sure he has that trans mount on there.

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Post  watsondk Sat Sep 28, 2013 1:49 pm

My car does have the poly mounts, even with them there is enough movement to make the 1-2 shift difficult on harder launches.

An update on whats available.
Fuel pump, hatch lock and releases, sun visors have sold. Carpet and door cards are pending.
Ground control coilovers and lexus front brakes are pending
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Post  Gutterboy Sat Sep 28, 2013 3:03 pm

i thought launches would kill a transaxle no matter whether you had a turbo transaxle or not.

better axles and semi-solid mount like xschop's will keep you from blowing cv joints, but if you have good wide tires isn't the turbo transaxle the weakpoint if you do launches under even stock ls1 power?

i would love to know if i could get away with aggressive hops off the line if it didn't mean i am somewhat compromising the reliability of my street build.
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Post  watsondk Sat Sep 28, 2013 4:37 pm

Personally I launch by letting the clutch slip just a bit while on the brake to preload drivetrain. As I takeoff I roll onto the throttle, I believe the issue is when you try to do a clutch dump especially at high rpm and with lots of tire. Some of the guys with built 5.7's and 6.2's could probably give more info on trans durability.

Now that you guys mention it I actually have a spare xschop trans mount. Its available for sale as well.
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Post  mvallee Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:49 pm

What condition is the dash in?

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Post  watsondk Sat Sep 28, 2013 9:00 pm

Dash is badly cracked, unless you need it for a core probably not worth much.
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Post  mvallee Sat Sep 28, 2013 9:17 pm

Ok thanks. How about the clock, looking for one for a core. Accordion rubber behind the steering column collar. Dash vents.

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Post  watsondk Sat Sep 28, 2013 9:29 pm

Mvallee, sent you a pm
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Post  pcindc Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:14 pm

If the deal on your LS430 brake setup fell through or those are still available please let me know.
Thanks

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Post  pcindc Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:37 pm

Dan,
got your PM, can't reply because I don't have enough posts.....I emailed you.

How many posts do I need to be able to PM?

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Post  944-LT1 Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:51 pm

pcindc wrote:Dan,
got your PM, can't reply because I don't have enough posts.....I emailed you.

How many posts do I need to be able to PM?
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Post  watsondk Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:50 pm

Update
Sold:
LS430 brake setup

Major items still available:
Carpet and Door Cards
Rear 951 Calipers and rotors
Misc. interior pieces
951 front and rear bumpers and fiberglass
Hood pin setup
xschops' early strut to late spindle set
drivers sideview mirror

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Post  charlie1175 Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:29 pm

Interested in a 951 transaxle and T.tube, shipped to memphis

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Post  watsondk Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:26 am

charlie1175 wrote:Interested in a 951 transaxle and T.tube, shipped to memphis
Pm sent
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Post  pcindc Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:58 pm

Real quick vouch for Dan, he's a great seller. Parts are exactly as described and arrived quickly, and he's been great at answering questions for me. Don't hesitate to buy.

Thanks Dan!
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