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The_Paladin Experienced

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bang on the mark straightsix.............i was reading a book today called Crap Cars (i think it's only availabe in the UK) about all the dud's from each manufacturer........and the 924 was porshe's saying porshe was to manufacture a 2 door sports car for VW but VW pulled out after the car was developed and so porshe badged it themselves..........

dojobi Experienced

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well i definately  know the vl dont  come in a (V6) to start with, and think the porshe is the go, if anything.interested hey mic33r nice pic mate and gday again .

Thanks Wilso. It's from the Japanese anime Spirited Away. Check it out some time.

predator Grand Master

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928s in my oppinion arent too crach hot, I know of someone in the US who ripped out the porka engine and put in a 350 chev as it was cheaper to run, more reilable, cheaper on parts, made more power, was quicker, and 150kgs LIGHTER.

how do you fit a 350chev in this?? must be painful..

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cul202 Experienced

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A 350 Chev would be a much more compact motor than the 4.5/5/5.4L SOHC Porsche V8s, being an ol' pushrod motor...

Also you could get rid of that mechanical injection & twin dizzy business.

NZM.031 Grand Master

NZM.031

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forget about the 924, i own one, its sits in the shed under a cover....terrible car, poor handling and piss poor performance. the interior is squashy and outdated, the hatch area is terribly small, the motor is a shocker to work on and you will work on it, often. parts are hard to come by and expensive from new.

good luck with it.

cheers

Linton

red900ss Grand Master

red900ss

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A 924 is not a Porcshe.  It is some old crapper with an old Audi motor.

:werd: and an Audi light truck motor at that...

As much as I like Porsches I would have to say don't buy a 924. Don't go, don't handle, don't stop. All the thing Porsches are known for. :)

If you want a Porsche that handles, stops, sweet to drive, pretty as a picture (but has no go....:( )then get a 912! :uh-huh:

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