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Title: |
100,000 Miles and Running... |
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Issue: |
#146, May 2006, page 145 |
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Author: |
Bob Kovacs |
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3½-pages (2-pages of text and diagrams, 1½-pages of photos) |
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Kovacs installed a ProMAX 7100A engine chip in his stock 100K mile 968. He describes the installation process in detail and provides before and after dyno results (as measured on a Mustang MD1750). Bottom line, rear wheel power climbed from 190.8-hp to 202.3-hp (6% increase). |
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Title: |
944 Engine Rebuild & Installation |
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Issue: |
#110, May 2002, page 139 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
6-pages (3-pages of text, 3-pages of photos) |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha completes this 2-part series by describing the rebuild of the 944 Turbo engine and then installing it in the car. |
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Title: |
944 Engine Removal & Inspection |
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Issue: |
#109, April 2002, page 133 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
5-pages (3-pages of text, 2-pages of photo) |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha begins a 2-part series on rebuilding the engine of a 944 Turbo. This particular piece deals with the removal of the engine, and then engine disassembly for inspection. |
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Title: |
Tech Forum: 944/968 Belts, Rollers and Seals |
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Issue: |
#92, April 2000, page 145 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
6½-pages |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha provides a detailed overview on how to replace the engine belts, rollers and front end seals on a 944 or 968. You will still need the factory manuals to complete the job, but this piece provides additional and highly useful information. |
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Title: |
Tech Forum: 944 Turbo Performance Modifications |
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Issue: |
#74, December 1997, page 145 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
2½-pages of text and diagrams |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha summarizes the typical methods to extract more power from a 944 Turbo. Included are diagrams of the 944 Turbocharger Assembly and Fuel System. |
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Title: |
Tech Forum: Boost for 924s and 944s |
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Issue: |
#72, October 1997, page 131 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
4-pages of text and diagrams |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha describes the turbo setups used in both the 931 (924 Turbo) and 951 (944 Turbo). |
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Title: |
Tech Forum: Questions & Answers |
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Issue: |
#68, April 1997, page 118 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
½-page of text. |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha describes how to do an oil change on a 944. |
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Title: |
Tech Forum: 944 Lubrication System |
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Issue: |
#67, February 1997, page 126 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
1-page of text and tables |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha provides advice on troubleshooting the engine oil pressure gauge in the 944. Then he lists Porsche service bulletin numbers for the 944 engine oil cooler. He goes on to give an overview of the Accusump oil lubrication upgrade for anyone racing a 944. |
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Title: |
Tech Forum: Cooling System |
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Issue: |
#67, February 1997, page 125 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
1½-pages of text and diagrams |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha gives advice for maintaining the engine cooling systems of the 924/944/968. |
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Title: |
Tech Forum – 924S/944/968 Belt Tensioning |
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Issue: |
#66, December 1996, page 134 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
½-page of text |
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Synopsis: |
In this short piece, Pasha provides advice on
how to avoid the following 3 common mistakes when tensioning the
engine belts on a 924S/944/968: |
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Title: |
Tech Forum – Questions & Answers on Water-Cooled Porsches |
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Issue: |
#63, August 1996, page 117 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
1½-pages of text |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha gives advice on the following 944 Turbo
topics: |
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Title: |
924 Valve Adjustment |
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Issue: |
#53, May 1995, page 107 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
1-page |
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Synopsis: |
The title says it all. Pasha describes how to perform an engine valve adjustment on a 924. |
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Title: |
944 (and 928) Oil Systems |
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Issue: |
#52, April 1995, page 109 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
4½-pages of text, tables and photos. |
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Synopsis: |
Schematics, theory of operation, maintenance and upgrades of the 944 engine oil system are discussed. Included is a useful table listing the oil pressure specification for 924/944/968 and 928. |
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Title: |
944 Series DME – The Brain That Controls The Brawn |
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Issue: |
#51, February 1995, page 107 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
5½-pages of text, tables and diagrams |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha gives a good overview of the DME (engine
computer) used in the 944. Diagrams, theory of operation and
maintenance are all discussed. |
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Title: |
944 Timing Belts and Water Pumps |
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Issue: |
#47, August 1994, page 107 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
5-pages of text, tables and diagrams |
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Synopsis: |
Another top-notch article from Pasha regarding the key maintenance issue affecting the 944. |
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Title: |
Motor Mounts and Exhaust Systems |
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Issue: |
#46, June 1994, page 107 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
6-pages (5½-pages of text, tables and diagrams. Just ½-page of photos) |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha gives an overview of motor mounts and exhaust systems in the 924, 944 and 928. Basic operation and areas of concern are described. |
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Title: |
A Slippery Problem – What Oil is Right for Your Car? |
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Issue: |
#45, May 1994, page 81 |
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Author: |
Andy Saunders |
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Length: |
3½-pages (3-pages of text and tables, ½-page of photos) |
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Synopsis: |
Saunders discusses mineral and synthetic engines oils. Viscosity, additives, etc. are all touched on. |
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Title: |
Turbo Sizing – Picking the Best Turbo for Your Porsche |
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Issue: |
#40, August 1993, page 108 |
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Author: |
Randy Hubbard |
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Length: |
3-pages (almost all text with some graphs) |
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Synopsis: |
General article on matching turbos for Porsche engines. As an example, Hubbard discusses the compressor maps of both a K26 and K27 turbo in a 944 application. |
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Title: |
The Nuts And Bolts Of Engine Failures |
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Issue: |
#38, April 1993, page 97 |
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Author: |
Randy Hubbard |
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Length: |
3½-pages |
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Synopsis: |
Hubbard reviews the interesting properties of fasteners used as con-rod bolts or head studs. He describes how these can fail – leading to wallet draining rod/bearing failures in 3.2L Carreras or blown head-gaskets in 944 Turbos. |
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Chips “The Article” of Hello, Mr. Chips |
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Issue: |
#29, October 1991, page 96 |
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Author: |
Bruce Anderson |
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Length: |
6-pages (almost all text and tables, ½-page of photos) |
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Synopsis: |
Anderson provides a great overview of the Bosch's DME (Digital Motor Electronics) used in the 911 and 944. While a significant portion of the article is dedicated to Anderson's experiences tuning the DME for a 3.2-liter Carrera, there is plenty of information in the article that is relevant to the 944 as well. |
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Title: |
Technical Notes |
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Issue: |
#22, August 1990, page 36 |
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Author: |
Bruce Anderson |
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Length: |
1-page (all text) |
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Synopsis: |
Anderson provides advice on how to get more power from a 924 Turbo. |
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Title: |
Technical Notes |
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Issue: |
#15, June 1989, page 20 |
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Author: |
Bruce Anderson |
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Length: |
1½ -pages (all text) |
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Synopsis: |
Anderson gives advice on 944 Turbo chip upgrades, using the Escort series chips as an example. |
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Title: |
924 Engine & Transmission Hints |
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Issue: |
#8, April 1988, page 66 |
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Author: |
Jim Pasha |
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Length: |
4-pages (3-pages of text, 1-page of photos) |
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Synopsis: |
Pasha provides technical details and maintenance tips for the 924's engine, exhaust and transmission. |
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Title: |
Technical Notes |
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Issue: |
#7, February 1988, page 16 |
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Author: |
Bruce Anderson |
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Length: |
1½ -pages (all text) |
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Synopsis: |
Anderson discusses the factors affecting turbo longevity in the 924 and 944. |