Porsche Enthusiasts Club Forum

Hi all,
I'm thinking about upgrading from my 924 to a 944 and have seen a nice 2.7 Lux, but I'm finding it hard to find any information about the 2.7 anywhere! How do they compare to the base 2.5 (aside from a bit more power, a lot more torque)? Are parts harder to come by? Why did they only make it for such a short period of time?
Any info you guys can provide would be much appreciated!
Cheers,
Car47

Nice car to have parts will be no more harder to source than any other car bar the specific 2.7 bits but they are still available from most breakers and OPC's.
All you will generally need different when you think about it ar the the engine parts service wise and most will be 2.5 bits anyway.
I would not let it bother you go buy one, or the 944 celebration that is for sale on e-bay....lovely car.
Good luck Jim.

Hi Car 47

They are just a more modern improved 944 with slightly more pwer, more torqure, bigger wheels, more mod conns such as central locking, built in alarm and ABSand bigger tyres etc. I cannot recall any of the parts being more expensive. We sold one to guy locally to replace his 2.5 and he feels it a well worth while upgrade.

Stephen

I hear the valves in the head can be pricey but hopefully you won't need to change them!

The water pump is specific to the 2.7 & is more expensive. Otherwise it is all standard 944 stuff.

Thought 2.7 S2 and 968 pumps were the same.

Rich

Wether it has any more torque depends on the condition of the engine. Not what they produced when they were new!!! Drive it & then you will know.

They are indeed the same. That's my understanding too.

As for the they won't produce as much as they used to, nor will a 2.5 .

Mine makes more than it did when it was new! When I get the new head on will be even better. May need to fabricate some new manifolds to let it breath though.

is it nearly ready JJ? I think I may have some problems now,water leaking from the front of the engine at the top.I ve put it in the garage ,covered it up and locked the door!!

Got the new head. It's under the babys cot!! Smells a bit of degreaser. Wifey was sniffing the mattress earlier. Big improvement in flow but don't know how it will translate into power. Valve seats have a full radius! Maybe only more torque without better manifolds. Need to order a new water pump & all the other bits yet.

Looks like you have a winter project

Well I ve read that the 2.7 was a nicer drive than the 2.5 but not much difference in power,just different characteristics. I m annoyed about mine as there wasnt any antifreeze in it so I put some in and its started leaking.Had a top end rebiuld just over a year ago and about 4500 miles so all the front and belts will have to come off again! Bugger!

Quite common to get a leak when adding antifreeze, it seeks out leaks that normal water won't. Still a bugger though!