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Car Forum / Porsche / Porshe 911 / June 200587 Porsche 911 lots of Questions
I am a former "gear head" my latest project was a Pro Street 55 Chevy that featured a blown 454, tubbed, roll bar etc. I have owned everything from 67 Camaros rs/ss , 67 GTO, 67 Mustang with 2 fours and a Lenco transmission, 92 Vette even some motorcycles. I drove a friends Porsche 85 911 with a custom exhaust and a chip and was instantly "hooked" even though it did not have 700HP like my 55 Chevy had it was a blast to drive ..... I had to have one so I sold my latest car (the 55 ) and started searching for a Porsche, I bought a 87 911 Careera 3.2 5 speed, non turbo, two wheel drive with 17" cup wheels on it. I bought some manuals and have done some stuff already myself like valve adjust, oil change, checked fluid in trans, packed wheel bearings etc. I just bought some new tires and while at the the tire shop a BMW guy was asking me questions about the car like " is it a 993 or 996 " ....I know many of you are probably laughing at this point but cut me some slack this is all new to me .... I had no clue what he was tlaking about I simply repsonded it is a 911 ..he looked at me funny and walked away, can anybody tell me what I have ?? Second I really want a bra for the car, it came with a Porsche bra but it fits horrible as well looking pretty bad on the car ( my opinion) I have seen a bra called the Mag Bra on a web site that looks like it does damage paint, fits perfectly and it not that expensive the only down side is that it would be fairly easy to steal, since this car is not a primary driver I dont intend on taking it anywhere that I cant see it at all times so that is no big deal. Does anybody have any experience with this bra. Thanks in advance Jim. > I am a former "gear head" my latest project was a Pro Street 55 Chevy that > featured a blown 454, tubbed, roll bar etc. I have owned everything from 67 [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > manuals and have done some stuff already myself like valve adjust, oil > change, checked fluid in trans, packed wheel bearings etc. If I can make some further recommendations for books, I'd recommend the following: Porsche Performance Handbook, by Bruce Anderson How to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines 1965-1989, by Wayne R. Dempsey 101 Projects for Your Porsche 911, also by Wayne R. Dempsey From your experience level, you probably could skip the last one, although it contains some specific hints about how to do things on the 911 that were undoubtedly won through bitter experience. Even one such tip that keeps you from scraping your knuckles or destroying a part while disassembling something is probably worth the price of the book. If you only buy one, buy the Anderson book, since it covers many topics and as a former gear-head ("former?!!" -- you're probably just in remission!) you'll probably enjoy the many race engine photos. > I just bought some new tires and while at the the tire shop a BMW guy was > asking me questions about the car like " is it a 993 or 996 " ....I know > many of you are probably laughing at this point but cut me some slack this > is all new to me .... I had no clue what he was tlaking about I simply > repsonded it is a 911 ..he looked at me funny and walked away, Actually, your answer was correct. It's kind of confusing, but while they're still 911 models, 993 and 996 were also designators for cars later than yours. The Bruce Anderson book mentioned above goes into great detail about which changes were made in which years and the various model designations, including for Porsche race cars. As an example, in 1975 a turbo version was produced with the designation 930. The signficant differences between your car and mine (1982 911 SC) is that mine has only a 3.0 l engine and a 915 transmission. Yours has the more powerful 3.2 l engine and a G50 transmission. The 964 was introduced in 1989 with a 3.6 l engine. The 993 was introduced in 1994 and was a 3.6 l engine based on the 964 with still more power. In 1995 they introduced Varioram (see Porsche's web site for a full explanation of how that works) in a 3.8 l engine. In 1998, Porsche finally went to a water-cooled engine (the topic of many religious debates among Porsche owners) and they've all been water-cooled since that date. > can anybody tell me what I have ?? Yours is probably designated "1987 Porsche 911 Carrera" -- you can tell for sure if it has the word "Carrera" on its tail. > Second I really want a bra for the car, it came with > a Porsche bra but it fits horrible as well looking pretty bad on the car [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > times so that is no big deal. Does anybody have any experience with this > bra. Thanks in advance Jim. I haven't ever used one. The only time I used anything was just a temporary clear plastic wrap while on the track. They always seemed more effort than they were worth to me, but on the other hand, I have some mighty ugly paint chips now (most already there when I bought the car some years ago). Mine's a daily driver, though, so I wasn't looking for a concourse winner -- just a reasonably-priced car in excellent mechanical condition. Hope that helps! All of that aside, I truly hope you'll enjoy the car. I really love mine. Ed Thanks a bunch Ed .. I already have the 101 projects book it is a wealth of information. I have Careera on the rear so that is settled. The MagBra deal I guess I am just going to buy as I live in Florida so not only do I have to worry about rock chips, we have an amusing little bug in Florida called a "love bug", it comes around in the spring and fall last about a month and left on your paint will start to remove the clear coat in about 2 days and eat the base coat in about 5 days... the result looks as bad or worse than rock chips and the little bugs will also clog up radiators, condensors etc. >> I am a former "gear head" my latest project was a Pro Street 55 Chevy >> that featured a blown 454, tubbed, roll bar etc. I have owned everything [quoted text clipped - 73 lines] > > Ed > Thanks a bunch Ed .. I already have the 101 projects book it is a wealth of > information. I have Careera on the rear so that is settled. The MagBra deal > I guess I am just going to buy as I live in Florida so not only do I have to > worry about rock chips, we have an amusing little bug in Florida called a > "love bug", it comes around in the spring and fall last about a month and Oh I remember those little devils from having lived in east Texas for a while. Horrible little critters, but you have to admire the way they choose to die. ;-) > left on your paint will start to remove the clear coat in about 2 days and > eat the base coat in about 5 days... the result looks as bad or worse than > rock chips and the little bugs will also clog up radiators, condensors etc. Let us know about the MagBra, please. If I ever actually get my ride repainted, I might just start thinking about some kind of protection like that. Ed I'm still in east Texas (Houston)...the ` love bugs are still here. Do let us know about the mag bra...I'm curious if they're worth the extra $$. >> Thanks a bunch Ed .. I already have the 101 projects book it is a wealth >> of information. I have Careera on the rear so that is settled. The [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Ed I will be turning 49 June 12 and I have been a good boy so I hope I get a MagBra for my birthday if not I am just going to buy one...gotta chill on buying stuff since I just bought the car and right away spent 750.00 on some new tires !@!! The wife thing/........ When and if I get one I will post. > I'm still in east Texas (Houston)...the ` love bugs are still here. > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >> >> Ed I just recieved my MagBra, it fits great, looks way better than the oe bra, is everything it was adverstised to be and the quality is first rate. My first ride was a little apprehensive as all that holds it on is itself (magnetic) I ran it up to about 90 and nothing moved at all and since I am old I seriously doubt I will be going any faster than that. I did not buy the bra from Magbra I bought it from "the goodiestoreonline.com" and it was actually cheaper along with no shipping charge. Just thought I would post for others. Jim >> Thanks a bunch Ed .. I already have the 101 projects book it is a wealth >> of information. I have Careera on the rear so that is settled. The [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Ed Jim Your answer was correct You have a 911 the BMW guys was wrong as usual and a snob for no good reason. I can attest to this because I have both. I'd suggest you check out tech articles on Pelicanparts.com I have no interest in this site but I find then very valuable and a good group to work with. As for the bra question I've never really been able to undo those fasteners and I think they look awful on Porsches and woman. Good luck with your 911 88 911 Carerra 87 944 99 BMW M3 Jim > I am a former "gear head" my latest project was a Pro Street 55 Chevy that > featured a blown 454, tubbed, roll bar etc. I have owned everything from 67 [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > times so that is no big deal. Does anybody have any experience with this > bra. Thanks in advance Jim. > Jim > Your answer was correct You have a 911 > I bought a 87 911 Careera 3.2 5 >> speed, non turbo, two wheel drive with 17" cup wheels on it. >> I just bought some new tires and while at the the tire shop a BMW guy >> was [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> anybody >> tell me what I have ?? "911" was the model number of the rear engined, 2+2 sports car introduced by Porsche in September 1963 as a successor to the 356. (The 911 was to be the 901, but Peugeot had the rights to a bunch of model designations with "01", so the car became 911). In August 1988 Porsche began production of the 911 for the 1989 model year and designated it as a type 964. For the 1994 model year Porsche introduced the 911, type 993. For the 1999 model year Porsche introduced the liquid-cooled 911 type 996. For the 2005 model year Porsche introduced the 911, type 997. Any of the rear engined cars produced since 1963 can be generically called a 911, and some folks will refer to them by their particular type number. It's kind of like the Corvette - they are all Corvette but some might be C5, or C6 or C whatever.................. |
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