I think the early 924 had an audi based engine in it, but the 944 were probably more 928 than audi. There was a 924 turbo too, but not sure what it was based on. I think it was the original audi engine, no intercooler or anything. It was pretty early stuff. I remember people saying Porsche was so confident in their turbo technology with that car, they didn't even bother to put a boost gauge in it. I've taken a couple of 944 engines apart, and a lot of the internal bits even share 928 parts code numbers. It's more or less half a 928 engine. Porsche didn't skimp on the oily bits with the 944 from what I can see.
Ed 300E On 20 March 2010 22:10, Hendrik & Fay <heni...@ozemail.com.au> wrote: > Apparently a lot of Porsche parts are interchangable with VW parts, same > part but different number and shipping box. > Wasn't the 944 supposed to be an Audi? > > Hendrik > who has never owned a Porsche and doesn't want to > > relng...@aol.com wrote: > >> ....I wonder which is less expensive, and easier to find parts for now - a >>> 911 >>> or an XKE? Those two, plus the pagoda roofed 280SL made my list --.. >>> >>> >>> >> A 911, hands down. You can get any part from dozens of suppliers around >> the country because of the huge enthusiast base. Find a copy of a recent >> Porsche Panorama and look at all the ads inside. My Porsche is 26 1/2 years >> old and I could order nearly any part for it tomorrow. >> >> Further, a Porsche can be driven every day, all year, taken to the track >> and run hard and it never notices. They are rugged machines when maintained >> correctly and seldom break provided their performance envelope is observed. >> >> You could never use an XKE or 113 SL in the same way without plenty of >> repairs because they have no significant racing background. >> >> RLE >> >> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com