[thomschoon]

i finally decided to sell my BMW ('90 525) since it never gets driven. To fill the void I was thinking of getting a turbo, actually a '79 light blue all stock turbo. Just wondering what folks thought as this would stem the flow of cash into my SC.

[Jazzbass]

Buy the turbo. If you have the $$$, I can't see how this is even a question. BTW, be realistic - the only way you ever stop pouring money into a Porsche is if you sell it. .

[cmartin]

Amen.

All us SC have a secret lust for more power, right?

[Jim Richards]

Originally Posted by cmartin

All us SC have a secret lust for more power, right?

Just why is that, Chris? :P

[vove]

Get that turbo!!
Ive heard once you drive a turbo, its really hard to resist.

[Vicegrip]

a 79 turbo might just be a bigger pit to fill. what are you doing with the car? Street, some DE, all track? Street, the SC will get the tickets just fine. Track, the Turbo will be a Big Hole to fill as there are many things to bolt on. 79 = 20+ years old and turbos were not normaly owned and driven by little old ladies.

[jpinkert]

I might be a bit biased -- but plan to spend some $$ on it if you buy a stock 930.

Here's your shopping list:

1) Kokeln intercooler $1800
2) K27-7200 turbo $1000
3) Headers and muffler $3000
4) 1 bar boost spring $100
5) Tires $1000 / 10000 miles

These aren't a necessity, but you'll have a tough time resisting the bolt-on upgrades and the quest for more power. These mods would take a 280hp car and bump it up to around 375 or 400hp.

Find a car that has a documented history, so you know WHEN the clutch was replaced, etc. That way you know what you're getting into and you'll only have to worry about the next mod.

[markwemple]

I would think that a well maintained 964 2wd would be the better buy. Sock hp almost identical plus lower maintenance, easier to upgrade but not nearly as cool.

[thomschoon]

Originally Posted by markwemple

I would think that a well maintained 964 2wd would be the better buy. Sock hp almost identical plus lower maintenance, easier to upgrade but not nearly as cool.

Geez trying to throw common sense into an emotional (lust for HP) decision, your killing me.

[racer]

While I don't know the state of tune and use of your SC, how can you pass up to own a TRUE TURBO.. mm 1979.. best year of the turbos ever.. beastly to drive and horsepower is easy to get (but not necessarily cheap to get )