1988 Porsche 944 Turbo/951, Turbo-s Model, In Excellent Condition on 2040-cars

Many sellers of 1989 944 turbo models are advertising their cars as “Turbo-S”, but it is not correct.  Those are just “944 Turbo’s” with the same spec as a “1988 951 Turbo-S” model.  The name “Turbo-S” should be applied only on 1988 special versions.  This is the copy of the article about a “Turbo-S”;

The Porsche 944 Turbo S represents what most authorities consider to be the highest performance version of the highly successful 944 product line. The Turbo S was introduced in 1988 as a limited production run, fitted in the same manner as the "Turbo Cup" race car.  In the following year (1989), the 944 Turbo maintained all of the performance characteristics of the 1988 Turbo S, but dropped the "S" designation. 

The car has rather high mileage (136,700+), but has been maintained very well and is extremely clean inside and outside.  I think this is one of the best 944 Turbo models on the market.  Please look at the list below describing the items done on the car. 

All electrical equipment is in good working order, heater & A/C works, and no oil/fluid leakage.

Engine Oil has been used AMSOIL which is the ”Best of the Best” in the market since I started my ownership, and it has been changed every 3,000 +/- miles.

Brake Fluid has been changed once a year with ATE DOT4 fluid.

Transaxle Oil was changed with AMSOIL at about 124,000 miles.

The car is in stock condition except the transaxle, headlights, stereo/radio unit, A/C system and heater control valve location.  The cycle valve which was replaced to a new one is there, but an HKS Boost Controller was installed and the stock cycle valve is disabled at the moment. 

For the transaxle, it was changed to an S2 transaxle, and the original AOR transaxle is available; the case and gear Ass’y are separated, but all parts are in a set.  If you (winner) want, I can sell it you for $250.00 separately. The LSD and oil cooler of the original transaxle were transferred to the S2’s transaxle.  The LSD was overhauled and the Break-Away torque was set at 30 Nm +/-.

    >>> The original transaxle had no problems; smooth shift and no abnormal noises. I just like the gear ratios of S2’s better than the original gear ratios.

The headlights were converted to HID lights; slide type with H4 bulbs (6000K Bulbs).  Switching from the low to high, or vice versa, is very quick and smooth, and very bright.  You can enjoy easier and safer night driving.

The A/C system was converted to R134a refrigerant gas.

The heater control valve location was changed to the same design configuration as an S2 and a 968 model to make it easy to access the valve. Works very well.

The stereo is a Sony with an MD player.  It is not excellent, but OK with me because I don’t listen to radio or music so much while driving.

The HKS Boost Controller works very well.  The cyclic valve (or cycle valve) was changed to a new one, and the boost pressure reaches to 1.8 Bar (absolute pressure) with this normal spec configuration, but it is more fun to drive with the HKS Boost Controller.  At the moment, 1.9 Bar in the Normal Driving Mode and 2.0 Bar in the Scramble Mode.  If you want to remove the controller to return to the stock spec, it is easy to do.  The hoses are remaining at the original positions, so you just remove controller’s hoses and plug the original hoses to activate the cycle valve. The HKS Boost Controller manual (copy) comes with the car.

The Owner’s Manuals and other related documents, including receipts through the ownerships of the former owners and mine, come with the car.

    >>> There are two Owner’s Manuals; one has been kept in the car, and another has been on the shelf in my room in order to prevent it from getting dirty and damaged.

I am the 4^th owner according to the CarFax report, but actually the 3^rd; the 2nd and the 3^rd are the father and his son.

The car has not been driven on rainy days - on the way it started raining several times, though - and never driven on snowy days.  Again, it is very clean inside and outside, and no rust and/or corrosion on the entire body.

The engine and clutch restorations were finished this spring and the car was re-registered then; passed VA Safety Inspection and Emission test.

   >>> The compression test of each engine cylinder was in excellent results with 150psi.  Pictures of cylinder test are available upon request. No oil leakage on the engine!!

 The Title (VA Title) is clean and the CarFax is clean, too; the Title is in my hand.  Very rare and a “Collectable” car!

<Special Note>

1. I retain the right to terminate the auction because the car is posted for local sales.

2. I will ship the car overseas, but a potential international buyer must contact me before bidding to become qualified for bidding.  Otherwise, I will cancel your bidding on the way.  For the international shipment, it shall be arranged at your end, I will help you as much as possible so that the car will be shipped safely and smoothly.

3. The deposit is required and shall be paid within 48 hours after the auction ends.  It is $250.00 for a domestic buyer and $500.00 for an international buyer, both of which are not refundable.

4. The car will be shipped after the remaining payment is confirmed. The buyer is welcome to pick up the car.  In this event, the deposit is still required within 48 hours after the auction, and you must pay the rest of the money when you pick it up.  For a date to pick it up, please contact me to determine the date and the place.  If it is not far away from my place; within 20 miles or so, I can deliver the car to you.

5. The car is used daily, so please understand and accept that the mileage may become a little bit over than the mileage indicated in the ad.

<Items maintained>

1.      Engine >>> No oil leakage!!

1)      Engine Unit

§   At about 128K miles:

o Cylinder Head O/H including valve jobs/lapping,

o T&B-Belts & Rollers (New)

o Front Oil Seals (New)

o Idle Stabilizer Valve (New)

o Engine Mounts (New)

>>> I have one used M030 spec (original) mount and a pair of new (NOS) M030 spec mounts.  If you (winner) want, they are $200.00 separately.

o Oil Pressure Sending Unit (New)

§   At about 136K miles:

o O/H including Piston & Crankshaft bearings (New)

o Cyl Head re-cleaning, Balance-shaft Metals and Seal Rings (New)

o Front Oil Seals (New)

o Rear Oil Seal (New)

o Clutch Pilot Bearing (New)

o Oil Cooler Hoses (New, NOS)

2)      Intake & Fuel Injection & Delivery System

·  At about 128K miles:

o Fuel Injectors (New)

o Fuel Pressure Regulator (New)

o Fuel Damper (New)

o Fuel Pump (New)

o Fuel Filter (New)

o Air Filter (New K&N)

o Throttle Positioning Sensor (TPS) (New)

o Throttle Body O/H with new seals

o O2 Sensor (New)

3)      Cooling & Heater System

·  At about 128K miles

o Hoses (New, all)

o Water Pump (New)

o Expansion Tank & Cap (New)

o Thermostats (New, Main & Turbocharger)

o Heater Control Valve (new)

o Coolant Temp Sensors (New)

o Radiator Coolant Temp Sensors (New)

·  At about 136K miles

o Hoses (New, all)

o Heater Control Valve, Modified to S2/968 layout configuration

2.      Engine Electrical

·  At about 128K miles

o Alternator (Rebuilt Unit)

o Dist. Cap & Rotor (New)

o Ignition Cords (New, Beruh)

o Engine Harness Refurbished

3.      Turbo & Vacuum System

·  At about 128K miles

o Turbocharger O/H

o Vacuum tubes (New, all)

o HKS Boost Controller Install

o Blow-Off Valve (New)

o Cycle Valve (New)

·  At about 136K miles

o Westgate Valve Lapping

4.      Exhaust System:

·  At about 128K miles

o Muffler (New, ANZA Muffler made in Italy)

o Rubber Hungers (New)

o Pipe Sealing Rings (New, all)

5.      Body Electrical & A/C System

·  At about 128K miles

o Headlights: Changed to HDI lights

o Seat 4-Way switches (New x2)

             >>> All switches (x4 on Dr & Pass sides) are in good working order.

o R134a Refrigerant Gas Conversion

o Compressor Clutch and Bearing (New)

o Drive Belt/Multi Belt (New)

·  At about 136K miles

o Drive Belt/Multi Belt (New)

6.      Suspension & Axle/Drive shafts

·  At about 128K miles

o Front Lower Control Arm (Reman)

o Front Lower Control Arm Bushings (New, Fr & Rr (NOS) M030 Spec)

o Rear Shock Absorbers (New, M030 Spec)

o Drive shaft CV Joints (New, x4)

o Rear Axle Cross-Tube Mount (New (NOS), M030 Spec)

o Rear Axle Cross-Tube Support Mount (New (NOS), M30 Spec)

o Fr & Rr Sway Bar Bushings (New)

·  At about 136K miles

o Fr Hub Bearings & Seals (New)

7.      Steering System

·  At about 128K miles

o P/Strg Rack (Reman)

o P/Strg pipes (New)

o P/Strg Hose (New, from tank to pump)

o Steering Tie-Rod End (New R/H)

o Steering Rod Boots (New, Both)

o P/Strg Pump Drive Belt (New)

o P/Strg Fluid (New, Febi)

8.      Transaxle & Clutch

·  At about 128K miles

o S2 Transaxle (Used, 35,00 miles unit) Install

·  At about 136K miles

o Transaxle Support Mounting (New)

o Clutch Master & Slave Cylinder (New)

o Clutch Hose (New, from B-Master Cyl to C-Master Cyl)

o Clutch Disc and related parts (New)

9.      Brake

·  At about 128K miles

o Front Calipers O/H and Painted

o Brake Pads (New, Fr & Rr)

o Brake Hoses (New, Fr & Rr)

o Pad Sensors (New, Front, x2)

o Parking Brake Shoes (New)

·  Within 500 miles

o Brake Rotors (New, Zimmerman Slots & Drills)

     >>>  I like the original rotors better, but they were changed for this sale because they are popular.

o Pad Sensor (New, Rr-L/H( x1))

10.  Interior

·  At about 128K miles

o Steering Wheel Leather (New) >>> done by the former owner.

o Instrument Cluster Illumination Bulbs (New, Higher Watt)

o Shift Boot (New)

>>> This is our shop’s original. It is made by very high quality and soft Italian leather.

      >>> At the moment one black boot is remaining.  If somebody is interested in it, please contact.  It is $60.00 with a shift pattern cap.  You will not be disappointed. 

o Seats Restorations

    >>> The bottom cushion bolster of the driver seat has still a little bit worn part.  I have a complete piece fabric of this part, and it comes with the car.  (The picture of it is available.)  You can take the seat with this piece, and can get fixed. 

o Sony MD & Radio unit (Used)

                        >>> Broken original radio is available.  I give it you (winner) if you want.              

11.  Exterior & Tires

            ·  Before my ownership: Door handles were replaced to a 968's ones and painted with a body color.

·  At about 128K miles

o Stone Guard Set (New, Clear 3M products)

o Windshield Glass (New)

·  At about 132K miles

o BS Potenza Regno RE750 Tires (New)

       >>> Excellent high grip performance tires.  Still 90% +/- treads remaining.

·  At about 136K miles

o Windshield Glass (New)

                        >>> It got chipping again after the 1^st replacement, and was replaced again.

o Hatch Key Cylinder Rubber Gasket (New)

<Note>

Some replaced parts are available to be used as spare parts.  They can come with the car if you want. (Un-useable parts were thrown out.)

<Disclosures>

1.      On the CarFax report, the car is free from accidents, but the former owner hit the R/H front fender and it was repaired; no damage on the body structural part, just the fender and its fixing parts.  The car goes straight and has no vibrations.

2.      There are stone chips on the front part, which are very common on this type of car.

         >>> All paint-damaged parts were touched-up.  There is a small convexity on the hood; it was made by a screw driver when the hood was closed.  I forgot to take it out before closing.

3.      On the L/H rear fender and the roof, there are rubbing marks that appear to have been made by, for example, a sand storm.  Cannot feel them by finger and cannot see them in the pictures.  Can only see them from specific directions. 15 feet away or farther away, cannot see them at all. 

4.      There are 2 cracks on the dashboard.  Both were fixed by using Vinyl Repair Kit, but it was difficult to access the left one when it was repaired causing poor result.  Another one was done well, but the color matching was not done yet.  Please look at the picture.

5.      The wheels were refurbished during the former ownership, but paints on edges of some wheels are peeled.  They were made when the tires were changed at the tire shop. (They can be seen on the pictures.)  They are not curbed damages.

I believe I listed all items, but am not sure.  If you have any questions on this car, please feel free to ask.  Again, this car is in excellent condition, very clean and very fast!

Thank you for your watching my auction and happy bidding!