I have put a chip in it and a k&n air filter i want to put a exaust system in it how much would a nice one cost and what would i need to get new headers? what else can I do to it thank you
Supercharger is the best way to go. Check out Speed Force Racing.
Here’s another link that might help:
Here’s another good source of info – Rennlist:=&forumid=70
If you want more speed, you’ll need to do something major as those other mods you mention don’t make much of a difference. Either do something major (Turbo, Supercharge, Engine swap, etc) or buy a different car.
Your best bet would be an engine out of an 968…other than that, you’ll be throwing a LOT of money at the car to come up to snuff.
The problem with the 944 is the car has WAY more chassis than engine, so it feels slower than a car which has much more engine than chassis. Look at it from that perpective.
The problem you face with the 944 is that outright speed simply isn’t a strength of the car, and Porsche did not leave a lot on the table in terms of extra power that can be had by compromising other aspects… so, you’re left with a couple choices.
First, the one thing that makes any car faster is a good driver. And it’s also the area most people tend to overlook and often the one thing most in need of upgrading! If you spend some money for some on track instruction or attend a PCA Autocross school or something similar, you’ll do more for improving the speed of you car than anything else. The sad fact is that we drivers are most often the most limiting factor in the car. This will also enable you to better overcome the 944′s weaknesses (power), and make the most of it’s strengths (balance and handling).
As a follow on to that, you may find further upgrades to it’s strong areas to yield big improvements in performance that better allow you to keep up the momemtum of the car.
Going that route of otherwise, the biggest bang for the buck would be performance tires. Tires are the only part of the vehicle that actually touch the road, and they are the main limit for performance. Better tires will give you better grip for accelerating as well as for maintaining speed out of a corner.
The other 944 appropriate means to improve performance would be to look at what you can do to lighten the car… if the goal is more power to weight, the easier path on this car is to do away with weight!
But all that said, if your goal is a car that rockets away from stop lights, you have the wrong car. You can look at engine swaps or forced induction upgrades, but in the end, these will all wind up being as expensive (and more likely, more expensive) than simply selling your 944 and getting a different car. If you want a faster 944, look at the 951 (ie, 944 Turbo) which will have more options for power. Or if just a faster off the line car, something American with a V8 would fit the bill (it won’t have the balance and handling of the 944, but it will have alot of torque).
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass’ favor.
Hands down, Apple’s app store wins by a mile. It’s a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I’m not sure I’d want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.
Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I’ve settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
Put a small block Chevy in it. Yes it’s been done. Alot.
Supercharger is the best way to go. Check out Speed Force Racing.
Here’s another link that might help:
Here’s another good source of info – Rennlist:=&forumid=70
If you want more speed, you’ll need to do something major as those other mods you mention don’t make much of a difference. Either do something major (Turbo, Supercharge, Engine swap, etc) or buy a different car.
Good Luck!
Your best bet would be an engine out of an 968…other than that, you’ll be throwing a LOT of money at the car to come up to snuff.
The problem with the 944 is the car has WAY more chassis than engine, so it feels slower than a car which has much more engine than chassis. Look at it from that perpective.
The problem you face with the 944 is that outright speed simply isn’t a strength of the car, and Porsche did not leave a lot on the table in terms of extra power that can be had by compromising other aspects… so, you’re left with a couple choices.
First, the one thing that makes any car faster is a good driver. And it’s also the area most people tend to overlook and often the one thing most in need of upgrading! If you spend some money for some on track instruction or attend a PCA Autocross school or something similar, you’ll do more for improving the speed of you car than anything else. The sad fact is that we drivers are most often the most limiting factor in the car. This will also enable you to better overcome the 944′s weaknesses (power), and make the most of it’s strengths (balance and handling).
As a follow on to that, you may find further upgrades to it’s strong areas to yield big improvements in performance that better allow you to keep up the momemtum of the car.
Going that route of otherwise, the biggest bang for the buck would be performance tires. Tires are the only part of the vehicle that actually touch the road, and they are the main limit for performance. Better tires will give you better grip for accelerating as well as for maintaining speed out of a corner.
The other 944 appropriate means to improve performance would be to look at what you can do to lighten the car… if the goal is more power to weight, the easier path on this car is to do away with weight!
But all that said, if your goal is a car that rockets away from stop lights, you have the wrong car. You can look at engine swaps or forced induction upgrades, but in the end, these will all wind up being as expensive (and more likely, more expensive) than simply selling your 944 and getting a different car. If you want a faster 944, look at the 951 (ie, 944 Turbo) which will have more options for power. Or if just a faster off the line car, something American with a V8 would fit the bill (it won’t have the balance and handling of the 944, but it will have alot of torque).
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass’ favor.
Hands down, Apple’s app store wins by a mile. It’s a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I’m not sure I’d want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.
Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I’ve settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.