Modifications Update & Review of My Porsche 944

[@pkvn944]

the 944 community would be such a different place without your influence man. the quality, clarity, and thoroughness of your vids are incomparable. thank you so much man!!

[@markbogle4784]

💯

[@stephengawlik3033]

Totally agree. Terrific work!

[@nathanelliott2894]

Couldn’t agree more

[@Tylerm.944]

Completely agree. This is my favorite place to go for 944 content on yt

[@roberthaviar8243]

Absolutely, fantastic work! Thank you.

[@jergervasi3331]

WOW! YOU FINALLY SHOWED YOUR FACE!

[@NC944er]

@@jergervasi3331 Yep, running out of content ideas, so my face was a last resort… if it doesn’t look good, I blame the cameraman, he sucks. 😂

[@topherlikescandy]

The amount of practiced skill this takes is incredible. You are such a good caretaker for this car, thank you for keeping it around and documenting it for us. I just bought an elise but know I’ll be back here in the future when I get my 944. An incredible guide.

[@NC944er]

@@topherlikescandy Awesome! I wanted an Elise for the longest time. I was waiting and waiting for the prices to come down on them, but it never really happened. 😂 The new Emira looks pretty slick as well.

[@topherlikescandy]

@@NC944er for sure! It’s capable but I yearn for the old school connection and style of the 944. Grass is always greener I guess!

[@AlanShirtsink]

Thank you for your input into the 944 community. You are a valuable resource

[@JETX1990]

I don’t own a Porsche (yet) but I really enjoy watching your videos. The 944 has always been a dream of mine to own and I might have to finally depart with one of my Subarus to make it happen. Thank you for sharing all of the amazing details of your awesome ride!

[@NC944er]

@@JETX1990 Hey man, thank you! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the channel. They are fun cars to wrench on, not overly complicated, but they do ask you for money from time to time to keep them roadworthy. Best of luck in your search!

[@ConeOfArc]

I had the same problem with the DME on my 84 944. Went through the full engine and checked everything but the car didnt want to cold start. Come to find out the DME was bad even though every test we did on it checked out as within spec. Easy fix though and it helped me eliminate a number of other problems with the car as well as prevent some future problems. Huge thanks to you for all your videos because they were a really useful resource during the process

[@NC944er]

@@ConeOfArc Glad you got it all sorted out! I suspect we’ll see quite a few more failed DME computers in these cars as the circuit boards age. 😬

[@ConeOfArc]

@@NC944er Definitely, I had it happen with a 924S I have as well but didn't connect that it was the computer until after I had gone through a bunch of other stuff and basically eliminated any other possible cause. Might make a video myself in the future just going over that to help prevent anyone else from wasting time and money chasing down problems when it might just be the DME failing

[@NC944er]

@@ConeOfArc Nice! I would watch such a video.

[@davidkraus5221]

I know there's plenty of videos on paint repair, but would be cool to see some content on paint chip repair for the 944. Love all your videos and I watch them multiple times while working on my car!

[@jergervasi3331]

Thanks again for all your videos, such a great help to us all.

[@MrUglyDinosaur]

LOVE these more your car specific videos on your channel!! Would enjoy some driving content I think that would be neat

[@markbogle4784]

Great video man! Glad to put a face to the voice! Keep up the great vids (please)

[@Tmrfe0962]

Nice job. I’m a 914 guy, and have always looked into this community knowing, these cars are a nice drive and great looking too! I had a 1986 Audi 4000 and it was similar in many ways, thanks and enjoy.

[@NC944er]

@@Tmrfe0962 Sweet! The 914 is a fun, quirky design. I recently saw a nicely restored one at Cars & Coffee that looked great! Not sure if you’ve seen the “Fifteen Eleven Design” restomod… it’s not for purists, but they squeezed a 3.8L Cayman engine into it, along with a bunch of other goodies - www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/news-articles/this-porsche-914-restomod-comes-with-a-caymans-bite/

[@Tmrfe0962]

@@NC944er thank you, I’ll check that out. It’s a great hobby we have! Folks like you, add to the enjoyment.

[@JTMP12]

Your car is in unbelievable condition!

[@maxorton7709]

Love this video. All of your stuff keeps me so motivated to work on my 944 and get it running the best it can. Thanks! Keep it up!

[@NC944er]

@@maxorton7709 Awesome! Glad you enjoyed! 👍🏼

[@TakeFlightGarage]

+1 on everything you listed, we’ve done a lot of similar things on our cars and I noticed the same exact gain after installing the new DME from F9. I was dumb and broke my initial MAF eeprom so even driving around with the stock AFM I noticed a giant improvement in acceleration and idle and also no more weird random ignition loss around 4k rpm on a hard pull. Absolutely worth every penny on that one. It’s been wonderful the amount of aftermarket support that’s popped up for these cars over the last 10 years. I wonder if anyone can come up with a timing chain conversion to change all the pulleys to accept a chain instead of a belt. I’d buy that so fast 😂😂😂

[@NC944er]

@@TakeFlightGarage It’s pretty wild, my DME circuit board looked good to the naked eye, hard to see micro-fractures in the individual solder joints. I hate to recommend every new 944 owner drop $500 on a new computer, but it really does eliminate a number of issues that are otherwise difficult to test for.

[@zanesalamah846]

I appreciate all your help from your emails to videos, my 944 has never run better thanks to you and your help.

[@Paulyboyy]

You’re a legend sir

[@Porschee944]

That's true

[@asdmuzak]

Hey mate i just bought an 89 2.7lt 944, your vids have been awesome, we have smashed through the problems with it, still a few like the MAFS sensor and a rough start up idle, but we are getting there!!. Thanks from Australia!!

[@NC944er]

@@asdmuzak That’s awesome! I understand the 944 is pretty rare in Australia, and the 2.7L even more so, probably only a handful of those kicking around. Best of luck! Cheers!

[@asdmuzak]

Hi, quick update, we fixed the common dreaded bad start up idle, changing the vacuum lines we found one under the manifold melted, from throttle body to thermo valve, purrs like a kitten. Cold starts like a new car. Your vids are awesome man. Thanks again!!!

[@NC944er]

@@asdmuzak Nice! Glad to hear it. 👍🏼

[@LSv944]

Outstanding follow-up. Thank you. I'm not sure I would enjoy my car as much as I do without the confidence you create in my services and modifications through the quality of your videos. Keep it up!

[@grkfrk04]

Hey! Good to see you. Thanks for the rundown- it’s super helpful to hear these follow ups as we all pick and chose areas to care for and improve in our cars

[@HockeyPlayer323]

Thank you very much for all your videos and for this update/reviews, helps a lot!!

[@aroundomaha]

So glad to find your channel and content. Odd story is that I'm researching 924s and 944s as a possible replacement for my BRZ. I love the RWD sports car recipe and loved these "back in the day". Great information in your videos. Thank you!

[@NC944er]

@@aroundomaha Very cool! What year is your BRZ? Maybe we can trade for a little while…

[@aroundomaha]

@@NC944er Ha I'd love to get some seat time in a properly sorted 944. My BRZ is a 2022 and is my first RWD sportscar, and I love it. I've autocrossed a 944 but it was pretty beat, but I loved it.

[@NC944er]

@@aroundomaha Sweet! The 2nd gen redesign is really nice, they finally gave it a little more power, good looks, and light weight. Proper sports car. 👍🏼

[@Alex_Casaus]

This guy has helped me so much! He’s a hero fr

[@MrStroller4u]

Seen your videos always gives me motivation to tinker on my shit box

[@NC944er]

@@MrStroller4u Nice! The more you tinker, the less shitty it becomes. All the best. 👍🏼

[@andrewt3952]

I’m about to buy an s2. Thanks for ur videos mate, really informative, and simple , enjoyable presentation. Cheers👍🍻🎯🇦🇺

[@BalintIlona]

gorgeous porsche 🎉

[@ThingsBreak]

Thanks for that follow up! I'm on that same path of improving reliability. I haven't changed my DME but did do a full resolder....for now.

[@NC944er]

@@ThingsBreak Nice! I hope it holds up well for you. I had a feeling mine was going to leave me stranded at some point, but luckily they throw out a few warning signs. Cheers!

[@BalintIlona]

beautiful porsche 🎉

[@RS4KING]

Car is looking good!

[@wyste]

Just swapped to the Only944 short shifter as well today.. and it’s stuck in the garage behind another project. Haha. However, I can already feel a huge difference just cycling through the gears stationary.

[@Krappolol]

Leet video duration 💪

[@arthurdardalis]

I’m an ex Porsche technician, great modifications all round, car looks fantastic, I had a Zermatt 951, fabulous car all round, couldn’t fault it anywhere.

[@NC944er]

Thanks Art! I imagine you have quite a few interesting stories from your past time as a Porsche Tech. Thanks for checking out the car! Cheers!

[@anthonydietmeier6524]

Interesting info about the DME causing spark issues. My car has recently decided to have what sounds like a spark cutoff rev limiter at 6k rpm. Gonna look into this.

[@wheeleroharrow6501]

Appreciate the overview, i did a solid mount made by an old ex pat from the hybrids forum for my ls conversion but will watch for that vibration when I get my ac completed but it is wire different from the lindsay one with polyurethane bushings. See what happens. Those blacksea beating are crazy beefy but too much coin for my Canadian pesos. Still had it rebuilt. Short shifter might have been wise while i had it all apart but the modified washer on shifter clevis got rid of my shifter slop. Cheers! Looks great

[@nc.detail]

Looks great 👍

[@lefthandy1888]

I can't seem to locate your video on master and slave replacement?

[@NC944er]

@@lefthandy1888 That’s because it doesn’t exist. 😂 I replaced mine when completing the brake system refurbishment, which was before I started making tutorial-style videos.

[@noahearle9657]

Hey! Do you have a link for that trunk carpet cover?

[@NC944er]

@@noahearle9657 It’s an Ultimat from Lloyd Mats, about $160. They recently lost their license to put the Porsche logos on them, but here’s the link for a plain mat - www.lloydmatsstore.com/ultimat-floor-mats

[@noahearle9657]

@@NC944er Thankyou so much man!

[@556suppressor]

I really wish Porsche was still making the 944. A classic body style. I will end up buying an Audi TT.

[@austinc2387]

Can I ask where you got the cargo Matt??

[@NC944er]

@@austinc2387 The cargo mat came from Loyd Mats in California. Although they lost the license to use the Porsche logo a few years ago, they still make nice quality, well-designed mats of different colors and materials - www.lloydmatsstore.com/

[@jbrews91441]

Where did you get all your zinc coated parts from?

[@NC944er]

@@jbrews91441 I pulled all the steel brackets, clamps, and fittings from the engine bay, had them glass bead blasted, and re-plated in yellow zinc by a local metal plating company.

[@goldstein47]

I am looking into getting one, I have one question. I’m 6’5 and medium build, longer on the lower side. Will I fit in here?

[@NC944er]

@@goldstein47 Shouldn’t be a problem based on other owners’ feedback (link below). Note: the steering column is fixed in place so the only way to change its position is with hub spacers. rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/1296071-tall-person-leg-room-in-944-a.html

[@cartersmith5823]

Hey my speedometer in my 88 944 has never worked ever since I bought it was wondering if you had any ideas of what it could be!

[@NC944er]

@@cartersmith5823 The late speedo is driven by a sensor on the transaxle, it’s a round black device protruding from above the left axle flange. I’d first check that it’s not damaged and that it’s connected properly, no severed wires, broken connectors, etc. They can also get fouled up with CV axle grease, so maybe unplug it and clean out the contacts as well. It could be something in the gauge cluster as well, an individual electrical component failure, but it’s easier to start at the sensor and work back.

[@cartersmith5823]

@@NC944erokay thank you so much for the help

[@commotoed]

Where did you find a new front valence/spoiler?

[@NC944er]

@@commotoed I ordered mine from Delaware Porsche Parts, it took about three weeks to come over from Germany. It appears some vendors are sold out, so you’ll need to shop around. For some parts, Porsche only does production runs every so often. It looks like Pelican Parts may have one in stock - www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/93150537104.htm?pn=931-505-371-04-OEM

[@commotoed]

@@NC944er I am waiting on (PP) to confirm their inventory. Congrats on a Beautiful car, Bring it and inspire us at 944Camp.

[@spencer2.032]

Where Did You Get the windshield from?

[@NC944er]

@@spencer2.032 I posted a brief video about the windshield sourcing challenges here on the channel. In short, Safelite could no longer procure them at the time, so I had to go through my local Porsche dealership at a pretty high cost. They found one in Atlanta and shipped it to NC, and there were only a handful of units in the country, I believe the glass is made in France - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXyQe6BqiK1gsKMfeature=shared

[@spencer2.032]

@@NC944er i found one on a site that i cant list incase someone buys it from me first😂 but the glass is 300 and 150 shipping is that around what you paid?

[@NC944er]

@@spencer2.032 I wish… mine was over $1,800. It’s the later version with the embedded antenna though, the early glass is generally much cheaper, in the $300-$400 range.

[@spencer2.032]

@@NC944erouch yea im only curious since I’m going to look at a 944S Friday Its 3500$ and it needs a little love but i wanted to see how hard it was to get a windshield, do i need the embeded antenna one if it has it? , mine is a 1988

[@NC944er]

@@spencer2.032 Yeah, that model year featured the embedded antenna from the factory. You don’t necessarily need to install a glass with that antenna design, you could come up with an alternate antenna for the radio, or skip it altogether, but you would need a later glass, as the design is different from the early version. Fuyao made an affordable aftermarket option here, but SafeLite had some kind of shortage when I was shopping, maybe different today, you’d have to inquire.

[@masoncarter4238]

I've been trying to find all the bushings for the rear trailing arms on an 84 944 and i'm not having any luck, could someone give me a hand?

[@NC944er]

@@masoncarter4238 Are you talking about part number: 477-501-541? - 944online.com/rear-control-arm-bushing-82-to-95/

[@bryandanng4964]

Open up a shop!!

[@NC944er]

@@bryandanng4964 I’ve been doing some part time work on the side for a few people. If you know anyone that needs anything done, they can reach out via my email in the channel description.

[@mikefinger8374]

Don’t mean to be forwarded, but I’m curious what did your car cost, and how much did you spend on getting it to this point ?

[@NC944er]

@@mikefinger8374 Not forward at all… as I actually have a 5-part video series on the channel that breaks down the interior, exterior, and mechanical expenses over the past 5 years of restoration on the car. In short, it was about $5,000 for the car followed by about $30,000 worth of new parts. Here’s the latest installment if you want to check it out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYicmWmsrd2sgaMfeature=shared

[@WhereverHugo]

Hey man! Just wanted to check since I'm guessing you're from North Carolina, have you been spared by the storm?

[@NC944er]

@@WhereverHugo Hey, thank you for checking. Fortunately, our area saw very little damage. Communities about 2.5-3 hours west of us however did not fair as well.

[@WhereverHugo]

@@NC944er Great to hear that you were safe! Man, that must really put things into perspective, when it could have been so much worse.

[@Dmoc6703]

I have a wild question… would you be possibly interested in helping get my 944 into running condition. Well it runs, but the flex plate went out yesterday and I’m thinking about replacing the timing belt. There’s very few old Porsche mechanics near me and so the one that are here charge ridiculous amounts. Just let me know if you interested and I’ll give you more details, she’s rust free, and I’ll obviously pay I just don’t feel comfortable doing it myself😂.

[@NC944er]

@@Dmoc6703 Hey man, yeah if you can get the car to me, I’m happy to work on it. I’ve done a handful of jobs for other 944 owners in the past. I’m located in central North Carolina. Feel free to email me and we can talk through logistics, my email address is listed in my channel description.

[@GenFool]

Get euro bumpers!!

[@NC944er]

@@GenFool And give up my 5mph impact buffer? Never! 😂 I like the Euro look, but I don’t like the price… the rear isn’t bad at about $240, but the front with all the different lighting, trim pads, and mounts comes to over $2,300. Factor in another $800 for paint and you’re well over $3k. That’s transmission rebuild money… for guys with a 951 or S2, it makes a lot more sense because you’ve only got the rear to care for.

[@Porschee944]

This vehicle, this voice ❤ My Kalahari is still in the process of restoration... What a shame that the renovation program on the European AutoCraft Studio channel has been canceled...

[@jmagda41]

Might want to re-upload, friend. You didn't blur out your tag.

[@NC944er]

I fall into the camp where my tag is basically public information, anyone can see it on the street when driving. If someone really wants to pull DMV records and come find me to talk about 944s, I could probably spare a few minutes, but also... just don't do that. 😂 I appreciate your concern for my security though. Cheers!

[@kentsang6330]

Wow mint condition , may I ask how much you spent total for the replacement. I use to have a 1985 944 I missed it . Still searching for a good condition one not easy .

[@NC944er]

@@kentsang6330 Hey, thank you! I paid $5,500 for the car in 2019 and put about $30,000 worth of new parts on it over a 5-year period. My total investment in the car to date is $35,728.98. It’s not quite worth that on the open market. 😂 But yeah, nice ones are hard to find. You either pay for it up front for a low-mile example or pay for it in restoration costs. It’s sound advice to buy the best possible example you can afford.