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make sure that the changes were “done right” for this next iteration of my 951. This is where being
a member of the PCA comes in handy. I had the good fortune
a great value, and the rotors were upgraded to cryogenic cross drilled type about 1998 during my DE days. Somewhere along this timeline, the turbo and injectors were replaced with larger units. This 951 is much the same today in 2021 with 87k miles. I have 30 years of receipts in 3 files now. As the club saying goes; “no calculator is allowed anywhere near those files!”
I have owned the 951 for 30-years now and have been
a KCRPCA member for just
as much. I have thoroughly enjoyed my Porsche journey
over the years; from first just reading Panorama, to the thrill
of attending DEs, navigating the path of amazing modifications, and meeting wonderful friends along the way. The last 15 years have been the best, with my wife Trisha and I becoming heavily active at club events. What a great club with great events for all types of interest in Porsche. But the friends that have been made are the highlight of KCRPCA! This 30-year run with this 951 has had a few ups and downs, but mostly fun and exhilaration. I am always ready to jump back in and feel the late 1980’s come back to life. I even keep Dire Straits in the CD player!
- Ray
of meeting Dr. Karl Wilen of Rennsport KC at one of the club’s numerous events. After a short chat with him, I knew he was the best man for this endeavor.
“Get your money for nothing and your chicks for free.”
~ Dire Straits
He replaced the chip and
mass air flow to Vitesse brand and adjusted them to create
a balanced and much better integrated system that resulted
in a much more livable drive. Now with 16.0 psi boost level
on 93 octane, it dynoed @ 305 rwhp and 272 ft/lbs. of torque in 2010. With drivetrain loss, this engine now is about 340 hp at
the engine. This is a great power to weight ratio for a 35-year-old 4-cylinder Porsche! It is also a testament to Porsche for its built- in margins that can be upgraded for street or track. This design has stood the test of time as it still looks somewhat modern.
I use Sumitomo tires all around;
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