25 Modifications I've Made To My Porsche 944

This video provides an overview of the modifications I've made to my 1988 Porsche 944 while working to maintain and restore the car, outlining the benefits and reasoning behind some of the changes I've made to date.

00:00 Introduction
01:00 Lindsey Racing MAF Tune Kit
01:52 Lindsey Racing Silicon Vacuum Lines
02:21 Only944 Throttle Response Cam
03:00 Rennbay Fuel Line Kit
03:42 Cast Iron Exhaust Manifold
04:20 Power Steering delete / Manual Steering Kit
05:18 Solid State DME Relay (Focus 9 Technology)
05:48 ATE Brake Booster & Master Cylinder
06:25 Techna-fit Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines
06:53 944 Turbo Front Sway Bar
07:18 IMI Performance Hi-Torque Starter
08:03 Koni Sport Adjustable Shocks
09:25 944 Turbo Valve Springs
10:04 Black Sea R&D Super Bearings
11:04 Lindsey Racing Ultra Transmission Mount
12:13 Only944 Short Shifter & Linkage Arm
13:03 Rekeying Factory Alarm Switch
13:41 Lloyd Floor Mats & Cargo Mat
14:00 Rennline Glove Box Door Hangers
14:15 Cassette Tray Delete
14:25 Kicker DSC46 Car Speakers
14:49 Brake Calipers Powder Coat
15:11 Camshaft Assembly & Intake Manifold Power Coat
15:22 Zinc Plated Fender Screws
15:38 944 S2 Design 90 Wheels
15:53 Textured Black Stone Guards
16:10 Possible Future Mods

Modifications Cost Breakdown:
• Lindsey Racing MAF Tune Kit – $682.75
• Lindsey Racing Silicon Vacuum Lines – $66.10
• Only944 Throttle Response Cam – $30.96
• Rennbay Fuel Line Kit – $125
• Cast Iron Exhaust Manifold – $182.76 (includes media blasting and high-temp paint)
• Power Steering delete / Manual Steering Kit – $896.10
• Solid State DME Relay (Focus 9 Technology) – $85.55
• ATE Brake Booster & Master Cylinder – $213.49 & $132.24
• Techna-Fit Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines – $90.74
• 944 Turbo Front Sway Bar – Came with the car
• IMI Performance Hi-Torque Starter – $279
• Koni Sport Adjustable Shocks – $285 rear, $403.07 front, $191.48 powder coat
• 944 Turbo Valve Springs – $130.09
• Black Sea R&D Super Bearings – $870 & $94.16 in supplies
• Lindsey Racing Ultra Transmission Mount – $316.52
• Only944 Short Shifter & Linkage Arm – $87.30 & $29.70
• Rekeying Factory Alarm Switch – Free
• Lloyd Floor Mats & Cargo Mat – $152.50 & $170.69
• Rennline Glove Box Door Hangers – $45
• Cassette Tray Delete – Free
• Kicker DSC46 Car Speakers – $89.68
• Brake Calipers Powder Coat – $404
• Camshaft Assembly & Intake Manifold Power Coat - $281
• Zinc Plated Fender Screws – $27.20
• 944 S2 Design 90 Wheels – Came with the car, $740.85 powder coat, $234.85 new center caps
• Textured Black Stone Guards – $38.81
• Total Modification Costs – $7,376.59

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Breakdown of modification costs as shown, values include shipping and sales tax when applicable:

• Lindsey Racing MAF Tune Kit – $682.75
• Lindsey Racing Silicon Vacuum Lines – $66.10
• Only944 Throttle Response Cam – $30.96
• Rennbay Fuel Line Kit – $125
• Cast Iron Exhaust Manifold – $182.76 (includes media blasting and high-temp paint)
• Power Steering delete / Manual Steering Kit – $896.10
• Solid State DME Relay (Focus 9 Technology) – $85.55
• ATE Brake Booster & Master Cylinder – $213.49 & $132.24
• Techna-Fit Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines – $90.74
• 944 Turbo Front Sway Bar – Came with the car
• IMI Performance Hi-Torque Starter – $279
• Koni Sport Adjustable Shocks – $285 rear, $403.07 front, $191.48 powder coat
• 944 Turbo Valve Springs – $130.09
• Black Sea R&D Super Bearings – $870 & $94.16 in supplies
• Lindsey Racing Ultra Transmission Mount – $316.52
• Only944 Short Shifter & Linkage Arm – $87.30 & $29.70
• Rekeying Factory Alarm Switch – Free
• Lloyd Floor Mats & Cargo Mat – $152.50 & $170.69
• Rennline Glove Box Door Hangers – $45
• Cassette Tray Delete – Free
• Kicker DSC46 Car Speakers – $89.68
• Brake Calipers Powder Coat – $404
• Camshaft Assembly & Intake Manifold Powder Coat - $281
• Zinc Plated Fender Screws – $27.20
• 944 S2 Design 90 Wheels – Came with the car, $740.85 powder coat, $234.85 new center caps
• Textured Black Stone Guards – $38.81
• Total Modification Costs – $7, 376.59

[brandonbert]

I wish every car video was as detailed, straightforward, and no bs as yours. Keep up the great work.

[anthonydietmeier]

Your attention to detail is next level. The only thing more impressive is the engine bay cleanliness.

[rideroundandstuff]

There isn't a single spot in your engine bay that I wouldn't consider okay to eat something from. Crazy how you manage to keep it that clean.

[ThingsBreak]

Your work really is top-notch. I love how you explain things and never cut corners.

[derhendrik]

This whole build is done so tastefully, love it.

[GTSCarLife]

Outstanding video and effort to improve your 944, while maintaining and staying trie to the original spirit of these incredible cars. This video should be required viewing for every 944 owner. Thanks for sharing.

[Ethanooooool]

that's how you spot a real passionate guy

[gbw]

One of the best sorted 944 on the internet!

[upandcomingmagic]

This video is incredible and other car YouTubers need to copy this format

[fw]

Back in the 1980’s I worked at a Porsche/Audi dealership. I had lots of opportunities to drive the 944. Well balanced car and reasonable power. If I had the means I’d buy a944 Turbo/S. The Turbo/S is all most as quick as a 911 but more balanced in handling. You have made yourself a very nice 944.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[caspr_de_ghst]

Great video dude, there’s a shockingly small amount of video documentation on 944 mods so a well made video like this is huge

[RoboAwesome]

1:00 Linsey Racing MAF kit conversion
1:52 Linsey racing silicone vacuum line kit
2:21 Only944 1:1 throttle response cam
3:00 Rennbay fuel lines
3:42 Cast iron exhaust manifold
4:20 Power Steering delete, manual steering kit
5:18 Solid State DME Relay (focus 9 technology)
5:48 ATE master cylinder conversion
6:25 Technifit braided stainless steel brake lines
6:53 944 Turbo sway bar conversion
7:18 IMI Performance High Torque Starter
8:03 Koni Sport adjustable shocks
9:25 944 Turbo valve springs
10:04 Black Sea R&D Super Bearings
11:04 Linsey Racing Transmission Mount
12:13 Only944 Short shifter and linkage arm
13:03 rekeying factory alarm switch
13:41 Lloyd floor mats and cargo mat
14:00 Rennline glove box door hangers
14:15 Cassette tray delete
14:25 Kicker DSC46 Car Speakers
14:49 Brake calipers powder coated
15:11 Satin coating
15:22 Zinc plated fender screws
15:38 Design90 wheels
15:53 New black stone guards

future possible mods:
16:17 MOMO Prototipo 370mm steering wheel
16:40 Focus 9 Technology Sport DME
17:07 Danske Catback Exhaust

[rossstoneman]

The whole restoration is absolutely sublime!!

[rickhayner]

You are a man who truly loves his car! An inspiration to us all!

[davidslee]

Your channel has convinced me that the 944 is the way to go. I love all your mods.

[arielelizabeth]

This is amazing! I’m purchasing a 1983 944 Porsche for my husband as his dream since his childhood was to own a Porsche, I don’t have the resources to buy him a new one but I’m looking at one tomorrow and I’d definitely like to look for the right things it’s been sitting for 20 years. !

[HvacDaddio]

Tasteful mods, nice to see someone take pride in their work and their car

[ericlencher]

My 1988 944 is the best car I have ever owned. I have had a 95 El Dorado, a 1998 Mercedes ML320, a 2003 Mercedes SL500 AMG, and a 2013 Boxster S. I haven't bought a new car in 10 years, and I never will. I just bought a 1988 944, and I plan on keeping that car forever. Putting an LS1 engine in it.

[donspecter]

These are the types of videos that are so interesting and useful for 944 interested people