Project Boxster Clubsport just wrapped up, it's time to change our tune. I'd like to introduce our new project car, and I'll be the first to point out that it is inconsistent with the very title of this site. It's Porsche-powered, but it's an all-aluminum 2.5L inline four, not a Flat Six. We didn't seek this car out as a project car, and actually I …
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One Take: Matt Farah Drives a ~300 Horsepower 944 Turbo
I thought I was brave buying my 944S two hours from home and driving it back the same day. Sam, the owner of the 944 Turbo featured in the latest One Take, found his car on Craigslist in Madison, Wisconsin. He and his 7-months pregnant wife flew out to Madison and drove it home to Southern California. Sam deserves a pat on the back, but his wife …
Continue to the full article“A Port Injected Ode to the Savings and Loan Crisis of the 1980s.”
Mr. Regular doesn't like the 944S. No sir, he does not like it one bit. As a 944S owner this makes me a bit sad. The line in the title is actually by the show's co-writer, The Roman, and for the full depth of both of their critiques you'll need to watch the video. Mr. Regular has reviewed Porsches before, giving lackluster reviews to the Cayman and …
Continue to the full articleA Brief History Of Porsche’s Transaxle Models: Types 924, 928, 944 and 968
In 1976, Porsche introduced their first transaxle powertrain with the type 924 and embarked into new = and some might say murky - waters. Unlike the venerable 911, the 924's engine is mounted in front, but the transmission is at the rear axle, thus the "transaxle" designation. All told, between 1976 and 1995, Porsche built a generation of sports …
Continue to the full articleAn Ode to the First Real Day of Summer
That I have spent the previous 6 months absolutely envious of those in warmer climes is both immediately obvious, and completely inconsequential. As I write this, there isn't a place in the world I would rather be. The first day of real summer in the Midwest is a glorious affair, and I would venture that nobody in Malibu could ever experience …
Continue to the full articleWhat is the 944Fest and Why Should You Attend?
My job and life are constantly conspiring to prevent me from attending many (but not all!) Porsche-related events. After missing the last three 944Fests, I decided that I wouldn’t repeat the same mistake again, and committed to prepping my car for a weekend of racing and recreation. My dad’s 944 Turbo was fresh from the shop and track ready – what …
Continue to the full articleGiving Thanks!
As I was editing today's post about this year's 944Fest and preparing to publish it, I suddenly remembered that it was the two year anniversary of PorschePurist and I was struck by how far the site has come since my first couple of posts (first post, second post). As of today, just shy of 1,000,000 unique visitors have found their way to …
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There is an old saw in the Porsche, and European auto as a whole, enthusiast circles that the most expensive Porsche/Ferrari/Lotus you can buy is a cheap one. The problem is, no one talks about the fact that this is only true if your goal is to own a perfectly restored, 100% stock Porsche. There are many reasons why a car can be inexpensive when …
Continue to the full articleHow to Change the Oil in a Porsche 944
My mechanical expertise, having been finally recognized by your editor, seems to be in demand. I have been asked to submit a technical article for publication in the Maine Porsche News (This is the local PCA newsletter for the Down East Region). I have chosen a subject which is dear to my heart, the exsanguination of dirty motor oil and the …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 944 Station Wagon by DP Motorsport
Ok, so you need a new car and you want some extra room. However, given the price of gas today, you don’t want and/or need a full blown SUV like the Porsche Cayenne. Well, DP Motorsport has just the answer. The DP44 or DP Cargo is a beautifully customized station wagon (what the Brit's would call an 'estate' or a 'shooting brake') based on a Porsche …
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