Transaxle Fluid Change
Easier than an oil change! The Factory Service Manual recommends this action every 36,000 miles or 3 years and suggests you use "hypoid transmission oil SAE 75W90 to API Class G |
What is the Largest Wheel and Tire Combination I can get under my stock 914 fenders?
Author: Skip
One of the most commonly asked questions is, “ How much tire can I get under these fenders?” Well the 914 is not the most exact car ever built, and wheel well space varies a lot from |
AC Delete
Author: Skip
I recently purchased the 944 A/C Delete kit from Jason Burkett at Paragon Products (Product Code: PP944.ACDEL.KIT1). The kit consists of the aluminum factory alternator mounting br |
Accusump Installation
Author: Skip
I know of few topics that elicit such dismissive and strongly held opinions as that of how to eliminate the cause of #2 rod bearing failure in 944 engines. Some builders claim that |
Camber Plate Installation (Paragon)
Author: Skip
Your new Racers Edge Camber Plates will bolt in without modification.
After jacking up your car and supporting it on jack stands, remove the wheel/t |
Control Arm, Front - Info
Author: Skip
924 mid 82 and older - stamped steel - VW/Audi part# 477.407.153F (left & right)
924 mid 82 and later, 924S, 944 83-85.1 - stamped steel - VW/Audi part# 171.407.153D &nbs |
Porsche Option Codes
Author: Skip
Code
Description
009
3 speed sportomatic transmission
018
Sport steering wheel with elevated hub
020
Speedometer with 2 scales KP |
Sway Bar Calculations
Author: Skip
Provided by KLA Industries to answer the question of how the drop-link length affects the rate of a sway bar.
Here is the angle of the dangle formulas for calculating the ch |
Ask Dr. Koni
Author: Skip
Question: What's the difference between the red Koni and the Sport Yellow Koni?
Answer: The valving is different. Sport Yellow units have stiffer valving than their St |
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Hello, and welcome to the Paragon Products Tech-Session. This site is here for you. The enthusiast, the hobbyist, the Porsche owner! We're small now, but growing quickly. Paragon friends and customers |
Oil Cooling, Auxiliary
KISS ENGINEERING OIL COOLER KITS
944/944 TURBO
TEST DATA AND INFORMATION
COOLER &n |
Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Background:
Within the 944 series cars, the oil pressure is regulated by both speed of the engine as the engine drives the oil pump, and by a pressure valve. This valve (expensive |
Rear Ride Height Adjustment
Porsche 924/944/968 rear ride height can be lowered (in most cases) by approximately ¾" using the following procedure. This adjustment was originally designed for factory ride height settings across |
Short Shift Kit
Procedure :
Raise care on lift or place on jack stands. Make sure car is safely and securely supported, and you have plenty of room to see around the transaxle.
Locate the |
Sway Bars - Info
Hi folks - just a friendly reminder that these cars are getting a little old, and previous owners do crazy things... sometimes to your benefit. When ordering replacement bushings for your s |
Torsion Bar Replacement
Be warned that torsion bar replacement for a 944 is not a job for the faint of heart. In fact even experienced specialists will reluctantly admit that they have never replaced the torsion b |
Transaxle Replacement
Removal :
You will need to place the car up on jack stands at least 20”. Make sure that it is secure! Remove the rear wheels and the axles. If you have never had the axles |
7 - The Traction Budget
This month, we introduce the traction budget. This is a way of thinking about the traction available for car control under various conditions. It can help you make decisions about driving style, t |
AC Delete
I recently purchased the 944 A/C Delete kit from Jason Burkett at Paragon Products ($129 plus shipping). The kit consists of the aluminum factory alternator mounting bracket for non-A/C 944’s and a 6 |
Front Torsion Bars (65-89)
Author: Skip
Jack up the car and remove the front wheels. Remove the tow hooks that secure the front of the A-arm and torsion bars if your car is so equipped. Use the 17mm socket on two bolts an |
