DavyZ Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSCHE-944-951-Body-Kit-968RS-Style-Flares_W0QQitemZ7998682870QQcategoryZ36475QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I always wondered if these Porsche flares would bolt up to a Z body with some minor cutting? Anyone want to buy some and try it out??? Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I always wondered if these Porsche flares would bolt up to a Z body with some minor cutting? Anyone want to buy some and try it out??? Davy Yes..............you Seriously, if thats a 944 turbo with boxed guards, boxed fenders if you prefer, they won't fit, the shape is quite different, there was a 944 turbo at the track today so the shape is fresh in the mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Might be adaptable the Reaction Research's 940Z kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeboy Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Davyz, Yes it can work, but it will take a bit a work and trimming. The box flares for 924/944 have the same flow and attachment lines as the old Kaminari z kit. The Porsche 944/924 fit will be rounder in some areas, but it can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 My red 240SX is in bad need of a visual improvement that says it means business. Hmmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 Might be adaptable the Reaction Research's 940Z kit... Yes, that kit comes to mind and it doesn't look bad at all IMO. And I seriously doubt that anyone would mistake a 240Z with those flares for a 944, although one could expect it from the truly naiive. Yes it can work, but it will take a bit a work and trimming. The box flares for 924/944 have the same flow and attachment lines as the old Kaminari z kit. The Porsche 944/924 fit will be rounder in some areas, but it can be done. Glenn, that's good to know. I'm poor at the moment, but $350 or so for the flares is really not all that bad IMO. Oh yeah, I just need another $3000 or so for the Kinesis wheels Seriously, if thats a 944 turbo with boxed guards, boxed fenders if you prefer, they won't fit, the shape is quite different, there was a 944 turbo at the track today so the shape is fresh in the mind. You are overruled! I reject your reality and substitute my own!! I may be dreaming, but I would suspect the fit to be at the very least somewhat similar to the Z. I can hope can't I? Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 OK, but you have to do pics in due course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 i have a 944 at my shop and my Z.. so ill check on this tomorrow. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Hey... maybe not the Z, but I bet they'd fit and look really good on my 86 rx7! And I could run the Z 6 spoke rims, which stick out 1" from the stock rx fenders as is and rub... hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 i have a 944 at my shop and my Z.. so ill check on this tomorrow. mike Mike--that'd be very cool. At least we would have an idea of the feasibility of the project. BTW, I nominate you for trying this mod first!! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted September 24, 2005 Author Share Posted September 24, 2005 i have a 944 at my shop and my Z.. so ill check on this tomorrow. mike Mike, we wait with baited breath... Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 wayyyyy different. the fenders them selfs are pretty flat (do have some roundness to them but very little). they countor differently then the Z's.. i would guess that those fender flares when put against the Z would have about a 2 inch gab between the flares and he body on the middle of the flares. rear would prob be easier to fit then the front as thats way different. nowwwwwww on a FC 2nd gen rx7 these suckers would be real close to bolt on. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted September 25, 2005 Author Share Posted September 25, 2005 wayyyyy different...i would guess that those fender flares when put against the Z would have about a 2 inch gab between the flares and he body on the middle of the flares...rear would prob be easier to fit then the front as thats way different. Hoowah. Maybe that's the reason why the Z guys aren't using them. Still, these are fiberglass and can be easily modifed. They are soooo sexy and agressive looking. I wish I had more time and money!! nowwwwwww on a FC 2nd gen rx7 these suckers would be real close to bolt on. mike Now THAT is very interesting. Might make for one sick widebody V8 RX7. Yeah baby! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 V8 RX7? Honestly, that's just discusting. I have nothing agaist V8s, but the rotary is pretty close to the best power/weight you can get for a motor. There are plenty of guys out there with 400+hp with 13B-REW motors and do you really think you need more in such a little car? although i must say, that IS one NICE look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Gollum.. not everybody can work on and own a rotary. its not for everybody and its been proven that a LS1 V8 is a great swap in a RX7. its very light and adds better handling to the car. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Like i said, I have nothing against V8s. And I like the fact that there are people like you on3go who are willing to stand up for them from a purely technical standpoint. And now that I think about i see your point about working on a rotary, and it's a darn fine point if I may say so. I just feel too many people shoot down the rotary, is a motor with tons of potencial, but as you say, only if you know what you're doing with it. So I conceed, I was a bit harsh. But I still stand by my point, just not with such a negative view on the V8 swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 I've got nothing against V8's in an RX7, but do you really think that an LS1 is lighter than a 13B? That kinda sounds like what you're saying, and I'm pretty sure you'd be WAY wrong. 13B engine with no accessories weighs 180 lbs according to this aviation site: http://www.rotaryaviation.com/faq.html#weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 i own a high HP FC RX7 Turbo II.. last fine untill i started being stupid and didnt buy the correct cooling parts when i started making more and more power. blew a seal and now it sits for over 3 years. one day that sucker will get a LS1 or if im lucky a LS7. Rotary is a great motor, the idea of them is a GREAT designed engine, but with current emission laws and etc, and lack of funds put in them from the factory they just dont work very well.. you can make them though mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 never said lighter.. i said its very LIGHT. and it is for a V8. in a RX7 you can get AWESOME weight bias. im more for rotarys in a RX7 then a V8 but i love both. its just like a Z.. i think atleast. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Not saying it wouldn't be bitchin and all, but if the weight distribution was 50/50 in the last RX7 as quoted here: http://www.musclecarclub.com/other-cars/imports/mazda-rx7/mazda-rx7.shtml what would be the more awesome weight distribution you'd get from putting in the LS1 with a presumably heavier transmission? Gotta be 53/47 or 54/46 at the best I would imagine. While that's better than a Mustang, it's not as good as an RX7. Of course it would be a lot more powerful than the RX7... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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