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Top Porsche Performance Parts for Your 930 Porsche

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The Porsche 930 is an iconic vehicle for the legendary manufacturer. The 930 model was produced between 1975 and 1989. The 930 boasted the engine of the Carrera RS 2.7 but better. Porsche stepped up with a new and improved 3.0L engine and they were just getting started. By 1978, the engine was increased again to a 3.3L and an addition of an air to air intercooler. Porsche also updated the 930 brake system to more closely mirror those used on the Porsche racecars. These changes helped the 930 achieve an output of up to 300 horsepower, ensuring its place as a significant part of Porsche’s legacy. The 930 suffered manufacturing setbacks due to changes in racing regulations and while it was a speed lover’s dream. With the increased design and power, the 930 was made for skilled drivers but could be treacherous for those less experienced. High performance drivers could get the most out of the 930 while novices could benefit from outfitting their vehicles with top porsche performance parts. If you want to invest in a piece of Porsche history in the form of the 930, make sure that you also invest in the systems and parts that can help you make the most of your vehicle.

Peak Porsche 930 Performance Parts and Systems

Porsche parts are small but important pieces of overall systems that work together to ensure the speed and handling Porsche is known for. If you are focusing on performance parts, make sure you are paying close attention to the following:

  1. The Intercooler:

A high performance long neck intercooler allows for optimum air flow and lowers intake temperature. The radiator cools the turbocharged air before it goes into the engine. When the air is compressed it becomes heated so the intercooler cools the air before it goes to the engine. If your goal is speed, a high-performance intercooler should be a serious consideration. Factory intercoolers just won’t give you the same results.

  1. Turbocharger:

A turbocharger is operated by the exhaust system and has two sides. One side is hooked to the exhaust system; the exhaust spins the turbofan inside the turbocharger which in turn spins the fan on the intake side of the turbocharger to increase pressure and forced compressed air into the engine. The more rpm’s available the more the exhaust forces the fan to spin and the more air that goes into the engine. The more compressed air you can force into the system, the more you can increase the horsepower.

  1. Exhaust system:

The exhaust system increases air flow and horsepower. If you are looking to increase your Porsche’s performance use a quality upgraded exhaust system to enhance your power. An upgrade will allow the engine to get rid of the exhaust much more quickly and easily, dramatically increasing your vehicle’s horsepower.

  1. Upgraded piston and cylinders:

If you’re serious about performance and have the budget to invest in your car, purchase upgraded pistons and cylinders. These performance parts become expensive quickly because of the time and skill needed to install them. You, or a skilled Porsche specialist, will basically need to rebuild the engine from the ground up. The payoff may be worth it. High compression pistons increase the compression in the cylinder so much that it can cause preignition which could lead to serious engine damage or failure. To combat preignition issues, you will need to purchase racing fuel with a much higher octane and then sit back and enjoy the speed and increased horsepower.

They are many ways to improve the performance of your Porsche 930. So much will depend on your needs, wants and budget. The best way to improve your vehicle is to know what you want and work with a Porsche specialist that can find or create quality custom parts.

Porsche performance parts and why they matter

If you are looking to replace a part on your Porsche 930, it only takes one google search to find that people everywhere are selling Porsche parts. The difference between a part that is well crafted and built for your 930 versus a part that is poorly constructed could be the difference between improving your vehicle or killing it. That sounds dramatic but it only takes one poorly made fuel pump to inflict devastating damage to your vehicle. A faulty fuel pump can cause your engine to misfire or worst case scenario flood your engine with fuel necessitating expensive repairs.

The good news is there are ways to protect yourself. Purchase Porsche parts either as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or have parts custom made by a reputable source. You are going to get out of your Porsche 930 what you put in. If you put in poorly made parts you are going to limit your vehicle’s performance and risk its longevity. As the 930’s age it becomes harder and harder to find quality genuine Porsche parts. At TurboKraft we will find or create whatever quality parts your Porsche needs. Our craftsmen have years of experience building and customizing Porsche’s and their parts to ensure your vehicle runs in peak condition and performance.

Five Reasons the Porsche 930 is an Icon

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Classic Porsche prices are on the rise and this is especially true for iconic versions like the Porsche 930.  The Turbo 911, built between 1975 and 1989 was known to the builders and manufacturers as the Porsche 930. The debut of the 911 Turbo was the Paris Auto Show in 1974 and the first cars available for purchase came the following spring in 1975.  These cars are part of Porsche’s long and storied legacy and have at least five distinctive features that help contribute to the 930’s status as an icon.

  • Porsche’s 911 Turbo – emphasis on Turbo

Porsche began experimenting with the turbo design on their racecars as far as back as the 1960’s.  Regulations and production requirements meant that Porsche manufactured what was originally intended to be street legal race cars.  The Turbo technology was adapted from Porsche racecars by Ernst Fuhrmann.  While some people were not thrilled with Porsche’s use of a four speed instead of the manual 5 speed, it did not prevent the 911 Turbo from reaching new heights and taking the honor of being the fastest car in Germany during its prime production years.  It reached its fastest performance in 1984 with a top speed of 278 km/hr and zero to sixty in 4.6 seconds.  The original iteration of the Porsche 930 was very fast but also very demanding to drive.  Some common issues in the beginning were a tendency to oversteer and turbo lag.  This is not a car that you can ignore.  An early 930 is a vehicle that demands your full and undivided attention.

  • Iconic Design Improvements

One of the easiest and most identifiable 930 characteristics are the rear spoilers used to help more air vent to the engine.  While some Porsche enthusiasts consider the whale tail and tea tray spoilers an eye sore others choose to celebrate it as part of the 930 design.  The whale tail spoiler was an integral part of the original 911 Turbo but was adjusted in 1978 to the tea tray design to help accommodate the added intercooler.  In 1978 Porsche upgrade the 930 with an enlarged 3.3L engine and an intercooler, which helped increase output substantially.  Porsche also increased the brake size slightly and lifted and adapted the spoiler to make more room.  As Porsche created more models of the Turbo 911 they made additional improvements for easier driving such as wider rear wheels with upgraded tires.

  • Easily Identifiable Body Styling Like the Slant Nose

The slant nose or “Flachbau” style was part of the special order program starting in 1981.  These were created by taking a standard 930 and giving them a 935 slantnose or flatnose, front end.  The traditional round headlights and frame were traded for a distinctive slanted front end and pop up headlights.  Front fenders were cut and shaped by hand.  Because of this hand crafted attention, the slant nose 930’s are much fewer and command a much higher resale price than some of their counterparts.  The unique body styling of the slant nose helped contribute to Porsche’s reputation and made these particular models easy to note as Porsches from a simple glance.

  • History

Porsche 930 has an intriguing history with its introduction of the 930s in 1975.  The 930s development and sales were actually quite bumpy along the way.  While the initial 930 had incredible speed it was also dangerous in the hands of inexperienced drivers.  It was originally brought to the production market due to homologation regulations in the racing realm.  While the 930 came to fruition due to regulations it was also derailed by them in 1980.  At the time emissions regulations became much tighter and Porsche opted to pull the 930’s from the U.S. and Japanese markets in 1980.  They remained available in the Canadian and European markets and came back to the United States and Japan in 1981 as a special order slantnose option.  Regularly produced 930’s didn’t become available to the U.S. and Japan again until 1986 when a 278hp emission controlled engine was included.

  • Reputation

In addition to an interesting history, the Porsche 930 simply has a storied and famous reputation.  This model has the notoriety of speed, challenge and fame that has contributed to the Porsche name.  In 2015, Steve McQueen’s 1976 Porsche 911 sold for 1.95 million dollars.  Purchased four years before McQueen’s death, this pristine vehicle came with the 3.0L engine and non-intercooled engine. While the famous man behind the car certainly contributed to the eye popping sale price, there is a reason the rich, famous, and selective choose these iconic cars.

The Porsche name is synonymous with speed, design and high performance.  The 930 series is no exception.  From their inception to the end of production, the Porsche 930s are iconic.  It is easy to see why the 930 has become an icon and coveted classic.