What is the top speed of a Porsche 924 Turbo?
Porsche 924 Turbo Specs. (1977 – 1979) – Technical Specifications for Years 1977, 1978, 1979. Show more ImagesCompare with another car. With a maximum top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h), a curb weight of 2601 lbs (1180 kgs), the 924 Turbo has a turbocharged In-line 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor.
Where is the water temperature switch on a Porsche 924 Turbo?
The water temperature switch (12) installed in the coolant return hose near cylinder no. 4 is new. It activates control unit (18) below 60 °C / 35 °C (140 °F / 95 °F). The former throttle micro-switches replaced by a new switch housing with three built-in contacts.
When to open waste gate in Porsche 924 Turbo?
Full load: At full load, a very large volume of exhaust gases are fed to the turbine of the turbocharger. The turbocharger speed and thereby the boost pressure will attain a maximum value. When the boost pressure increases to 0.52 bar, the waste gate (15) is opened via control line (16).
How to set Porsche 924 Turbo to TDC?
— Set cylinder no. 1 to TDC (Z 1 mark on flywheel must align with reference edge on clutch bell housing and mark on camshaft sprocket must be opposite valve cover. — The distributor must be installed so that tab for distributor cap faces flywheel and mounting clips face in direction of car’s longitudinal axis.
Is the Porsche 924 Turbo a good car?
The 924 has been the whipping boy of the Porsche fraternity for more than 30 years, and while there may have been a few examples that deservingly gave the brand a black eye, not all 924s earned the tag of punch line. Indeed, the rare and refined 924 Turbo is a brilliant, if little-remembered chapter of Porsche’s turbocharged oeuvre.
Is there a FAQ for the 924 garage?
Welcome to the 924 Garage FAQ. This FAQ is designed to answer most of the commonly asked questions that arise about 924’s on the discussion boards and mailing lists. However, it is and will always be a work-in-progress, so please write the webmeisterwith any corrections or additions.
Where is the fan switch on a 924?
The switch is located in the upper left corner of the radiator. Remove the two wires from the switch. If the fans come on when the two wires are touched together (at any temperature), but not when the engine is hot, then the switch is bad.