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I’ve posted here a few times and I completely forgot to introduce myself.
My name is Brandon and this is my first Porsche (and manual transmission). I got it back in March from Dick Barbour Performance. It shows a 09/94 date on the door jamb sticker.
I live in the DFW metro area if any other Texans want to say hi when it’s okay to do so.
I’ve been tinkering with the car over the last few weeks; I’ve replaced the hood and decklid shocks, cleaned the ISV, installed The Pad Keeper, replaced some fuses, fixed the airbag rubber bearings issue (no more honking while braking) and replaced the interior dome lightbulbs.
As this is my first Porsche, I’m not intimately familiar with everything in the engine bay just yet. Why does the stuff on the left of this picture looks different than some other MY1994’s that I’ve seen online? The other cars don’t have any of that stuff, theirs looks more basic. I’ve only seen my style of motor blower when a car has Varioram.
Is this a modification done by the previous owner? Could it have come from the factory like this?
I’ve also included a picture of the options sticker and a picture of the car itself.
Hi Brandon - welcome to the madness. The varioram didn't appear until the 1996 model year. I'm also in the DFW area, when things get a bit more normal we can go for a drive.
Howard
Hi Brandon - welcome to the madness. The varioram didn't appear until the 1996 model year. I'm also in the DFW area, when things get a bit more normal we can go for a drive.
Howard
Howdy Howard
I don’t know any other car enthusiasts or Porsche people so it’d be great to meet up.
And that’s what’s confusing me. Was this a factory optional add-on or was it added by the PO? Any idea why this would be in a MY1994 car?
I’m sure you know what they look like, but here’s an example of the other 94’s that I’ve seen online.
I don’t know any other car enthusiasts or Porsche people so it’d be great to meet up.
And that’s what’s confusing me. Was this a factory optional add-on or was it added by the PO? Any idea why this would be in a MY1994 car?
I’m sure you know what they look like, but here’s an example of the other 94’s that I’ve seen online.
The complicated valve in the engine bay of your car is a modification Porsche made early in 993 production, it shuts off the fresh cabin air intake when the reverse gear is engaged.
Congratulations! The -94 993:s are the very best 993:s!
The complicated valve in the engine bay of your car is a modification Porsche made early in 993 production, it shuts off the fresh cabin air intake when the reverse gear is engaged.
Congratulations! The -94 993:s are the very best 993:s!
Modified from factory or aftermarket?
And thank you! It’s a great car. Learning manual wasn’t nearly as hard as I thought it would be.
Edit: just re-read your post so ignore my question, haha. Why do some have and it some don’t? Are those other less complicated valves from Euro models?
As this is my first Porsche, I’m not intimately familiar with everything in the engine bay just yet. Why does the stuff on the left of this picture looks different than some other MY1994’s that I’ve seen online? The other cars don’t have any of that stuff, theirs looks more basic. I’ve only seen my style of motor blower when a car has Varioram.
Is this a modification done by the previous owner? Could it have come from the factory like this?
I’ve also included a picture of the options sticker and a picture of the car itself.
The '94 993 came w/ 2 different heat configurations, yours is the later style used through the last year of production. It appears that someone replaced th air cleaner cover w/ an aftermrket version
The other style shown here is a carry over from the 964
The '94 993 came w/ 2 different heat configurations, yours is the later style used through the last year of production. It appears that someone replaced th air cleaner cover w/ an aftermrket version
The other style shown here is a carry over from the 964
Part of what inspired this topic are two How-To articles on Pelican Parts. Their Motor Blower Assembly with Varioram guide shows my type of assembly, and the Non-Varioram guide shows that other type.
Part of what inspired this topic are two How-To articles on Pelican Parts. Their Motor Blower Assembly with Varioram guide shows my type of assembly, and the Non-Varioram guide shows that other type.
If (when) you change the motor mounts to RS, you'll be thankful for the '95 AC hose routing! No question 95s are the best year..
Part of what inspired this topic are two How-To articles on Pelican Parts. Their Motor Blower Assembly with Varioram guide shows my type of assembly, and the Non-Varioram guide shows that other type.
Both vram and non-vram used the similar later heat setups, it was only the early '94 n-vram that used the carryover 964 system
Welcome notabot.
I'm also in DFW.
When this shelter-at-home is over, we should meet up along w/ other DFW-ers. If only there are good roads to drive around here...
I’ve posted here a few times and I completely forgot to introduce myself.
My name is Brandon and this is my first Porsche (and manual transmission). I got it back in March from Dick Barbour Performance. It shows a 09/94 date on the door jamb sticker.
I live in the DFW metro area if any other Texans want to say hi when it’s okay to do so.
I’ve been tinkering with the car over the last few weeks; I’ve replaced the hood and decklid shocks, cleaned the ISV, installed The Pad Keeper, replaced some fuses, fixed the airbag rubber bearings issue (no more honking while braking) and replaced the interior dome lightbulbs.
As this is my first Porsche, I’m not intimately familiar with everything in the engine bay just yet. Why does the stuff on the left of this picture looks different than some other MY1994’s that I’ve seen online? The other cars don’t have any of that stuff, theirs looks more basic. I’ve only seen my style of motor blower when a car has Varioram.
Is this a modification done by the previous owner? Could it have come from the factory like this?
I’ve also included a picture of the options sticker and a picture of the car itself.
Awesome! I've caught the 993 bug and hoping to get one in the next year. I'm looking for black too. I'm in Frisco myself, do you work at Classic? Would love to meet up just so I could see your car in person. Once I sell my current toy the 993 is next.
Welcome notabot.
I'm also in DFW.
When this shelter-at-home is over, we should meet up along w/ other DFW-ers. If only there are good roads to drive around here...
I’ve heard some good and bad things about FM 455. I’ve never been, but I heard there can be construction or less-than-desirable road conditions in some spots. I think a lot of people just pay to zip up and down the toll roads.
Originally Posted by NeinNeinThree
Awesome! I've caught the 993 bug and hoping to get one in the next year. I'm looking for black too. I'm in Frisco myself, do you work at Classic? Would love to meet up just so I could see your car in person. Once I sell my current toy the 993 is next.
I don’t work for Porsche, sorry! You can definitely see it sometime. Be forewarned, the paint is a disaster up close. The interior is super clean and pristine, though! And neither affect how it drives so I couldn’t care less for now.
I spent over two years browsing PCA Classifieds and other car sites trying to find a manual 993 in my price range, so I’m glad Dick Barbour found this one!
04-17-2020, 03:00 PM
Introduction & MY1994 Question
