Carpokes Porsche Forum

Hello Carpokes! In the process of fixing up my 1986 944 turbo and need to sort out the turbo. The original turbo has extensive compressor wheel damage, and i have a spare k26 that has excessive shaft play.

I was quoted $1500 CAD by a shop in burnaby to rebuild the k26 with shaft play, and am curious if anybody here has one for sale, or could advise me on what route to go.

I am open to upgrading to a modern turbo but bolt on would be a strong preference. I have modest power goals, and honestly i would be happy with stock, but for the money i feel like i can upgrade from 30 year old tech. Interested in a k26/8, or k27, or?

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks

Contact Alamo turbo in Calgary.

Price out rebuild from them and new turbo options.
Unless you want a bone stock K26 there a upgrades available at Evergreen turbo some owners have used and seem happy with.

Based on your goals, I would stick with a K26 for sure. A k26/8 with good chips will drop in without any of the mods needed for the bigger turbos, and makes great power -- and if you want a smidge more, there are 'cheater' options to get even a tad more flow out of them. Anything more, and you start needing to replace the AFM, injectors, clutch, J-pipe, etc., etc. A 300rwhp k26/8 951 is a blast to drive too.

Slippery slope for sure

Seems like a reasonable price if the rebuilder is reputable