Super Clean 1983 Porsche 944 2.5L Race or Track Car. Raced in SOVREN Historics and ITS Classes
I race the car 2 or 3 times a year in SOVREN Historics races in the PNW (light usage). The car is very competitive and did a 1:38:71 at Pacific Raceways in the PNW Historics in July 2025 on Hoosier R7s. Gamin Catalyst calculates the “optimal” lap time” at 1:37:49 (see attached video). Car can also be rced in SCCA/NASA in the PRO44 or ITS class with a weight limit of 2575 lbs.
I bought the car in 2022. Key improvements (performed by race car mechanics) during my ownership: in 2021 installed new race seat, new timing belt, and new exhaust (Flowmaster). In the winter of 2024/25 new clutch, rewired the entire car (super clean), installed lightweight alternator and battery. Regular oil and diff fluid changes, new spark plugs, etc.
The previous owner bought the car in 2019 and made some upgrades (aluminum door and floor panels, martini livery which looks great), but only raced 3 races / 3 track days between 2019 and 2022 due to COVID. He decided to sell as he moved to another home that was 3-4h away from nearest track.
Origannly built by Greg Fordahl at Fordahl Motorsports in Bellevue, WA (… he was a race engineer at Alex Job Racing, Brumos Racing, 311RS Motorsport). The roll-cage was done by Dave Clark (8 point, painted in body color).
I am selling the car to focus my racing on Spec Miata.
Specs (to the best of my knowledge):
• Converted to 86’ Rear Aluminum Suspension
• 450 LB Front Springs, Ground Control Camber plates, Solid Bushings
• Reenforced control arms 31mm Honon? Torsion Bars, ER polybronze bushings
• 968 M030 Swaybar set
• JRZ RS Double Adjustable Dampers in the front, single adjustable in the back
• Hawk “blue” brake pads, SS Brak lines, Powerslot brake rotors with 3” cooling ducts
• 944S2 engine oil cooler ( external oil cooler setup from a 944 Turbo)
• Aim Data system with 4-inch display
• Willwood brake bias (front/back) adjuster
• Driver helmet cooling fan
• 2.5L Fire Extinguisher (not a full fire suppression system)
• Low oil pressure warning light
• Shift light set to 6,400 RPM (conservative)
• Elephant Racing rear arm monoballs
• Wide-angle rear-view mirror
• Fuel pump-out switch
• Hoosier R7 slicks with 6 heat cycles on them
SFI expiration dates:
• Driver seat: Valid until end of 2028
• Driver seat belt: Valid until end of 2026
• Window net: Valid until end of 2025
• Fire extinguisher: Valid until end of 2028 or 2033 (not sure)
• Passenger seat: Not SFI compliant – used on track days only
• Passenger seat belt: Not SFI compliant – used on track days only
Performance:
• Roughly 144 HP @ the wheels (per PRO44 rule book)
• 2600 lbs min weight in PRO44
• 2575 lbs min weight in ITS
• Lap times at Pacific raceways during July 2025 Historics (Hoosier R7):
• Best: 1:38:71 --> video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0rovZIWx6c
• Optimal: 1:37:49
Miscellaneous:
• Comes with extra set of 15x7 cookie cutter style wheels and RA1 rain tires (date code 2021)
• If interested, I have a Garmin Catalyst for sale
I have a complete built sheet for a “SISTER CAR” that Fordahl Motorsports built, it is NOT the built sheet for the #27 car that I am selling, but it should give a good indication
