They're not all standard sizes, I've found someone in the US who has sourced some of them, I have a damaged tensioner I found cheap on the way to dissect to look into the feasibility of DIY repair.944crazy wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 3:46 am Great build thread mate. Look forward to seeing more progress.
Wonder if the tensioner could be rebuilt with new seals sourced from local bearing/seal shops.
944S2 16V Turbo Build
Its quite amazing the change from the Stock S2, the massive surge of torque out of corners coupled with the new suspension make the car feel much more modern driveability wise but still with the 80s rawness we love.ROB III wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 3:31 pm @Bergerac
Thanks for the observations on bushings and KW installation.
I've read similar results from others and your confirmation just adds fuel to the fire for me to pony up the funds to do the same. Shock technology has obviously progressed to prove control and lack of harshness can co-exist.
Thank you
If I was going for a more track oriented car, I would definately look at Intrax or MCS and poly bushes.
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Hey Bergerac,
Fantastic build post and very informative as I'm embarking on a new engine build: 3.1L Turbo Hybrid Stroker w/16v s2 head. Was curious to get some additional info on your valve train setup. I realize that you're using variocam different from my S2 setup, so I'll likely go with a twin cam drive to give me dialability w/the stock S2 cams.
Could you share details on your valve, camshaft spec and spring setup? I'm not seeing many aftermarket spring options and have received conflicting info re: potential valve float and need to upgrade spring rates/seats/cams.
My build uses the mitsu rods w/offset ground crank and chevy small-block (4.125 bore) pistons, so I'm also targeting 500-600rwhp w/aftermarket engine management.
Fantastic build post and very informative as I'm embarking on a new engine build: 3.1L Turbo Hybrid Stroker w/16v s2 head. Was curious to get some additional info on your valve train setup. I realize that you're using variocam different from my S2 setup, so I'll likely go with a twin cam drive to give me dialability w/the stock S2 cams.
Could you share details on your valve, camshaft spec and spring setup? I'm not seeing many aftermarket spring options and have received conflicting info re: potential valve float and need to upgrade spring rates/seats/cams.
My build uses the mitsu rods w/offset ground crank and chevy small-block (4.125 bore) pistons, so I'm also targeting 500-600rwhp w/aftermarket engine management.
I have custom one piece valves machined out of 214n, (it was cheaper than buying OEM),stock cams but installed the PAC valve springs and retainers from Catcams (insurance from float).
I do have some springs that came with my head (from Pete F) but the open pressure was way too high for what we wanted. They were supposed to be manley from memory (I'll dig through my chat with Pete and check) I'm happy to sell them if your interested. The only thing is you will need to find suitable retainers, the ones they came with looked like the head shop who built it gave them to their dog to chew.
I do have some springs that came with my head (from Pete F) but the open pressure was way too high for what we wanted. They were supposed to be manley from memory (I'll dig through my chat with Pete and check) I'm happy to sell them if your interested. The only thing is you will need to find suitable retainers, the ones they came with looked like the head shop who built it gave them to their dog to chew.