Help with 944 conversion on late Type 3 (with way too much power...)

[Shad Laws]

Hello-

Thanks for all of your replies!

I think, for the time being, here is my plan: I'll get all 1-pot non-turbo 944 parts. I'll add to the equation some ATE blue fluid, some Porterfield R4S carbon-kevlar pads ("S" means street, in this case), and braided SS brake hoses. The more I think about it, the more I realize that this should be fine for now. And, if upgrading does itch at me later, Sandeep's post will come in quite handy :-).

I don't think that having carbon-kevlar pads will be a problem for me. I don't have an 1800lb beetle... I have a heavy Type 3. I took a stock late T3 (which is heavier to start), added a heavier engine, heavier transmission, a gas heater system, an A/C system, a complex dry sump and oil cooling system, and a stereo. I weigh probably 2500-2700lb... just like a 944.

Next question: the master cylinder... I have a stock Type 3 master cylinder. In specification, it is similar to an early 911 - 19mm front and rear cylinders with a little more travel before bottoming out than a stock T1. Given that I'll be using larger pistons in the discs but also using SS hoses, do you think I'll be okay? Also, because I'm keeping a parallel master cylinder (as opposed to an aftermarket one with a bigger front cylinder than rear, like a 21mm and 19mm setup), do you think that I can get away without a proportioning valve?

Thanks!

Take care,