Custom Porsche 930 Gets Several Modern Updates

Ultimate 930?

These days, the Porsche 930 Turbo has become a highly sought-after collector's item, the kind of car that you leave stock and reap the rewards, er, profits. However, there are still a few brave souls out there that prefer to modify their air-cooled, turbocharged 911s, a group that includes the owner of this beauty - Eri Alleyne - who wanted to build the ultimate 930, as he recently explained to MotorTrend.

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Keep It Original

Amazingly, Alleyne owned this 911 for 20 years before he decided it was time to rip into it. "As custom parts became available, I decided to start customizing the car, yet keeping the original look," he explained. "I wanted to give it a modern look without going over the top."

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Massive Rollers

To that end, he didn't go crazy in any regard, simply enhancing what was already there. That process started by filling the wide fenders with a set of 18x11 Fuchs wheels wrapped with 275/30 Michelin Cup 2 Connect tires, which fit perfectly thanks to some torsion bar adjustments.

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Mostly Stock

The same goes for the interior, which is mostly original but does feature a few aftermarket upgrades including a flat-bottom Momo steering wheel, Rennline footplates and pedals, and a Mark Hargett shifter kit.

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Power Boost

Under the hood, this 930 has received quite a few upgrades for its flat-six, including Rebel S Racing engine mounts, Mahle pistons, Web Racing cams, a Bosch CIS fuel pump, a Garrett GT35R turbocharger, a Kokeln intercooler and piping, a Patrick Motorsports blow-off valve, B&B Exhaust Turbo Headers, a TiAL wastegate, and a custom exhaust, a combination that churns out just over 500 horsepower. It's mated to a four-speed 915 transmission that's been fitted with a KEP billet clutch and flywheel.

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Stop and Go

Underneath, a set of Bilstein shocks and Elephant Racing bushings help put that power to the ground and keep the 911 glued to the road in corners, while a set of PAGID RS pads and steel braided lines beef up the braking system just a tad.

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Personal Masterpiece

In the end, Alleyne's quest to make his 930 his own paid off in a big way, and even though some purists may not exactly be thrilled, he certainly is. "This build has been a labor of love, which made it fun," he said. "It wasn't to win races or to be a track monster, but it does hold its own - that's just what Porsches do. If you ever get the chance to drive one of these masterpieces, go for it!"

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