Filip

I am reposting this in the 911 per another users suggestions (formally in the 924/931/944/951/968 Forum):

First, I apologize if this has been asked before. I searched through the larger forums here and couldn't find the answer to my question. I did learn a lot about other unrelated things tho Anyway, let me give some background to my question.

I am a mechanical engineering senior at UT and I'm [in the process of] designing a scratch-built coupe. It will have a tube frame chassis, rear/mid engine layout, Kevlar reinforced body, etc. Building this will be my major project for the next few [many] years. I have decided on either the 930 or 915 transaxle (G50 might be out of my budget) and have not narrowed down my engine options very far. Finally, my question:

I would like to transplant an AWD Porsche Quattro 911 drivetrain, if it is possible. I would like to stick to something a little older. I realize the newer traction control / stability systems rely on a box full of sensors and pre-programmed vehicle data. Has anyone performed a swap/transplant that you know of? Any other misc suggestions or factors that I should consider?

TIA everyone. And again, I apologize if I sound rather ignorant - my experience with Porsche is limited...

Bill Gregory

959 aside, the first commercial Porsche AWD system was in the 1989 Porsche 964. This is a complex system, and does rely on ABS sensors at each wheel, not to mention an array of other sensors and computer logic to control things. In addition it uses a G50 transmission. If this is your model, you should spend the $330 on the factory manuals. In addition, you probably should find, or have access to, a Bosch "hammer" KTS-300 or KTS-501 tester, which is what was used to plug into the 964 electrics. Used, if you can find one, they're about $2,000-$3,000.

As an aside, you'd make your project light years easier if you went with Porsche rear wheel drive.