Engine Swaps
11-02-2009, 12:59 AM
#18
Rainman
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I'm contemplating the L33 instead of LS-1 for my car. It's the aluminum block HO version of the 5.3L vortec. It came with the desirable Z06 heads and when you swap in a mild cam, headers, eliminate the emissions crap, and tune it, I think it can make about 400 hp (at the crank). So, it's a little less than the LS-1 due to lower displacement, but plenty for a little 944 IMO. Apparently they can be had for under $1500 with low miles (like less than 10k miles), complete with all accessories and computer. Of course after you add on all the other stuff you need to install it, your probably more like $7-$8k.
ill try to find it
11-02-2009, 08:37 AM
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Wow, 480 from an L33? Yeah, let me know if you find the article.
Another thing I've wondered about the L33 is whether it is a more stout block that the LS-1. It is made from the same casting, but just has smaller bores. Which makes me think there is probably more meat left in the block when they're done. Not that I've hear about any LS-1 block issues...
Another thing I've wondered about the L33 is whether it is a more stout block that the LS-1. It is made from the same casting, but just has smaller bores. Which makes me think there is probably more meat left in the block when they're done. Not that I've hear about any LS-1 block issues...
11-02-2009, 08:41 AM
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11-02-2009, 09:51 AM
#21
salesman: "can i help you?"
"not unless you can give me detailed measurements on this motor"
heheha
11-02-2009, 12:00 PM
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11-02-2009, 12:02 PM
#24
Rainman
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Wow, 480 from an L33? Yeah, let me know if you find the article.
Another thing I've wondered about the L33 is whether it is a more stout block that the LS-1. It is made from the same casting, but just has smaller bores. Which makes me think there is probably more meat left in the block when they're done. Not that I've hear about any LS-1 block issues...
Another thing I've wondered about the L33 is whether it is a more stout block that the LS-1. It is made from the same casting, but just has smaller bores. Which makes me think there is probably more meat left in the block when they're done. Not that I've hear about any LS-1 block issues...
http://www.carcraft.com/projectbuild...ock/index.html
11-02-2009, 01:46 PM
#25
I measured the Cayenne engine and it was too wide.
Of course with unlimited funds and fab skills anything is possible but you would have so much time and hours into you'd be better off with a project that you could actually recoup some of your investment.
Of course with unlimited funds and fab skills anything is possible but you would have so much time and hours into you'd be better off with a project that you could actually recoup some of your investment.
11-02-2009, 02:22 PM
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928 would be too wide. If your going to swap a motor, LS is the most sensible dollar/hp swap. 3.4 out of the Boxster/Cayman family would be too wide. I constatnly hear the comment comparing a LS swapped 944 to an old muscle car... A properly done swap with suspension brakes will keep up with anything on the road/track.
Mark
Mark
the lsx makes sense
the audi i5 v20 make sense and is cheap, its said to be one of the strongest engine out there, and here is 1) a clear write up on how to install it 2) a clear plan on how to make 1000WHP with it:
1) http://www.944-20v.nl/ (audi i5 in a 944)
2) http://www.80tq.com/20vtMotor.html (1000whp plan)
11-02-2009, 02:39 PM
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11-02-2009, 02:45 PM
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Burning Brakes
