944 Owners with LS1 swaps please post in here..
12-20-2009, 06:46 AM
#151
Was that clear at all?
But I see where you are getting at.
Here is where the 4.8/5.3/6.0 Truck Pulley outshines the expensive Vette pulley accessories in the fact that it allows the AC compressor to sit 2.25" further forward than the Vette pulley would allow it. It would have to go on the lower passenger side of the block due to the fact that the steering rack boss would hit the rear of the compressor on the driver's side.
What does the 944 AC bracket look like from the factory?
12-20-2009, 09:21 AM
#152
You are right
It would be easier just to run the lines to the other side and use the normal placement of the AC on the LS motor. I did find a mount by Kwik performance products that had a high mount alternator mount if anyone needs something like that. I don't know if it fits under the hood but they provide measurements.
12-20-2009, 10:05 AM
#153
GM No Brainer
I just did a quick check on the AC compressor from a 5.3 Truck.......will fit the swap with plenty of clearance, .....Price is good too...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...Q5fAccessories
12-20-2009, 10:51 AM
#154
That is inexpesive.
I was going to get a 5.3 but I found a good deal on a LS1. That compressor looks like it fits where the Porsche one did, that would be perfect for not having to re run the lines. Thanks.
12-20-2009, 11:30 AM
#157
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Of course it will fit! Its all about time, money andhow much you want to butch your strut towers!
I actually have a 6.1 settin in the shop right now out of a Charger for a Ram 1500 Sport SRT8 project. I can get some measurments. I have it on good authority the 6.1 will fit in a 928!
I actually have a 6.1 settin in the shop right now out of a Charger for a Ram 1500 Sport SRT8 project. I can get some measurments. I have it on good authority the 6.1 will fit in a 928!
12-20-2009, 11:33 AM
#158
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The reason I ask is that I am MOPAR guy, so no knock on the LS motors, but if to go through all the effort of a swap I would prefer to have another Hemi in the stable.
Plus I happen to have access to a 13k mile spare......
Plus I happen to have access to a 13k mile spare......
12-20-2009, 12:06 PM
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I've seen pictures of a Ford 4.6 32 valve DOHC engine in a 944. I've haven't looked for any build pictures, but that's a fairly large engine, if it fits without cutting the towers there's hope for your Hemi.
12-20-2009, 12:48 PM
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To date, no one has done a Mopar. You could be the first...
MatthewB from PorscheHybrids.com did the 4.6L DOHC swap...
The 4.6L Ford is nice and wide, but fits in a 944. Also, if a 502 BB will fit under the hood (no sheet metal work) in a 928, a "Gremlin" can be squeaked into a 944. That 6.1 can't be that much wider, and I doubt the deck is any taller...
But, I'm not looking at it presently, either.
Machined intake, carbureted, and F A S T.
I've seen pictures of a Ford 4.6 32 valve DOHC engine in a 944.
The 4.6L Ford is nice and wide, but fits in a 944. Also, if a 502 BB will fit under the hood (no sheet metal work) in a 928, a "Gremlin" can be squeaked into a 944. That 6.1 can't be that much wider, and I doubt the deck is any taller...
But, I'm not looking at it presently, either.
Machined intake, carbureted, and F A S T.
12-20-2009, 01:04 PM
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To quote Justin, (referring to the GTO engine)...
"Are you sure this engine wasn't designed for a 944?"
http://www.porschehybrids.com/galler...version?page=2
Accessories placement should be correct for the GTO setup.
12-20-2009, 02:11 PM
#163
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The GM pumps and Porsche racks operate at different pressures. The Porsche rack requires more pressure then the GM pump can supply. The pump overheats, opens the pressure relief valve, and the fluid boils. Turn One makes a replacement pump utilizing a modified pressure valve and relief that helps the problem, but some have still experienced heat and pump-whine issues.
The Turn One pump does seem to work well on street-driven conversions.
The Turn One pump does seem to work well on street-driven conversions.
12-20-2009, 02:14 PM
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