Squire's 944 LS1 6.3L V8
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No idea on the 6.3L, but the Katech LS7 sounds impressive:
http://www.katechengines.com/street_performance/engine_packages.php
KAT-A4735 Track Attack LS7: 7.0L, 427in3
The ultimate normally-aspirated LS7 crate engine for off-road / track use applications. Drawing from over two decades of experience with championship winning pushrod V8s, this package is race ready. Features Katech 12:1 or 14:1 compression forged pistons, solid small-end rod bushings, high output camshaft and valvetrain enhancements. Available with electronic or mechanical throttle.
Application: 1997-2009 Corvette road race and drag race cars, Hot rods, off-road vehicles, show cars
Displacement: 427ci, 7.0L
Bore: 4.125
Stroke: 4.000
Compression ratio: 11:1, 12:1, 13:1 or 14:1
Fuel: 93 octane (11:1), 100 octane (12:1), 105 octane 13:1+
Horsepower: 620-685
Torque: 550-565
Block: LS7 with ARP studs
Heads: LS7 with ARP studs
Crank: Callies forged steel
Connecting rods: LS7 powdered-medal Titanium, rebushed (11:1 or 12:1), Callies H beam steel or optional Carrillo A-beam (13:1 or 14:1)
Pistons: Katech forged aluminum with DLC coated pins
Camshaft: World Challenge or GM Stage 3
Oiling system: Dailey 4 stage dry sump system
Throttle body: 90mm electronic or cable
Intake manifolld: LS7
Starting at $9,400 plus core
http://www.katechengines.com/street_performance/engine_packages.php
KAT-A4735 Track Attack LS7: 7.0L, 427in3
The ultimate normally-aspirated LS7 crate engine for off-road / track use applications. Drawing from over two decades of experience with championship winning pushrod V8s, this package is race ready. Features Katech 12:1 or 14:1 compression forged pistons, solid small-end rod bushings, high output camshaft and valvetrain enhancements. Available with electronic or mechanical throttle.
Application: 1997-2009 Corvette road race and drag race cars, Hot rods, off-road vehicles, show cars
Displacement: 427ci, 7.0L
Bore: 4.125
Stroke: 4.000
Compression ratio: 11:1, 12:1, 13:1 or 14:1
Fuel: 93 octane (11:1), 100 octane (12:1), 105 octane 13:1+
Horsepower: 620-685
Torque: 550-565
Block: LS7 with ARP studs
Heads: LS7 with ARP studs
Crank: Callies forged steel
Connecting rods: LS7 powdered-medal Titanium, rebushed (11:1 or 12:1), Callies H beam steel or optional Carrillo A-beam (13:1 or 14:1)
Pistons: Katech forged aluminum with DLC coated pins
Camshaft: World Challenge or GM Stage 3
Oiling system: Dailey 4 stage dry sump system
Throttle body: 90mm electronic or cable
Intake manifolld: LS7
Starting at $9,400 plus core
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Very cool. I like the Recaros.
I'm curious to see how they ran their Moton line. I'm assuming it comes thru the wheel well liner to try and shield it from the header heat.
I do always wonder though why go thru all the trouble of engine work when you can get a stock LS3 crate that has plenty of power, drivability, and a warranty? Hell, the stock crate LS7 would be waaaay more motor than you would ever need or could handle.
I'm curious to see how they ran their Moton line. I'm assuming it comes thru the wheel well liner to try and shield it from the header heat.
I do always wonder though why go thru all the trouble of engine work when you can get a stock LS3 crate that has plenty of power, drivability, and a warranty? Hell, the stock crate LS7 would be waaaay more motor than you would ever need or could handle.
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There you go, Patrick...
Keep your '86 Turbo (spinning through 3rd gear seems to be running great...), and now a high-quality V8 Conversion shop
for your "roller". See, there are people that know how to do things right -
you just need to poke around Rennlist a little to find them.
The best of both worlds...
Man, it must be your week.
I'll say it again myself:
Damned nice job, JohnKoa and Squire Tomasie.
You guys are top notch.
Greg
Keep your '86 Turbo (spinning through 3rd gear seems to be running great...), and now a high-quality V8 Conversion shop
for your "roller". See, there are people that know how to do things right -
you just need to poke around Rennlist a little to find them.
Man, it must be your week.
I'll say it again myself:
Damned nice job, JohnKoa and Squire Tomasie.
You guys are top notch.
Greg
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There you go, Patrick...
Keep your '86 Turbo (spinning through 3rd gear seems to be running great...), and now a high-quality V8 Conversion shop
for your "roller". See, there are people that know how to do things right -
you just need to poke around Rennlist a little to find them.
Greg
Keep your '86 Turbo (spinning through 3rd gear seems to be running great...), and now a high-quality V8 Conversion shop
for your "roller". See, there are people that know how to do things right -
you just need to poke around Rennlist a little to find them.
Greg
Yes, I have to do something with it, and now that red is running great......well....it just doesn't make sense to have 2 turbos.
So when is there a turn-key central East coast shop opening?
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With the S&P Headers nailed down, and becoming a SPEC clutches dealer, it's a step closer.
Yea, I'm excited. 944Fest has a great new sponsor, also.
I'm grabbing all the attention I can, but it takes a lot to finance such a venture...
I'm working my skinny **** off here -
Maybe I need to break out the "Investment Fishing Pole"...
OR, Kits could be heavily discounted for a top-notch builder.
Renegade (DJ Mann) may as well start spinning vinyl again...
I'm wrapping things up like a mummy down here, and Squire has the NorthWest covered.
There's even a Kit going to Iceland this month, and a set of headers to St. Thomas...
Yea, I'm excited. 944Fest has a great new sponsor, also.
I'm grabbing all the attention I can, but it takes a lot to finance such a venture...
I'm working my skinny **** off here -
Maybe I need to break out the "Investment Fishing Pole"...
OR, Kits could be heavily discounted for a top-notch builder.
Renegade (DJ Mann) may as well start spinning vinyl again...
I'm wrapping things up like a mummy down here, and Squire has the NorthWest covered.
There's even a Kit going to Iceland this month, and a set of headers to St. Thomas...
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Thank you for the compliments, gentlemen.
If you supply the car and the engine, we could do the turn-key conversion for approximately $16,000. Please let me know if you have any questions.
If you supply the car and the engine, we could do the turn-key conversion for approximately $16,000. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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That's a fair price for what you end up with.
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i would estimate the turn key cost to be about $ 26 K including the engine. i'm just guessin'.
ahh, now i see squire's post. i guess i was spot on.
ahh, now i see squire's post. i guess i was spot on.
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You have to look at it as a consummable not an investment. If you can have a 400-500 HP monster that looks good, is completely streetable, but can run with a Z06 or a 911, for $30,000, then you're getting a fair bargain. You have to assume that you'll use it up and sell it for a lot less than you paid.
But you have to want something custom or unique because, for the same money, you can have a used Z06 with similar performance, and built in this millenium.
But you have to want something custom or unique because, for the same money, you can have a used Z06 with similar performance, and built in this millenium.
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definitely not much of an investment. 100 % sex usually ain't... and this is one seriously horny car.
but, with the proper gearing, and mobil one, this combination will not be consumed quickly, as you'll be turning down those rpms,
and keeping the engine fresh.
you'll need a 944 turbo tranny of course, as we've talked about before.
in case of my 968 swap, which is still years away, i'll need a the turbo 6th gear installed and do a tranny rebuild at that time.
but, with the proper gearing, and mobil one, this combination will not be consumed quickly, as you'll be turning down those rpms,
and keeping the engine fresh.
you'll need a 944 turbo tranny of course, as we've talked about before.
in case of my 968 swap, which is still years away, i'll need a the turbo 6th gear installed and do a tranny rebuild at that time.
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Well, you did one hell of a job. Very clean, neat and kept a factory fit/finish to the install. WELL DONE