darenchu

So you know how there have been ls1 and 968 engine swaps into 944's? would it work for the 3.2 v6 from the volkswagen r32 into a 944? I don't know much about cars, just wondering.

Geldfalle 944

Would definately take some ingenuity and probably some audi parts. R32 has a transverse set up, not sure if there are actual bolt holes in the block for a longitudinal mounting application.

V2Rocket

doable.

https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...4-project.html

Potomac-Greg

Once a year (more or less) I post my dream swap -- the 2.0T VW/Audi motor, tweaked up to about 275HP. Or wait a few years and source a new 2.5L 5 cylinder turbo from the TT-RS.

alxdgr8

R32 = 3.2L VR6 engine. A few people are swapping/have swapped 2.8L VR6 engines in 944's.

onspeed

seems like a lot of work/money to end up being barely as fast as a stock 951 and definitely slower than ls1 or even an lt1. would be a cool conversation piece, but that's about it. in my opinion.

alxdgr8

VR6 Turbo is where the fun would be! 400whp comes very easily from them.

Geldfalle 944

Yes.. but it is incredibly unreliable. I do not know of anyone with a VR6 turbo that is trouble free.
Now a supercharged VR6 is way easier to do and more reliable.

That project is still ongoing is it not?

FRporscheman

Any VR6 is unreliable. I was dead set on doing a vr6 swap at around the same time vonov was starting his, and after helping my brother work on his two VWs (both vr6) countless times, I decided I hate that motor and I don't want one ever.

The bottom ends are stout as can be. Overall a bitch to work on. Lots of engineering below the level of Porsche. IMO the advantage of a vr6 block over a 944 block comes at power levels which 99% of people do not actually want to get (i.e. pay for).

How about a 1.8t? Simple little engine, iron block, good for huge power.

alxdgr8

If were going to do any VAG engine in a 944 it would be an Audi I5 20V. Best VAG motor ever. Will easily make more than any 2.5/3.0L I4 Porsche motor.

Andy1212

Here here! Probably my favorite motor ever!

roman944

money would be better spent on a LS1 swap

more perfomance/$$$

Potomac-Greg

Agreed, but it's a rare motor and getting rarer. The VW 1.8 - 2.0t is common and has a huge tuner base.

Geldfalle 944

I have to agree with Greg, VW and Audi used both motors so there are alot more of them available. Being a VW Audi tech I can say there is very little that can go wrong and everything is usually easy to diagnose. I would go 2 litre turbo first. But make sure to check the cam and the high pressure pump.

Potomac-Greg

I would love to see someone try this. I know it's not a 350HP screamer, but it's a chance to bump RELIABLE horsepower up to 250 with a modern, 16V, German powerplant that (logically) should allow accessories to play nice with each other. I wonder how its weight compares to the 2.5 n/a.