View Poll Results: street combo; de-stroked LS7 388 c.i. vs LS3 376 c.i.; which would you run ?
LS3 376 c.i. (Crate Engine Depot); $7,300 (see top of page 4)...
27
60.00%
LS7 block w/ ls3 crank @ 388 c.i., LS3 heads/intake LS7 cam; $9,900.
18
40.00%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll
LS1 swap/parts/LSD transmissions...
10-10-2011, 10:33 AM
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10-10-2011, 10:44 AM
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I have a Mocal 11x7x3 with a 180 Mocal tstat mounted parallel to the rod, just below my passenger fog light with ducting to force air through it.
Since I have my AC still I didn't want to add another thing in front of the radiator...
Since I have my AC still I didn't want to add another thing in front of the radiator...
10-10-2011, 12:14 PM
#33
I'm running the billet relo kit from Ebay and I opened up the inner port holes with a dremel....Best $40 spent
I couldn't find just the adapter listed that I modded, but this kit includeds the lines and oil cooler....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...item2eb84872b7
I couldn't find just the adapter listed that I modded, but this kit includeds the lines and oil cooler....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...item2eb84872b7
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02-16-2012, 06:43 PM
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killer stuff from Robert M (XSChop) as usual....
$1800 shipped to any US-48..... Just PM
Everything needed for a basic swap minus the oil-pan (I suggest getting TPC's) as This kit uses TPC's AC-compatible POWDER-COATED uprights and allows maximum steering rack clearance. The X-member is precision line-bored at the control arms for exact 3/4" drop, relieved at the rack mounts (for max oil-pan clearance) and slotted at the Upright mounts for aft movement. It was then acid washed, primered, and painted . Again, I guarantee your hood will close (with no cutting) even with the taller power steering rack. 3/4" billet X-member spacers and 3/4" longer X-member zinc-plated bolts and washers. 3/4" Sway bar spacers. 3/4" bump-steer tie-rod drop blocks (You will need to get a set of MANUAL rack outer tie-rods...Rock Auto $25/ea). Bolt-on Modded 13/16" Wilwood MC and custom adjustable pushrod adapter (Includes Wilwood accessories). 30" -4an stainless braided line and Wilwood NPT adapter. Brand New Anodized and Pre-Modded C5 throwout bearing with -4an lines included to fit the C5 Bellhousing adapter with TT mounting hardware all included. Your chioice of an LS or LT/SBC pilot bearing adapter and new pilot bearing. I redesigned the 1/4" thick 2000 series alloy brake MC adapter for factory 944 MC and a longer custom adjustable pushrod adapter. It has a seperate billet plate that removes so the larger firewall plate can be re-used for Hydroboost or Dual MC mount later. Kit comes with New construction 4140 custom steering shaft with brand new Borgeson U-joints made for the 3/4" X-member drop. It is adjustable due to the Double D ends. Comes lengthened exactly 1/2" but can be extended or shortened by end-user.....Also included is my new universal billet-polyurethane transmission mount (85.5-up only) that set the drivetrain at factory position or 1/2" back for the V8 swap with swappable set-screws..... And to sweeten the pot, I'm adding in one of my Short Shifters, all Chromoly design with Teflon Heim....
Everything needed for a basic swap minus the oil-pan (I suggest getting TPC's) as This kit uses TPC's AC-compatible POWDER-COATED uprights and allows maximum steering rack clearance. The X-member is precision line-bored at the control arms for exact 3/4" drop, relieved at the rack mounts (for max oil-pan clearance) and slotted at the Upright mounts for aft movement. It was then acid washed, primered, and painted . Again, I guarantee your hood will close (with no cutting) even with the taller power steering rack. 3/4" billet X-member spacers and 3/4" longer X-member zinc-plated bolts and washers. 3/4" Sway bar spacers. 3/4" bump-steer tie-rod drop blocks (You will need to get a set of MANUAL rack outer tie-rods...Rock Auto $25/ea). Bolt-on Modded 13/16" Wilwood MC and custom adjustable pushrod adapter (Includes Wilwood accessories). 30" -4an stainless braided line and Wilwood NPT adapter. Brand New Anodized and Pre-Modded C5 throwout bearing with -4an lines included to fit the C5 Bellhousing adapter with TT mounting hardware all included. Your chioice of an LS or LT/SBC pilot bearing adapter and new pilot bearing. I redesigned the 1/4" thick 2000 series alloy brake MC adapter for factory 944 MC and a longer custom adjustable pushrod adapter. It has a seperate billet plate that removes so the larger firewall plate can be re-used for Hydroboost or Dual MC mount later. Kit comes with New construction 4140 custom steering shaft with brand new Borgeson U-joints made for the 3/4" X-member drop. It is adjustable due to the Double D ends. Comes lengthened exactly 1/2" but can be extended or shortened by end-user.....Also included is my new universal billet-polyurethane transmission mount (85.5-up only) that set the drivetrain at factory position or 1/2" back for the V8 swap with swappable set-screws..... And to sweeten the pot, I'm adding in one of my Short Shifters, all Chromoly design with Teflon Heim....
02-16-2012, 08:51 PM
#36
Yes, it is. A longer intermediate steering shaft is needed for the drop of the crossmember for this kit. Not all need a longer shaft, mine didn't. I only needed to drop the crossmember .25in but I had to cut part of the hood brace out to clear the throttle body. With this kit everything clears without any cutting.
02-17-2012, 11:17 AM
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I was lucky enuf to drive one of Eric's (TPC) conversions. The 944 was a stock car with 215 tires and no bracing on the chassis.
The power was overwhelming for those tires but it had a factory feel to it. Meaning it felt like it was meant to be and will be amazing with better tires, the car felt solid, no creaks or groans from adding so much power. Can't wait to track one of his conversions.
This is a natural conversion, to purists I can understand their reluctance but you can have a supercar for less than $20k, of course you can buy a C5 Z06 for around $20k but Corvette owners have small...so I am not allowed to own a vette. haha
The power was overwhelming for those tires but it had a factory feel to it. Meaning it felt like it was meant to be and will be amazing with better tires, the car felt solid, no creaks or groans from adding so much power. Can't wait to track one of his conversions.
This is a natural conversion, to purists I can understand their reluctance but you can have a supercar for less than $20k, of course you can buy a C5 Z06 for around $20k but Corvette owners have small...so I am not allowed to own a vette. haha
02-17-2012, 11:40 AM
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every 944 owner will eventually discover that they're driving a parts car with a temporarily running engine. or you can look at it more positive; portable kit car with a temporary mini, tempermental engine awaiting it's native supercar motor.
02-17-2012, 02:42 PM
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Well said and BTW who is that girl in your avatar...smokin!!!
02-17-2012, 03:49 PM
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finally, she has in fact been identified (earlier this week on the Rennlist Off Topic forum)....
but this matter shouldn't be touched on this stage. better to leave her in her glory.
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but this matter shouldn't be touched on this stage. better to leave her in her glory.
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02-17-2012, 04:16 PM
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I'm running the billet relo kit from Ebay and I opened up the inner port holes with a dremel....Best $40 spent
I couldn't find just the adapter listed that I modded, but this kit includeds the lines and oil cooler....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...item2eb84872b7
I couldn't find just the adapter listed that I modded, but this kit includeds the lines and oil cooler....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...item2eb84872b7
02-17-2012, 04:53 PM
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Have you started your LS3 Conversion yet? Or will your 968 engine just not quit?
02-17-2012, 10:02 PM
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i've done the following with my 968 since thanksgiving...
boston to miami... miami to daytona.... daytona to miami.... miami to indianapolis.... indianapolis to boston.... boston to indianapolis.... indianapolis to miami..... miami to new york..... new york to indianapolis (on route now).... indianapolis to charlotte (this monday)..... charlotte to new york (this wednesday)....
the engine burned 1 and a half quarts of oil over 14 k miles.... so far i've got a stockpile of swap parts, and the transmission done, but i'm getting the cash together for the rest of it.... i should have all the stuff, virgin LS3 crate and cam kit from Texas Speed and Performance by the end of April and then if all goes according to plan, the 3.0 engine will be going in a 944....
the complete parts inventory for the swap including the engine and transmission will be topping $25 k.
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boston to miami... miami to daytona.... daytona to miami.... miami to indianapolis.... indianapolis to boston.... boston to indianapolis.... indianapolis to miami..... miami to new york..... new york to indianapolis (on route now).... indianapolis to charlotte (this monday)..... charlotte to new york (this wednesday)....
the engine burned 1 and a half quarts of oil over 14 k miles.... so far i've got a stockpile of swap parts, and the transmission done, but i'm getting the cash together for the rest of it.... i should have all the stuff, virgin LS3 crate and cam kit from Texas Speed and Performance by the end of April and then if all goes according to plan, the 3.0 engine will be going in a 944....
the complete parts inventory for the swap including the engine and transmission will be topping $25 k.
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03-06-2012, 04:35 PM
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on a dynopack wich is suspose to be 10-12 percent lower then a dyno jet i put down 299.8 wheel hp at 16psi of boost following mods -LR duel port, 55lb injectors, full 3 inch exhuast and 3 inch down pipe, and medium size garret about the size of a k27 not sure the trim size will upload the dyno sheet tonight... I was hoping for more
this is pretty close to the practical limit of a 944 Turbo imo.
if you want 1. big power numbers. 2. longevity....
then you all need to talk to Tony G., XSChop, Doc, Eric Hill etc.
