CyCloNe!

Hey guys I wanted to ask the general 948 population a question. Is it worth it? I have been going back and forth trying to figure out should I do a V8 swap or a hybrid motor like Sid did. I plan to keep this car for a long while as long as it doesn't get totaled beyond repair. If I do a V8 swap I will be doing a 350, 383, or LT1 engine. I am aware of the other motors, its just the direction I wish to head if I go v8. Any input is greatly appreciated.

86 951 Driver

I would keep it a turbo myself, but I'm a 2 stroke nut so these turbo cars remind me of a 2 stroke powerband. It goes from nothing to oh shiz hold on.

odurandina

very pleased to hear about this !!

go LSx. i'd skip the LT1 or LT4.

arthropraxis

For me it was worth it. If you are a purist it would be understandable not to put in anything other than a Porsche motor. If you are a gear head, why wouldn't you put a V8 in there? I enjoyed building mine and now driving it.

MooreBoost

everyone who has done a v8 swap is going to say do it. everyone who is building up the stock engine is going to say stay with the 4 cyl......

CyCloNe!

I have heard a few v8 converts say it was more than it was worth and they wouldn't do it again. They said once it was done it was very enjoyable though. I plan to do carb with 350, 383, or LT1 motor for several reasons.

CyCloNe!

I've been tempted to keep the 4 cylinder ever since Sid made his motor and have been playing it back and fourth. So far the v8 seems to be the route I may take, I just would like to go ahead and plan for which path I take.

V2Rocket

try one, then the other. see what you like more, sell the other.

odurandina

nice car vs supercar.

Jenna Haze vs Shannon Elizabeth.....

bonus12

Shannon Elizabeth


Jenna Haze

MooreBoost

jenna ftw

chrisc

I don't own one but have a friend who turned his track 951 into a Por-vette and I've driven it. My opinion for the little it's worth, street, no, turbo is plenty. For a dedicated track DE or NASA race car, absolutely!

968gene

maybe the question should be 4cyl vs. SBC vs. LSx. answer? LSx.

xschop

948>951>944

I've owned them all. Over 35K reliable miles on my 948 so far....two hail storms under the belt too LOL.

xsboost90

if i were to do a v8 swap it would be an LS motor- not a heavy iron LT block. You can put a carb on an LS motor btw. I like the v8 swap in Alan's car, but i would be more tempted to swap a track car than a street car. My old turbo had just as much power as most swaps- 360+rwhp - and was dead reliable and i tracked it plenty. You will spend plenty of money on a good swap and more on good brakes. If you do it, do it right an dont end up hating it.