Honda V6 swap
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Michael, go electric. Peak torque at 0 rpm and the flattest torque curve around! You'd need a 951 tranny and clutch though for sure.
edit: Actually I wonder if the n/a trans would survive since you wouldn't really be shifting much, you'd just need to find a clutch that wont slip under torque.
edit: Actually I wonder if the n/a trans would survive since you wouldn't really be shifting much, you'd just need to find a clutch that wont slip under torque.
#50
Rainman
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That is a pretty sweet looking engine. Check out the virtual assembly video here:
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...rbo-v-6-engine
And yes, having the turbo as close to the exhaust valves (with proper flow characteristics) is paramount to turbo response. It's why I make fun of the stock 944 turbo placement, because it deserves to be made fun of. And don't tell me it's 80's engineering, because Callaway put the turbo in the right place the first time.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...rbo-v-6-engine
And yes, having the turbo as close to the exhaust valves (with proper flow characteristics) is paramount to turbo response. It's why I make fun of the stock 944 turbo placement, because it deserves to be made fun of. And don't tell me it's 80's engineering, because Callaway put the turbo in the right place the first time.
#51
Oh awesome, i've thought that the 3.6 @ 300hp was the perfect match for the 944. Just the right amount of power for the chassis for DD detail and still a lot of fun. 400+ hp from the LSx is a bit more than i need for what i do with the car. Though i'll probably end up with a 5.3 when it comes down to it.
#54
I've been seriously considering this for my 924s
A 2.0t VW/audi interests me as well.
I just as well ask about the volvo option. What do I need that you can't provide? I assume the stock manifold works.
A 2.0t VW/audi interests me as well.
I just as well ask about the volvo option. What do I need that you can't provide? I assume the stock manifold works.
#55
You got it buddy, with all of its optisparkiness glory...I'm in the phase of getting all the bugs worked out...it's a blast...1st gear is pretty pointless, smokes them if give it more than 40% throttle in 2nd and I have 275s out back with a turbo trans and lsd...pulls HARD well into triple digits too
I'd really like the v12 but I have no idea how it's going to fit.
I'd really like the v12 but I have no idea how it's going to fit.
#57
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Count me in on that one. Doug, we're putting a V12 in your car when you blow the motor. My neighbor back in Houston has a 5.3 V12 E-type, been sitting in his garage since the early 90s. I can talk to him about it...
#60
35-7/8 inches from rear of flywheel to nose of crankshaft, 26-1/2 from sump to the tops of the induction system, I couldn't find any width measurements...but weight...oh man...over 600lbs. lol! No thanks.
Ill gladly take the 1GZ 450lbs! I could probably get more off of that lighter/less parts. I feel bad for already looking for engines...I need to finish my car first!