odonnell

A guy I know in town is installing a good NA motor into a NA car and even THAT is being annoying. A lot of it comes down to dealing with PO neglection, and mismatch of early/late wiring etc.

Paulyy

I bet if you searched "can you turbo a na porsche 944" the google HQ will overload and explode on the outcome of the results you'll find.

V2Rocket

if you provide the parts (i can help a little with that), i'll do the swap for you and cut you a deal....im not too far away either.

Porschenthe805

I think i found a solution... I have a built SBC with aluminum heads sitting in my garage...hmmmm

MAGK944

That's the easy part. Now start looking for turbo or better brakes, better suspension, turbo transaxle & axles, bigger wheels & tires, add the conversion kit and you are almost ready to start.

944Ross

Surprised no one has posted this...

azbanks

Do you have $2000+++++ to cover all the other parts you will need?

https://rennlist.com/forums/for-sale...-swap-kit.html

V2Rocket

of everything listed the only thing that is *really* needed would be the transaxle.

admiralkhole

I'll sell you everything you need to install that sbc including a 951 LSD trans for 3.5k.

admiralkhole

P.S. The v8 swap is fairly easy.

doabarrelroll

No point in doing all the engine work without some chassis, brakes, and suspension work too.

Also, +1 on V2's help. This type of thing is infinitely easier with the help of a knowledgable person.

mpankau

I did it. I bought a donor car for $1,200. It had 99% of the stuff to do the swap. It took me 2 months of steady work. Was it worth it? Yes. Did it make the car faster? oh yea!!. It still not as fast as my Corvette, but just as fun to drive. See my link on 944online.com:

http://www.944online.com/cgi-bin/for...num=1377294100

I was going to do a SBC/TPI swap, but it measures too tall and you will probably need a hood scoop. That's why they use LS motors. They are really short. But you still need all of the supporting parts.

jeffro951

I am currently installing a turbo engine in a 89S2 body, yes it is a ton of work but well worth it in the end of you have the patience for it.

Don't forget to install all the proper heat shields!

V2Rocket

what did you do with the S2 motor

Dino V

I think it's great that people are doing projects like this and other engine swaps on these cars = back on the road. Problem occurs when doing it to "save money" and then it ends up as a basket case. If you don't have the time and $ needed to do it right the first time, save yourself the headaches/cussing and grab a 951.