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The Chevy LS engine does not fit... problems with the sump, kicked out pan rails and the motor mount location, but the LT1s fit quite nicely and is recommended by Renegade Hybrids.
Don't know that Northstar would fit, but while we are talk'n Frakenporsche, what about doing an old bugger all aluminum big block Chevy? About the same weight as the original, but talk about SCARY fast!
Don't know that Northstar would fit, but while we are talk'n Frakenporsche, what about doing an old bugger all aluminum big block Chevy? About the same weight as the original, but talk about SCARY fast!
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Oh, and in reply to an earlier post, I'm not doing the project for resale. I know I won't get the $$ out. I just want to enjoy a (more) reliable, fast shark. Also, the unique factor is fun too.
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Glenn,
Thanks. I took a look. Sure seems like a good deal, but the new engines are from the XLR/SRX - ready for RWD, while the ones on speedway's site are the FWD-configured units. They say they can be converted, but I imagine there's a cost involved in that.
Thanks. I took a look. Sure seems like a good deal, but the new engines are from the XLR/SRX - ready for RWD, while the ones on speedway's site are the FWD-configured units. They say they can be converted, but I imagine there's a cost involved in that.
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I went way out of my way to use a 928 motor in my 914. The chevy or any conversion you do will work but you have to ask yourself.....Why?
The 928 motor is shrouded in mystery. If you spent the same money you will loss on the conversion and used it to learn how to hop up one of the most well engineered German V8's in the world, you would not only learn something you'd realize what a shear terror you have at the command of your right foot. The most rewarding part of the victory you will achive is the stories you can tell about the journey.
The 928 motor is shrouded in mystery. If you spent the same money you will loss on the conversion and used it to learn how to hop up one of the most well engineered German V8's in the world, you would not only learn something you'd realize what a shear terror you have at the command of your right foot. The most rewarding part of the victory you will achive is the stories you can tell about the journey.
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Spend the money it would take to do the conversion on a nicer example of a 928, lower miles etc, and don't worry about it. If you start with a solid example, the ongoing maintenance isn't that big a deal, just don't start with a damaged engine to begin with if reliability is #1 to you.
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