GTS engine in a early body
12-11-2005, 04:58 PM
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GTS engine in a early body
Has any one installed a complete stock GTS engine and fuel system in an early body style? What should be a reasonable price to pay for a complete engine with ECU and harness?
12-11-2005, 06:51 PM
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Probably double what the OBcar is worth...prior to the investment in these parts...which you won't ever...ever...get back if you ever decide to move up the food chain to a newer model. 
12-11-2005, 07:29 PM
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A4sfedS4;
A shop in SanFran finished such a project, their name is Akkurate. Speak to George or Jim. They did a bang up job.
Also, I know of a low mileage GTS 5 spd motor that could be had for $4-5K.
A shop in SanFran finished such a project, their name is Akkurate. Speak to George or Jim. They did a bang up job.
Also, I know of a low mileage GTS 5 spd motor that could be had for $4-5K.
12-12-2005, 12:59 AM
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I don't think they are around anymore...
Originally Posted by Scott M.
A4sfedS4;
A shop in SanFran finished such a project, their name is Akkurate. Speak to George or Jim. They did a bang up job.
Also, I know of a low mileage GTS 5 spd motor that could be had for $4-5K.
A shop in SanFran finished such a project, their name is Akkurate. Speak to George or Jim. They did a bang up job.
Also, I know of a low mileage GTS 5 spd motor that could be had for $4-5K.
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12-12-2005, 03:30 AM
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if you had the driveline out of a wrecked GTS i would buy a new body from porsche. it may cost more but at least you will always have a GTS and not a hybrid
12-12-2005, 05:21 AM
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some of us like hybrids
i have only just had completed an entire driveline swap from S2 to GTS including auto to manual conversion as well. i dont think there is such a thing as a reasonable price for a GTS engine but $4-5k US sounds good.
i have only just had completed an entire driveline swap from S2 to GTS including auto to manual conversion as well. i dont think there is such a thing as a reasonable price for a GTS engine but $4-5k US sounds good.
12-12-2005, 01:41 PM
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A good running GTS engine with computers.....$4-5K minimum....probably more...then the install will be quite a bit more on top of that.....and you have a custom one off 928 that might poise problems to repair later on...
Another idea....find a EURO 4.7L engine....ideally an 85-86 LH engine + computers....that would be ideal for an OB
Another idea....find a EURO 4.7L engine....ideally an 85-86 LH engine + computers....that would be ideal for an OB
12-13-2005, 08:02 PM
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Scott -
Just to be very clear, Jim and George did interior and stero work ... I did the engine and install in that Blue Euro!
Dyno'd at 321 rwhp with stock exhaust.
Just to be very clear, Jim and George did interior and stero work ... I did the engine and install in that Blue Euro!
Dyno'd at 321 rwhp with stock exhaust.
12-14-2005, 12:37 AM
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GTS engine = many more HP
more HP = need bigger brakes (like GTS brakes), more robust drive train - trans axle, torque tube, etc. (like GTS)
So there is a lot to say about having a GTS chassis to put the engine into - or put a lot more GTS parts into your old boy.
more HP = need bigger brakes (like GTS brakes), more robust drive train - trans axle, torque tube, etc. (like GTS)
So there is a lot to say about having a GTS chassis to put the engine into - or put a lot more GTS parts into your old boy.
12-14-2005, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by a4sfed928
Has any one installed a complete stock GTS engine and fuel system in an early body style? What should be a reasonable price to pay for a complete engine with ECU and harness?
I didn't do the install of course, but whoever took this car to the Koenig bubbas ~13 years ago must have had a suitcase full of money...
Sorry, but I don't know what 'reasonable' would be in this case.
