JPR

Finally got fed up with the constant tweeking and adjusting and the concearn over detonation, fuel air ratios and vac. leaks and pulled the 4cly turbo and Im in the process of installing an 02 LS1 V8. This is not done with the renegade hybrid kit but rather with a custom fabricator in my area who has already done 8 conversions including one with an LS6 that is putting 440 rwhp. Ill keep you guys posted on the progress and cost.

Jpr

BTW the whole dressed V8 weight is the same as our engine so balance is not affected.

WesM951

Good Luck, a co-worker of mine has a 944 n/a with a LT1 in it. It hauls pretty good. I'd still rather have a turbo, but to each his own.

streckfu's

Sell the spares!

pikey7

too right! Rennlist always get's first dibs on 944 bits!

JPR

if it were the LT-1, I would have kept the turbo. The LT is has the heavier iron block with aluminum heads but the LS is all aluminum and it drops right in without having to modify the crossmember or the engine bay to any significant degree. You will gain chain instead of the timing belt, a reliable water pump, distributorless ignition and an a/c compressor that does not loose its charge every 6 months etc............and last but not least, lagless torque.

Jpr

FSAEracer03

Hell yeah, buddy! Personally, I love the 951 motor, but I'm a fan of the V8 swaps. I wouldn't mind getting a junkyard '44 and fabbing up motor mounts and such to put an 8 banger in there.

Like others said... you'd do well to sell the motor on here. There are plenty of people who will "deal with it" nicely. Good luck and keep us posted! I want to see pics of the motor mounts if you're willing to share.

JPR

Was lucky enough to sell the engine complete and my vitesse stg 2 kit to the same guy locally. all I have left is the forge aluminum power steering resevoir that I dont need.

Jpr

Eyal 951

forge alumi? like lindsey's? can we have a pic and price?
~Eyal

pcarphanatik

Would that be the one shown HERE?

Looks to be about the same size as ours...hmmmm, nifty!

fast951

Good luck with the conversion. Would you email me the name of the engine owner now, as well as yours. I keep track of kit owners.

Thanks.

SamGrant951

What do you want for the power steering res. tank? Ill prob take it.

BoostGuy951

I'm all for it... Good luck!

RKD in OKC

Sorry, I like my 944 Turbo, BUT...
If I wanted a Chebbi V8, I would just get a Vette.

David Floyd

Can you post some pics of a completed job ?

Do keep us posted and good luck.

I wonder if we could shoehorn in a Judd V10 ??... naaaa would need a better platform for one of those.

Peckster

Why not butcher some car that deserves it?

Sorry, but i haven't seen many conversions that looked decent.

I have no problems with my car, it's just maintained properly.