Thinking out loud
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The LS1 transplant is a good solution from most perspectives;
- it fits beautifully. There's far more space in the bay with the LS1 than with the original
- conversion kits are available, so there is no rocket science required
- the cars I know that have had the transplant are dead nuts reliable
- its a dream to drive. Still well balanced, you just need to roll onto the throttle rather than mashing it :-)
- it fits beautifully. There's far more space in the bay with the LS1 than with the original
- conversion kits are available, so there is no rocket science required
- the cars I know that have had the transplant are dead nuts reliable
- its a dream to drive. Still well balanced, you just need to roll onto the throttle rather than mashing it :-)
When I modified my current 951 the extra power required lots of upgrades to other components. For example, the car developed squat problems that made it unstable which required new suspension that reduced the quality of the ride. (Not good if you are trying to coax your wife on a PCA club event).
I am talking to Renegade hybrids about putting a Corvette motor in a 928. Their input is that the 928 is a better candidate for the upgrade since it was designed for the V8 and base HP/TQ. I put an offer down on a 928 with a bad motor and I am waiting for the owner to make a decision. If my offer is accepted, I am going to go this route.
Squire was my regular mechanic for my 924S and 928. He had been talking about a V8 conversion but I was not aware that he had done the project. Its been a couple of years I know. Thanks for the tip, I will give him a call and see if I can a test ride and some input.