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08-28-2009, 08:01 PM
#31
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^^ I understand what you're saying. I have experience with high HP cars, but I just set a number for a goal to meet. "Step 1. Set a goal....". That means, I would not hate a car with 370rwhp. 400 seems to be "the number" for modern sports cars. It might be a futile fight, but I'd like my 25 year old car to hang with modern cars on the track.
I've PMed Chris White to see what he feels about this. He's been recommended by several people already.
I've PMed Chris White to see what he feels about this. He's been recommended by several people already.
08-28-2009, 11:46 PM
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Take into account the weight of the turbo and I/C, and they are the same.
Choosing a 3.0 or an LS swap with simply a HP goal, is not a very good way to choose. They are completely different animals with a completely different power delivery, responsiveness, feel, and sound. And both will take way more $$ than you budget!
Choosing a 3.0 or an LS swap with simply a HP goal, is not a very good way to choose. They are completely different animals with a completely different power delivery, responsiveness, feel, and sound. And both will take way more $$ than you budget!
08-29-2009, 01:37 AM
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I am in the process of converting a super clean 1989 944 Turbo to a LS3 Hot cam motor(480HP)
New LS3 Hot cam motor $6.600
GM Computor $899.00
GM Accesory kit $899.00
GM Starter $299.00
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bell housing, Oil Pan, Motor mounts, remote oil filter and Master Cylinder mod $2,500
Headers with V-band clamps and ceramic coat $1,200
PWR HP Cooling system Radiator with fans. switches and thermostat $899.00
Wiring harness to utilizr original gauges $300.00
Misc sending units and custom lines $500.00
If you do all the work yourself you will have $15,000 tied up easy.
This does not include if you have to upgrade your brakes to Big Reds
Please feel free to contact me with any questions
New LS3 Hot cam motor $6.600
GM Computor $899.00
GM Accesory kit $899.00
GM Starter $299.00
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bell housing, Oil Pan, Motor mounts, remote oil filter and Master Cylinder mod $2,500
Headers with V-band clamps and ceramic coat $1,200
PWR HP Cooling system Radiator with fans. switches and thermostat $899.00
Wiring harness to utilizr original gauges $300.00
Misc sending units and custom lines $500.00
If you do all the work yourself you will have $15,000 tied up easy.
This does not include if you have to upgrade your brakes to Big Reds
Please feel free to contact me with any questions
08-29-2009, 02:40 AM
#34
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Thanks Max, but I think I have the LS swap covered. There's a "kit" available and several forums just for the LS swaps.
The good thing about the LS engines, is you can get a TON of parts from ebay, and there are hundreds of online retailers that have everything you can imagine. The LS engines are everywhere!
I'm finding 2.5 and 3.0L 4cylinder Porsche engine parts are a little harder to come by lol.
The good thing about the LS engines, is you can get a TON of parts from ebay, and there are hundreds of online retailers that have everything you can imagine. The LS engines are everywhere!
I'm finding 2.5 and 3.0L 4cylinder Porsche engine parts are a little harder to come by lol.
08-29-2009, 01:12 PM
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I've never actually added up my receipts, and its a fuzzy line between "engine building costs" and "nice to have parts" costs, but your wallet doesn't know the difference between the two anyway.
08-29-2009, 01:53 PM
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