Cayenne V(R)6 Swap
07-21-2010 | 10:30 AM
#47
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For a n/a car owner i see this as a great option. In my personal opinion a 1.8t swap has more potential than any of the factory 944 options from a financial standpoint. And i am simply amazed at the blind love for the 944 engines. A late model engine as many more advantages than the mid 80's design from the factory.
07-21-2010 | 12:34 PM
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I am in a position to be able to make this swap into kit form....however the man who would give the green light would like to know (I'm very curious as well), how popular do you all think the kit would be? Dry sump would be an option (about $2400 based on current 6 cyl kits he manufactures) I see this swap as being appealing to:
-Club racers in the GT class or NASA GTS, who want to race high hp 944's but would like to spend less money to get there (since LS-1 is not legal for PCA)
-944 Turbo owners who want something different, but still want a Porsche engine
-944 owners who want a faster car but can't come to grips with spending boo-coo money on the 8 valve N/A
Remember the first generation Cayenne V6's were 3.2 and 250hp, now they are 3.6 and 296hp normally aspirated...with dual overhead cams and 24 valves.
I know it started out as a VW, but so did the 944...if anything they're a match made in heaven!
-Club racers in the GT class or NASA GTS, who want to race high hp 944's but would like to spend less money to get there (since LS-1 is not legal for PCA)
-944 Turbo owners who want something different, but still want a Porsche engine
-944 owners who want a faster car but can't come to grips with spending boo-coo money on the 8 valve N/A
Remember the first generation Cayenne V6's were 3.2 and 250hp, now they are 3.6 and 296hp normally aspirated...with dual overhead cams and 24 valves.
I know it started out as a VW, but so did the 944...if anything they're a match made in heaven!
What other information do you have on the kit ? Have you done this swap all ready or are you looking for interest before starting ?
07-21-2010 | 12:58 PM
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From: Cary, nc
For a n/a car owner i see this as a great option. In my personal opinion a 1.8t swap has more potential than any of the factory 944 options from a financial standpoint. And i am simply amazed at the blind love for the 944 engines. A late model engine as many more advantages than the mid 80's design from the factory.
Oh, BTW... My Jackstands handle better than yours....
Mark
07-21-2010 | 01:49 PM
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And on second thought your right your jack stands do look better than mine, I dont own a set considering my cars actually drive down the road.
07-21-2010 | 01:58 PM
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The Cayenne 6 is a VR6 up until 2011.
This guy was trying to put a VR6 into a 944. Looks like there were lots of conflicts with the size vs sheet metal. Look at Page 11 for pictures and detail of the conflicts.
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...4-project.html
07-21-2010 | 02:15 PM
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The Cayenne 6 is a VR6 up until 2011.
This guy was trying to put a VR6 into a 944. Looks like there were lots of conflicts with the size vs sheet metal. Look at Page 11 for pictures and detail of the conflicts.
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...4-project.html
This guy was trying to put a VR6 into a 944. Looks like there were lots of conflicts with the size vs sheet metal. Look at Page 11 for pictures and detail of the conflicts.
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...4-project.html
07-21-2010 | 02:32 PM
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Hey Cole, you must know something i dont, as of 08 the Cay V6 is of Porsche Design.
Mikew85,
About your comment of the 1.8T, why the hell would i put another engine in that needs a timing belt, Geezzzzz, im looking to spend 10K on a swap so i dont have to spend that $200 on maint every 30k....
Oh, and you must drive a HonDuh if you dont own Jackstands...
Mark
Mikew85,
About your comment of the 1.8T, why the hell would i put another engine in that needs a timing belt, Geezzzzz, im looking to spend 10K on a swap so i dont have to spend that $200 on maint every 30k....
Oh, and you must drive a HonDuh if you dont own Jackstands...
Mark
07-21-2010 | 03:21 PM
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The exception to this is the hybrid that looks to get the Audi supercharged V6 from the S4.
They had pictures of all the motors.
I'll be honest, i have never lifted the hood on any of the Cayenne V6 cars myself. (have a cayenne turbo so no need to look at the v6
)