KVDR

I know nothing about this but I'm breathing heavy and need to know more.

Could be the color combination and oh so much room for activities.

odonnell

Need details on this trans swap... I can see it's on a custom frame, but I've dreamed about a 986 or 987 trans swap for a long time that would hopefully be straightforward and not expensive to adapt.

BReif61

That sound, though...

alxdgr8

Pretty sure it's the same pattern as the 944 016, so it should bolt to the torque tube. Input shaft probably isn't the right length so you'll have to adapt that. Adapt mounting and shifter. Could use cable shifter for ease of adaptability.

alxdgr8

Why I'm putting a 5 cylinder in mine

333pg333

Can you illuminate us a little further. Linky not working.

I must be the only person who doesn't rate the sound of the VW V6 motor. Must get my ears checked.

944crazy

Food for thought for your car Patrick? Moving away from the archaic trailing arm set up must have been on your wish list for a long time now hey?

Looks like there's a lot of space for a nice big rear diffuser too.

333pg333

I think it looks fantastic. Wonder how much tq a new Porsche paddle box would handle?

Duke

Fit and finish looks super nice! But I don't really understand the reason behind this engine? I can't see any benefit except maybe cheaper parts. Very nice photos and display etc and I'm happy to see development on these cars! But the "unsurpassed performance" typ of taglines makes me cringe

Voith

+1

Very nice execution but vw 1.8 turbo is inside every second golf/passat/audi etc and is more problematic than 944 stock 2.5.

Voith

+1

Very nice execution but vw 1.8 turbo is inside every second golf/passat/audi etc and is even more problematic than 944 stock 2.5.

I'd love to see AMG CLA45 engine in 944.

BReif61

It is not without it's problems, but I dare say there is a larger aftermarket supporting that engine. And it carries a lower replacement and build cost than the M44. Although that is somewhat tempered by the cost of the swap.

And I doubt we will ever see a practical application of the CLA45 engine, just due to the massive amounts of electronics modern engines require.

BReif61

Well get a move on it and beat them to market!

alxdgr8

Being in every golf/passat/audi/etc is one of the main benefits, the engines are everywhere so they're cheap and plentiful! Much more so than a 951 engine. Easier to find/much larger aftermarket/cheaper to build/higher power potential. All engines have problems, I wouldn't say the 1.8T is any more problematic than a 951 engine. 1.8T problems are just more pronounced since they're in so many cars with ****ty owners that don't perform regular maintenance.

Duke

Then it's just down to costs, e.g. cheaper. 1.8L is way too small displacement, it's super laggy even in stock form in a Audi A3. Nah.. 3l 16v turbo is the way to go for unsurpassed performance