engine weight
07-13-2016, 01:25 AM
#18
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by unique
how does everyone feel about an ls7 in it??
07-13-2016, 10:44 AM
#20
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by unique
that sucks, so just tune and exhaust for me.
if you know what you are doing you will notice anything that is substantial such as 100 pounds. and my car will be used for something very specific. I dont want to really mention for what. everyone here will kill me.
if you know what you are doing you will notice anything that is substantial such as 100 pounds. and my car will be used for something very specific. I dont want to really mention for what. everyone here will kill me.
07-13-2016, 04:42 PM
#22
Also, get a lightweight alternator and lightweight starter, get a carbon fiber induction system and carbon fiber engine mount and engine bracket, get lightweight hoses, titanium fasteners and washers for the engine, make the exhaust in titanium or thin walled inconel 718, etc., etc.
07-13-2016, 04:46 PM
#23
Also, you might want to eliminate the power steering and get aluminum hinges for the engine lid hinges. Further, you might make all of the pulleys found in the engine compartment out of aluminum metal matrix composite.
07-13-2016, 07:18 PM
#24
I really like the idea of an LS motor in a 911, but I would only do it to a 911 that came water cooled from the factory (996 or newer).
Also, it seems like about half the folks that attempt an engine conversion actually ever finish it, and that of the conversions that are finished, only a small percentage are 100% sorted. The process is typically much more complicated and expensive than expected.
A GM motor in an oil cooled 911 would be devastating to the car's value, if that matters to you.
Also, it seems like about half the folks that attempt an engine conversion actually ever finish it, and that of the conversions that are finished, only a small percentage are 100% sorted. The process is typically much more complicated and expensive than expected.
A GM motor in an oil cooled 911 would be devastating to the car's value, if that matters to you.
07-14-2016, 02:55 AM
#26
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Also, get a lightweight alternator and lightweight starter, get a carbon fiber induction system and carbon fiber engine mount and engine bracket, get lightweight hoses, titanium fasteners and washers for the engine, make the exhaust in titanium or thin walled inconel 718, etc., etc.
Literally every gram counts when going on a serious diet!
OP you can look at my build thread on how to shed 200 lbs. Thats the easy stuff.
I want another 50-100 off the car. Most of it will come from exhaust system, rear deck lid, sound deadening, lwfw, and a few more odds and ends.
Hope you have a $60k budget if you want that sort of WHP.
07-14-2016, 11:12 AM
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Also, get a lightweight alternator and lightweight starter, get a carbon fiber induction system and carbon fiber engine mount and engine bracket, get lightweight hoses, titanium fasteners and washers for the engine, make the exhaust in titanium or thin walled inconel 718, etc., etc.