Panamera v8 in a 968?
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http://www.bentleypublishers.com/por...-expected.html
IIRR few years earlier they where thinking Volvo/Renault V6 for 944. They were doing lots of consultancy work for Volvo at the time.
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Originally Posted by FRporscheman
I agree, there are other engines more worth the trouble of swapping. I don't know if the bmw i6 would be my first choice, but I'd be lying if I said I never wanted the throttle response of a bmw i6. I have thought about it.
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Yes, non-SBC swaps are always nice to see. I'm sure you've seen the thread about the guy putting a VW VR6 in his 944. It's a really compact engine.
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I love iron blocks. Simpler to machine, bosses don't break off, threads don't strip, head bolts always torque OK, etc. Both Fe and Al have pros and cons. The VR6 though is a stupid engine. I mean the timing chain is on the back, among other problems.
Eh, there's no such thing as a perfect engine (or car, for that matter). I'll just say that I wish I could have an I4 NA with 350hp and 350tq from idle to redline that was CA smog legal, runs on 87, gets 30mph, and is cheap and easy to repair.
Eh, there's no such thing as a perfect engine (or car, for that matter). I'll just say that I wish I could have an I4 NA with 350hp and 350tq from idle to redline that was CA smog legal, runs on 87, gets 30mph, and is cheap and easy to repair.
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all of these posts remind me why the automakers from both sides of the pond have had wonderful results with smaller displacement v8s over the years. fits into just about any space and cost... with fuel-injection, the v8 idles smoother than ever.... one of the best swaps on a budget is a GM all-aluminum 5.3 litre truck engine. find one that's gone off the road in an ice-storm or whatever.... blocks can be had for short money and blueprinted with great results. this engine is extremely, well-suited for the lightweight 944.
wow.
btw, speaking of v8s, lots of Panameras here at the "24 hours......"
wow.
btw, speaking of v8s, lots of Panameras here at the "24 hours......"
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You could always put a 911 motor in there....nah I guess that would never happen....would it???
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I was waiting to see when someone would post those pics!
Geometrically possible? Anything is, once you bust out the plasma cutter and the mig welder.
Geometrically possible? Anything is, once you bust out the plasma cutter and the mig welder.