ZuffenZeus

Think he'll regret the LS-swap project? Watch and wait until the end!

charlieaf92

Not a big fan of V8 swaps into anything to be honest. My old FD RX-7 was a prime candidate for a V8 swap because the rotaries only lasted about 30-40k miles and I still opted for a remanufactured stock engine rather than messing with it. Plus I can't imagine there is a great market for frankensteined 911s with questionable modifications required to cram a V8 in.

KoB

I agree ... it got pretty scary when he started talking about the amount of cutting necessary to shoehorn the LS into place, plus the need for an access panel.

There was some discussion on the 944 forum about the value of a LS swapped 944, and I think the consensus was "parts value unless you know and trust the builder." And that's in a car where the LS actually fits without significant structural modification. But there are still some things that aren't exactly trivial -- although they've been proven to work -- like using a Mustang master cylinder and hydroboost to run the brakes.

I guess if you have a roller 951 or 968, the LS swap might work out pretty well. A 996? Not so much.

wildbilly32

I don't watch this guy's stuff. I think he is a dork. However, I am concerned that if the 911 ever gets completed and he drives it other than in a straight line he is going to bite the big one. I hope not for his sake. Not sure he is talented enough to keep this from going all wrong in some corner.

Kris Murphy

As far as market goes, here's an indicator. $26K, and reserve not met: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-Porsche...vip=true&rt=nc

Although, I bet if Hoovie could get 26K for his when he is done he would be pretty happy.

charlieaf92

wow. 26k? I'm surprised. In fact I have a hard time believing it. I suspect the seller may have had a friend padding the bidding to try to push it to the reserve. I have a hard time believing anyone is willing to pay that much for a 996 chassis with 150k+ miles and a v8 swap.

kmagnuss

Agreed... he annoys the crap out of me. His timing is so bad I can't imagine what he's like in real life.

Nathan Jackson

I enjoy watching hoovies videos. i think they are entertaining. I was however considering doing an LS swap in my 996 a month ago when i was having repeat issues that i couldnt seem to fix. hoovie and his experience thus far have made me think twice though.

dporto

If the wizard can't handle it...well... That guy doesn't exactly inspire confidence either...

wildbilly32

^^"Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!"

silvergray951

Yikes that engine sounds heinous. Perhaps it will improve once muffled but the sound alone would ruin it for me.

AnthonyGS

The good news is now the car sans mufflers is about as obnoxious and useful as the owner.

And now with all the chassis cutting do you get a v8 in your spine if you get the typical highway rear ender 4 car pile up?

Macster

Sounded like the engine was just a rev or two from stalling at the end of the drive right after the guy got out of the car.

ZuffenZeus

Yea, I agree with the sound. Totally uncharacteristic for this type of car, but I guess that's the whole point. It's not the same and not meant to be. But it would seem, cutting the car to make the engine fit would greatly diminish the structural integrity of the car and potentially make it more dangerous to drive. And, with all the electro ECU voodoo you have to do to make it work, it's seems to be unpractical from a money standpoint. I hope Hoovie posts the itemized list of parts and labor that went into this endeavor.

5CHN3LL

The M96 in my Boxster was secured to the chassis with braided steel cable; I assume this is true with the 996 as well, but I haven't spotted it. Presumably, this is because getting crushed by an engine that suddenly decides to join you in the cabin is a bad thing. If it works for the M96, I assume it can work for other engines as well.

What are the modifications Hoovie made that rendered the car unsafe to drive? Or is this just all unchecked speculation about it "maybe" being unsafe to drive?