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Old 05-07-2017, 04:16 PM
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Default LS3 engine in 7.1 gt3

Interesting swap! But not too sure about the purpose?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Porsche...ZZC5f3&vxp=mtr

Probably a deeper growl from the exhaust ...
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I would miss being able to wring it out.
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I wonder what the reason for the swap was.
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Money shift. 30-40k, or 10k for LS and t56.
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wonder how that sounds
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Originally Posted by thekid96
Money shift. 30-40k, or 10k for LS and t56.
I think I would spend the 30-40K instead of dropping an LS in.
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Originally Posted by thekid96
Money shift. 30-40k, or 10k for LS and t56.
T56 does not work in this application.
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Originally Posted by Igooz
T56 does not work in this application.
Ok, 10k for LS and renegade kit...
Saw this car at Spring Mtn a few weeks ago. Not my thing but it did sound and look good.
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I just put a new crate LS3 480hp in my GMC Denali. Engine was $6500 in the crate complete. Kennedy Engineering makes a G97/90 GT3 adapter plate for $800. Using their flywheel and Sachs clutch setup on my Suby STi / G97/90 GT3 trans Super Beetle. They make nice stuff. Not for purists but probably weighs less and the LS3 winds out pretty quickly. Now an LS7 or a $22K 750hp LS9 would be awesome...
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cool - but don't why it's worth as much if not more than a comparable 997.1-3.
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Originally Posted by thekid96
Money shift. 30-40k, or 10k for LS and t56.
40k US for a used 997 Gt3 motor with 13,500 miles. Ouch 😳
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-...Make%3APorsche
That seems $$$
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Originally Posted by ngng
wonder how that sounds
Like a v8

Originally Posted by MKIVdan
I think I would spend the 30-40K instead of dropping an LS in.
I'd bite the bullet.



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