GT3RS engine in GT4
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I don't know anyone who has done it and I'm not even sure it is possible. All the special fluid needs and finicky nature of the PDK would concern me.
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I think when the X51 transplant with headers and tune gets sorted out, there will be fewer engine transplant/increased displacement mods done. There will always be those who want and are willing to pay for extremes but I think a well sorted X51 package is going to transform the 4 into a 3 slayer.
To answer the OP's inquiry, the trans will bolt right up to that motor but fitting it in the engine bay, purchasing the engine AND retrofitting a complete chassis harness would be a $200K proposition when all is said and done. I would feel like a butcher hacking up your GT4 to bring it to fruition.
If we can produce the estimated 450+ HP goal I have in mind, I think you folks will be happy.
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I mean if you are trying to beat the gt3 and rs on the track and beat them in their own house why would you want to use a gt3rs motor? That's almost giving up and saying you need what they have haha. I'd just build the motor you have personally.
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Before thinking of engine swap I would check every X51 option and then go to a hell of a suspension shop that can maximize the suspension options and see if that alone doesn't do it.
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Not knocking that excellent option, but one of the best parts of the R/RS 4.0L is the 8,800 rpm redline. That allows one to have way lower gearing - giving much more thrust in each gear (even BGB could match the 500hp) - assuming the gearing can be changed to suit the motor...
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Not knocking that excellent option, but one of the best parts of the R/RS 4.0L is the 8,800 rpm redline. That allows one to have way lower gearing - giving much more thrust in each gear (even BGB could match the 500hp) - assuming the gearing can be changed to suit the motor...
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Dude! As much as I love the 3.8 in the GT4, I'd pay good money for a fully engineered and integrated LT1 from the new Vette in the GT4 straight from Porsche. Damn, what a combo that would be.
It's time for Stuttgart and Detroit to become good friends instead of adversaries. Have Porsche offer the LT1 as a $5k option. The LT1 is invariably cheaper to produce than the 3.8, so that results in even higher profit margins for Porsche, additional smallblocks sold for GM, and more happy customers. Win, Win, Win.
It's time for Stuttgart and Detroit to become good friends instead of adversaries. Have Porsche offer the LT1 as a $5k option. The LT1 is invariably cheaper to produce than the 3.8, so that results in even higher profit margins for Porsche, additional smallblocks sold for GM, and more happy customers. Win, Win, Win.
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Dude! As much as I love the 3.8 in the GT4, I'd pay good money for a fully engineered and integrated LT1 from the new Vette in the GT4 straight from Porsche. Damn, what a combo that would be.
It's time for Stuttgart and Detroit to become good friends instead of adversaries. Have Porsche offer the LT1 as a $5k option. The LT1 is invariably cheaper to produce than the 3.8, so that results in even higher profit margins for Porsche, additional smallblocks sold for GM, and more happy customers. Win, Win, Win.
It's time for Stuttgart and Detroit to become good friends instead of adversaries. Have Porsche offer the LT1 as a $5k option. The LT1 is invariably cheaper to produce than the 3.8, so that results in even higher profit margins for Porsche, additional smallblocks sold for GM, and more happy customers. Win, Win, Win.
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Dude! As much as I love the 3.8 in the GT4, I'd pay good money for a fully engineered and integrated LT1 from the new Vette in the GT4 straight from Porsche. Damn, what a combo that would be.
It's time for Stuttgart and Detroit to become good friends instead of adversaries. Have Porsche offer the LT1 as a $5k option. The LT1 is invariably cheaper to produce than the 3.8, so that results in even higher profit margins for Porsche, additional smallblocks sold for GM, and more happy customers. Win, Win, Win.
It's time for Stuttgart and Detroit to become good friends instead of adversaries. Have Porsche offer the LT1 as a $5k option. The LT1 is invariably cheaper to produce than the 3.8, so that results in even higher profit margins for Porsche, additional smallblocks sold for GM, and more happy customers. Win, Win, Win.
