LS1 Porsche 928
Good luck! I just finished my conversion of an LM7 Silverado engine into my 1985 928. Automatic transmission with limited slip. It's a blast to drive now that the heavy, low torque Porsche motor is out of there!
If you need any advise I will be more than happy to let you know where I ran into issues and how I overcame them.
Ovrall not a bad swap, pretty straight forward.
If you need any advise I will be more than happy to let you know where I ran into issues and how I overcame them.
Ovrall not a bad swap, pretty straight forward.
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I realize this is a 5 month old thread . . . UPDATE ???
On thing that I am concerned about . . .
PORSCHE's are usually close to 50/50 weight distribution, front & rear, from the factory.
The LS1 is probably 150 lb or more LIGHTER than the original PORSCHE 5.0L V8 . . . There may be some EVIL handling characteristics, if your car ends up weight-biased to the REAR . . .
Even a true "50/50" car (the PORSCHE 911 comes to mind) can be a real BEAR to drive aggressively, as it can INSTANTLY transfer from Understeer to Oversteer and vice-versa, without warning . . . BE CAREFUL ! ! !
Dave
On thing that I am concerned about . . .
PORSCHE's are usually close to 50/50 weight distribution, front & rear, from the factory.
The LS1 is probably 150 lb or more LIGHTER than the original PORSCHE 5.0L V8 . . . There may be some EVIL handling characteristics, if your car ends up weight-biased to the REAR . . .
Even a true "50/50" car (the PORSCHE 911 comes to mind) can be a real BEAR to drive aggressively, as it can INSTANTLY transfer from Understeer to Oversteer and vice-versa, without warning . . . BE CAREFUL ! ! !
Dave
My Datsun 240z went slightly tail heavy by the time I ditched the iron block in line 6 for an all aluminum LS2 and added a heavier rear end. The rear weight bias seems to help put down power. I would call the handling anything but evil.
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cool. I always liked those oldschool porsche 928s cause of the arcade game Chase HQ.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glnshAl1su0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glnshAl1su0
