LS1 swap in 944 turbo
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ok. i'm planning an LS1 engine swap for my old decrepit porsche 944 turbo (951). i'm concerned about my diff busting or things of that nature. i know camaro guys usually get moser of ford 9 in... what do you recommend i do?
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Originally Posted by jon944lee
i know about renegade hybrids... it doesn't give any insight on the 944 parts being able to handle 400+ hp.
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Just replace the cooling coil on the transmission with a proper cooler radiator, plenty of large hp 951's around. If you have drag racing in mind then you may be changing out transmissions, if not then you'll be fine. I'd love to do a 944 turbo LSx conversion, awesome car with all the power to use the chassis.
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Originally Posted by jon944lee
i know about renegade hybrids... it doesn't give any insight on the 944 parts being able to handle 400+ hp.
Hello From my understand it won't hold up I went with the 915 and had renegade hybrids modify it to work with the LS1. You can now see it on my web page. www.jtm311.com
John
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Originally Posted by LS1 Swapper
915 transmission in a 944? Got your 9xx's mixed up I think...
Other option is to run the 6 spd from a 968
Other option is to run the 6 spd from a 968
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Is it possible to fit a 930 Transaxle in a 1986 944 n/a? I mean, I know ANYTHING is possible, but how much modding are we talking here? I can understand a little bit of modding (custom mounts, custom fittings, etc.) I'd like to avoid the hassle of having to cut a 944 in half and re-engineering the whole back end of the car.
I'm trying to get a 500hp/500tq 944, and trying to get there efficiently. I don't plan drag racing it or doing regular burn outs. The figures are a goal of mine, and I know they have been achieved before. Just how I don't know, so any and all help is accepted. I plan on stroking an LS1 to get the numbers. I just need a solution to applying that much power to the wheels safely/efficiently/effectively without worries of hurting the tranny. If I have 500hp/500tq, I want to be able to utilize that from time to time and not be worried about my rear falling out. I love the advice so far, just need a few more things cleared up. THANKS!
I'm trying to get a 500hp/500tq 944, and trying to get there efficiently. I don't plan drag racing it or doing regular burn outs. The figures are a goal of mine, and I know they have been achieved before. Just how I don't know, so any and all help is accepted. I plan on stroking an LS1 to get the numbers. I just need a solution to applying that much power to the wheels safely/efficiently/effectively without worries of hurting the tranny. If I have 500hp/500tq, I want to be able to utilize that from time to time and not be worried about my rear falling out. I love the advice so far, just need a few more things cleared up. THANKS!