WRX Powered 911, WTF!!!

[dewolf]

What an idiot

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SUBARU-WRX-TURBO-ENGINE-CONVERSION-IN-PORSCHE-911-993_W0QQitemZ270228016332QQihZ017QQcategoryZ33612Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[notfarnow]

I don't think he's an idiot at all. Would probably make a cleaner conversion than any v8, and makes decent power. Used subie engines are less expensive than a 911 rebuild.

[GothingNC]

I like it !

[widgeon13]

It's a PorsaRu or a Subasche.

I rather spend 2 grand putting a Ford V8 in an old Volvo wagon.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little.

[Jim Richards]

I don't think I like that in a 993. Maybe in an SC, but certainly not in a 993.

[Palum6o]

This will be a lot cooler in about 10 years.

[dewolf]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little.

lol, my youngest lad, 11, exclaimed, " what a knob, that's a freakin' 993, he's definitely a 'tard

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Haha! I owe your son a beer (or whatever beverage is appropriate for his age) if I ever meet him. That's great!

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by dewolf

lol, my youngest lad, 11, exclaimed, " what a knob, that's a freakin' 993, he's definitely a 'tard

Good kid. Keep that one moving in the right direction!

[Porsche virgin]

Originally Posted by notfarnow

I don't think he's an idiot at all. Would probably make a cleaner conversion than any v8, and makes decent power. Used subie engines are less expensive than a 911 rebuild.

I agree, although I wouldn't do this to a 993.

If I could find a Porscharu made out of a 912 or a mid year, I would buy it and use it as a daily driver.

[notfarnow]

Originally Posted by Porsche virgin

I agree, although I wouldn't do this to a 993.

If I could find a Porscharu made out of a 912 or a mid year, I would buy it and use it as a daily driver.

What about a 996? Heck, it's already watercooled, so less hacking.

Hey, anyone notice the car has a 915 transmission? Can a 915 be swapped into a later car, or do you think it's a 911 with a bodykit?

[tchanson]

Originally Posted by notfarnow

I don't think he's an idiot at all. Would probably make a cleaner conversion than any v8, and makes decent power. Used subie engines are less expensive than a 911 rebuild.

914 guys have been doing this swap with WRX engines for awhile. Alot more interesting than cramming a SBC in there.









Tim

[Moses]

It's still a flat-6.

[Scooter]

Just a quick look tells me that I don't think that is a true 993. The deck lid hinges are not from a 993 and the deck lid is not from a 993. The door panels are not from a 993 and the 915 transmission is a dead giveaway. I can't really tell anything more without additional pictures.

[Tobra]

No, turbo flat 4. Seen these in 914's before, brutally fast

[porsche4life]

If it was in the US i would buy it at that price... prolly more dependable than the 944.

[scottmandue]

What would the HP number be? Subi turbo Vs 993 turbo?

[jmshepard]

The EJ20 version is 315 bhp. It looks like an aftermarket chip takes them well above that figure. They are about $1000.00 on ebay. A rebuild on my 350,000 mile 911sc several years ago was $8000.00 and rebuild on the top end to correct valve guides on the 993 was $5000.00 2 years ago. I can certainly see the economics.

[MattKellett]

OK, maybe I'm reading the auction incorrectly, but I don't think he's selling the whole car with engine installed. I think he's only selling the engine and components for an engine swap!!

Matt