PacificP, my brother has a 928 in Idaho - It always has issues. Electrical problems plague the car and when it runs it is one slow V8. 911Saucy - I might consider that one! All that being said lets be nice here or don't post on my build. Thanks.

I personally dont have anything against the conversion, I just get tired of seeing the same SBC transplant to 99% of the builds. Just watch overhaulin and every time a new motor is swapped in its a SBC. Its more challenging to extract the same amount of power from the flat six and to me thats the heart of the car. Without it I dont even consider it a Porsche anymore. For what its worth, the fastest Porsche out there is still running a flat six.....



http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-930-turbo-super-charging-forum/744632-eddie-bello-undisputed-heavy-weight-champ.html

This forum needs a "like" button.:D

There ya go

It always amazes me the HATE people have for anything related to GM. Take the name brands out of the equation and not sure why you would say one is junk over the other. You do realize a lot of the wearable parts are probably sourced from the same MFGs especially if your engine has had a rebuild.

Kind of the like the Honda or Toyota people swearing their alternator or starter is so superior when they are the same part.


There is a reason the Chevy LS engine swap is so popular and it isn't because it doesn't work. They are light weight V8 engines as they shave almost 100LBS off the 1st gen version and yes compared to most 6cyl they are give and take 50lbs.


The porsche air cooled 6 is a legendary engine but in the real world of chasing HP anybody who has gone that route will tell you that you better have some serious pockets to develop the parts needed to compare with a stock LS7. I guess it can be done but also remember how drivable will it be? I also agree with the reliability issue as it will be made up of aftermarket parts that YOU will be testing compatibility and dependability so that $50k rebuild can turn into a $75k real quick.

The GM LS engines is also one of the best designed engines out there. For the simplicity of the engine what other engine with the same displacement naturally aspirated comes close HP to dollar to as a LS7. Let's not forget you can order it from a dealership with GM tested parts.

There is the crowd that just loves telling everyone how much they paid to have their car worked on and will never get the idea of wanting similar HP at 1/4 the cost. GM LS engines are far from junk. Where in the world are you getting your info. So the Vettes are not spanking everybody out their??

Come on build what you want and stop the 5year old nonsense. If you can appreciate a 500HP car it shouldn't matter what is under the hood. Yeah all GM engines are junk and it is a goverment conspiracy regarding the weight and HP numbers. Are you serious?? Sadly I believe you are. Let me guess a Porsche lic plate surround on your Pathfinder? Harley sticker in the back window?

Come on!

924CarreraGTP - You sure like talking.

While I'm greatly entertained by what transpired, let's not digress too much from the build. It would be crappy if this thread got locked.

As a person who appreciates performance, no matter what brand or pieces make up the package, I really like the car.

:D


More power to you(seriously, you'll have more power)!.. It takes a special kind of person to put up with all of the douchery v8 swaps attract. I'm not so certain about v8 to 911 but...whatever floats your boat. You get used to the @$$holes.

Congratulations on becoming one of the souless ripping hearts of out superior Porsche engineering. :D

I just want to add that OpenThrottle's "Michael Jackson" popcorn video had me crying with laughter, tears flowing like Niagra Falls! It just fit at the right moment. Thank you and thanks to "George" and his popcorn. I like my 89 911. It is a porsche with a really nice G50. I have not cut a thing on it. I added a 930 tail and cut that but I still have my original. I drove the 911 for quite a few years before the change. I personally would never put a 3.2 back into this car but those engines are incredible. They are good - in fact, they are amazing. I just happen to enjoy my build more. I also enjoy talking to people with Porche cars and I must admit when they look at my car they seem to go in a daze at how well everything fits and works. Be careful on whom you let ride in your car. They may become pro GM at times - in the right conditions. My first car was a VW bus, two Scirrocos, couple Jettas and then some American Cars. We don't get everything right all of the time as Americans but some people got the LS1 -7's right. No doubt. It fits nicely in my 911. Sounds good too. I might not be a mechanic like the "hater/sex offender dude" but I got no issues - except perhaps a V8 in my 911. How do you like them apples? Enough said... Lets see your best LS or SBC car photo now!

heres mine!http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1366384456.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1366384517.jpg

Larry, don't forget - if you ever sell - Best build I have seen so far! Wish that 930 was mine!
Have you ever timed a 0-60 launch or 1/4 on your car? Just currious on the times? I know it handles like a 930 but with that power I was wondering how scary fast it is? My 0 to 60 is 3.82 using the G-Tech Device - Fanatic. I am going to try one of the Iphone GPS timers to see how close the G-Tech is. My understanding is that it is on the money. Anyone else have a G-Tech or different timer with a conversion? I know that Clemmon over at Toy-Jet has that supercharged 911 with an LS1 and it reaches the 1/4 in well under 12 - probably under 11 seconds but not quite sure - he will have to chime in!

they are both quick in their own right. the gulf blue longhood has an all aluminum dart 434 cubic inch SBC solid roller motor with massflo efi and makes close to 600 chp. S4 front brakes and 930 turbo rears with big bars, adj sways etc. it has a shortbell 930 trans with aluminum trailing arms, rs rear flares, etc. it weighs in at about 2200 pounds which is about a hundred pounds lighter than the 930.

Just a safty issue here - It never hurts to be aware - in case anyone ever attends the German bla bla bla auto club car show in Hot Springs Arkansas - just be aware of the following:

mugshots.com

it gives some more important details. Thanks to one of my readers for pointing this out! Keep our kids safe!

And he really has to have a tattoo of a Triumph after all that?

Scars / Marks / Tattoos:
•Tattoo on R_arm (Triumph)

Larry, come on now - how fast?

Here is another video link of my 89... Fooling around with Corel VideoStudio Pro X6

89 Porsche 911 Carrera with an LS1 - YouTube

Yan- Did you start off in 2nd to get better traction or to avoid the 1-2 shift? Looks very quick

drmatera,

I did it to avoid the 1-2 shift. If I start in 1st it is almost an instant shift. I will work on my shifting to see if I can get the times quicker from starting in first but starting in second seems to always be quicker. It must be human error.

with that torque so low I guess you don't need first. With a turbo the wait is just too long.

sounds like a ring/pinion change is in order. Or maybe put taller 1st and 2nd gears in there. I don't know the gear spacing on a G50 but it does sound like you need to set it up based on the new engine combo. Would make it much faster as well....

Which direction is better drmatera? I know taller gears gets expensive real fast. I would certainly need a nice and tall 5th gear for some long and straight track runs along with 1st and 2nd gear for those 0 to 60's. Any recommendations? It is almost like the entire gear set needs changing. Obviously the gears work effortlessly, especially for just street driving. The tranny has no issues at all. The stiffer torsion bars made a huge difference. The car is running so well. I was never able to get a triple pass radiator from Ron Davis. Their dual pass has been on order for more then a year for me. I have a change coming to the rear soon...