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Originally Posted by slow&rusty

Well I understand the desire for more hp in a non turbo 944 (as the chassis is so capable), on a turbocharged 944 350hp is reliably attainable (I'm not a purist either). I have a '87 951 that is right at 275hp at 14-psi and its party on 4 wheels when it comes on. I could push it harder to well north of 300hp but for what I use it for (street car), its plenty fast.

Right, but an LS has a lot more torque, especially no the low end than a 951. And you don't have to worry about whatever the other Porsche engine issues are (timing belt and an interference motor?). If you have an LSx with 350hp and a 951 with 350hp, then the LSx is probably going to be faster due to the fatter, less peaky torque curve unless the V-8 ends up being a few hundred pounds heavier.