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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

Never liked those builds personally. They’re cool and the numbers are there but IMHO there’s more to the experience of driving than just numbers. Maybe that’s snobbish (probably is) and I respect the build effort for those that do it and definitely wouldn’t turn down an opportunity to drive one but not for me. If I wanted to do an insane build I’d get an old MR2 or Miata or something and shove something ridiculous in there. Just me. I’ve had several 944s and like them for what they are.

For a 911, I wouldn't want a V-8 swap 911, but I'd certainly like to drive one just to see what it's like.

For a 944, I can see it. You're not swapping a 400# motor for an 800# motor. You aren't swapping an air cooled for a water cooled. You aren't removing a rear engine and sticking one in the front. The 944 is not far off from a miata as far as power/weight and accel/speed. They were an entry level vehicle. But I've also never driven one, maybe if I did, I'd change my mind.