Since I dont have a motor\transaxle Im going V8, sorry, got a 380HP awesome block from someone.
To keep the thread informative please no comments about dont do it
Which is better the renegade or porchev conversion?
There are two things to determine here, any advice is appreciated. They both seem like very respecable places. Horror stories anyone?
1) Quality\strength\weight of the conversion of the engine adapter parts. Seems like porchev has stronger stuff
here are the specs on the web...porchev is a wee bit cheaper
-ADAPTER PLATE
-renegade Machined from 6061 T6,aircraft grade billet aluminum
-porchev Machined from 7075 T-6 aluminum plate and anodized
- FLYWHEEL:
-renegade Machined from 4130 chromemoly of 0.750 thickness
-porchev Machined from heat treated 4340 steel
-MOTOR MOUNT
-renegade One piece welded steel construction ,alternator bracket machined from aluminum
-porchev Machined from 7075 T-6 aluminum plate and anodized. They include the coolant pump mount on one side and the alternator mount on the other side with alternator brace.
2) Quality\value\ability to cool of cooling system.
Renegade requires a change in the tank ( adds a lot of cost ) and they vent down ( told there is a low pressure area when down and it helps pull the air through)
- renegade $1100 radiator, $850 tank
- porchev ( apparantly vents out the fenders somewhere), radiator $890, weaken the chasis? work as well as renegade?
Do both cool fine if you follow the directions?
Does anyone have pictures of porchev radiator\venting?
btw, 77 911 with some rust, getting 74 rsr widebody