Blasphemy

Harp · 05-07-2002, 09:24 AM

If guys can ask about putting a Chevy V8 in a 944 I guess I can ask this.

Can a flat 6 from a 911 fit into a 944 (and yes I mean the front of the car)?

I'm going to cover my ears now since I'm expecting a few shouts.

EGSMachine · EGSMachine's Garage

2 things to think about on this,
1) how wide is the engine bay in your '44? and how wide is a flat 6?
2) someone has been over this once or twice, try searching the archives for more info, unless you like fire. they will flame you, oh yes, they will.

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wolfrpi · 05-07-2002, 03:19 PM

Brilliant - combine the best of two worlds...an overpriced motor with an undervalued body. The combination of these is almost certain to minimize resale value while maximizing investment. No Wharton graduate you be...

EGSMachine · EGSMachine's Garage

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Originally posted by wolfrpi
Brilliant - combine the best of two worlds...an overpriced motor with an undervalued body. The combination of these is almost certain to minimize resale value while maximizing investment. No Wharton graduate you be...

for having so much, you sound angry.

kenny · 05-09-2002, 05:46 AM

I don't precieve Wolfpri as angry. It is just sometimes reality can seem a bit harsh (baby chicks getting et by aligators comes to mind). I mean surly Harp threw that out there as a humorous piece of bait -- Wolpri is just running with it (I can hear the drag on the reel spooling now!).

I think it would be a great idea -- look at all the parts that would become available at a discount after Harp got himself about 40% into it with parts and money slung all over everywhere.

I sure he was just kidding (I hope) cause if he's not, someone needs to go over to his house and give him a texas-sized Bit[h-slapping. The configurations are so different that only Bill Gates and Warren Buffet could afford it, but wouldn't waist their mooney on it.

EGSMachine · EGSMachine's Garage

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Originally posted by kenny

I sure he was just kidding (I hope)

i thought it was ironic, you know- bitter about the 911 and 944 when he has 3 944 and a 911. thats all. ok, its funny too.

Brian J · Brian J's Garage

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Originally posted by Harp
If guys can ask about putting a Chevy V8 in a 944 I guess I can ask this.

Can a flat 6 from a 911 fit into a 944 (and yes I mean the front of the car)?

I'm going to cover my ears now since I'm expecting a few shouts.

I but have one question.

WHY??

kenny · 02:54 PM

OK -- maybe it isn't so obvious to the very casual, non-mechanical observer...in short:

As I said before the WHOLE configuration is different. A V-8 CAN fit -- sortof, but special pipes and a host of custom hardware are needed to put the V-8 in. It is tight! The V-8 is actually narrower than the P-car flat six. Notice how wide the 911 series is in the back? OK now move it up to the front of the engine compartment of a 944. See it fits (maybe)! but wait -- that's only if you want to go in a straight line -- you don't have enough room left over to turn the wheels! (wider a-arms and flaired fenders off a 911T?!)

Also, the way the engine is mounted is completely different. The 911's mount from the transaxle but the 944 mounts from the side -- real nightmare there. Then there is the cooling differences. The 911 flow is fully developed (ie. the method is set). You would have to make special scoops (I'm getting the worst visions of scabbed-on crap you could imagine!) to make sure the airflow was complete through the engine and then out the engine compartment etc. (because it is cooled by oil and air only).

The adapter from the flat-6 to the 944 drive shft would be a hum-dinger

As stated earlier, the 911 stuff is so expensive you'd just be pi$$ing in the wind for less HP than you could get out of a 951 motor (the best V-8 conversions already use the 951 tranny etc) for a lot less money and a fraction of the effort (sticking with a stock 951 set-up).

I mean what's the motivation? With a V-8 at least you could say you could get rediculous amounts of HP and lots of Torque, plus parts for a V-8 are relitively cheap (junk yard late model chevy (Camaro, Corvette etc) for $2500) -- there's the motivation!

Hey! just reverse the ring and pinion on a 911 and drive it backward in 5 gears!

There is just no reason short of insanity that anyone could have to do this. Pa-Lease tell me no one is serious about the cause the propane tank is standing by for the flaming!

Harp · 05-10-2002, 12:32 PM

No, I am not considering it. I was just curious if anyone ever did it. Now I'm going to jump in some water to put out these flames.

Brian J · Brian J's Garage

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Originally posted by Harp
No, I am not considering it. I was just curious if anyone ever did it. Now I'm going to jump in some water to put out these flames.

Hey, they were easy on you. Can you image the flames if someone suggested putting a 911 whale fin and 17" rims on a 944?

AFJuvat · 05-12-2002, 01:27 PM

You mean I wasn't supposed to put the whale tail on my 44?

oops

AFJuvat

Mrmerlin · 05-12-2002, 03:02 PM

Hey instead of a 911 engine why dont you just bolt on a JATO and hit the switch .....Better have good brakes..........
Of course if you want a boxer engine you could always go with the new Subaru turbo and install 4 wheel drive as well... it might make a neat rally car.
Or then thers the Dodge Viper V 10 motor, that will get you going...... Heck why not try a 425 CAT motor, it works well in the Peterbuilt ...... Or you could just buy my 86 951, it is pretty fast stock.........????????????????
OR just ask W W H D

overkill · 05-14-2002, 03:52 AM

What about a turbo charged V6?

kenny · 05-14-2002, 04:54 AM

ugh -- another illigitimate male offspring

AFJuvat · 05-15-2002, 02:56 PM

Well, we could always talk about converting an N/A to a turbo..or dropping a 951 engine into a early 944..

{evil chuckle as the flames start flying NUA HA HA HA}

AFJuvat

wolfrpi · 05-15-2002, 03:06 PM

Or converting a turbo to an NA...now that's bad

AFJuvat · 03:09 PM

OOOOooohhhhh!

That is evil.....

hehehe

We could always talk about putting a honda or acura engine in one too... (I should shoot myself for even thinking it)

AFJuvat

kenny · 05-15-2002, 03:11 PM

OK -- tub the rear, skinny tires in the front (so you could turn some), and put the big block up front -- PRO STOCK 944!!

scottmandue · 05-15-2002, 03:15 PM

How about a rotary? anyone try a Mazda?

There is someone on the net that converted a 944 to electric!!!

Or there is allot of surface area on a 944... what about solar panels!!

No wait... STEAM POWER, I could put a boiler back under the hatch area and....

Or maybe a atomic fusion reactor... I bet could find one army surplus and...