Alternative Engines for the 944 (other than a Chevy V8)

[944noob]

I'm a big fan of doing an audi 20V swap - I've been on the lookout for a 931 bellhousing for a while.

[mikepellegrini]

How about this:



I'm not sure what kinda engine mounts you'd use but it'd sure go fast!

[tamathumper]

True, with the supercharger it goes like stink. Even in stock form though, it was miles better than my 944S.

[v2rocket_aka944]

Originally Posted by mikepellegrini

How about this:



I'm not sure what kinda engine mounts you'd use but it'd sure go fast!

did you post that just for me

[mikepellegrini]

Originally Posted by v2rocket_aka944

did you post that just for me

Ha! Indeed I was thinking of you...

[rhett]

So, Porsche engine swaps really are rocket science! LOL..

[djnolan]

I don't think the 944 is intended for an SUV V6 or other such engines or it would have been done.

[v2rocket_aka944]

Vortec 4.3 would be a beast too now that mention it

[Endat]

Anyone ever fit a large electric motor?

[v2rocket_aka944]

Check rennlist there was a thread going about a guys electric conversion last week

[Endat]

Originally Posted by v2rocket_aka944

Check rennlist there was a thread going about a guys electric conversion last week

Electric 944 - Page 2 - Rennlist Discussion Forums
Nice

I also found a video of the test drive.. goes like hell

Electric Porsche 944 - YouTube @ ~3:00

[fiat22turbo]

Find a 924 turbo bellhousing and you could swap in an Audi V8 or an Audi 20V 5-cylinder turbo.

One guy on the LeMons forums was building a 944 with an Audi V8. Used a Volvo diesel bellhousing which is more common apparently. Only issue was the hood needed a couple of inches of clearance at the front.

There have been a few AAN swaps in Europe and they seem to be pretty ballsy.

[mikepellegrini]

Originally Posted by Endat

Anyone ever fit a large electric motor?

Maybe a year or two ago I saw one advertised on CL from Spokane, WA where the guy had done an electric conversion. It looked nice and I'm sure it was nice - for an electric converted 944 - but he wanted crazy money for it. Like over $20,000 - which is less than he had invested.

No clue what happened to it. I find it hard to believe he ever found anyone who wanted to spend that kind of money... $20,000 for a curiosity?

I started a thread here on it, but can't remember what it was called.

[Gawernator]

Around 3:30... that 944 moves lol!

[matthewb]

I put a stroked ford modular DOHC 4.6 liter v8 in mine.

[v2rocket_aka944]

Originally Posted by matthewb

I put a stroked ford modular DOHC 4.6 liter v8 in mine.

How much clearance do you have on either side? Howd you do the steering shaft?

A turbo'd 2v would be a monster in a 944.

[matthewb]

Not much room. Maybe an inch or so on each side. I went to manual steering and the steering shaft shoots just between the 3 and 4 exhaust ports about an inch from the head.

It's a snug fit but looks petty cool in there. If I weren't on my phone I would post you some pictures. I could email you some if you are interested.

[Lapkritis]

Originally Posted by fiat22turbo

Find a 924 turbo bellhousing and you could swap in an Audi V8 or an Audi 20V 5-cylinder turbo.

I dug a bit for info on these and it seems the turbo 924 bell housing is different than the VAG pattern. I compared photos and confirmed ... sad but seems to be true that they are different.

[fiat22turbo]

Yes, it uses the Audi I5 pattern. So only engines with the Audi I5 pattern would work. So the Audi I5 and the early Audi V8.

To use a more common VW pattern, you'd have to build your own bellhousing adapter using a donor housing cut from a VW transaxle (to keep the input shaft center and provide a flat surface to mount it to the Torque Tube)

[fiat22turbo]

Here's some interesting links:

924Board.org :: View topic - Straight six engine in a 924 <--Audi inline 6

924Board.org :: View topic - 1.8T 924 <-- 1.8 Turbo

924Board.org :: View topic - 1977.5 Audi AAN Project <-- 20V DOHC Inline 5

924Board.org :: View topic - 1991 Audi 200 Quattro 5cyl 20v turbo transplant <--Another 20V I5 swap

924Board.org :: View topic - Porsche 924S20VT - Update! <--yup. 20V I5

924Board.org :: View topic - VW/Audi 1.8 Turbo Motor <--more discussions on other VW engine swaps

924Board.org :: View topic - Audi engines that doesn´t fit 924 bellhousing <--discusses Audi bellhousing and engine differences

Oh and then there is this:

Adapter Plate, VR6 to Audi Quattro Trans - 034Motorsport | Performance Parts for Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen