Porsche 944 S2 convertible with Corvette V8
Dave U. Random
As we were looking around to shop for a Porsche 944 S2, we
stumbled upon this modified version of the convertible on
eBay http://xrl.us/Porsche944 which has had its original
3.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers 211PS replaced
with a Corvette-sourced, LT-1 5.7-liter V8 allegedly rated
at 350HP. We've no idea what else has been changed on the
car and if the end-result is satisfactory in terms of
performance and handling, but we do know that Porsche's
engineers designed the 944 S2 Convertible to cope with a
specific output.
Plus, and even though the seller did spend money for the
conversion, the 'Buy it Now Price' of $19,995, isn't what
we'd call a deal for a car that has ceased to be original.
Guru
Obviously, there's a lot of custom work involved, including mating the
engine to the transmission (which was never mean to deal with the Chevy's
torque), plus brakes, etc. I wouldn't touch this baby without complete
documentation of what was done or not done, how the fuel injection/ignition
has been implemented, etc. Then...and only then, I'd consider something
like $15K.
Let us know if you purchase it. Good luck!
"Dave U. Random" <anon...@anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in message
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Bill Noble
with a v-8 was and how great it was - but most of us just felt this person
was not a porsche lover and that going fast was not the same as having
agility - a rock can go fast, but it isn't agile nor is it fun to drive
"Guru" <Gu...@nospam.net> wrote in message
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:a few years back someone was trolling here, saying how much faster a 944
: with a v-8 was and how great it was - but most of us just felt this person
: was not a porsche lover and that going fast was not the same as having
: agility - a rock can go fast, but it isn't agile nor is it fun to drive
A zillion years ago, back in the 70's, I was flipping through a *Hot Rod*
magazine and they had a feature on a 911 with a Chevy small block... No lid
on the engine bay, straight chrome intakes... It looked gawd awful but it
was built to be a 1/4 mile dragster.
Now this is the honest truth: I have a friend who has a Jaguar XKE series I
with a small block Ford V8 under the bonnet (that's the way he bought it,
full body off restoration, new interior, very nice) and it drives very well.
The front suspension was beefed up a bit and anti-sway bars were added and
it is a nice ride, Pete has had it up to 120 with no problems, the local
mechanics can work on it, and there ain't no car prettier than an XKE series
I