Porsche 944 question

[Kevin]

In my most humble opinion, it would be bordering on sinful to drop an
American made engine into such a critically acclaimed German automobile.  I
probably feel this way because of my perception that American made cars are
crap or maybe because my last American made vehicle was a POS Corvette.
Just my .02
Kevin
1996 Porsche Carrera 4S
1996 Audi A4 Quattro
1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL

FLAME SUIT IS ON!!!




-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On
Behalf Of Todd Young
Sent: 16 December, 2004 7:07 PM
To: David
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Porsche 944 question

See, now this is what I'm talking about.
I've gotten two emails saying "no way, you are bastardizing a fine 
German car", I say "phhhfffftttt!"

I like the 928 for it's beautiful body and great brakes. What I don't 
like is the cost of maintaining that 4-valve V8 and God-forbid you 
should have to rebuild it. KA-CHING! On the other hand, an LT1 is VERY 
easy to modify for great horsepower, and you could always top it off 
with a Lysholm supercharger to really put the power through the roof.

Key point.....beautiful car with easy to maintain engine under the hood 
that still delivers gobs of power.

AND yes the LT1 with aluminum heads and intake weighs just as much as 
the Porsche V8.

'nuf said.

David wrote:
> Wow, that does sound like a nice option. I would also concur with their
recommendation for using a LT1. I have 2 LT1 powered cars, one is an
ex-patrol car the other is a 1978 Impala station wagon that we dropped a LT1
in when the original motors started to get tired at 450,000 miles (she now
has over 525,000 on her). The LT1 is a great engine, very powerful and
extremely reliable and very low cost to maintain (and repair in the case of
rare failures). 
> 
> Dave
> 1987 CGT 2.3
> Chesapeake, VA
> 
> 
>>From: Todd Young <auditodd at comcast.net>
>>Date: 2004/12/15 Wed PM 11:20:52 EST
>>To: Ben Swann <benswann at comcast.net>
>>CC: quattro at audifans.com
>>Subject: Re: Porsche 944 question
>>
>>Oh what the heck....
>>Go for a 928 and throw a good ole 'Merican Chebby V8 under the hood.
>>
>>I understand that a 5.7liter with aluminum heads weighs less than the 
>>stock engine.
>>
>>Check it out:
>>http://www.renegadehybrids.com/928.htm
>>
>>I would LOVE to do this, alas I don't have the time or the money right
now.
>>
>>
>>Ben Swann wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I'm contemplating getting a '87 Porsche 944 S(non-turbo) 5 speed trans.
It is in good shape but the Red paint has oxidized and needs major
compounding or maybe paint, but I did not see any rust and no noticaeable
dings.  Major mechanicals are in good condition, but need some exhaust
repairs, timing belt, window switch fix, among some other minor by my
standards fixes.  The car ran and drove well and appears to have been well
maintained.
>>>
>>>I'm trying to see what kind of price these tend to go for.  Anyone know?
Any major caveats?  Once fixed to near pristine condition, what could I get
for it without major haggling?
>>>
>>>Ben

-- 
Todd Young


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