which aluminum v8 for my 928 ?

which aluminum v8 for my 928 ?

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mustang67

Original Poster:

28 posts

182 months

Sunday 8th December 2013
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hi all.

I purchased my 928 s2 years ago. it had a engine fire and they fitted a chevy v8. im thinking of pulling it and placing a fuel inj aluminium v8. thinking the chevy ls variant engines. I have the newer s4 front and rear bumpers and rear lights to put on. and will do a wider rear body with wheels to match

any advise ???

cheers Shaun

mollytherocker

14,373 posts

216 months

Sunday 8th December 2013
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Whats wrong with a Porsche V8 that should be in it?

mustang67

Original Poster:

28 posts

182 months

Sunday 8th December 2013
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had a engine fire . i want a yank. lots of hp . as there is currently a 350 chevy in it a ls type lump will fit straight in .

dictys

914 posts

265 months

Monday 9th December 2013
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this is quite common in US, suggest to check on Rennlist under the 928 section. You can also fit the corvette 6 speed transmission at the same time if you are feeling rich / brave.

DiscoColin

3,328 posts

221 months

Monday 9th December 2013
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If it is going to be an American 'plant, surely an LS3 or LS7 is a no-brainer? People have successfully installed them into all manner of things (such as TVR Cerberas and so on) with agreeable results : surely the transplant engine of choice?

mustang67

Original Poster:

28 posts

182 months

Monday 9th December 2013
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hi discocolin

yes this is what I am thinking but thought I would get some opinions on it. there is nothing wrong with the 350 chevy in it but I can use it on another motor and think this type chassis deserves a lighter engine and efi.

a friend has a tvr and he also recommended this type engine.

so what to look for in the ls 3 ? 7? some are huge. like 6.3 l , not sure if there is a better one than other ? efi is a must.

it has the original trans auto axle at the back. are they any good ? works fine now.

martinnitram

244 posts

208 months

Tuesday 10th December 2013
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Its a very well supported upgrade in america, since every other car has a chevy V8 in it.
You can buy conversion kits which include engine mounts, engine to bell housing adaptors, wiring etc,etc.
You can even buy a turnkey engine over here brand new with a warranty depending on budget.
I can see the attraction, massive choice of horsepower, even supercharged 600+ bhp, reliable and parts are cheap and easily available, a lot cheaper than porsche parts cost

Go for it will be an interesting read on here.

shawn 968cs

220 posts

210 months

Sunday 15th December 2013
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What about a v8 from Audi, same bloodline!
RS4 block would be pretty useful
Shawn

blade7

11,311 posts

223 months

Sunday 15th December 2013
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shawn 968cs said:
What about a v8 from Audi, same bloodline!
RS4 block would be pretty useful
Shawn
Too many chains/tensioners on the back of the engine.