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Engine wanted
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GazC2
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Thanks for the input as appealing as a turbo conversion sounds probably a bigger undertaking than I was looking for I would then be looking at intercooler/brakes/wheels etc etc
I suspect like most project my initial budget would be well burst! my first choice would be a 3.0 which should be reasonably straightforward.
Thanks
Gary
With an S2 engine you’ll probably need most of that too though. You must be able to pick a reasonable 2.5 replacement up for cheap though.
blade7
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GazC2 said:Not looking to build an engine, looking for a 3.0S2 to put in.
Waste of time and money for the extra 40 bhp, IMO.
GazC2
Member
Blade-not your time or money no need to worry, power not the goal nice to have something a bit different no?
blade7
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GazC2 said:Blade-not your time or money no need to worry, power not the goal nice to have something a bit different no?
Something different like a LS V8 yes. A baggy S2 engine, no.
GazC2
Member
Had to check I hadnt logged on to pistonheads.
So to try and get this back on track I am still looking for an Engine (porsche) probably better sending me a pm in case you upset any of the keyboard warriors.
Eldavo said:£5k for my engine, intercooler pipes are there so just the intercooler itself. Probably about another £2k for management, clutch etc. as you’re not coming from a Turbo already.
Must admit I am tempted - my Coupe does look sad in the unit with its pyjamas on
GazC2 said:Well thanks for your enlightenment on what I should be doing with my Porsche??
Had to check I hadnt logged on to pistonheads.
So to try and get this back on track I am still looking for an Engine (porsche) probably better sending me a pm in case you upset any of the keyboard warriors.
Just some banter they should have added a few more smilies.
Simon at SPS engines or EMC may have an S2 engine though they both specialise in rebuilding them so may only have shiny rebuilt ones.
There are swaps with a VW 1.8 or 2.0
https://rennlist.com/how-tos/slideshows/swapping-a-20v-turbocharged-1-8t-vw-audi-engine-into-a-944-517427
A good second hand 944 engine is not that easy to come by these days, though there may still be a rotten car with a reasonable engine out there.
Tony
https://www.motorwerksracing.com/porsche-944-engine-conversion-18t-swap
for VW engines
Tony
944Turbo said:Eldavo said:£5k for my engine, intercooler pipes are there so just the intercooler itself. Probably about another £2k for management, clutch etc. as you’re not coming from a Turbo already.
Must admit I am tempted - my Coupe does look sad in the unit with its pyjamas on
I’ve just pulled the turbo out of my car and swapped over the pedestal mount for the one off my old engine I had modified to fit the bigger turbo. I’ll be reassembling the turbo and mount and then will get a proper For Sale advert done. Even comes on an engine stand and with a load of other bits and bobs too
blade7
Well-known member
GazC2
Member
Yip may well end up with I have been offered plenty 2.5 options a full 3.0 option as a package ecu etc are about 3k with either high mileage or dubious history not in any hurry so will see what turns up ??dlknight said:Why not stick with a 2.5 8v NA? S2 engines are mostly asking double the price of the 2.5 8v and as others have said there is no guarantee they don't need a full rebuild. You are probably talking around the 5k mark to source and rebuild an S2 engine, and I'd say that is on the cheap side of the scales.
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