944 turbo motor in a 914? Anyone done one?, Came across a decent deal on a wrecked 944 turbo. Replace my v8 Options

[JRust]

Not sure if this has been done. Just wondering transmission wise what will bolt up? I know any motor can be converted with enough work. Just not familiar with the 944 motor's & what problems I'd run into. I haven't seen it done so that makes me think there must be something that makes it unpractical. This would be for my old v8 car. SO obviously water cooled is no problem for me. Plus it would be a Porsche drivetrain right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)

[doorknobcollector]

JRust,

My .02 from messing with 944s more than 914s, and trying to shoehorn an LS1 into a 944:

Just because an LS motor will fit in a 914, and it will fit in a 944, does not make a 944 motor fit well in a 914... The overhead cam is obviously taller, which would require cutting the rear trunk floor to clear the cylinder head/cam tower. The length of the engine should fit, but there would be almost no room to remove the timing cover to do belts/water pumps, which must be done every 30-40k (so you would have to drop engine every time or cut a huge hole in firewall). The clutch and trans adapter is doable, I think Kennedy makes one because some crazy guy put 944 motors in dune buggys. The fuel pump and lines shouldn't be a huge obstacle, but 944s can be finicky with fuel pressure. The water pump hose will also require some creative plumbing (it is a 944 only part, big where it connects to pump, small at radiator). Also the exhaust plumbing might have to get creative as well. With the engine tilt angle, I am also not sure if you would need to relocate the battery (probably would want to due to heat). All said you will have 140-150 hp, and an extra 100ish pounds, not exactly supercar status, but the torque curve of the 2.5 is not too shabby (and I doubt it would break a 901)...

So my vote is do it if you want to be different, but as a practical combo goes, too much work for the money...

Oh, the kicked out 944 oil pan would probably require shifter mods too,

Post pics if you do it please!
Nate

Edit: I just saw the turbo part of the post... That changes things, all above still applies, but more plumbing and heat. Intercooler location/mounting is the next thing that comes to mind. All said, that would be a fast car, but even more weight than an N/A conversion, and then you have to worry a lot about the drivetrain exploding depending on driving style. My new vote is put valve covers that say Porsche on an LS1 and call it a day

[tomrev]

Other than the thrill of the challenge, why this swap? A lot of work and invention for a pretty mild result. But I guess the chance to break new ground can be intoxicating!