Thoughts on putting a Chevy/GMC late model 4.3L or 3.6L engine in 914, 4 |
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Thoughts on putting a Chevy/GMC late model 4.3L or 3.6L engine in 914, 4 |
9144me2enjoy |
Sep 3 2019, 11:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 310 Joined: 19-June 18 From: Oregon Member No.: 22,240 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
What are your thoughts or problems to be expected on either putting a Aluminum 2014 Chevy 4.3L V6 LV3 engine (285hp/305 lb Torque) in a 914 using a 901 Transmission or a 2017 Aluminum GM 3.6L V6 LGZ engine (308hp/275 lb torque) in a 914 using a 901 transmission? I’ve checked with Kennedy they have the correct adapter kit for the engines to the 901 transmission. Both engines weigh 340-400 lbs. each. What draws my attention to these engines is the late model technology, weight, size, hp, torque.....I know the stock new E92 ECU would probably be a bear. I realize the 901 trans would have to have the upper gears addressed and beefier axles and cooling would have to be addressed. Thanks
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SirAndy |
Sep 3 2019, 11:48 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Lots of cutting and cursing.
Gotta run plumbing to the front, lose front trunk to the big ass radiator. Gonna dump hot air on your front brakes, trunk will always be full of dirt. Can't use 1st gear with that torque, so effectively the 901 will be a 4 speed, taking off in 2nd. Weight higher in the car. Wiring nightmare. Those are just a few things the immediately come to mind, probably going to be more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Superhawk996 |
Sep 4 2019, 04:50 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,875 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Lots of cutting and cursing. Gotta run plumbing to the front, lose front trunk to the big ass radiator. Gonna dump hot air on your front brakes, trunk will always be full of dirt. Can't use 1st gear with that torque, so effectively the 901 will be a 4 speed, taking off in 2nd. Weight higher in the car. Wiring nightmare. Those are just a few things the immediately come to mind, probably going to be more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You forgot higher center of gravity and degraded handling. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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