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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Chi-town |
Sep 4 2019, 09:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
Aluminum LS is about the same weight as a -6 with a center of gravity just slightly higher which gets offset by the weight of the radiator and coolant lines filled with coolant at the lowest points of the car.
Technically a -6 oil tank raises the COG also (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Ad to that a much better shifting and stronger Boxster S trans which makes a 901 look like the stone ages (which it is). As for wiring, I wouldn't consider having to connect Batt power, Switched Ignition power, and ground a "mess " or a "nightmare". The availability of standalone harnesses for cheap have eliminated this issue. Old school SBC, 12v switched for the HEI and Alt. Generator light hook up And a ground. Done There's a reason there's so many V8 swaps out there and why Renegade is booked solid. It was originally my second option after the suby |
SirAndy |
Sep 4 2019, 11:40 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
There's a reason there's so many V8 swaps out there and why Renegade is booked solid. There's also a reason why most of them look like someone hacked them together over a weekend while someone else was holding their beer. When they are done with attention to detail they can be great but somehow most of them are the exact opposite. It seems the v6/8 conversion route is often taken as the last ditch effort to get a rotting 914 back on the road. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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