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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Chris914n6 |
Sep 5 2019, 12:18 AM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,336 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The radiator full of water barely weighs 10 lbs, so it isn't a factor.
My V6 weighs 300 lbs, roughly 100-120 lbs of that is intake, heads & 4 cams. In a 2000lb car that may move CG up maybe 1/2", or not much different than a typical passenger. Now a 500 lb SBC I can feel in ride and handling compared to the T4, but then it's also shifted to the rear 1.5". |
Chi-town |
Sep 5 2019, 07:43 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 |
The radiator full of water barely weighs 10 lbs, so it isn't a factor. My V6 weighs 300 lbs, roughly 100-120 lbs of that is intake, heads & 4 cams. In a 2000lb car that may move CG up maybe 1/2", or not much different than a typical passenger. Now a 500 lb SBC I can feel in ride and handling compared to the T4, but then it's also shifted to the rear 1.5". 2 gallons of coolant is 16lbs by itself. Then add the 8 ft+ of rubber hose, 1 or 2 cooling fans, the radiator and hardware. You're probably closer to 30lbs. Your VQ weighs in at 330lbs from the info I've seen, the bare block is right about 180lbs so your probably not as top heavy as you think. |
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