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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Thunderchief |
Sep 5 2019, 02:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 145 Joined: 12-August 19 From: Pasadena, CA. Member No.: 23,365 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm probably putting my name in for a Renegade conversion this week. I was leaning towards a Subi swap but for less money they can do a 5.3 aluminum V8 with 325+ hp. They rebuild the trans and dump 1st gear (which will snap) and regear the other gears to match the V8. At the same time you need to think about the axles, brakes and suspension to handle the upgraded power. The tab jumps up quick.
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mepstein |
Sep 5 2019, 02:35 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm probably putting my name in for a Renegade conversion this week. I was leaning towards a Subi swap but for less money they can do a 5.3 aluminum V8 with 325+ hp. They rebuild the trans and dump 1st gear (which will snap) and regear the other gears to match the V8. At the same time you need to think about the axles, brakes and suspension to handle the upgraded power. The tab jumps up quick. They probably don't regear 2nd since it's fixed unless you use a 904 shaft. One of the nice things about a suby conversion is a suby trans bolts right on, is geared better to the engine and cost a couple hundred dollars. Like the engines, they don't usually need a rebuild. Like Sir Andy said, it's easy to find a cheap and powerful V8, it's the install that separates the cool from the crap. |
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