What does Oppo think of the Porsche 948?

"K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390)
08/09/2014 at 14:31 • Filed to: Porsche 948

Now I know what you're thinking: "K-Roll, there is no 948!". And you're right! because the 948 is a non-Porsche numerical designation for any 944 with an LSx swapped motor to replace the 2.4L I4.

It's the most common swap for this car. It entails, finding an LS(Not an LT)motor, replacing the weaker 944 trans for a 951(944 Turbo) trans and some other things. This is the swap for 944/Porsche enthusiasts that either.

1. Want more power out of a 944

2. Don't want a 928 :P

3. Want a 'Murican V8 in a German sports car.

This kind of swap can be done for between $2-10k, depending on how far you want to go with the swap. It's either loved by the drivers and fans of LS engines, or hated by purists who think you're destroying the originality in the worst way possible; I'm neutral on this subject.

Renegade is one of the companies that specializes in V8 swaps for 944/924/968 and 928s:

So what does Oppo think?

DISCUSSION (7)

Aaron Brown > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
08/09/2014 at 15:00

I would be more interested in seeing the 928 motor in a 944

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
08/09/2014 at 15:02

I would rather put the money towards building the factory 4. Having driven one that made over 300rwhp, I can say they can be quite fun. No sr20 because this was 8 years ago.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Aaron Brown
08/09/2014 at 15:04

Wouldn't we all? :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
08/09/2014 at 15:05

Wait...How'd you get 300whp out of the 944s 2.5L??? Without putting like $5-10k into the block and trans?? The stock 944 trans can't handle 300hp period from what I've researched.

Axial > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
08/09/2014 at 16:53

LS is an improvement. It'll be even better if one leaves the "CORVETTE"-labeled valve covers on.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
08/09/2014 at 21:42

As someone who isn't a GM fan at all, I still say LS all things.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
08/10/2014 at 03:21

Oh it was very heavily modified. Punched out to 3.0 litres is what I most remember. My memory could be fuzzy and I'm not a Porsche guy, but I'm pretty sure that's what he said. The guy who owned it used to race super bikes professionally until he had a nasty wreck. Now he owns multiple Ducati/Aprilia dealerships and a law firm. Money wasn't the issue.