lmost all 944 owners agree that this platform is one of the most fantastic handling cars ever built! BUT, most normally aspirated and turbo 944 owners have dreamt of a big turbo engine upgrade to get that badly needed horsepower the 944 has always seemed to lack. When they get estimates of the cost of a high performance turbo motor upgrade plus installation, and they consider the poor reliability & performance record of the ‘built’ turbo motors, the dream almost never becomes a reality.
Renegade Hybrids has a solution using the General Motors LS Series all aluminum fuel injected V8. Starting at over 335 HP stock, this abundant late-model engine series has become our best pick for more horse power in the 944 conversions. Plus, the all aluminum LS series power plants are actually slightly lighter than a turbo 944 engines. This means you get greater power and reliability at less weight and cost. This is precisely why the 944 is now the most popular German car to convert using a V8 on the planet.
Renegade Hybrids and Turn Key Engine Supply have teamed up to develop a specific engine package for each of our new LS-series conversions including the 944. With a new engine (not rebuilt), equipped with a complete stand alone FI system, the computer already programmed, a harness already custom built, the proper accessories installed, the correct exhaust manifolds provided, dyno tuned to your desired HP, and backed by a iron-clad warranty, this option must be very expensive… right? No way. We have new 410HP motors ready to ship for under $8000 with our discount! Don’t believe it, take a look:here
We have had many customers come to us after spending 10’s of thousands of dollars for that ‘Big Turbo Motor’ I referred to previously. Sure, the initial investment into the engine and turbo upgrades to exceed 300+ HP was a moderate $9,000.00, but the maintenance costs quickly exceeded that figure in as little as a few months. Then, with the issue of reliability leaving you stranded and embarrassed, or dead at the track after paying entry fees, our customers couldn’t wait to drop-kick the four cylinder in favor of the Chevy V8.
NOTE: The SBC and LT conversion kits have been discontinued in favor of the LS series kits. Some support parts are still available so please inquire. For 924 owners (excluding '87-'88 924S) looking to do a conversion, 924 kits are not available. We found that the 924 platform could not properly support the cumbersome “U” shaped motor mount that is required. Plus, you would need to change the brakes, the torque tube, transaxle, “CV” axles, and the whole clutch pedal assembly, which adds greatly to the difficulty of the conversion. If you attempted to retain the 924 drive train, not only was it too weak for even a mild V-6, but the gear ratios were very short. A $500 944 would be a better platform to consider in doing the conversion.
read that ernie , or go here http://www.renegadehybrids.com/
So its damn even and a cunt hair more that a na 944 , gtfo .
