RE: Weird engine swap opinions needed[long]

["Crane, Damien" <d3c@TENNANTCO.com>]

I have a couple of thoughts you may want to consider.
The 924 has it's tranny in the back.  I don't know if this will has any
effect on that end of the engine--just something to be aware of.  2. Porsche
never sold a 16v turbo.  Their powerful turbos were using the 'real' Porsche
engine (2.5 liter 8v)-up to 247 hp.  The 16v engines were never turbo'd (up
to 3 liters and 240hp).

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> Sent: 	Wednesday, October 28, 1998 12:41 AM
> To: 	scirocco-l@scirocco.org; Zerstoyer@aol.com
> Subject: 	Weird engine swap opinions needed[long]
> 
> OK a friend of mine has bought a 924 turbo. Now he wants to scrap the 2.0
> turbo, I'm not sure if its a 16v or an 8v. Anyway I know that this motor
> puts
> out 156 at the rear wheels and 170 at the crank at stock form, and Porsche
> tends to under estimate there cars power. Now I also Know that it uses an
> Audi
> trans that has the same bolt and I believe spline pattern as a 16v. Now it
> should fit in the bay but I would have to do some exhaust work to get the
> manifold to work . . .
> Anyone think this is all worth it. . Or have more info on 924 turbos.
> Yes, I know about the 924 carrera Gt. with 275 bhp and the very limited
> production lemans 375 monster. The main reason I'm going for this is well
> I
> really don't think anyone has tried this also if I get real creative I can
> mount the motor to run rear wheel or a Quattro set up.
> Or if I'm going to go through the trouble of a Porsche water cooled 4 cyl
> should I go for a 944 16v turbo . . ? Not sure on the power ratings stock,
> But
> I do know that they came with a weaker trans that I believe is compatible
> with
> the Audi trans from the 924 . . . Yes, I'm getting all the wire looms and
> electric's for the 924 from the donor car and He might take my cis-e for a
> vw
> transplant in the 924. .  don't ask I'm not even sure why he's putting in
> a
> 1800cc 8v . . He did work to it . .  some crazy numbers including a 14:1
> compression . .  as you guessed he wants to race it . . 
> Well, anyway give me your opinion on the project . . 
> Thanks
> ~Danny~
> 88 16v Tornado red
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