Porsche 993 LS2 Swap

1975bmw2002
Aug 16, 2010 at 10:47 am

The weight difference between the two engines isn’t that much. You’d be surprised how little an LS motor weighs. It weighs less than the 4 cylinders in the Nissan sylvias. It might not be as advanced in some people’s opinions, but in mine it is more advanced. It will produce more power before getting to the point where it is too peaky to drive on the street. Reliability is comparable(seriously). Maintenance on the GM powerplant is much cheaper and easier. Replacement parts are cheaper and easier to find. Other than the sacrilege of putting a non-porsche engine in a porsche, I think it makes sense. The 928 LS swap is better in every way. Lighter, handles better, more powerful, more reliable. Sounds better, cheaper to run, better mileage, parts availability.

Don’t let misconceptions steer you away from what is actually a good product. Crappy reputation versus sterling reputation isn’t the same as crap versus sterling.

sor118
Aug 16, 2010 at 10:06 am

Sounds mean. We need more vids to see it in action plus 0-60 and 1/4 mile times!!! I wonder what the weight ratio is on that thing though!

smh62210
Aug 15, 2010 at 12:29 pm

I bet it drives like shit too!!! Other than going in a straight line

smh62210
Aug 15, 2010 at 12:27 pm

Leave the PORSCHE ALONE!! I have no idea why you would do that to a 993 that car is awork of art and not to mention eventhough its 14+ years old its still far more advanced than anything GM has built! Unless it was a joke or you were bored and thought trying to stuff a V8 in a Carrera would be funny it was a retarted idea I hope you werent taking this serious!!

Bstard
Aug 13, 2010 at 5:51 pm

What a crime!!! Cudnt it be done on a different Porsche? A 964 or a 997? Something older? Had it have to be done on a 993!? Best 911 ever n someone screws it up banging a GM engine into it.

arsonist63086
Aug 13, 2010 at 12:31 pm

nice conversion i like it very well done… but i find the chevy to be infiltrator to the Porsche motor, but like the fact that it was done. most likly they used the same Porsche trans with an adapter plate…

sunfire001
Aug 12, 2010 at 8:12 pm

awesome, some real work went into this puppy!

4Wheelin_Forever
Aug 12, 2010 at 7:21 am

Awesome! Just like putting a vette motor in to a Jag!

KustomKiely
Aug 12, 2010 at 6:22 am

NICE

NSAneon
Aug 12, 2010 at 1:43 am

Outstanding work! If you want to see another LS1/Porsche conversion, check mine out!

sandiego74
Aug 11, 2010 at 9:43 pm

Hell yeah, now that’s a challenging swap! As Steve Little said, love seeing Chevy engines in other cars.

chevyman327nova
Aug 11, 2010 at 3:10 pm

this is what should be done with all imports. CHEVY POWER!!!!!!!

michaleric11
Aug 9, 2010 at 12:50 pm

things in this car
- custom made all aluminum radiator (fills from the top when lid is closed)
- 2 Spal fans controlled by PCM to come on at 180 and 185
- Renegade Hybrid adaptor blocks to bypass stock water pump
- External 55GPM water pump
- Custom Tstat housing with 180 degree Tstat
- 20AN Nascar flex hoses and threaded bungs.

Steve Little
Aug 9, 2010 at 11:49 am

Another GM engine swap into a non GM, I love it. You know the LS engines are bad ass when people are swapping them into anything from other GM cars, GM trucks, non GM cars rather it’s a Ford, Mopar, imports or even Jap Imports.

tiipsi
Aug 9, 2010 at 11:05 am

Porsche purist or not you gotta appreciate the craftsmanship that it took to complete this swap. Wonder what kind of tranny he’s using ?

Bick66
Aug 9, 2010 at 10:54 am

Now that’s what I’m talking about!