944 - LS SWAPPED / How did I do it?

This is the story of my 1987 Porsche 944 LS Swap, It starts with the purchase of a 1987 Porsche 944 and a 2002 Chevy Camaro and ends with a bad ass LS1 conversion in the 944! Then we kept going adding brakes, suspension and a full custom build, body work and front end restoration, paint, seats, interior modifications and more. I love this car, It is so fun to drive.
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[@heypeter4052]

im a senior in HighSchool and i just got this exact car off of my aunt who had it sitting in her garage for years. You basically have it exactly how i want mine to end up. In my school we have to do something called a senior project where you have to do a big project where you are learning a new skill so i am gonna try to LS swap mine as well.

[@hanzdidit]

I think that is a great idea. I rebuilt the engine in my GTI in high school and I Learned a lot of valuable lessons and time management. I think you have a great idea and should go for it. If you have any questions along the way let me know. Thanks for watching.

[@johnbutterfield7186]

@@hanzdidit im about to buy the 1984 944 and make it my project car and do it right, I just found out my mk5 gti needs a new motor so i am unfortunately going to sell it to someone who can make that car shine better than me but looking forward to the 944

[@tomingebrigtsen8976]

That is a beautiful restomod. Really love the interior components. I grew up riding in the back of my dads 944 but fully support swaps and modification to keep these cars exciting among modern cars

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks, I have great memories of the first 944 I ever drove back in 1989. It was so fun and so fast (turbo) Now I am exceeding the fun factor with every trip to the store :) Thank you for watching!

[@Torrious]

Gorgeous car man! Happy to see someone with their dream car/build

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you, I love this car. Thanks for watching!

[@mrpisces5844]

The joy of listening to a V-8 come to life through a nice header & exhaust system....:) Always brings you back w/a smile on your face.

[@hanzdidit]

That was an awesome day! I am glad I thought to get may camera out wit all the anticipation of firing the LS for the first time. Thanks for watching!

[@AmericanS420]

This was an ad I saw, and I was expecting a pretty terrible video or some wannabe knock off machinima contract (which I think FlickFive is?). Not bad though, pleasantly surprised. Solid build.

[@hanzdidit]

No this is just my channel, I had a bit of an Identity crisis when I first started my channel, Flick Five was the first name, Now it is hanz did it. Thanks for the props and thanks for watching!

[@aaronkrupp6420]

Love this type of video. Just talking about the car without all the flashiness

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks man I appreciate it. Thank you for watching!

[@DealsAndDiecast]

Wow, an educational ad. Thanks Han!

[@hanzdidit]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@Bizzare_Kentucky_Sky]

Love the extra fiberglass work with the LEDs super clean brother! ESPECIALLY The Shot of the car with them lit up as the sun was going down. Nice Job! Got To Give Credit Where It's DUE & I MUST SAY YOUR VISION FOR THIS CAR IS AMAZING.

[@hanzdidit]

I had never done any fiberglass work before so it was fun learning how to do it, it was challenging to make it look Like I wanted it to, but I love a challenge. I love the way Will lights look at night it really brings a new twist on the front end of this 944. Thank you so much for watching!

[@IgorVasKurch]

I'm a C4 'vette owner. I've been thinking about an LS swap for a while, but cramming an LS3 in a C4 is a bit of a hat trick. The more I read about 944 LS swaps, it sound simpler than the C4 (but not much). The power to weight ratio is better. Thanks for sharing, fantastic car, and yes, the 944 was the bomb in the 80's.

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks, If you have a good budget you should go for it, Mine was fun.

[@ericwilliams7374]

The 944 and the 911 were my dream cars when I was younger. What you did to the 944 is something I have always wanted to do as well...

[@hanzdidit]

Go for it. It is a lot of work but when you are done it is so worth it. Thanks for watching!

[@paulsullivan1901]

I really like you story! I'm am in the process of LS1 swapping my 95 BMW 325ic. Thank you for sharing!

[@derekhansen6652]

Good job, well done man. Love the 944

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@codyhaviland9650]

Nicely done- excellentbuild. I've always loved the 944.

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much, You made my day. I love this car. Thanks for watching!

[@Fileguru]

Congrats, that is an awesome build and a lot of work and effort but now its close to perfect 💪🏻

[@hanzdidit]

It was definitely a lot of work but it all paid off and I really love the car now. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel.

[@hectorherbert6585]

4 proper winter/snow tires and you'll have a blast on cold sketchy roads...I do it with a 1988 911 SC ,I live up in the French Alps) ,driving at night on fresh snow with good headlights ,heater on and tunes...so cool..!!!!

[@hanzdidit]

hector, sounds super fun, I will give it a try, I have to agree that the right tunes make all the difference. Where I live we typically get pretty heavy snow in the winter so this year may be a perfect opportunity. I would love to see your car if you have a way to show it to me. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

[@jacobwatson5484]

Just picked up my 944 and will be using yours as inspiration. Going to start with an 6.2 L92 swap next year.

[@hanzdidit]

Awesome! have fun with it, let me know how it is going. I have a new video comimg out next week, I did some things to the 944 and it is looking better then ever. Thanks for watching!

[@joshuabradshaw5270]

Very clean and tasteful build. I can tell you love it.

[@hanzdidit]

I really do love this car, I'm usually grinning ear to ear when I'm driving it, it is so much fun. Thank you for watching!

[@rhperron1]

Great job! Looks fantastic and it's your car, your vision. Those cars definitely needed a healthy V-8!

[@hanzdidit]

I love that word "Fantastic" that is a great way to describe this car. Thank you so much for watching my story!

[@jh5131]

Absolutely love it, great job beautiful car!

[@littledave7313]

Absolutely love what you have done.

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much, you made my day. It was a labor of love and in the end i love it.

[@deborahvalentine2893]

Very nice job. I had a Ruf tuned 944 Turbo back in the late 90's early 2000s. I regret selling it on. One of the best driving autos I've had. Congrats and enjoy!

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much, I have worked so hard on this car but every minute has been worth it. I think these 944s are so sexy and I am very passionate about making them the best they can be. At the end of this project I am super stoked about the way it turned out Thanks for watching. Here is the latest update to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqaXeZuqgLVgidk

[@tomoday4450]

Very cool wheels 👍🏻 Beautiful car 👍🏻

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ziggiesaquaticexotics8270]

Bro this car looks amazing! Great great work brother !

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks again so much for all the support and thanks for watching.

[@briansmsk8er1]

Looks amazing! I was thinking about doing the same thing.

[@hanzdidit]

You should do it, it is a lot of work but worth it in the end.

[@zayboo]

It looks badass with the lights man great job makeing your car I hope you have a great experience 👌🏼

[@hanzdidit]

Appreciate it!!

[@etherealtalion]

Not even a car guy and this is awesome. 👍

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

[@armandosarmientojr2522]

Love the wheels man… Kudos! My mom bought one of the first 944s in Chicago in ‘83 when I was a junior in high school and that thing handled so beautifully and shifted like butter I loved that car so much and I just have to say kudos. Great job and have fun driving it!!

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much for watching. I really appreciate your comments.

[@porsche944shenanigans3]

Great Video. I'm totally about this: "My Car, My Wallet - MY DESIGN" and I totally agree, that's one sexy 944. My daily driver is an 85 944 (early). However, I've been researching the LS swap for my garaged 944 parts car, since the engine is already out. Thanks for the motivation.

[@hanzdidit]

No problem keep me posted on your build I would love to see how it's going. Thank you for supporting my channel!

[@josemaldonado-ni8cy]

Did u finish

[@porsche944shenanigans3]

@@josemaldonado-ni8cy Actually, I came up on an 81 C3 corvette so I'm swapping that instead - LOL. building the channel for it right now. Tho haven't decided if I will post anything. It can really take away from the build time.

[@melvinfansler9432]

That is a great build, and you did a great job on it.

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much I am so stocked about how it turned out, I love this car! Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel.

[@jcenterpriseinc]

Congrats to you...wish I had the expertise and resource to change out to a LS engine with more hp...love the 944 body work ..after all these year unappreciated so glad it finally it is getting the recognition it deserves

[@hanzdidit]

It is really great to hear good feedback after all of the work it feels like it paid off and I'm glad I can share it with the world. Thank you for watching!

[@philharpersf]

Great job on the car!

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks!

[@lacoolhand1017]

Love it! Great job!!!

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much for watching! I love this car, it was such a fun project.

[@Chief_5]

Agree, you made the car that should’ve been! Awesome 👍👍

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks SuperChief5 I am glad you like it. Lots of work but worth it in the end. Thank you for watching!

[@59vaughn]

It Shuda been a vw sports entry....and a Porsche front engine entry...with Porsche performance...but for swap enthusiasts it's pure gold.....

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much!

[@Landshark928]

Very nic your vid about your 944 devotion. Awesome V8 upgrade!!

[@hanzdidit]

It has been a lot of work but it definitely has paid off, I love this car. If you want to see the latest update I have made a few changes that have made the car even a little better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqaXeZuqgLVgidk Thank you for watching and supporting my channel!

[@teamsylent713]

Sick car dude!!!

[@hanzdidit]

It is a dream come true!

[@Smythrn]

wow beautiful!! great job!

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much. This was definitely a labor of love and I am so excited about how it turned out. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

[@dsalbatera]

great video, very informative!

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks you am glad you like the car, It was a lot of work but it is almost done. Thanks for watching!

[@ZombieLife]

I LOVE IT !!!!!!!! IT's EXACTLY how I want one.. This and a 3rd gen t-top camaro (Also done like this) are my 2 wants. Currently shopping for my project

[@hanzdidit]

Awesome! I did some upgrades and the car is looking even better (I think anyways) I Love that 3ed gen camaro Irock Z, such a cool car! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqaXeZuqgLVgidk

[@es330td]

Thanks for posting this video. I daily drive a rebuilt 1990 Toyota supra with pop-up headlights. A 944 is my next project car.

[@hanzdidit]

That is awesome, I can't wait to see your 944. I would also like to see your Toyota supra. I love it when people keep old awesome cars alive. Thanks so much for watching!

[@mr.whitefolks7004]

Awesome build!!!!👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much. Thanks for watching,

[@giannicarlo]

Nice work. And good video.

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks Gianni for your support and thanks for watching.

[@seanhershey3390]

nice work!... love it.

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@danperkins2430]

Great car. I’m with you on this. I feel that the 944 is one of the best looking porche models built. The fact that you can buy them right makes them an awesome candidate for a resto-mod. The updating that you did was very tastefull. I’d love to know how much you have in the car total.

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you very much for the compliment, I did pour my heart and soul into this car. To be perfectly honest with you after I rebuilt the engine transmission I had to stop looking at how much I had into the car. I stopped saving receipts and stopped counting. I did talk to someone today that said I could get almost $30,000 for this 944 if I was to sell it... If that is true I might make a little prophet if I did not include my time. For me this was a labor of love. I could have done it for a lot less if I just picked a donor engine and put it in but it kind of snowballed and I upgraded almost everything on the car. Thank you for watching and if you do a conversion please let me know how it is going, i would love to see someone els doing one .

[@DennisMurphey]

I had a friend with a 944 turbo, and I had Corvettes most of the time. Then i ran across a 928 for sale and took it on a test drive. Damn near killed my self, but i did like the Porsche interior. Later i ended up in a 98 C5 LS 6 speed but thought this chassis and a 944 Body would be a nice ride. Never got to it. My wife just could not understand why I would want to do that. But your project explains it all. Very very well done. Nice result, congrats, Dennis in Virginia

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you Dennis, it was a ton of work but at the end of the day it was all worth it. Thank you so much for understanding my obsession with this project, lol. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching and supporting my channel.

[@8822fitzy]

I agree with you. I absolutely love that body style.

[@hanzdidit]

This is an amazing car for sure I absolutely love the way they built this body. I feel super lucky to have had the chance to build this car, I'm glad you like it too thank you so much for watching!

[@peterviceroy1592]

Like your video alot! Nice job on the car and the video.

[@hanzdidit]

it is so great to get positive feedback! Thank you so much for watching, let me know if you want to see more videos about this car and what you would like to see...?

[@raven94568]

I live in bend too. I keep a look out for you when im in my 944 turbo

[@kingibroo5129]

Damn man nice ass car this is amazing and ur build is very inspiring!! I love that car

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks you so much here is the most up to date 944 video if you want to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqaXeZuqgLVgidk Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel.

[@XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXXxXxxccx]

I want a 944 just like yours. I’ve always loved the 944 and the 928

[@hanzdidit]

I love this 944. Thanks for watching.

[@mrmattlakin]

nice work, an LS1 makes pretty much any car fun

[@hanzdidit]

To be precise it makes it almost twice as fun, lol. Thanks so much for watching I'm glad you like the car.

[@tomkirchhoff4672]

Love what you did with the bumper LED's. Looks like the Wraith coming at you at night!!!!! I'm just going to get a blueprint crate engine delivered to me when I swap

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you. That bumper was definitely a labor of love and I love the way it turned out. I'm 100% on your side if I had it to do over again I would've just ordered a new engine. I wasted my money and wish I could do it over again. Good luck on your swap I'm sure it will be awesome when it's done. Thank you so much for watching and happy new year.

[@siwash99]

Really great!! I want one too!

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ianmankersen]

My brother did almost the exact same thing. His is red with turbo twists, but not as complete yet. I’m currently looking for a 968 to try and do. Sweet car mar!

[@hanzdidit]

You should definitely do your project, it is a lot of work but it will be worth it once it's done. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel.

[@desertduck4177]

Very nice. I’m dreaming of doing the same for my ‘83 na. Just ordered and received a turbo radiator. Then I’ll do wheels and brakes, then save for the conversion kit. I’m a few years out from the LS but like the idea of a donor Camaro. Cool.

[@hanzdidit]

You can do it! Let me know how it is going.

[@Washman-jw3hl]

Wow! Very nice car indeed. And a very very nice job doing the fiberglass on the front bumper. The LED's add such a nice touch. And you better believe if I heard the LS1 coming from what the original 4 banger sat. I would probably break my neck wondering WTF?!?!?! Lol such an upgrade

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you for noticing the small details, it was a lot of work but I think it all paid off in the fit and finish. I will tell you every time I start the car it kind of makes me laugh a little, just because it is so ridiculous how killer it sounds. Thanks for watching!

[@madcat1436]

You should put window louvers on the back glass. I love this car and you really did a wonderful job.

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much, it was a labor of love for sure. Every time I open my garage door. I look at her and she makes me smile. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel.

[@tomoday4450]

Absolutely beautiful job brother 👍🏻

[@hanzdidit]

I really appreciate it, you made my day. Thank you so much for watching!

[@QkSilver04GTO]

Hell yeah those twist wheels look awesome on that 944. Exactly what I would do...

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks Matt, I am working on making a video of the car driving and creating a through-back 1987 TV ad. It has been fun so far, it will be up in a few weeks if we can get enough clear days. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel.

[@QkSilver04GTO]

@@hanzdidit You bet! A buddy of mine and I have been thinking about doing a 944 LSx swap and I shared your video and another person's video with him. I can't wait until we get our shop built and we have space, along with a lift, to actually work and store cars. I am intrigued by this swap. German engineering with Chevy power! What's not to like??? Good video, enjoyed the content.

[@joeljohnson3676]

Wow! Oregon! I miss that place. Eugene.... I bought an 85 rx7 gsl se there. I took it back to Tx where I ended up putting a .060 sbc in it.

[@hanzdidit]

Awesome! It is a lot of work but in the end it is all worth it! Thanks for watching.

[@wewesirat2298]

Great video brother good work

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@1986XRV8]

Car looks great!

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much for watching I'm glad you like the car.

[@peterhatch1583]

Great video thank you!!

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much this was a labor of love. I'm glad you liked it. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel.

[@peterhatch1583]

@@hanzdidit i have a ls3 what would be the best year and tubo 944 to use for conversion thks

[@jodygreen1518]

Hello that is such a cool car I can appreciate what you've done to this baby it look great my dad did a gran national complete set up on his 79 triumph tr7 and the same wow factor but he worked on his for 14 yrs as a project for him not to get bored but when he finished it everybody in town thought that it was a Ferrari I really enjoyed your stay about this car I have a relative who owns a 944 now I want to hear more about your cars n projects Peace

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you for the nice comments. I love to hear stories about other car guys building amazing machines, you should look into building your Mercedes. My transmission is being rebuilt and I should have the car back up and running in the next month or so, I have some plans for some more videos for sure. Thank you so much for watching!

[@philly7558]

Amazing job!!

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much, you are going to love the video I put out next week. I had a couple of things done to the 944 and it looks better then ever!

[@buddystringer4084]

Man great work

[@ForTheLoveOfRightRudder]

Nicely done sir

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much all of my hard work has paid off I really am proud of this car. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel!

[@artmarquez9140]

Love the black on black and Wow! You your valence mod customization was amazing. Crept I would went with the amber LED’s. I’m feeling my really inspired right now. I wished you would mentioned some cost or even an over all. Anyway she came out beautifully.

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you like the build. To be honest with you I do not know how much it cost I did not want to add it up when I was done because I spent way too much on this project :). I really appreciate you watching and supporting my channel.

[@FutekigoStudios]

I’m digging this build! The black wheels and lowering it some turned out nicely too. What seats are those that you installed? I have hundreds of other questions too, but I’ll leave it at just that one. I’m getting an 87 924s and have been seriously considering doing what you have done. Of course I’ll need to add a little extra to the body in order to achieve a more 944/924 GT look.

[@hanzdidit]

I just checked out my account and I believe these are the ones that I got for my 944 www.carid.com/cipher/cipher-auto-cpa1001-series-racing-seats-universal-385490367.html?vehicle=115402 Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

[@TheRealJoeyC]

Good story!

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you! Thanks for watching.

[@paulpz04]

Sweet vid🤘

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@paulpz04]

@@hanzdidit on Forza Horizon 4 (xbox) one of my favorite cars is a 924 S with a 918 Spyder engine swap in it..its wine red with dark polished copper wheels and shes a beauty, I believe your car was based off of that chassis and is equally stunning

[@keenedgedesigns]

Great story.

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much, that means a lot. Thank you for watching!

[@stacyhaley4691]

Cool bro! You just motivated me to ls swap mine!! 👍🏾

[@hanzdidit]

Go for it! Let me know how you are doing along the way. Thanks for watching !

[@chrisbarnes8867]

Just my opinion: removing the horizontal door guards is the easiest way to update the look of any 944. It’s a cleaner look.

[@hanzdidit]

Hey man, thanks for the tip, I will look for some pictures that do not have them installed and check it out. Thanks for watching!

[@chrisbarnes8867]

Hanz did it I forgot to mention that I bought a ‘88 Turbo from the original owner. He told me he removed the guards the 1st week of buying the car. He was completely spot on for doing it. If you look around you will occasionally see one w/o the guards. I think you will agree it’s a much cleaner look

[@cashsilas3047]

I dont mean to be off topic but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.

[@ethanmario6062]

@Cash Silas instablaster :)

[@cashsilas3047]

@Ethan Mario I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@vero_nicaasmr]

This is clean asf

[@hanzdidit]

It is comments like these that make my day and makes me want to keep making videos for you. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel.

[@aaronhuynh3360]

need that rear diffuser i think nice build

[@hanzdidit]

I totally agree with you and I am looking for one. I think it would really finish the car off really well. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

[@adamhilker1243]

I had a 944, what an awesome car!!!!

[@hanzdidit]

Heck yeah this is like a dream come true!

[@AdrianGarcia-ip2ui]

Dope build

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks Adrian, It is still an ongoing project. Thanks for watching!

[@sethwarnick8401]

Hanz, as a fellow DIYr and car guy, I really appreciate what you have done here. If you had a "do over" would you have tried to get ahold of a 944 Turbo to start with or are you happy going with an NA model?

[@hanzdidit]

Hey Seth, I am happy with the 944s, I wold like to have a transaxle from a turbo but they are hard to find any more. The problem with the turbo cars is that they have been hammered on a bit more with the extra HP. My 944s only had 150 ish HP so it was not doing to many burnouts if you know what I am saying. To answer your question for the way I drive it... it is a perfect setup and I love it. Here is a link to the latest video on the 944 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqaXeZuqgLVgidk Just a few updates. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel!

[@nathanhelms1674]

This is what I’m doing to a 87 model same naturally aspirated and putting a rebuilt/built 5.3 truck motor in supposed to put down 450-500 at the wheels can’t wait to drive it

[@hanzdidit]

cause up with your project. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Please keep me posted on how your project is going. Thank you so much for watching.

[@Tony-ge2hj]

what kind of electronics did you get to control the LS motor? or dash did you get?

[@hanzdidit]

I used the computer from the Camaro that i took the LS out of, and I was able to get all the VDO Gages in the Porsche dash to work. it was a clean install. Thanks you so much for watching.

[@glow9999]

Extremely well done. The LEDs are awesome. Yeah, why would that fibreglass company make a front end to house old lights instead of new lighting…?

[@hanzdidit]

I know right, it is kind of crazy that they did not just do it right the first time and provide lights and a really good fitting front end. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel.

[@aeruselectrolux4059]

Looks awesome, I have a 1985.5 that i want to do and spoke with renegade guys. if you had to est how much were you in it for? I like the seats you have what brand are they?

[@hanzdidit]

That's awesome, I would love to see the progress of your build. Honestly I did stop counting after a while because it just went so wild. It very quickly went to just pulling the old engine and putting it into this car, all the sudden I was rebuilding that engine. Then we had to do the brakes and then we had to do the suspension and then I want to do the interior, on and on. So it was a lot of money. If I had any advice for you I would tell you to buy a crate engine or Get a good running engine out of a donor car and make sure that you do your breaks. and see how much further you wan to go at that point. this would be around $10 to 12K and that car will keep you smiling. Thank you so much for watching!

[@connordearaujo]

I live outside Portland also ! I got a all white 88 924s

[@hanzdidit]

Nice! I love the body style on this car probably the sexiest car made in the 80s. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

[@qualen9287]

Do you have a parts list? I have been trying to figure out best brake options since mine is a 84 N/A. I pretty much have a list of everything I need for LS swap, etc. I also have an L83 I have thought about trying to make work, but I am going to sell it and just get an LS. Less headache :)

[@hanzdidit]

I do not have a parts list but I did get most of my tips from Renegade Hybrids in Las Vegas. I think I got my brakes from Summit Racing I found this kit for your car (84 - 944) www.summitracing.com/parts/wil-140-11018-dr maybe this will help. I went with the Wilwood brakes. Considering I had to loose my power break booster they work great. I hope this helps and thank you for watching!

[@christiangombert172]

I just would change also the rear bumper. What do you think. I own a 944 s2 and I think this is the best stock engine for the 944.

[@hanzdidit]

I will definitely try to find a rear bumper for this car, I agree they look very sleek. I think all of the Porsche engines when they are running well are amazing I just wanted a little more power. More power equals more fun, or more trouble LOL. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel.

[@vasantos-re4hb]

Hahaha! If Singer could reimagine a 944...they would come to the same conclusion you did. Well done.

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks for the props, This car is now it should've been in 1987. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

[@natewahl900]

Would really like to know how much you put into a new engine, tran, suspension, and brakes

[@hanzdidit]

Me too, to be honestly after I paid for the engine rebuild I kind of stopped counting just because it was getting so out of hand. If I had it to do over again I would buy a NEW LS3 crate engine $10K Renegade hybrids kit with headers 5K transaxle rebuild $3K Breaks and suspension 2K . Total $20K. bodywork and paint could range anywhere between $1000 in $20,000 depending on how far you want to dive into the rabbit hole. After all is said and done I think this car might be worth about $30,000 so not a lot of profit in it. It was more a labor of love (These numbers are just estimates do not quote me). Hopefully this is helpful thank you so much for watching.

[@BasinMotorsports]

Maybe someday we'll cross paths and I can pick your brain a bit. I'm just down OR-97 outside Klamath Falls. I'd thought about doing this swap at the beginning of the year, but uh... Yeah, let's just say 2020 happened. I have been thinking about picking up a ragged 944 to swap again as I have someplace to store it for when I can get to it. I have one widebody v8 now (a Foxbody Mustang), and I'd love to add a 944 to the mix to compare them. Do you take it out to shows during the nice weather? I went to Sunriver last year in the widebody, and have family to visit in Redmond. Love the story, and it sounds familiar. The rabbit hole can be pretty deep sometimes!

[@hanzdidit]

Nice build on all you cars, keep up the good work! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel!

[@Cad1900]

Did you change the intake or cam in the LS1? I’m considering swapping my NA for a LS. Can’t decide if I should go crate engine or find a good low mile. How did you get the gauges to work with the GM ECU? Thanks! Love your car.

[@hanzdidit]

this was just the stock LS out of the Camero. I probably should've put a cam in it but I didn't wanna blow up the trans axle. If I had it to do over again I would've got a crate engine, by the time I bought the car and rebuilt the engine it would have been very close to the crate price. The company I bought my kit from renegade hybrid was able to give me a wiring diagram so I could wire up my VDO gauges.

[@Cad1900]

@@hanzdidit Great information thank you very much!!!

[@loathsomelonewolf108]

I really want a 944 now.. and now I really want one and engine swap it!

[@hanzdidit]

I'm glad you like the video thank you so much for watching. Definitely a labor of love I do love this car.

[@fishheds]

Do those wheels come in right and left twists? I bought a new RX7 GXL in 86 and the wheels had different twists

[@hanzdidit]

The Porsche Turbo Twist wheels only come in this configuration and they are staggered.

[@haig6877]

So did you use the stock trans from the Porsche

[@hanzdidit]

Yes I was able to find a limited slip engine from a 1987 944S. I did spend the money to have it rebuilt which was pretty expensive but worth it. Let me know if you have anymore questions and thank you so much for watching.

[@redsky7527]

Beautiful 944

[@hanzdidit]

Thank you so much, it was a labor of love for sure and I think it turned out great. Thanks for watching.

[@spam5701]

Wow I just picked a 924s so I don't know how much this video applies to it, but you've done everything I've been dreaming of doing. It looks absolutely gorgeous! Do you happen to know who makes the valance?

[@hanzdidit]

Sorry for the late reply this ended up in my spam. The valance is was called the EVO III I think. It took me about two months to get it and the guy said he was only making 500 my balance was marked 445 and that was about three years ago. I have looked for them for other people and I can't find them anywhere online I think that they stopped making them. If there was enough demand I would try to make a mold of the one that I have to re-create it. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel!

[@clintonhayes670]

Sweet sweet car i lov it!justsayin

[@hanzdidit]

Thanks so much, It is the best project I have ever done. Thank you for watching!

[@Sillysurfer48]

great build and great video! I am looking to do the same ls swap to my own 944 and im wondering how much did you spend on just the swap itself?

[@hanzdidit]

My advice is to try to find a Camaro or a Tahoe with an LS that is it in good shape. I had mine rebuilt and it is too expensive to talk about. The stuff that I got from Renegade Hybrid it was about $5000. I got headers, radiator, engine mounts, bell-hosing and I have them set up the computer for me.

[@johnm7803]

You can find 100k mile LS1s for 2k. Conversion kits are 2-4K, depending on options, plus a 951 (turbo) transaxle, to handle the power, then probably a few more odds and ends depending on what else you’re doing. I would say between 5-8 just for conversion.

[@hepcat93]

In my opinion these wheels are cool too, man😎👍 But I remember seeing GM selling LS3 for like 4,5 grands on their own website.

[@hanzdidit]

To be perfectly honest with you if I was to do this over again I would have bought a crate engine. The thing you have to think about is that when you do crate LS you have to buy all of the components water pump, AC compressor, alternator all hoses... you get the point.Having said that it's still would've been a better way to go because everything would be brand new. Thanks for watching!

[@Nick_Henri]

Looks awesome! What did you replace in the interior and with what? Everything looks new (dash, door panels, ...) and those seats look amazing!

[@hanzdidit]

One of my requirements when I bought this car was that it was in really good shape and had no rust. I didn't really plan on doing this build but I was picky when I was making my purchase. I took out the electric seats and replaced them with some seats from this company I found called carid.com. I think I have links to the seats in the steering wheel in the description. I bought a dash cover from eBay and it made the whole interior look almost brand new. I also got a new shifter knob which I have gotten some controversy about but I think it looks pretty cool. I found that on eBay as well. This has been a labor of love and everybody will have different tastes but I think this turned out pretty close to what I imagined when I started. Thank you so much for watching

[@Nick_Henri]

​@@hanzdidit Thanks for getting back to me! This is very helpful. I'm considering getting a 944 and doing an LS swap as well. My neighbour had a beautiful red one when I was a kid. Love the look but not at all crazy about the base power. I have a 2022 Camaro 2SS and would love to have a 944 with a similar power plant. Came close to getting an '83 944 on the weekend. Had only 60k km and had been in storage for 10 years. It didn't last long though and I missed out. Was only $4k. Anyway, thanks for all the info!

[@ziggiesaquaticexotics8270]

Ayyyy shouts out to bend Oregon!! You know Kate and mathias? Lol they live in bend also

[@hanzdidit]

Look me up if you're ever in Bend I'd love to show you the car in person if you'd like to see it. I don't know your friends Kc and Mathias but there are lots of cool people here. I'm really glad you like the car thanks for watching