Big American V8 Power In A Cheap Porsche 911!!! | PART 1

[@jeff008thepunk]

Glad those engine worked for you guys. I hand picked and inspected those things myself before I had them sent to you. Powerkraut is gonna be a monster!

[@corystansbury]

Good man

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks Jeff, these things are minty! Appreciate the support!

[@winzracingNZ]

I offered to pull apart BARRA 6 cylinder engines from New Zealand to show people what they were getting. Sadly I know no one in the states into cars and so my little side hustle idea from 10 years ago has never gone ahead but other people and companies throwing their shit twenty year old wrecker engines into the states

[@yooooo6296]

​​@@winzracingNZthere's not a lot of interest especially since people started pulling good power from the Atlas 4200

[@buzzwaldron6195]

Chevy V8 into 911 been done for decades...

[@distilledcoatings]

“Rear-wheel drive, ‘cause I like to party”. Needs to be the next T-shirt. I’d buy that

[@slackamacgaming6721]

I second that...

[@RyanFannon-fy1yf]

I’ll endorse this as well

[@jdf4147]

Yes!

[@JohnDoe-en9ch]

Power Kraut on the back. Make mine XXL.

[@tptrsn]

@@JohnDoe-en9ch That is a fantastic T-shirt design idea!! I'll buy one also. (I'm actually building a pauerkraut right now)

[@beezlebub3955]

This channel is quickly becoming one of my top faves, sick back to back to back builds

[@slackamacgaming6721]

For sure...

[@Russell_and_Rosko]

My 964 was the first LS 964 / 993 or newer 911. Started building it in 2006, got it running 2009. Scott at Renegade used my car for measurements for the newer style motor mounts. I did 170 mph in that car (taller rear tire than stock + raised limiter from 6850 rpm to 7100 rpm, 275/40/17 rear tire) many times. Big cam / ported 243 heads...2640 lbs, the car was seriously quick.

[@Rev.Match.Reviews]

Damn! That's awesome! And if porsche guys don't like LS swapped 996s, I can only imagine the sheer rage they have towards an LS swapped 964! Gotta love it!

[@daniesalex7073]

Do you still own that car

[@jakeofallterrains9048]

Tony contemplating complaining season 2.

[@landon390]

This show has really found its identity! I love it! Some of the best projects on YT

[@StayTunedTA]

Awesome praise, thanks so much! Appreciate the support!

[@tptrsn]

@@StayTunedTA Yeah, this is a great one! You've inspired me to finally start working on putting mine together. :)

[@nirmalrukhra939]

This channel is the aptiome of what gear heads like. Buying affordable cars, improving them and having a fun. The average person can't afford a 50K weekend car. These are sub 15k builds that are attainable. The RX7, Cyclone tribute and LS Porsche are awesome builds!

[@crycheck3585]

7:37 "Air does not cool your engine down... does a really bad job of transferring heat" Love it. First you stuff a good ol mericuh V8 where the IMS-made of glass M96 used to live and annoy all the water cooled Porsche guys, then you say that about air to annoy all the pre-996 ones (nevermind that they're really air/oil cooled). Can't wait to see this done. Also hope my 5.0L MGB rips as much as yours did once it's done in a few weeks.

[@thomasrounds3337]

Powerkraut! I love it! You have actually eclipsed Sike Clone in coming up with car names. I didn't think you could beat that one. I'm absolutely fascinated with this build too. I've been waiting for you to start it

[@ExV1rUS]

Dude same! When I saw this Porsche being bought I was so hyped to see what it would become!

[@mistert1097]

Hoovies Apollo 911 is a good one !

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 👀😎👀😎 I am going to stand by my beliefs we car guys are the real re-cyclers ! Mr. A your mind is very twisted ( love it ) keep up the great work 👍👍👍🍕🍕🍕🍺🍺🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@layzboy2545]

🍺🍕👍👍

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks Mr B! Agreed, keep 'em from the scrap yard one way or another! Thanks for watching!

[@debbiebermudez5890]

@@StayTunedTA Love your style ! 👍👍👍

[@donparker1823]

My son's friend did this on a (I think) 2009 or so 911. The owner claimed that LS made close to 500HP and that the LS was actually lighter than the flat 6 that came out of the car. Pretty cool project. Both yours and his.

[@fcorivers]

This is how a good weekend begins. Thanks guys for the content.

[@sogood4u489]

I'm sold, buying a 997 to swap after seeing how easy this is. 30k for the car 4.5k for an ls6 and 12.5k in swap parts 47k for a monster thats super unique.

[@StayTunedTA]

You can do it! buy a blown motor 997 and get rolling! Actually Chavis will sell you a whole car for that price.

[@TheUsmc0802]

Hell yeah! I just thought, "Oh yeah it's Friday, time to check for a new video from Tony". Boom! Cracking the beer now.

[@StayTunedTA]

It's here, lets GO!

[@georgedennison3338]

Gotta finish watching this after some sleep, but I just can't see all of that LS fitting... I'll believe it when I see it. I owned a 911 way back, don't know if I want that much weight & power hangin' off the trans axle. Had enough problems keeping the front end down on mine. I kept a pair of log truck snow chsins, a 30 ft tow chain packed as far into every crevice of the nose, AND a 45# tool box full of tools in '77 & it'd still get squirrelly when it got down to a ¼ tank! Had to keep it down to 110. A mid engine model Porsche w/ an LS would be a delight... ful beast! 'night...

[@maverick_trail]

Yep, Hoovie's Garage did this some years ago with an LS1. It wasn't without its problems and Porsche purists despised that car.

[@brandongreene3213]

Making porche purists angry is it's own reward.

[@carloswithac]

So glad Tony isn't cringey like Hoovie.

[@StayTunedTA]

Well, sounds like he got it half right?

[@dalehall2993]

​@@StayTunedTA Except hoovies garage paid a mechanic the car wizard...Tony did his own swap here😂

[@SXSPRIME]

​@StayTunedTA oil sump issues at the track is a problem

[@mse7537]

Being from Brooklyn NY I must say,,, THOSE PIZZA'S LOOK OFFICIAL !! 🍕

[@TurboDog73TX]

Such an awesome swap! That's gonna be a LOT of fun!

[@Ron_Presley]

My 2002 Suburban 1500 LT with 165,000 miles and has its original stock 5.3l engine and this Suburban runs perfect and has awesome torque and gets with it. Full synthetic oil changes every 5000 miles keeps it running super smooth and very quiet. Sometimes when I get out of it to go lock my driveway gate I can’t even tell it’s even running it’s so quiet.

[@PatrickSzczypinski]

This thing is rad and gonna be rowdy. I'm a Porsche guy, through and through, and think the OG motors are awesome. I also think cool motor swaps in to killer chassis like the 911 or 944 are killer.

[@johnt.848]

Literally killers.

[@buzzwaldron6195]

Mid engine Cayman is the killer Porsche... Porsche was afraid to give it much power knowing it would finally end the rear heavy 911 widowmaker once and for all...

[@montycrain5783]

You might consider a set of Darton or similar dry sleeves in the 5.3. Naturally Aspirated it can go out to 4.185” but with a 4.165” bore with a 3.9 “ stroke and 6.2” rod from Molnar that takes it out to 425 ci with a overbore left and a good rod to stroke. It should put out over 600 hp.

[@StayTunedTA]

HMMMM. Big bore would be killer.

[@davebarron5939]

SWEET! This is the ONE I have been waiting for, gotta be the most bad-ass Swap on the planet. Well done!

[@hendo337]

Love this channel, it's the only automotive channel I watch anymore along with Robot Cantina. No fake, no overtly bling or unobtainable stuff, real knowledge and cool guys having a good time.

[@disophisis]

The most delicate thing Tony does is opening those pizza boxes haha.

[@Jonnyringo271]

lol I was shocked

[@7eis]

Tax deductible when they're in the video🎉

[@treystone1993]

THANK YOU!!! for covering some of the more minor details that make some major differences in this custom build. Helps everybody else out when looking at doing a build like that. You guys are awesome 👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@lowhpgt500]

Best automotive channel there is, hands down. Keep it up! Love everything you do!

[@ronbo422]

Power Kraut fits like a glove. 😝. Back in the late 90's, on the streets of Austin, Tx, prowled a red 911 with a Donovan-aluminum-blocked 400ci SBC. I streetraced that guy, with my 11-sec 3rd gen Camaro, with a 422ci SBC, and we were side by side. That Porsche picked up the right-front tire when it hooked! I expect Power Kraut will do the same. The torque's twisting the frame in the opposite direction than it would in the forward-faced configuration.

[@chadriddle3517]

Tony , you have be absolutely killing the uploads lately ! I mean just outstanding content ! Very interesting the whole time

[@keithhill9138]

Tony, you are truly a motor head. I love watching you because you can talk fast without talking fast if you know what l mean. It would be so fun to drive this HOT ROD!!! May be some day.

[@mechanicundercontract7752]

Yeah!!! FINALLY!!! A bunch of mechanics showing how it’s done…right or wrong…we get to enjoy the ride!!

[@p9raceway759]

Channels growing TA. 9.9 million views. Kick Ass !

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! I didn't know everyone looked at that lol, really appreciate the support!

[@brianbudd8487]

Tony! I'm always looking out for your projects when I'm riding through the area. Keep it up love it bc I can't even afford new(to me) tires

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! Will do! Good luck on the search!

[@bryanst.martin7134]

Powerkraut likes to shred the competition. That's a worth while project. Like a Homebuilt GT40, Countach, etc.

[@mattewiegand9896]

Builds like this are what dreams are made of.

[@ryurc3033]

Man, this looks like a real sweet setup, cannot believe how far you got in just this episode! Baffling setup looks solid. Totally a dune buggy situation that had already been solved. Can't wait to see how it does!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! I'm stoked on it!

[@TwocamsamGarage]

Now we’re talking!!! Between the Sike Clone and this build I can tell this channel is taking HUGE leaps!! Big ups to Tony and the guys!!! 🙌🏼

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks a ton, appreciate the support!

[@hejmuesli]

Weekend and Stay Tuned. Such a lovely combo!

[@jeremiahthomas2669]

Arron Kaufman from fast and loud built a badass ls3 911 turbo I believe

[@layzboy2545]

What a way to start an episode! HellYeah Tony. Stuck in traffic, so gotta wait for Beer and a Slice Time. Ready to Stay Tuned though🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@StayTunedTA]

Let's go!!!! May your beer be cold and your pizza be hot always!

[@layzboy2545]

@@StayTunedTAUnless it’s breakfast, then warm beer and cold pizza is acceptable🤣🤣. You guys rule!

[@ApolloBSG]

When you ran 5.3 up on the dyno for the first time my little 1year old daughter went"woooom!". It was a beautiful moment.

[@davebutler2776]

I'm not sure what happened I watching a Mopar to Bowling Green now I'm getting a 5.3 in a porsche 😂

[@StayTunedTA]

HAHA, we like all sorts of stuff here on ST!

[@josephkelly4893]

I love the trials and tribulations of this channel, real mechanics stuff, no bs, don’t go changin, peace

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! We don't plan on it! Just having fun and building down and dirty hot rods!

[@7eis]

With budget you risk buying twice, just the way it is🤠

[@davidcombs8458]

Power Kraut is an awesome name. Porsche purists are my favorite when they get butthurt. Let’s go!!!!

[@magnuspersson2468]

I really love that you are doing stuff normal people can do 90% ( ie. guys that dont have 30.000 usd for an engine swap ) ! much respect !

[@StayTunedTA]

Yessir, we try to keep it pretty approachable on most projects!

[@nathanhauge4178]

Take it to the Freedom Factory and race Cleetus!

[@gerhelwinters1967]

I'll never forget the time I got A ride in A Targa Porsche with A big block Chevy in it. It went from 0 to 130 miles per hour to 0 again in A 1/4 mile city block. I was very impressed! I didn't even know that some Porsches had Big blocks in them.

[@CruisinWithKevin]

Funny I’ve been mostly out of KZbin content to watch and been binge watching hoovies channel. Just saw the diagnosing episode yesterday and it did have baffles but because the engine is backwards it still starved it pulling oil away enough from the sump. Either way loved that build this thing should be cool when it’s done after a million bucks and lots of new words lol

[@paulprimac]

PowerKraut! I love that! 😂 This is so awesome!

[@fuzzyfishnutz4838]

Tony is doing God’s work. Love this stuff

[@247garage]

Best automotive content on the web. Keep thrashing fellas, love it!!

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

I really like the idea of big American horsepower with all the handling and "euro-sportyness" of the German car.

[@KCMedia33]

So happy you put the wavetrac in this. Many don’t do this and it’s a huge mistake with a LS swap as most the Porsche G9X 6 speeds don’t come with LSD from the factory.

[@StayTunedTA]

A good LSD changes the whole car!

[@toddsmith4015]

Love the channel....was bummed when you made the decision to move away from motortrend...the Haggerty thing was interesting, albeit felt awkward...But the vibe you have here on Stay Tuned ... you and your buddies buildin awesome, unique cars.. is awesome...It just keeps getting better and better 😊

[@Talasas]

This feels right at home on this channel, love it!

[@StayTunedTA]

Happy to hear that!

[@brandongreene3213]

Hell yes! These guys keeping local pizza shops open

[@StayTunedTA]

Ha, we sure are. I might need to eat something green soon or i'm going to turn into a pizza.

[@brandongreene3213]

​@@StayTunedTAeasy easy, we don't need that negativity 😂 love what yall do.

[@coreydemarce4652]

Very nice! Back in the 90s a friend and I shoehorned a 350 into a 914. Talk about wild!

[@louisgarguilojr2592]

Hey you guys!!

[@StayTunedTA]

Goonies forever!

[@hdoglesby]

This is the episode I've been waiting for

[@StayTunedTA]

Let's GOOOO!!!!

[@NeverLetOff]

Yes!!! Stay Tuned Friday coming in hot!! Lets go!

[@StayTunedTA]

YES! thanks for watching!

[@bendummer8084]

I love this channel, and even as a Porsche fanboy I love the idea of this 996 staying alive, but so glad you didn't LS swap a 997!

[@MindsNmotors]

American brute force v8 + lightweight German sports car = roasty toasty good times!

[@StayTunedTA]

It's going to be the best! I can't wait!

[@lorddoobsworth144]

the kinda of power/torque band an LS has plus the traction you get with the RR layout sounds very interesting 👍

[@kumbackquatsta]

as a non-german, i am not offended by the name "powerkraut"

[@chriswilson9248]

Not hyperinflation it's called bidenomics

[@Borderline5440]

Synonymous, really.

[@philipholman9898]

A kid whose dad owned a body shop did this in '85. It was sick

[@markhanna5434]

One of the coolest cars out there right now. I told myself I was done with engine swap project cars, but I think I have just changed my mind.

[@StayTunedTA]

Very cool! Do it up!

[@mavricxx]

Matt Ross channel is one of the best and just found your channel. Great channel guys, keep up the great content!

[@StayTunedTA]

Welcome aboard! Thanks!

[@MrAnimalsrtasty1]

That adapter plate is killer!

[@KtfoMustang]

I've been away for work but my buddies and I still get together for beer and za watch parties of your videos over discord. Thanks for making weekends after 80 hour work weeks so much better! 🍻

[@stokerdon1020]

Bout Time you guys got back on this project! PowerKraut looks Awesome! There's nothing like a 3 pedal Porsche with an LS in it! I love mine!

[@jefflindeman2145]

You come up with the best builds. Miss you on hot rod garage but this platform suits you.

[@needhelp2453]

As a former Porsche tech I found the video very interesting. Thanks

[@agsession7664]

Hysterical... everybody thought the same thing you're gonna Hoover it!!!

[@ROMPERRR]

"rear wheel drive cuz I like to party".... love it 🤘

[@blt3479]

Hey Tony and guys... Far be it for me to say - I know you know what you're doing - but that driveshaft. Its got enough energy in it to kill everyone in the shop if it unloads. And even if you have safety loops to the stock frame rails, I'm not sure if that's enough to contain significant shrapnel. And the stock frame isn't THAT tough either. Please consider my feedback here. Love your content as a longtime fan, and I just want to make sure you guys are safe (and we all keep getting entertained!).

[@westonhecker]

Please make sure you handle the oil pump on rear face conversion.

[@sw-iz1ux]

Uber Slick Tony! Now I want to build one. Reminds me of the Crown Hick project with You and Lucky.

[@carsonfiero4209]

Tony is gradually turning into Lucky as the years go by. Don’t pretend we didn’t see you take off your glasses to get a better focus on that spark plug. 😊 Thank-you for all your content over the years!

[@irineovelasquez1964]

Ive done that years ago with a 5.7L vortech. Had to put an after market oil cooler, changed the oil pan to a custome one. And had to upgrade the cooling system. It was stick shift. Scary to drive though, but was fun when u got the hang of it. It was efi, with a custom computer.

[@jcole4512]

Our guy Finnigans hour long episode is build a bracket and mount a drysump tank. And you got an entire motor built, dynoed and a complex install done. Love ya both but it feels good to see so much progress in a video!

[@davidspeyers]

So true.

[@trentdawg2832]

I bought a Lm7 from b&r off of ebay bout 6 years ago for $350 shipped to my driveway here in the s.f. East bay…….great folks to deal with!!!……i ended up putting 4.8 flat tops, an ASA cam , and 799 heads on/in it, with a 3000 stalled th350 in a ‘68 c/10……the truck was a rocket ship with the powerband of a 250 two stroke dirtbike…..good times!!!

[@justengaddy9708]

Can’t wait to see Powerkraut all finished. Awesome car

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Need a Baja Bug style rally air scoop to feed the intake. ;-) Would love to see that V8 in a 914. hmm might need a smaller block for mid-engine. That adapter setup to fit to VW is amazing. Killer project.

[@mrchips303]

Dam, now that is how you do the you tubes. LFG!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! Let's GOO!!

[@HolyCatsGarage]

The LS in the front of my g body was pretty exciting today lol

[@tristanvandermaaten8049]

I have a mod for your grinder guards to make them alot more user friendly. Install a zip disk, layout on the guard where the disk would hit then move the line 1/8" away from the disk. Cut off the excess from the bottom, allows you to grind flat and get in places easy but still guards your fingers if the disk blows up.

[@bigdaisy19k]

Man I love Fridays, let's go! Get that beast in there. 🎉

[@StayTunedTA]

Let's Go bud!

[@mickeyward1878]

By far the coolest build on KZbin All hail the powerkraut

[@Mick_A_Knuckle]

POWERKRAUT! Excellent name Tony, laughed out loud!

[@StayTunedTA]

Ha, thanks!

[@eriklarson9137]

Tony, you really need to consider doing a Honda K swap into a Porsche. There is a channel called Bayside Fabrication that sells a "kit" for it, and he is an awesome guy to work with. 5-6 hundred HP easy, and cheap and reliable, plus lighter than a 5.3. :) Throw a Quaife sequential with paddle shifters in it, if you REALLY want to party.

[@gar24407]

This is the best option for a plain 996. Only GT3s and Turbos are worth saving both in money and driving experiance. This actually makes it special and more fun.

[@StayTunedTA]

Kind of Agree. That M96 motor is never going to be a draw on these cars, everyone just wants to talk about the IMS.

[@RamosRev]

More great content. Cinematography moment of the episode was around 21:00 where Barbs head was obscured by the hanging motor and he was chatting away 😂. The three Pizza spread made me want pizza real bad. I love it all.

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks so much! Russo did that shot on purpose and wanted to put a smiley face over it but ran out of time.

[@RamosRev]

@@StayTunedTA 🤣

[@rlscustoms]

Have you looked at an LS6 intake manifold, it’s the best flowing cathedral port manifold GM made and is pretty compact, not sure how it compares to the MSD unit though.

[@sleepervega71hill28]

Hello Tony. I remember you talking to the guy building the other rear-engines. Of course you had that idea Too. I'm watching

[@mvlad7402]

Great project! Very creative work

[@BrandonDawson13]

This project is so exciting. Literally has me looking aroud for 911s to do this with. Gives me an affordable(ish) way to get into my teenaged dream car. Anyone in the PNW see a good one LMK.

[@josephnubile1970]

Hi Tony, with all of this work, why not make absolutly sure it has 400 hp just change the cam while its out and easy. or add some Nitrous..... too much work to settle for only 300 hp. love the project so far and cant wait to buy a PowerKrout shirt.

[@MrGamman3yt]

Ya, I went through the comments to see. I've heard head cams are cheap and 400 is easy. How would Trans hold up?

[@joewalton2726]

I love the name and the build! I wanna do one of thes next just need to finish my OBS build!

[@larrysimoens2144]

Hey Try the Old School way. To get water threw the Thermostat. Drill a 1/8" Hole at 9 o'clock and one at 3 o'clock. On Thermostat. YOU NEVER HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE Thermostat to Open. Have Done it for 40 years.

[@StayTunedTA]

Yeah, I do that on conventional engines, the LS thermostat has this weird spring thing and it's a bit different but can probably do the same maneuver. Waiting to fill it is my least favorite always.

[@hardball107]

I'm a Porsche guy, did some SCCA at Watkins Glenn back in the day and used to bolt 912 & 914 engines into VW's, now it's all LS swaps. I've been very lucky with junkyard 5.3's, swapped them into everything from a '52 Chevy Deluxe and a slew of Mustangs to a 1994 Mazda Miata but this is wild. I've heard of the swap, never seen one. At least you don't have to swap a rear end, can't wait to see what you do for exhaust and cooling, and hear it run. Current projects are a chopped '68 C10, 5.3 w/700r4 and a '88 S10 with a 4.8 running off a carb and a T5. Big sleeper. Good luck and thanks for the video. Hope that Porsche trans last's longer than I think that T5 will.

[@ryanwilliams8865]

Gen 3 iron block 4.8 had flat top pistons, 5.3 were dished. They share a block but have different crank and con rod lengths.

[@StayTunedTA]

The iron engine is a gen 4.

[@jeffheins6624]

Great fun looking build

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks 👍 Appreciate it!