How Much Did My LS Swapped Porsche Cost??

The Q&A video talking about my 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo LS6 swap is here! How much power does it make, how much did I pay for it, and how to do the swap is explained.
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[@ttud293]

Under 10k holy $$$$

[@renemendez162]

Does anyone else gets goosebumps when an engine is reved???? 😍 ( a proper sounding car of course lol)

[@Kevmyster]

i was thinking about ls swapping my corvette. what do u think?

[@Kevmyster]

VisualAnalog it's a joke 😜

[@xtracoolconcepts]

Heresy!

[@anthonyn1027]

Mog Bros no wtf why would you put a LS on a beautiful JDM Corvette

[@robmanueb.]

Needs a rotary.

[@brockmiller3277]

I’ve heard the stock motor is just as good

[@greggburke7796]

I had an Alpine White 1988 Porsche 944, and it is absolutely my favorite car that I ever owned. Sadly it wasn't the Turbo, but it was such an aesthetically gorgeous car. I bought it used when I was in my early 20's and had it for 10 years before I totaled it. The steering radius was so tight, and precise. I have since owned a Saab 900 convertible, a Dodge Durango, a Cadillac El Dorado, a 2003 500 SL AMG hardtop convertible, Mercedes Benz ML320, a Jeep Cherokee Limited, and now I have a Porsche Boxster S. While the AMG and the Boxster are fast for sure, the 944 was my favorite car that I have ever owned. I just loved the styling and the pop up lights. Maybe someday I'll get a chance to own another one. Great video guys and well done. It's a beauty.

[@Vgk36]

Be careful at the drag strip . You might break the rear end with all the grip. Great video. Amazing fun car

[@WARESPOWER]

Has the rear end failed yet

[@imemovengeance]

I love Porsche and the LS motors so I'm diggin this car so much

[@ProlificInvention]

This is one of my favorite videos of all time.

[@jerrygriffin8461]

You took a great car and made it greater! A fellow in our PCA San Diego club did the conversion with a base 944 and lost the transaxle immediately, put in a 968 trans which holds it. He had a lot of cooling issues due to the engine taking up the whole bay so airflow through the radiator was very restricted, he put in a custom tank and radiator and has it worked out now. I look forward to seeing how the R888's hold it down, and what size are you using?

[@erinfreize4717]

Boost would be too much. Leave it as is, an under $10K lean and mean budget build.

[@RR101001]

Thats the perfect car to put a widebody on and a set of bbs wheels, just dont slam it to the fking floor, the actual height is low enough

[@gustavorosario3043]

That is right

[@ivanmejia2101]

Dacrazy-can gotta have the bbs

[@souljjjah]

dude the point of the 944 was to be a widebody 924

[@Topspeedmotorcars]

Well balanced n/a is just fine, sounds excellent

[@SpeedDemonExpress]

Engine sounds awesome!

[@johnnydeville5701]

Awesome! Sweet 944!

[@MrAllie-bf6zt]

That's cool video editing to make it look like it's two of him.

[@1_slw_eg831]

Maybe a Procharger/T56/8.8 & DR setup, that would be super dope seeing as it only weighs 2800lbs

[@fynpedersen5627]

Are t56’s feesable in a transaxle?

[@sl-mr7rq]

man you have a great taste for cars man fr

[@gnar-ninja]

you two are an awesome duo. Do you guys happen to offer the 944 LS swaps as a service?

[@Rob-vv5yn]

Great vid and super car, perfect swap. I want one two now.

[@conradfrancis379]

944 Turbo transaxle can take more horsepower than you currently are pushing so you can low boost it. There’s 944 owners making 600+ crank horsepower with that transaxle on 2.85/3.0 motors. I wonder why they removed the abs system as it was available on that year most still use the 944 Turbo brakes or switch to 928 or 911 setups and most v8 944’s will use hydroboost for power steering or some will de-power the rack or hunt down the 83 manual NA rack. Any who good looking car, I had two 951’s with over 425hp on the stock motor and trans (m-tune, 80lb injectors, exhaust, larger turbo, fpr etc) they are excellent cars to mod. Considering getting another and doing a v8 swap as well.

[@speeder36]

The best thing about that car is the sound at full throttle!!

[@glow9999]

Awesome ride!

[@d.t.2331]

My son just got a 83 944. I am arguing with my son he wants to put an LS in it. (I had a supercharged Corvette when he was young I was putting down 650Rwhp) BUT the Porsche is perfect with the red rims nothing is missing. I think it is worth more stock. I only paid $1500 for the 944 :) :) . (friend of mine sold it to him Got the deal of the century) Now I have a lot of people I could help him out with the swap I could even get him a ProCharger for it. BUT I think he should leave it a 944.

[@d.t.2331]

if you are on the East Coast and you want to Supercharge it Look at East Coast Supercharging they are in New Jersey. Did great work on my vette but they have also supercharged a smart car lol

[@saniteyxx1579]

Great video!!!

[@7of21]

I have a 88 944 that I swapped a bmw m50 turbo, zf trans and a 210mm diff from a v12 740. Custom drive shaft and axles, I decided to go this route as the original rear transaxle and torque tube weighs as much as a zf and traditional bmw large case diff, roll cage Yada, Yada. 607 hp and not worried about sending original driveline down the street

[@xschop2841]

XS approved

[@jschauer31]

Awesome! Love Porsches. And having a Corvette motor seems allowed to me. Sort of. Amazing power.

[@Jenuin]

I hope to do this one day. So cool 😎

[@chrishoesel]

Car sounds glorious.

[@Jdalio5]

Ls swap takes this 165 hp to 440 hp...that car is def death trap for real. I owned one in 1997 haven't thought about that car in 20 years but make no mistake about bnb it I will be doing this swap in the near future.

[@enochthetrucker9735]

Procharge it.😆 That would push the h.p. near 500 and you already have good interals. I really believe the original turbo transaxle could handle it. I definitely think you guys should take this car to the next level with either some pressure, or maybe a fogger system.

[@MrCTruck]

Had to sell my 944 project. One of my biggest regrets

[@maxeyXD]

I'm currently building my own LS1 944 and I just bought a finished LT4 944

[@joedmac78]

What I wanna know is how do you get it to pass state inspection

[@joedematteo]

Definitely need to turbo it

[@loganweaver2030]

Solid vod

[@danrg3000]

really liking this setup! Turbo seems hard to find in my area CA. Would this setup work with 944S? I mean is the tranny and suspension on the S comparible to turbo?

[@franco87rf69]

Hi guys. So we're do you get the kit for LS swap. Motor mounts etc.

[@lanceh4653]

Checkout Renegade Hybrids. Do a web search.

[@nictherider7483]

Texas performance is better

[@aussiedisco]

Awesome car!

[@Ethanhall100]

I love ellis, really makes me want to build one or maybe a late 80s m6

[@iansmith8054]

Hey guys Those sparco belts look mounted a little low. Y'all look super tall but in a wreck those belts are gonna really really gonna mess your backs up. I could be wrong. Love the car. Sounds awesome.

[@jenniferurban883]

Would it be easier to do an LS swap in a 944 or a 240SX?

[@mrlee4579]

Wait so did you swap the whole engine or you just replaced headers manifold exhaust and cam?

[@kevinle5810]

change the turbo badge to ls swapped, cool project

[@francescocuccia4830]

ellis needs SUPERCHARGER

[@hakopat323]

What’s the exact size of the wheels? And we’re modifications needed for them fit?

[@GoodCentsMotorSports]

Where did you buy the vented header panel from?

[@daneflounders972]

How did you get the headlights to pop up without turning any lights on

[@jack6139]

whats the conversion kit or adapter you were talking about

[@coleestes5626]

My favorite thing about Elias? I wonder what that could be , it is not really a hard question the LS engine

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

First video I've seen on this car. Is this a Renegade Hybrids Swap Kit?

[@david521598]

If you go supercharged go with centrifical so you don't have to worry about the intake.

[@huntergarcia3643]

What did you do for the drive terrain?

[@larryp.450]

How does one get a kit, what included, and how much is it?

[@RalphyCars]

I am searching for that sweet front valance. Never seen it before

[@joeyaprile7186]

JR Garage you are going to buy the demon right?

[@joeyaprile7186]

i hope so!!! haha

[@joegodwin6184]

😨

[@_HoneySweet]

What replacement transmission would you use if I can't find a turbo in good condition

[@cartermackenzie1135]

968 trans

[@wolvertonlecensura9541]

Who does the editing, and may I ask what software you use?

[@skycop56]

I owned a 1984 NA and loved it. It was the best handling car I've ever owned....period.

[@dhjamie3783]

where can you buy the conversion kit?

[@davidbutler8096]

It's 6 years later...still have it?

[@dontcallmetravis]

How close are those exhaust pipes to the ground!? I’ll bet they hit everything that sticks up an inch.

[@eejacobo]

You guys should change the magnaflow muffler to a carven tr muffler

[@carsonroberts5522]

What’s the MPG? Is it too bad to daily?

[@kinnebrewmotors2229]

Does the LS swap somehow disable the ABS?

[@sportsmansparadice42]

Where could I buy the conversion kit?

[@dog42001]

Dang loving ur vids.... thats a sick cheap car!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RalphyCars]

Im am searching for that front valance ( the metal part underneath the porsche logo) does anybody know what brand it is and where to buy it

[@ThatCaymanGuy]

holy cow thats alot of horsepower!

[@toddadams8420]

Does n.a. stand for naturally aspirated

[@maxgermain]

Awesome sounding! Hey, LS6 engines have a tad more compression and the bottom of the block has passages to allow air to move between cylinders to help with filling cylinders.

[@Russell_and_Rosko]

huh?

[@davidesquibel1646]

nice car i want one

[@FriscoBossFriscoBoss]

Where did you get the front lip for it

[@keeg5434]

Which drive shaft and which gearbox ?

[@enriquito]

Is it possible (easy) to install a turbo in a regular 944? And which turbo would be suitable (besides a porsche one)?

[@bobbyolee6927]

Idk man

[@geraldojames8760]

i got lost ...he didn't bought a full LS engine, but specific parts and they worked as well as the full engine ?...im thinking about swapping my 86 NA 944 and i would love to go his route

[@vtecbanger3180]

Who sells the adapter for the transmission

[@nothinglessjustin4924]

I’m getting a 944 NA can still do an Ls swap?

[@gabrielibarra5551]

Where can i find the kit?

[@CC-fd7pf]

Jr let's spit fire

[@eliarmstrong6300]

Yay for Wisconsin

[@jackstroud3673]

would you ever consider buying a diesel truck and building the engine?

[@EdgyNumber1]

Quaife ATB Differential in the back of that IMMEDIATELY! 👍

[@rotellat7389]

Sweet car

[@holzwurm_hd7029]

The Car is great! The only thing i dont like about it is the LS. But everyone has his opinion, Nice that you made it for under 10k. Edit: lime -> like

[@Papi_ChuloCR]

Is it stock transmission?

[@helldog134]

Why no power brakes/steering?

[@Al3jandro_75]

What cam was in ellis?!

[@lancemciver1971]

So..2800lbs means you have a leeway without frying the lil 180hp threshold. I wonder the v8 transmission and rear end layout.

[@briangostinger8644]

Gimme a spot stick boys!

[@TheSweetswed]

Damn under 10k. If you can do all the work yourself thats a W for sure. Seems very cheap for a LS engine

[@justinmack3762]

yes do it

[@eduardojamba-my9bi]

Hi guys I live in Angola-Africa and I need your help for an advise for my porsche 944 engine.

[@mosquitomike6312]

just weld the spider gears in the rear end

[@bnellynel]

What did the original kit cost. You got it almost done for $8000 but what did that guy pay to get it that far.

[@ftnppg1272]

I got 8k for ya. Maybe more if its delivered.

[@bullettv2356]

maybe also wrap the 944 turbo?

[@mikedesrosiers1219]

Do you think an 83 944 NA with a super clean body ,below average interior and motor is blown. For 1000 dollars is a good deal ???

[@huetcheraj]

Yes

[@meademorgan6614]

Is it for sale ? 🤔

[@jandrestp2962]

what happened to the tesla?

[@djaywiersema2448]

Jairo Terán nothing

[@bigmotor3845]

Sweet