LS Swap a Porsche 911 - How to

Chavis Performance Engineering has developed a full comprehensive kit to swap your 996/997 engine with an LS.
I sent out to prove that with zero Porsche experience and zero LS / GM experience, that it can be done at home with basic tools.
More videos on moving the drivetrain forward, track prep, and living with are coming soon so subscribe for those!
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE AUDIO, I HEAR YOU!
I POSTED ANOTHER AUDIO-BOOSTED VIDEO ON THE CHANNEL, LINK: • LS Swap a Porsche 911 ...

[@underpressure9749]

This is one of the best, most detailed 911 LS swap videos I have seen. Great job!

[@SixthGearPinned]

Thanks for posting this. I bought my Porsche after it had been LS swapped and I enjoyed watching your video as it gave me a better understanding of what was involved with the conversion and also is a good reference for any future work I may need to do on my car.

[@fastwheeler7225]

Happy to help! I have short videos about the steering and cooling etc that I regularly post on Instagram, it's also the best place to ask me a question if you need help with something

[@wearewatchingyouclosely9099]

the fast wheeler cinematic universe off to a good start

[@Roybuilds]

I will probably watch this video 30 times for help as I continue my swap 😂

[@fastwheeler7225]

Feel free to reach out to me on instagram if you have questions! I see you live in a snowy climate, are you in Canada too?

[@Roybuilds]

@@fastwheeler7225you’re not going to believe this but I live in texas 😂. Had to take advantage of the 1” of snow and grab a pic😂. I’ve reached out to you a couple times on Facebook, thanks for the help

[@miguelpasana2869]

@@fastwheeler7225did you have to purchase anything in addition to the Chavis kit? And don’t have a spreadsheet of things you purchased for this setup? I will be doing this swap to my 08 carrera C2 this summer time

[@fastwheeler7225]

@@miguelpasana2869 just all the things I said in the video: fuel line adapter, heat shielding, wire-wrap, riv-nuts, and various hose clamps.

[@Chris-uq5mg]

Exceptional video from conception to execution!

[@tsiegris]

Great work, man! I can't wait for a ride in it.

[@masterscott555]

Good video! So much detail:)

[@johnathanholmes505]

Wow what an incredibly informative video Excellent job thank you very much. I've been studying these swaps for about a year and got more solid answers from this video than any other source. Of course many of the answers were "just buy the CPE kit" which is good advice, although adding it up it is several thousand more than Renegade but they also seem to be much more helpful and professional.

[@thomasle6936]

Thanks for this video!

[@MaxInLasVegas]

Great Video, I did download enhance Audio to listen too.

[@marcusmoore7911]

This is the best instructional video even though I couldn't hear it 😂

[@fastwheeler7225]

Sorry you experienced issues. I have uploaded another with the sound boosted! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHnbY3dtjqiIpJY

[@marcusmoore7911]

@@fastwheeler7225 Thanks

[@davidpittman5649]

Thanks bro

[@vxchev8811]

thank you 👍

[@steelwheels327]

Great video if you could hear it!!!

[@fastwheeler7225]

If you read the video description I uploaded an audio-enhanced version. Hope that works better for you

[@TheAv0lution]

Awesome video and really helpful! Can you give a new mechanic any tips to drop and pull the motor using only Quickjacks?

[@fastwheeler7225]

For sure! Secure the quick jacks good and you will never need to adjust the car: Then pull the lower subframe piece out, the rest of the engine/trans removal is super easy! Don’t forget the ground straps(bolted to frame rails by exhaust) and don’t worry about disassembling the exhaust (it comes out attached to the engine)

[@tuul75]

Outstanding! I have a 996 cab that I’ve been considering this swap as the m96 is getting tired. Any feedback how the cabriolet chassis copes with the power? How’d the cars handling change?

[@fastwheeler7225]

Still handles great, just realise now how tired the old suspension is. Now that I can accelerate much harder

[@kevutrecht1]

Think it’s better for ur axles in the back position

[@boyb72]

Hi, What is the cost with parts? Not price of the car and engine. Just price for custom parts and all. Thanks

[@w41duvernay]

Got to fix the volume on this, Chavis...

[@fastwheeler7225]

not my name, but i did already! video at the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHnbY3dtjqiIpJY&ab_channel=FastWheeler

[@Noneofyourbusiness2000]

How well can the transmission hold up? You're going from 273 ft lbs to between 425 ft lbs and 476 ft lbs depending on the LS3 crate engine you got from GM. Could be a lot more if you got if from somewhere else.

[@fastwheeler7225]

people say these trans are good for 600-700hp depending on abuse. my syncos have definitely had a hard life and the whole box will be built with stronger components very soon to put up with my voluntary abuse

[@gregharmon1303]

Hey quick question, you think it has height clearance for a 5.3 with a Lsa supercharger?

[@fastwheeler7225]

I don’t have one of those to compare, but if you NEEDED to, you could maybe take out a washer in the mounts and strip the sound-deadening, that might buy you an extra inch compared to my factory ls3 intake. Hope that helps

[@JonathanGonzalez-gh3xr]

Honestly I’ve been thinking about doing this my 997.1 engines got high mileage I’m thinking whenever it gives is when I’ll do it

[@fastwheeler7225]

If you are trying to budget the swap, the porsche engines are worth waay more when they still run (even as a core)

[@ze_german2921]

Is the engine simply suspended? I was observing another LS swap and could not find any motor mounts on the side of the block

[@fastwheeler7225]

the engine is supported by the "motor plates" on the front of the heads, and goes out to the sides to the factory porsche mounting locations. you can google "ls motor plate" to understand a bit better how they work

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

Would you recommend changing the gear ratios, to keep the revs down, specially in top gear?

[@fastwheeler7225]

You could if you really care about hwy fuel economy, but I have done a few 10hr+ trips now and honestly it isn't that bad. Benefits of the low gearing are better acceleration and more fun low-speed driving. If i could swap out just 6th gear with a hwy gear, I would.

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

@@fastwheeler7225 OK. by the way, have you seen the K997 project? He is in Toronto. Tunning by Nick channel.

[@potsy9973]

This is one of the best engine swaps. And I've seen a lot of engine swaps inc a 454 shoe horned into a Chevette with bone stock exterior. The ultimate sleeper. I must have an LS powered 911.

[@Chrii656]

Is this still possible with the 996 awd? or only rwd?

[@fastwheeler7225]

Absolutely! if you keep the LS mounted back, zero changes to the driveline. If you move it forward, you simply get your driveshaft shortened

[@reggie2130]

How much was the swap including the engine? My 996 has blown gasket. 😁

[@fastwheeler7225]

really depends on the engine you get. crate GM engine is $7,000. I bought used for ~$3,000 USD. Swap parts from Chavis ~$13,000 USD

[@marcusmoore7911]

Great video, but why are we whispering? 😂

[@fastwheeler7225]

Sorry you experienced issues. I have uploaded another with the sound boosted! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHnbY3dtjqiIpJY

[@cwhit1]

I would like to buy your 911 engine

[@fastwheeler7225]

Already sold last year.

[@Freedom_is_better_than_safety]

Take the German car and add some bald eagles and freedom. 🇺🇸🦅

[@tsiegris]

By a Scottish guy....in Canada.

[@fastwheeler7225]

@@tsiegris

[@fastwheeler7225]

best of both!

[@marcusmoore7911]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marcusmoore7911]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BluHighways]

No sound?

[@fastwheeler7225]

Sorry you experienced issues. I have uploaded another with the sound boosted! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHnbY3dtjqiIpJY

[@tristanroy4248]

Fix your sound can’t ear any thing whit AirPods

[@fastwheeler7225]

Sorry you experienced issues. I have uploaded another with the sound boosted! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHnbY3dtjqiIpJY

[@davidpittman5649]

Really great video, but please do a voice over, extremely hard to hear you speak, through out the whole video! I really believe your channel will take off, first because of your attention & patience to detail , second do the voice overs, before you post them David

[@davidpittman5649]

Really enjoyed your whole video, you come off very knowledgeable, smooth, bro you'd be a great after school vocational teacher....

[@fastwheeler7225]

Sorry you experienced issues. I have uploaded another with the sound boosted! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHnbY3dtjqiIpJY

[@cookefamily3255]

Can’t hear a damn thing you’re saying

[@fastwheeler7225]

Sorry you experienced issues. I have uploaded another with the sound boosted! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHnbY3dtjqiIpJY