LS Swapping Our Porsche 997!

[@baddxample]

I NEED CHAVIS IN MY LIFE!!!!!

[@alanprobsten2858]

Super underrated channel! These builds are legit tasty

[@speedacademydave]

Guys, if you don't get this swap done in 2 days, you're going to lose the shop!

[@StreetBandito]

i heard if this swap isn’t complete in 47 hours, an eviction notice will be issued.

[@gardnertreneman3008]

Thanks for the reminder on the "Danger Hammer" shirt! I said I'd buy one and just did!

[@tetttettamilli6761]

"50lbs lighter than the 911 engine (it's replacing)...and 100 more HP". Was not expecting to hear that (about weight difference).

[@damag3plan]

😂Me too I was just about to ask how they keep the front wheels on the ground

[@mmavcanuck]

$13 funnel cake? Damn, even the deep fry is getting the Porsche tax.

[@hyslopboys9600]

This is the cleanest example of an LS swap pcar I’ve EVER seen!! ❤

[@bluray4687]

Have u tried a LS swap on a 987.2 Cayman? With PDK?

[@imSchwaggy]

Definitely gonna be my next ls swap build, and my first porsche. I only see manual stuff, is there no option to keep the auto trans?

[@chavisperformanceengineering]

No option to keep the auto trans however auto->manual conversions are easy and fairly economical

[@CharlieReed-d4f]

I saw y’all at cars and coffee and I literally couldn’t believe what you had under that little hood in the back 😂 I did like a triple take then stared

[@chrisovgy1989]

carbon body 997 ? when and how much ?

[@ADunk640]

Loving this build! Did you make the rear bumper?

[@thekiddupree5567]

Yeah Buddyyyyyy!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kevinr6236]

Haha. I had one of those sandwiches when I picked up my 997 LS3 from him. delicious! Hell yeah boyz

[@ultimate_200chris5]

When that rear support was cut out …..was always gunna be an LS

[@John-i6m8k]

Yeah that was my first thought

[@dekabwerks]

Nice DJ no way has the same kit

[@kevinhenault434]

What does it cost for the install on top of the 20-25k in parts? Some of us don't own a mechanics shop ;) keep up the great vids!

[@Grenadefp]

CPE does turn key swaps for around 30k all in, with a warranty

[@wolfparty4234]

Naaa, that’s what they were talking about when they were sitting down in the beginning. It’s over $10 + less than to have a stock rebuilt from Porsche then when you LS swap it it’s $20-$25k total for a complete LS swap..

[@Papa-Bogey]

You: I need an alternator for an LS3, how much? AutoZone: about $100, rebuilt. What’s your make and model? You: Porsche Carerra 3 AutoZone: oh, it’s $1500 Such a cool build …

[@skybluescaff]

What does LS stand for ?

[@fiercenet]

luxury sport

[@mmavcanuck]

Damn, I was really pulling hard for that L24 swap.

[@colinbowman8816]

😅

[@StraightLineCycles]

Did you see that episode of donut were they bought an LS from GM and took it apart and low and behold it was a pile of crap. broken rings ect.

[@timinor55]

Yea... and GM replaced the entire motor. Thats why you buy a crate motor with a warranty.

[@pawpatina]

called it. cant get more bang for your buck than an LS

[@littletroublemaker]

cup holders need more efficiency

[@littletroublemaker]

need more noppin

[@-DEATHSTROKE]

NOHAIRS

[@thekiddupree5567]

Not a single trace.🙅

[@StreetBandito]

mr hairs would like to have a word with you

[@alexsailer5505]

Please make some quality 997 fenders, hood, gt3 rear deck and bumper that don’t cost $$$$$$ 🙏🏼

[@chavisperformanceengineering]

Quality that doesn’t cost $$$$$? That doesn’t make sense now

[@alexsailer5505]

@@chavisperformanceengineering gotta pay that Porsche tax.

[@chavisperformanceengineering]

@@alexsailer5505 … no, you just need to pay for quality parts Tim is working on woven fiberglass/carbon fiber/epoxy resin aero vs chop glass/polyester resin parts like most make, combine that w/ top notch fitment, weight savings even over competitor fiberglass parts, etc and you’re going to pay for it (has nothing to do w/ the “Porsche tax”

[@digilux4017]

“There is a special place in hell for people LS swapping a 911”

[@StreetBandito]

welcoming you with open arms

[@erikrummel6277]

Doesn’t the Porsche ecu store the mileage too? Not that it matters for functionality but when you sell the car it would likely get labeled with an odometer discrepancy or MNA (Mileage Not Actual). For a 93’ Nissan Sentra…. Who cars lol, but a 997 S with an expensive swap, that could severely effect the value at sale time. Or maybe I have bad info…… any of the work I have done on Porsches has not involved removing the ECU.

[@chavisperformanceengineering]

Mileage is stored in THREE places (DME being one of them), mileage can be verified at the cluster and/or other body module

[@erikrummel6277]

@@chavisperformanceengineering awesome!!! Thanks for the clarification. Big fan of your work, and knowledge like this is pushing me closer and closer towards getting your swap kit!

[@racingdatasystems3708]

Stock trans is J U N K. Save your money and buy a 997TT trans. Cut the shaft for the front diff and use a GT3 997 trans front cover (convert the trans to 2whd)

[@chavisperformanceengineering]

They’re not though … we had a DIY customer put 900whp through his non-Turbo/GT trans w/o issue and have had cars on the road since ‘18 w/ no trans issues Also, if running a Turbo/GT trans you’d need to run a new adapter plate, flywheel, and clutch kit … regardless what you said is wild, he could just purchase a GT3 trans from the jump (as it’s in theory a RWD Turbo trans) and not “cut off” the output shaft, insane thinking

[@racingdatasystems3708]

@@chavisperformanceengineering we raced them professionally with less than 300lb ft of tq (and won championships in a pro series, not club racing) we could barely keep them together for 2 1.75hr races each weekend. The ratios don't really make a lot of sense for a LS street car. 3K RPM at 70 with a 24in tire?

[@chavisperformanceengineering]

@@racingdatasystems3708 Insanely surprised to hear that, speaking off personal experience w/ 35+ in-house conversions and dealing w/ multiple DIY builds … we have never had an issue w/ the factory non-Turbo/GT transaxle so am surprised to hear such … what trans fluid were you running? Did you change fluid after each race? Lots of questions … While the ratios aren’t perfect for an LS it makes for some wild torque manipulation and a completely drivable/capable car w/ only customer complaining (when they do) about 6th gear (80mph @ 3200rpms), to our knowledge this is no drop gear sets available for these trans and even if there was many won’t spend the money having their trans rebuilt just to install them as such costs about $4500

[@1one3_Racing]

You're supposed to high five and cheer like morons when you fire it up foe the first time. Like its a challenge starting a crate motor....

[@wolfparty4234]

15:10 heyyy guys tell your friend i have a 04 S2000 “red/black” in mint condition I’m willing to sell and I’m not asking a ton of money for it. And the seats are in great condition too..💪🏼 Hit me up if he’s interested

[@fcknhellmate]

Why make another Corvette :(?

[@EdwardDockery]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@rachelsavarese8158]

First - second***

[@StreetBandito]

third - eighty eighth ********

[@femmefataleracer]

le sigh……lol

[@skybluescaff]

Doing an engine swap in flip flops….. really? 😂😂

[@jaredfinucane9319]

I was wrong 🙄

[@Taktko]

This is the stupidest swap I have ever seen. Stop with the Ls swaps mixing with Porsches or BMW. I don’t care about other cars. BMW and Porsche are literally the engine companies why ruin them with an LS. They are not even cheap anymore.

[@chavisperformanceengineering]

This is the stupidest comment I’ve ever seen … will call you so you can wire me funds when my next M9X or S65 kicks the bucket!

[@StreetBandito]

just busted out laughing 😂

[@chavisperformanceengineering]

@@StreetBandito Dude is a knob

[@Taktko]

LS engines are the worst sounding engines in the world.

[@carbonfiber8071]

LOL. Hater.