Our LS Swapped V8 Porsche 911 is DONE! First Drive & Review (SHE RIPS)

Our LS3 V8 swapped Porsche 911 Carrera 997 is finally DONE! Today I pick it up and go for the first full send test drive! This is now a 500HP Corvette swapped American blooded monster. We bought this Porsche dirt cheap with a blown motor for only $17,000. Now with the team over at Renegade Hybrids, the car lives on with a new lease on life. We had an LS1 swapped Porsche 944 Turbo, so it feels good to be back in a V8 Porsche build!
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[@daveeyrich7524]

The LS3 is arguably the best most efficient (size wise) and flexible engine in history.

[@kapfazo]

Absolutely.

[@bradleylovej]

It really is. An amazing piece of engineering. It blows my mind how light and small it is, especially for being one of the largest cubic inch V8s to be put in regular cars from that era.

[@slushyslushslushbruh]

Its so flexible, Jeremy Clarkson used it to power a blender and... a rocking chair. I'm not kidding, look it up.

[@downtowngames4631]

​@@slushyslushslushbruhlol i remeber that episode really took me back to a better time nice memories

[@nathanrodgers86]

What would put in 2nd/3rd place?

[@natelance9526]

This guy knows his stuff and clearly has enthusiasm for what he does! What a cool project

[@shoutingatclouds1050]

No the car build was a failure and got sold at auction for cheap.

[@EliteRock]

What's amazing that the LS can fit in literally every single Porsche from the last 50 years without even modding passenger and luggage spaces, in fact with room to spare (even the 914 and Boxters). Also, like a lot of people, I'd assumed the LS would always be heavier, and even that isn't the case, so the 924/944 and 928 retain that fantastic front-mid engine, rear transaxle balance.

[@iainw5081]

Porsche 968 LS swap

[@beandrive]

Good choice to let the Pros handle this conversion, they have been around for a while. A definite thumbs-up video.

[@JRGarage]

Glad you liked it

[@Viddough]

The real magic is the adaptation of the Porsche trans with the LS …BRILLIANT

[@KCJbomberFTW]

Why?

[@marcbyrdwell1943]

Because that’s why

[@sethennis3316]

The pdk with a ls would be a lot more impressive from a design standpoint. That would be a really interesting car. Especially with forced induction to the ls

[@ABlindHilbily]

If I owned a Porsche this would be the one. The LS is such a good engine and Porsche is beautiful and well engineered. A match made in heaven that is more than the sum of its parts.

[@005AGIMA]

To be fair, if Porsche's were well engineered, it wouldn't have needed an engine swap. Yes I have one. They are pretty and handle great, but there are serious questions on build quality.

[@poppycock6572]

These types of cars have been around for a long time. Jag with 350... TR6 with 302... Miata with 3800 turbo v6. My dad built an Austin Healey 3000 with a Corvette 327. It's fantastic that this man and his crew has taken on doing these beasts for those willing. The possibilities are endless! Wish nothing but the very best for this business! 🙏

[@jesselucas7503]

I'd be curious to hear it with an X pipe style crossover instead. X pipes normally create a higher pitch, European style V8 noise that might suit the car more. Regardless it sounds good for what it is!

[@RenegadeHybrids]

Here it is with the X pipe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4Sqq3WDq8x0bJI

[@jesselucas7503]

@@RenegadeHybrids Sounds good! Definitely all just personal taste but I definitely dig the X pipe sound a little more

[@Marc_Remillard]

​@@RenegadeHybrids how much top speed did you lose ?....... And a wrecker 3.6-3.8 turbo motor would cost approx. What you spent on the mod... Same HP 502@ 8500rpm similar torque 386ft/lbs @3500rpm..... But revs to 9000rpm 100mph faster from the SAME gearbox/diff combo !

[@RenegadeHybrids]

@Guise Any comparison to a 997 turbo motor is simply ridiculous as cost of the P-car turbo engine and installation in an NA body would exceed $70k and weigh over 210lbs MORE than this junkyard V8.

[@strammerdetlef]

@@Marc_Remillard the GT3 engines rev to 9k, not the turbos

[@temprmj1]

Man, just listening to this guy speak you can feel the passion for what he does. I would take my car to him in a heartbeat

[@metal-pe8ux]

Personally I'm not a big fan of Porsche cars - but hell- an LS V8 sure make a difference ....keep up those awesome conversions

[@ethanl5927]

NEEDS A CARRERA LS BADGE FOR SURE

[@JRGarage]

That’s a good idea!

[@tombanks6920]

Haha in Porsche font! Nice double take detail

[@thatautogarage3644]

Wow, that muffler setup is pretty ingenious and sounds pretty decent! I think the sound could benefit from an X pipe but seems that would be a difficult talk with how everything is setup. This guy truly loves what he does and was a joy hearing him talk about his creations.

[@ericcampbell3193]

The best LS conversion I’ve ever seen! Great job!

[@stoker20]

Pretty nice fabrication on that exhaust system! Very clever!! Making good use of the materials as I like to say.

[@mired914]

Good to see the Renegade guys are still at it. Been thinking about a kit for my 74' 914 for 10+ years now. Good to know they do Boxsters too.

[@DillonTurner395]

Love their quality and attention to detail. Not something you see in most swap shops. Im sure its pricey BUT seeing the detail itd be worth every penny!

[@mrc4912]

A symphony through the tailpipes. Love how it 'gets out of the hole' with no wheelspin, just rocket-like acceleration.

[@LordHolley]

I was about to write a scathing comment, and then I realized this is just a regular Carrara S. It's a perfect car to do that with, well done.

[@pra4me81]

I could listen to this guy talk about cars all day!

[@timothyhalm20]

I have known Scott for 30+ years. Not a better guy on the planet!!!! You Rock Scott!

[@scottiencali]

20 years ago i almost did this with my 914 that got wrecked. Instead I sold it for how much i bought it for. They had kits for small block Fords and Chevys in a 914 huge HP numbers. They have been masters of what they do for many many years!

[@jimmyvincentmusacchio6181]

There's nothing like a modern V8 engine. Car sounds amazing. I didn't know that a V8 could fit in a porsche. Great job!

[@gruppegee]

As a previous 997 ls swap owner... I can see some of the great options they offer and some of the things the other brand I used offered. RH has the better mount kit and adapter setup, it doesnt move the motor forward at all. Allowing the sway bar to be retained and not needing an oil filter relocation kit as with the other brand. RH also has the better throttle body/cold air setup as well. The other brand has the better can-bus harness solution thats plug & play while using a GM ecu, saving tons of money over a standalone as RH builds The one complaint I see with the RH kit is the exhaust, specifically the mufflers being under the oil pan and the heat that creates. Thats not ideal for oil temps at all, minus that it's a very well sorted kit by a company thats been doing V8 Porsches since forever.

[@ScottO84]

As much as I can't stand Flowmaster's design principles and the choke they can put on exhaust flow, I love the outside-the-box thinking to use them to mirror one another and create a Helmholtz resonator. I think I'd still prefer to see some type of muffler like Borla that utilizes uninterrupted continous flowpath with varying internal materials to suppress sound to desired levels. Regardless, what an incredible build! I've always been a big domestic sports and muscle car guy, but Porsches have really grown on me. This is absolutely the best of both worlds with basically every positive attribute you can think of: more power and torque where you can use it, more durable, less weight, and more compact. Simply incredible that all of that can come together in a package like that. Renegade definitely gained a new subscriber just to see what else they do.

[@keithsides1199]

Beautiful conversion with Renegade and Jr Garage!!! My question what's your price point? I definitely have an interest if it's for sale. Thanks guys

[@steveyj75]

I'm so very very jealous, but fighting it down long enough to congratulate both builder and owner on an incredibly desirable swap. Wow!

[@fatesandmyths]

That is a beautiful car and it sounds great. Don't change the exhaust, it is rumbly enough. Good choice to do the work in Vegas

[@76vetten]

It looks controllable without crazy wheel spin. It won’t kill you. Well done. Fun car.

[@marksantos2276]

That thing sounds AMAZING. Love a V8 rumble in a sports car like that. Bet they get some great business off of this.

[@breakupgoogle]

i actually really like that sound. it sounds like minimal drone which is important

[@andyyang5883]

Unbelievable craftsmanship and engineering expertise here... Wow!!!

[@mg_streetkandi]

Nice swap..I honestly thought this car wasn't a thing anymore..Glad to see y'all finished the swap..Hope to see more of it on the channel..🏁👍🏽

[@stormwickham1675]

That exhaust sounds amazing. Now put a stock version VS you're car. Guy knows his stuff and he knows it well. The fabrication and the welds are good looking.

[@sksnormand]

The exhaust sound awesome. I love the sound. keep up the videos. Renegade did a swap on the Porsche, thanks for sharing the video with all of us.

[@InCountry6970]

That is a superb job. I can not believe it fits so perfectly.

[@christianstark1055]

997.2 owner here. Love everything about your build.

[@heiner71]

Didn't see any Chirons or F40s in the shop. LS swap everything crowd would love it.

[@w41duvernay]

I love the way the detail on this car was done. Used oil pan to control oil starvation problems, but cats so car can pass state emission test.

[@user-wl7rb5ri5m]

The beauty of the 911 is its handling. The handling is great because the flat 6 engine lowers the center of gravity. Putting a tall V8 destroys the handling. He’s turned a gorgeous German masterpiece into a Frankenstein mess doomed to failure. (Yes I know he bought it that way). I bought my 911’s with flat 6’s and the drive was glorious.

[@skybluescaff]

How do you know it’s destroyed the handling ?

[@DarkstarDarth]

Upgrade in reliability and torque, huge win! 😎🤘🏼

[@dickdegraaff5452]

Well Bros, This is an interesting alternative alteration to a blown up Porsche engine. Thanks for sharing this. Send you from the Netherlands

[@jasonruch3529]

You should put lots of heat shielding between the oil pan and the mufflers to keep the oil cooler😊😊😊

[@Sergeantgrunt]

I think this is amazing! Like he said all the benefits of an LS with the Porsche style. Elephant in the room.... How much?

[@225TTuned]

Ditto. How much??

[@jean-phillipegagnon2120]

That exhaust work is mint 👌

[@v2matt]

My brother has a 996 911 with the renegade ls3 swap and is an amazing car and currently in the process of putting on twin turbos

[@Mrreal1871]

This is the type of car you crash because you always wanna press the loud pedal and hear it scream. The work is top class and the ls motor sounds amazing I think the only thing that could top the sound is adding a charger but there is no way it would fit.

[@indiandoc2]

I wish I still had my old 914, 1.7 liter. WOW can’t believe how that thing drives.

[@Yasin5791-d7u]

The sound could be a touch louder. But the tone is correct

[@petsur]

I used to run track days with a guy that had a 911 w/LS7. Bad ass.

[@frederickcook87]

Destroked 4.8l LS engine (with a 8k red line), full dry sump, with 180 degree headers would be the ultimate 👌🏾

[@patrickantonissen2496]

What a great conversion, didn’t expact this.👌🏽👍🏽

[@tonyfrye6385]

I love the sound and the fact that the Porsche and LS computer talk to each other.

[@Coyote9smilespergallon]

This would be Awesome to own I’d daily drive it!!! And the LS blacked out looks so good in it!!! I wish the car was black or red!! Such a great build they did!!!

[@RiverRat904]

Great.... another car I didn't know that I needed to own. Twin 6466's would be so much fun on that car, or a single 82mm. Amazing build y'all.... love it!!!

[@briandrake9467]

I want on Renegade's list, for employment. What a fn awesome place... My 7th car when I was 19 early 2000s was a wide 73 914, w/the mount for a 350 and a machined clutch plate disc thingy Chevy slash Porsche doohicky. It was in primer, 10 inch wide centerline wheels I paid 390 for it. Was 400 but I had to barrow back 10 bucks for a bag of diapers for the baby, yes I lived in a mobile home, no mullet.. I want to put a 914 body on my 2 Dr. Zr2 s10 blazer frame, and a ls3, and big front and rear ends.

[@ajvot71]

I’ve been waiting for this to show up again and I LOVE everything about it!!!

[@cars2drive298]

OMG 😮👍👍 a 911 V8 is the real thing 🥳

[@jadmann]

Remove the black hood stripes! Hmm detracting from the car’s beauty! Exhaust note is excellent!

[@JakeZR7]

One of my favorite vlogs u posted JR!!! Anything Porsche related is A1!!!!! Love it!!!!

[@JRGarage]

I appreciate that!

[@williamnunez5142]

Idle rumble sounds so nice 🔥 Great work 💪🏼

[@manofchaitea6904]

This is spectacular ! Pure quality craftmanship.

[@olukunle]

Wow there's more space in that engine bay than with the flat 6, I work on my 911's and I tell you busted fingers are a norm, no matter what you're doing back there.....great job!

[@fredbecker607]

I remember trying to change that passenger side front sparkplug back in the 80's. Can't remember if it ever got changed.

[@danr5405]

Fantastic! Really cool conversion, well done

[@redtesta]

He is as sharp as it comes. On top of everything. Very detailed and grandular.

[@ronaldrey8474]

I've been watching Fiero & Corvair swaps but this is AMAZING . 1-bar BOOST

[@zamahaeba]

very nice 911 with that reliable engine and thesound, u r lucky

[@Bahssit]

That guys is a master of his craft love the car ! Now just waiting on the Beamer bike to be done 👀🫡

[@marvincultee6740]

I didn't think Porsche could be improved but he did Porsche proud and thought out side the box moter🤔🫡😎

[@seansmart2038]

Love the sound these guys did a awesome job!!! I want one! :)

[@paulking54]

What a car!!! I'm not really even a 911 guy but that colour and that amazing V8 engine transfer. It sounds like the Balrog from The Lord of the Rings.

[@narrowhwy114]

can't wait to see a video on one of those otherwise lowly 914's turned into a monster rocketing down the street!

[@v8driver332]

That's absolutely perfect and that's what someone who comes from Germany, the country where Porsche was born, says😂I have to say I love the LS3😍❤👍

[@dion9146]

That 986S is a replica of my car, and the future of my car!

[@kirildimitrov5073]

What did it cost to do? If the video is for informational purposes the price list should be put in the description.

[@frankleonard6291]

Best car in the shop, 928S 😢😮😅

[@TheTmshuman]

For all that trouble I couldn’t have helped heads cam rockers and pushrods. Possibly even a 12:1 441ci NA monster. Maybe Frankenstein or TSP 285 heads with a good tight LSA bump stick.

[@mikepanek736]

That thing is so straight beast. I love everything about it except the color. I’m not a huge gold car fan. Other than that it’s sick

[@karlt6714]

KQRS 92 sticker on the 914. Wonder when it lived in the Twin Cities area or if a prior owner was just a fan of the station.

[@djreese1885]

Honestly I think it sounds perfect. Not too stupidly loud but not quiet enough it’s weak. Amazing work from those guys! Probably now the most reliable car ya have lol. Epic!!

[@WayApp]

We're absolutely impressed!😍

[@waqarghulam3548]

But why is the question? I would understand if the rear seats were deleted and engine is mid mounted

[@hobear637]

Renegade is the Jake Raby of LS Swapped Porsches.

[@PaulLukeBonenfant]

Dude this is sick! If you're planning on doing anything cosmetic with the car I suggest going with a dark green wrap and some bright silver wheels. Would compliment that interior and make it look so classy, but be a secret rocket ship!

[@SonicProvocateur]

That supercharged 928 *chefs kiss* 🤌

[@Boxsta_57]

That’s clean.Exhaust sounds great!

[@uberdriver5711]

My old school friend was one of the first to do a conversation like this. He has a dual turbo old 911 ls

[@Skiridr22]

The muffler is not intrusive in interior sounds great 👍🏾

[@iBinanceETH]

That guy is literally a mechanical genius

[@audiwankenobi361]

Love the fact that it's quiet and unassuming.

[@marioremondino9837]

I’m blown away!!! This was siick AF!

[@rhollyday]

OMG what a salesman! and his fingernails perfectly clean... See Hoovie Apollo911 for different take on Renegade. But yours looks like a sweet ride, congrats! I like the color. There was a lighter factory Porsche gold back in the early 90s.

[@23nedlog]

Bout time where you been? Love your content.

[@JRGarage]

Busy posting on JR Aviation!

[@23nedlog]

@@JRGarage Missed your auto content brother man! I don't fly.

[@maestromecanico597]

Not into oversized VWs or Chevy plants but this is cool and sounds great.

[@emmanuelofori6521]

Most cars sould have dash working with a new engine, you may just have wrong readings due to diffrences in sensors.Swapping sensors would fix the problem.

[@gradyturner3367]

the exhaust is pretty much a copy of what factory installed on my 84 firebird with the 305HO and a 5 speed..... i loved that car for over 15 years before it finally became too much to repair verses resale value

[@DonziGT230]

The Corvette center outlet exhaust manifolds make a ton more power than those, right up there with good long tube headers.

[@michaelpaulos420]

Rod Simpson started doing that 1966! He was the first(Simpson Hybrids) . I'm glad the company continuing Rod's legacy., Will a Corvette flat plane crank V8 work with a dry sump? That is something that I would be interested in. I like the pitch of the floodplain V8,

[@SuperSaiyan-1000]

Now that looks and sounds better. What a beautiful job. Maybe Porsche should try this themselves.

[@jasonbollman]

love it! I sold my 930 a few years back, but now I want one of these.

[@dogman_]

How about a 911 with a 928 V8. LS is cool, but ls swaps are super common these days. Great build