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Topic: I can’t leave well enough alone |
Gaddyman19
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:43 am Subject: I can’t leave well enough alone |
| I have a 350sbc block I’m waiting for the shop to finish machining, think that’s decent? Then I circle back to the fact that those blocks are considerably heavy… I could get an aluminum aftermar ... |
Topic: I can’t leave well enough alone |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 5
Views: 36398
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:15 am Subject: I can’t leave well enough alone |
I think the big deal is that LS engines aren’t cheap, but 1.8s are lying all over the place..
I also think a 300 hp LS would spank all over a 300 hp 1.8, and even more so for a 500 hp version of ... |
Topic: I can’t leave well enough alone |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 5
Views: 36398
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:03 am Subject: I can’t leave well enough alone |
I don’t much like their exhaust manifold and tiny turbo setup though.. ick..
I’d be MUCH more likely to lean toward an LS engine, and LS engines are lighter than 944 engines (or maybe light ... |
Topic: ‘Gearing’ up for a transaxle swap? |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 11
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:20 am Subject: ‘Gearing’ up for a transaxle swap? |
| So I actually ended up finding and buying a clapped out 944 as fastEddie and mikejinco suggested, $500 and it’s a blank canvas, I’ve decided I’m going to leave the 924 alone other than maintenan ... |
Topic: I can’t leave well enough alone |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 5
Views: 36398
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:06 am Subject: I can’t leave well enough alone |
Well as the title says, I can’t leave well enough alone.
About 3 months ago I bought a 77’ 924 that is an absolute blast to drive, and I do so fairly often. It still has some quirks that I’m ... |
Topic: Supercharged 924 NA |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 259
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:45 pm Subject: Supercharged 924 NA |
I’m looking forward to this being released! Put me on that purchase list!
I had green dials in my First car so I’m somewhat nostalgic towards them, when I redid the dash lights on my 924 I ... |
Topic: New guy with a bunch of questions :) |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 8
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:16 am Subject: New guy with a bunch of questions :) |
| Do the rear hatches between most of the years swap? Found a 87 944 in my area that is scrapped out from a v8 swap that was abandoned halfway, was thinking about grabbing it and swapping on the rear ha ... |
Topic: ‘Gearing’ up for a transaxle swap? |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 11
Views: 7709
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:27 am Subject: ‘Gearing’ up for a transaxle swap? |
Or this could be a great option also..
https://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=44568
That looks awesome as well! If he goes into production with a group buy I’ll have to get in on that, would b ... |
Topic: ‘Gearing’ up for a transaxle swap? |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 11
Views: 7709
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:49 am Subject: ‘Gearing’ up for a transaxle swap? |
Bet you could have it all done even with some pro help for under $1,000..
And in like 1 day..
That would be awesome I appreciate you putting up with me and talking me out of bad/unrealistic ... |
Topic: ‘Gearing’ up for a transaxle swap? |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 11
Views: 7709
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:48 am Subject: ‘Gearing’ up for a transaxle swap? |
Perfect!!
I was about that age when I got my first 924 too..
Neat! I love mine, it’s a lot of fun already as it is even for its age.
Does it run pretty good as is?
Yeah, it runs pret ... |
Topic: ‘Gearing’ up for a transaxle swap? |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 11
Views: 7709
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:17 am Subject: ‘Gearing’ up for a transaxle swap? |
So basically you want to change everything except the body?
Probably cheaper to buy another car..
True enough I suppose, if I can get away with finding a 5 speed for my car then I wouldn’t ch ... |
Topic: ‘Gearing’ up for a transaxle swap? |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 11
Views: 7709
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:34 am Subject: ‘Gearing’ up for a transaxle swap? |
| I realize this is something that has probably been beaten to death 9 different ways on this forum but I’m having trouble figuring out what transaxle numbers I could use to find a relatively easy swa ... |
Topic: 1.8 swaps galore |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 4
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:24 pm Subject: 1.8 swaps galore |
| Cant really understand why so many people go for the 1.8, its not a very charismatic engine, most of them have run thousands of miles and have pretty skinny rods if i remember it correctly, ands its a ... |
Topic: New guy with a bunch of questions :) |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 8
Views: 7331
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 11:06 am Subject: New guy with a bunch of questions :) |
You might try AutohausAZ as well. Prices are usually a bit better than Pelican and I've had good experiences with them in times past.
Good to know, thanks
Another question/issue that’s rece ... |
Topic: Need Help Electrical 924 1978 Coolant Fan |
Gaddyman19
Replies: 1
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:09 am Subject: Need Help Electrical 924 1978 Coolant Fan |
Hey there, new as well, and myself having some radiator fan issues.
Did you ever figure out what was wrong? Also what fan specifically did you get? I need to replace mine as well and a tried and tr ... |
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