LS1 in 951?
Drewfus2101
12-21-2005, 12:10 AM
Hello. I'm a newb here. I'm really thinking about getting a 951 to put a LS1 into. I found the kit with mounts at Renegade Hybrids. But I have a quesiton.
Their site says to use the stock trans, and adapt it to the LS1. But I plan on using a blown fully modded LS1 and running 10's in the quarter. So I want to use the manual that comes with the LS1, atleast a beefed up one.
What would I do about the rear diff? Its a IRS right? I know its not strong enough stock. I'm thinking I'd have to throw in a Supra diff or C4/C5 diff. What do you guys think? Is that doable? Has anyone done this swap before?
Thanks guys.
Their site says to use the stock trans, and adapt it to the LS1. But I plan on using a blown fully modded LS1 and running 10's in the quarter. So I want to use the manual that comes with the LS1, atleast a beefed up one.
What would I do about the rear diff? Its a IRS right? I know its not strong enough stock. I'm thinking I'd have to throw in a Supra diff or C4/C5 diff. What do you guys think? Is that doable? Has anyone done this swap before?
Thanks guys.
xXxRocker5150
07-12-2006, 12:18 PM
IDK how strong the Porsche trans. is, but I know they beefed it up for the 951 and I think they beefed it up again a few years later for their later model production 951's. As for the rear-end, I don't think they put in an LSD until like 89??? (correct me if I'm wrong). Good luck
RACER D12
07-19-2006, 07:57 PM
IDK how strong the Porsche trans. is, but I know they beefed it up for the 951 and I think they beefed it up again a few years later for their later model production 951's. As for the rear-end, I don't think they put in an LSD until like 89??? (correct me if I'm wrong). Good luck
No they had LSD before that as an option.
Drewfus2101 the 951 isn’t a drag car so your fighting an up hill battle, but if that’s what you want to do go to rennlist.com and search LS1 951. There’s a guy on their who built one. I think he sold it for like 30grand. I am surprised though that they told you to use the stock tranny:screwy: The 951 has a trans axle tranny that doesn’t even like minor power adding:screwy: you will go through CV's daily. The tranny its self MIGHT hold up though I guess. It would be a bitchin swap though. I saw the video of the guy from rennlist and its scary how fast it is. I wouldn’t even bother with F/I, first because there’s no room and two because I don’t think you realize how crazy fast the car will be with even a stock LS1. My last :2cents: though is don’t waste your time trying to make it an all out drag car... you would be missing out on all the fun of owning a Porsche.
No they had LSD before that as an option.
Drewfus2101 the 951 isn’t a drag car so your fighting an up hill battle, but if that’s what you want to do go to rennlist.com and search LS1 951. There’s a guy on their who built one. I think he sold it for like 30grand. I am surprised though that they told you to use the stock tranny:screwy: The 951 has a trans axle tranny that doesn’t even like minor power adding:screwy: you will go through CV's daily. The tranny its self MIGHT hold up though I guess. It would be a bitchin swap though. I saw the video of the guy from rennlist and its scary how fast it is. I wouldn’t even bother with F/I, first because there’s no room and two because I don’t think you realize how crazy fast the car will be with even a stock LS1. My last :2cents: though is don’t waste your time trying to make it an all out drag car... you would be missing out on all the fun of owning a Porsche.
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