In another enthusiastic review from Roads Untraveled, we learn why pairing an American V8 with a German FR sports coupe is a wonderful idea. It blends what's wonderful about a Corvette with the great visibility, short overhangs, modest proportions, and exquisite interior of the 944. Surprisingly, these very different front-engine sports cars …
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Junkyard LS3 Swapped 996 vs. 991 Turbo S
Yes, it's a mashup. Gas Monkey Garage built a Porsche, and it wound up being a combination of at least three different cars. This 2000 Porsche 996 Cabriolet now combines elements of the base car, the 997 and the Camaro SS. The project started with as a 996 with a blown engine, but soon progressed into LS3-powered madness with the help of Renegade …
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After purchasing this 914 as a project car, and determining that the cost for an original 914-6 replacement motor was too great, the owner, Mike De of New Zealand, decided to shoehorn a GM turbocharged LS1 V8 into the space normally reserved for a flat-four. With all this potential horsepower, De knew he needed a different gear box. After a …
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