Talk me out of this...
04-22-2010, 12:39 AM
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St. Jude Donor '06
Couple reasons I can think of. Primarily the C5Z is a much prettier car. Also the C5Z will be easier and cheaper to maintian. Porsche parts are VERY expensive and there are some parts required for the engine swap that could be very difficult to find at any price. The perception many people have is that the Porsche LS1 hybrid would be lighter than the C5Z. Not sure on this, but I would bet a beer on the Porsche LS1 hybrid actually weighing a little more than a C5Z.
Jeff
Jeff
DON'T DO IT! 
04-22-2010, 02:59 AM
#43
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Event Results
Auto Club Speedway - Full Course "ROVAL" (5/16/2009)
Timing Name LapTime Speed Make Model Year Tires HP
TonyG 1:50.311 91.380 Porsche 944 Turbo 1986 Race 450
Ted Park 1:52.951 89.240 Nissan Skyline GT-R R35 2009 Street 480
jrocket 1:53.988 88.430 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2003 Street 405
Hod Cooper 43 1:54.602 87.960 BMW M3 2009 Street 0
ash 1:54.738 87.850 BMW M6 2008 Street 500
rtracing 1:55.018 87.520 0
Cory Muscat 1:55.160 87.530 0
OGH 1:56.225 86.730 BMW M3 LTW 1995 Race 340
Alex Lin 2 1:57.969 85.450 0
Vern buwalda 1:58.054 85.030 BMW M3 1998 Street 0
jard 2:02.139 82.530 0
sal martino 2:02.846 82.050 Ford Mustang GT 2006 Street 300
Hellride 2:02.976 81.970 BMW M3 2008 Race 414
atom 2:07.370 79.140 Mazda RX-8 2005 Street 238
Carter 510 2:07.814 78.860 0
Banhammer 2:08.494 78.450 Pontiac GTO 2004 Race 350
Also if you go to www.speedventures.com and select event results select Auto Club Speedway - Full Course "ROVAL" (5/16/2009) and look at the plastering a ZO6 recieved.... now with video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c90zTpqkRDI
This was done at probably 1/2 what a z06 costs and insurance is a lot cheaper.
Auto Club Speedway - Full Course "ROVAL" (5/16/2009)
Timing Name LapTime Speed Make Model Year Tires HP
TonyG 1:50.311 91.380 Porsche 944 Turbo 1986 Race 450
Ted Park 1:52.951 89.240 Nissan Skyline GT-R R35 2009 Street 480
jrocket 1:53.988 88.430 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2003 Street 405
Hod Cooper 43 1:54.602 87.960 BMW M3 2009 Street 0
ash 1:54.738 87.850 BMW M6 2008 Street 500
rtracing 1:55.018 87.520 0
Cory Muscat 1:55.160 87.530 0
OGH 1:56.225 86.730 BMW M3 LTW 1995 Race 340
Alex Lin 2 1:57.969 85.450 0
Vern buwalda 1:58.054 85.030 BMW M3 1998 Street 0
jard 2:02.139 82.530 0
sal martino 2:02.846 82.050 Ford Mustang GT 2006 Street 300
Hellride 2:02.976 81.970 BMW M3 2008 Race 414
atom 2:07.370 79.140 Mazda RX-8 2005 Street 238
Carter 510 2:07.814 78.860 0
Banhammer 2:08.494 78.450 Pontiac GTO 2004 Race 350
Also if you go to www.speedventures.com and select event results select Auto Club Speedway - Full Course "ROVAL" (5/16/2009) and look at the plastering a ZO6 recieved.... now with video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c90zTpqkRDI
This was done at probably 1/2 what a z06 costs and insurance is a lot cheaper.
It's for sale...$39,000
http://www.tonygarcia.org/944V8/
This is the 944 turbo with the LS1 all aluminum V8.
This car is race ready, corner balanced, aligned, and fully sorted. 2625lbs, 51:49 weight distribution with 1/3 tank of fuel and no driver.
The conversion was done on an 88,000 original mile 944 Turbo. This car was a very nice 951 to begin with.
This car is constantly in the top three "lap times of the day" at all the the southern California track events at Buttonwillow, WSIR, Streets of Willow, & California Speedway.
ENGINE
The engine is an all aluminum LS-1 V8 modified with headers, aftermarket cam, titanium valve spring retainers, 7500 rpm rated valve springs, a larger throttle body, and a modified intake manifold.
Power is 389 HP at the rear wheels (see dyno) on 91 octane pump gas. This is approximately 450Hp+ at the engine.
This car is race ready, corner balanced, aligned, and fully sorted. 2625lbs, 51:49 weight distribution with 1/3 tank of fuel and no driver.
The conversion was done on an 88,000 original mile 944 Turbo. This car was a very nice 951 to begin with.
This car is constantly in the top three "lap times of the day" at all the the southern California track events at Buttonwillow, WSIR, Streets of Willow, & California Speedway.
ENGINE
The engine is an all aluminum LS-1 V8 modified with headers, aftermarket cam, titanium valve spring retainers, 7500 rpm rated valve springs, a larger throttle body, and a modified intake manifold.
Power is 389 HP at the rear wheels (see dyno) on 91 octane pump gas. This is approximately 450Hp+ at the engine.
Last edited by Mr turbo rotary; 04-22-2010 at 03:02 AM.
