Baldwin, MD
(443) 595-6615
(443) 595-6615
If your water cooled (or air cooled) Porsche has suffered a catastrophic engine failure and are considering ways to improve the reliability as well as performance enter the ‘LS engine swap’. Since being introduced by GM in ‘97, LS engines have been fitted into just about every chassis due to its ability to improve on said chassis’ original power plant all while increasing reliability, performance, and simultaneously decreasing maint/repair costs. Such a statement rings especially true when held up against the problematic Porsche non-Turbo/non-GT M96/7 engines!
An ‘LS engine swap’ is the process of replacing your vehicle’s current engine w/ that of a GM LS series motor. While all motors in the LS series are an all-aluminum block construction and retain the same external dimensions they come in a variety of displacement (i.e. - 5.7L->7.0L) and as a result different horsepower/torque ratings! An ‘LS engine swap’ is a common tactic for improving the reliability and power of whatever vehicle one finds itself in.
LS engines offer a range of benefits over most other options from reliability, performance, and ease of maintenance; there’s also an LS engine to suit just about every application power wise as well as budget. As a result LS engines have become the most popular swap option and despite originating in RWD Camaros and Corvettes one can now find them in Hondas, Mazdas, and now even AWD Porsches!
If you are considering ways to improve the performance and build quality of the vehicle you are working on, one option is an LS engine swap. Since GM introduced the LS engine in 1997, the world of custom cars has seen lasting change due to the quality of the engine and its ability to improve the function of almost any car that makes the swap.
Porsche 964 (in-house)
Porsche 993 (in-house)
Porsche 987
Whether you are considering an LS engine swap for your current car project or you have begun the process but need a little assistance, be sure to keep a reliable car restoration shop among your contacts. The experts at Chavis Performance believe that a car project is more than just a hobby; it is an art. Reach out to the professionals if you need assistance with your next LS engine swap or to discuss which options may be right for you.
If you are considering ways to improve the performance and build quality of the vehicle you are working on, one option is an LS engine swap. Since GM introduced the LS engine in 1997, the world of custom cars has seen lasting change due to the quality of the engine and its ability to improve the function of almost any car that makes the swap.
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Baldwin, MD 21013
(443) 595-6615