Technical library
These guides support—not replace—our Porsche LS swap kits & parts page, FAQ, and DIY how-to. They use both swap and conversion language so you can align project vocabulary with how you search.
For the full service map, start at the LS conversions & swaps hub or contact CPE with your chassis and goals.
Water-cooled 911 996: planning a Porsche LS swap vs conversion, packaging, and how CPE parts map to the chassis.
Read guide →997 generation nuances, Gen 3/4 LS fitment thinking, and links to in-house services and swap parts.
Read guide →How DIY parts bands and in-house turnkey pricing differ—without hiding variables that move the total.
Read guide →Manual transaxle retention, why automatics are not on the same path, and manual conversion context.
Read guide →Why cooling is a system problem: radiators, ducting, brake booster plumbing, and mid-engine vs 911 layouts.
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