Purists Will Hate This Suspiciously Half-Finished LS3-Swapped Porsche 911

After news reached us that Australian tuners have developed an LS-based V12, we were inspired to look through the classifieds for LS V8 project cars. This Porsche in the US is controversial on more than one level
Purists Will Hate This Suspiciously Half-Finished LS3-Swapped Porsche 911

For some drivers the Porsche 911 is hallowed turf; a recipe honed to perfection over decades of stubborn persistence with a fundamentally flawed design. For others, though, it’s no more sacred than a KFC Bargain Bucket.

The owner and seller of this 1999 996-era car clearly gives no damns about the car’s heritage. After seeing the LS-derived V12 project yesterday we had a look for LS swap projects in the classifieds and found this poor old Porsche in a bit of a mess.

Purists Will Hate This Suspiciously Half-Finished LS3-Swapped Porsche 911

After the old engine failed, the seller claims, he and his crew bought a brand new 6.2-litre LS3 engine and had it installed along with a new paint job, new wheels and more. To be fair, the exterior does look very tidy.

We’ve seen LS conversions in 911s before, but one with an LS3 in it is less common. Sounds great so far, if you like this sort of thing, but the good news stops there.

Purists Will Hate This Suspiciously Half-Finished LS3-Swapped Porsche 911

In the eBay advert the seller claims to have spent tens of thousands on the car and upgrades but has only covered 20 miles since having the new engine put in. We’d say that’s a red flag.

It runs and drives well, he writes, with a special upgraded clutch and an “amazingly loud and awesome” exhaust, but that’s a lot of money to spend only to give up and sell halfway through.

Apparently a new house is the reason for the sale, but something doesn’t quite stack up, for us.

Purists Will Hate This Suspiciously Half-Finished LS3-Swapped Porsche 911

The project is unfinished, with no air conditioning and no power steering. The driver’s seat needs repair work and the brakes need either a good service or complete replacement. Half the components in the dashboard are disconnected, too, including the rev counter and coolant temperature sensor. Hmmm.

Included with the sale are the original wheels, engine and exhaust, and the seller seems keen to get rid, stating that he’s willing to end the auction early for a good offer.

What would you do with this? Does it have potential or should it just be dismantled?

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Comments

Nissan 420sx

Stop the hate, get a V8!

10/28/2016 - 08:45 |
90 | 14

So also a V8 in a 240SX?

10/28/2016 - 09:52 |
12 | 2

Get the 4.2 litres Audi V8 and swap it into your 240sx

10/29/2016 - 09:57 |
4 | 0
V-Tech and EcoBoost kicked in yo

How to make a 911 fast

10/28/2016 - 08:47 |
14 | 18
RoyP
10/28/2016 - 08:51 |
302 | 6
Matt Kimberley

In reply to by RoyP

10/28/2016 - 08:56 |
176 | 8
☆★THEBOOSTEDBRIT★☆

In reply to by RoyP

10/28/2016 - 21:28 |
34 | 4
Lamborghini Murcielago Longitudinale Posteriore 670-4 Electr

Love the 911 and love LS motors but together? No.

10/28/2016 - 08:54 |
12 | 10
Anonymous

Who are these purists and why should we care?

If it’s your car… do as you please.

If that car is so important to you, buy one and keep it stock.

10/28/2016 - 08:57 |
46 | 10
RoyP

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I’d disagree with you on that one -
Every car that has been changed from the original, isn’t 100% original. The more cars that has been changed the harder it is to find an original car. We’re talking about a car that hasn’t been produced in vast numbers so it’s already hard to come by.
If you aren’t looking for an original car you won’t care.

10/28/2016 - 11:40 |
14 | 0
carsforcas

Purists hate the 996 anyway

10/28/2016 - 09:06 |
46 | 6

Do they?

10/28/2016 - 09:44 |
0 | 0
FroztyTacos

When your budget car is faster then a porsche

10/28/2016 - 09:36 |
36 | 2

Forza is the solution to everything

10/28/2016 - 11:44 |
10 | 2
PN K

wont it be very rear heavy? back to the old entry understeer and exit oversteer i guess.

10/28/2016 - 10:48 |
4 | 4
V-Tech and EcoBoost kicked in yo

In reply to by PN K

An all aluminum LS is lighter than the porsche flat 6

10/28/2016 - 17:19 |
6 | 0
The_Import_Kid

Too bad it was already done.

10/28/2016 - 11:02 |
6 | 0
facku

Well, the ad looks supicious, but besides that, if it’s your car and you want to have a V8 on it; go ahead and do it!

10/28/2016 - 11:02 |
0 | 0