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

Jordan 4

Only true 911 purists respect this beauty..

10/28/2016 - 11:26 |
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I am a lover of all cars a Ford guy at the roots a Ranger and Mustang fanboy, but also a porsche fanboy Im not sure weather id call myself a Porsche purist but a fanboy indeed and i love the Volkswagen Beetle.

10/29/2016 - 17:52 |
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Anonymous

Finally a good sounding 911. LOL

10/28/2016 - 11:29 |
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Anonymous

The 996 is infamous for engine failures. Purists loathe it, which is why it’s the cheapest 911 on the market. No heritage lost here folks.

10/28/2016 - 11:59 |
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Can Elmen

…and I wonder how did they manage to fit this engine in that car.

10/28/2016 - 12:02 |
0 | 0
V-Tech and EcoBoost kicked in yo

In reply to by Can Elmen

LS engines are about the same size as a SR20

10/28/2016 - 17:20 |
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Anonymous

i consider a 2JZ more

10/28/2016 - 12:44 |
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StuttgartMadness

Drift machine

10/28/2016 - 14:01 |
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Anonymous

It’s a 996, who cares

10/28/2016 - 14:31 |
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Anonymous

Purists = People That Don’t Own One.

10/28/2016 - 20:44 |
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Anonymous

When you want a sleeper but non car guys still think that because it’s a Porsche it’s fast… This is useless

10/29/2016 - 02:12 |
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Monty4248

you could have just given it custom turbos….

11/01/2016 - 03:05 |
0 | 0

Like your father did.

11/02/2016 - 06:13 |
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