84 944 engine noise
 

we ended up with a 84 944 non turbo. i didn't even want it but never had a porsche before. girl friend took it out came back with a knock. i have been a truck and heavy equipment mechanic 25 years but i have been hearing about expence and labor time it sounds like a rod knock oil guage says 0 oil light is off . is there a way pressure can be cut off one place and has pressure elsewhere. i have read about poeple putting a small block chevy in they don't weigh much more they say maybe aluminum heads to been playing with small blocks sence early 70s is there a kit or some info to help?? can anyone give me some insite on the engine knock thanks the new guy

RE: 84 944 engine noise
 

I'm sorry to hear about your 944 and I'm sorry to say that I can't help you with the knocking problem, but I do know of a company that can help you on the road to a Chevy V8 conversion.

Click on this link for more info...Renegade Hybrids...also have a look in the archives of this forum, there has been discusions on V8 conversions in the past!

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