From the very beginning, the 911 relied on boxer engines over the rear axle. Some people, however, prefer good ol’ American muscle in the guise of LS V8 swaps like the ones done by Renegade Hybrids of Las Vegas.
This 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera lost the 3.4-liter sixer from the factory in favor of an LS376/480 with a hot camshaft. The engine alone costs $8,175 excluding shipping, but it’s worth it because General Motors quotes a whopping 495 horsepower and 473 pound-feet (641 Nm) of twist.
Installed roughly 5,000 miles (8,047 kilometers) ago by Renegade Hybrids, the eight-cylinder lump needs an oil change because the last one was performed in May 2020. Purchased by the seller last year, the Porker spews out exhaust gases through a pair of FlowMaster mufflers and rounded tips.
Offered on Cars & Bids with a current bid of $17,500 and four days to go, chassis number WP0AA299XXS621629 also flexes a secondary radiator, electric power steering, an electric water pump, Eibach springs and sway bars, Bilstein struts, a strut bar, and a proper roll bar from DAS Sport. The list of goodies further includes the GT2-style rear wing, LED lights for the license plate, clear side-marker lights and turn-signal lenses, plastic-dipped wheels, tinted windows, Litronic headlights, and LED interior lights.
A bit rough around the edges because of the vehicle’s age, this German-American sports car had its plastic battery compartment covers removed by the go-faster shop. Corbeau FX1 Pro seats and Simpson Racing six-point harnesses replace the standard items, the six-speed manual transmission rocks a UniwWerks Design short shifter, the passenger footwell is where a quick-release fire extinguisher has been installed, and an Android head unit has replaced the original infotainment system.
Offered with a clean history report, engine swap-related documents, some of the removed parts, a few spares, and the owner’s manual, this 911 is certain to put a smile on your face on every tap of the loud pedal. Bear in mind, however, that it may not pass emissions testing in some states.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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