![]() ![]() A long torque tube replaces a driveshaft, and it helps transfer the power from the engine to the transaxle to the rear wheels. In the Porsche 944 the engine is in the front and the transaxle is in the rear. Its balanced drivetrain is an unusual setup. The 944 was a successful sports car with over 160,000 manufactured. The Porsche 944 made its debut in 1982 in Germany and was manufactured until 1991, when its superseder, the 968 was introduced. What contributed to the popularity of the Porsche 944 LS Swap? One thing they all have in common, is like the 944, they are a cheap and reliable chassis which benefit greatly from the upgraded GM V8 power. However, BMW, Mazda, Lexus, and Toyota are all popular for LS engine swaps. These days swaps like the Porsche 944 detailed here are becoming more and more popular. ![]() The LS engine out-performs the competition when it comes to cost-to-horsepower ratio. Since the LS Platform came out, it has taken over where the first-generation SBC left off. Parts compatibility between platforms also contributes greatly to its continued popularity. Due to its proven performance and reliability, the LS engine has been swapped into just about every high output GM vehicle made. ![]()
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