How to LS swap a Porsche 944: parts list and steps

Porsche 944 / 928 (1976–1995) LS swap: parts and gotchas from our sourced guides.

1982–1991 Porsche 944/944S/944 Turbo/951 LS swap with G Force GF-LS944-KIT (with OEM Porsche manual transaxle).

Clutch/flywheel: GM Corvette C5 manual bellhousing; G Force 168110SSI-LS SFI-certified LS flywheel

Swap kit: G Force GF-LS944-KIT Complete 944 LS kit: mounts, custom oil pan/pickup, 11 in clutch disc (1.00 in/23 spline), remote bleeder, PS bracket, 1-7/8 in stainless long tubes + exhaust; G Force GF-LS944-SWAPKIT 944 LS kit without headers/exhaust (optional)

Starter: GM/ACDelco 12691976 2014+ LT starter

Watch out for: Requires a manual C5 Corvette bellhousing and LS flywheel/pressure plate (not included) and a 2014+ LT starter (ACDelco 12691976, not included). Custom oil pan/pickup needs a remote oil filter. Kit keeps the stock 944 power steering pump via a low passenger-side bracket.

See our engine, oil pan, transmission and wiring guides for choosing the rest of the combination.