LS3 V8 Engine Swap Porsche Cayman by Dyno Torque

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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2019
  • Driftworks Rich Starkey does a walk around this close to complete Porsche Cayman LS3 V8 engine conversion and talks to Dyno Torque's genius Craig about all of the technical details.
    We've had loads of requests for more Craig Taylor & the projects he takes on at Dyno Torque. Let us know if you'd like to see more of these Raw unedited walk arounds of the stuff he builds.
    Follow Craig on IG @dynotorque
    His usually very out of date website is www.dynotorque.co.uk/
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  • @Flalookawooka
    @Flalookawooka Před 5 lety +333

    He talks about it like he's just knocked up a quick ham and cheese sandwich. Incredible build. Fair play Craig

  • @jacobatkinson1992
    @jacobatkinson1992 Před 5 lety +143

    This bloke really doesn't give himself enough credit. That's amazing

    • @nigel.w
      @nigel.w Před 5 lety +5

      He's an old-school Brummie. Generally very modest, and often considered the friendliest people in the UK. That doesn't mean he doesn't think he's more than competent. He just believes, if he can do it, there are probably (rather than possibly) others doing it or capable of doing it, too. He seems to just want customers to give him the time to do the job properly and get everything right rather than push him time-wise and he's happy, even if he doesn't end up getting full compensation for all the hours he puts in. He clearly loves what he does and doing it right. But he's done so many conversions that he also clearly beieves that pretty much everything is possible and problems exist for solutions to be found. It is amazing.

  • @Jorcap
    @Jorcap Před 5 lety +175

    Porsche 2019: we are never going to put an engine bigger than 4 cyl in the Boxster again.
    Craig: hold my bradwurst

  • @SteezyG
    @SteezyG Před 5 lety +91

    Craig is amazing at what he does. Kudos mate.

  • @mikef3300
    @mikef3300 Před 5 lety +4

    If driving a Cayman puts a grin on your face then driving this Cayman would make you smile like an absolute madman. Very professional job and definitely something to be proud of

  • @elitedavidhorne8494
    @elitedavidhorne8494 Před 5 lety +16

    Please keep the build videos coming. I've seen quite a few LS conversions on Porches on CZcams. But this is easily the best conversion I've ever seen. Top work fellas.

  • @lomx
    @lomx Před 5 lety +9

    Every conversion this guy does is well thought out & high quality engineering.

  • @Runoratsu
    @Runoratsu Před 5 lety +26

    That garage tho… A Lamborghini, FD RX-7, an effing DeLorean…! Crazy.

  • @20VGT
    @20VGT Před 5 lety +9

    Ls3 looks like it meant to be there .... Beautiful work

  • @AdamMGTF
    @AdamMGTF Před 5 lety +35

    I wonder how many people appreciate how rare LS swaps are in the UK. Looks a serious amount of work. Rather Craig than me 😂

    • @ifyoudontbelong
      @ifyoudontbelong Před 5 lety +1

      Adam Bainbridge fucking expensive truck motor right there 😂

    • @hoonaticbloggs5402
      @hoonaticbloggs5402 Před 4 lety

      I don’t need a swap. My car came with an LS in it 👍

    • @lorddoosworth8175
      @lorddoosworth8175 Před rokem +1

      @@ifyoudontbelong truck motor that isn't used in trucks and is lighter than the engine it replaced ;)

  • @mehmetguner5729
    @mehmetguner5729 Před 5 lety +10

    That is amazing!!!!! A work of art like the rest of your creations 👍🏼

  • @s.ol.5511
    @s.ol.5511 Před 5 lety +5

    Beautiful work! New to the channel, but I look forward to seeing more of these amazing builds. Everything looks so clean and so stock! Cheers!

  • @fliegenmann2562
    @fliegenmann2562 Před 5 lety +10

    Very professional install. Well done mate! 😁👍

  • @pendulum1997
    @pendulum1997 Před 5 lety +2

    The man is an artist! If I ever win the lottery I’ll be straight down to dynotorque with a long list of cars I’d want to be built by Craig

  • @6SpeedTA95
    @6SpeedTA95 Před 5 lety +10

    What a fantastic conversion. Disappointed there was no drive!

  • @BiglumpADV
    @BiglumpADV Před 5 lety +4

    That sounds epic, what a build! That’ll be a great sports car for the back roads here in the UK

  • @bogfinken
    @bogfinken Před 5 lety +8

    Nice tight fit.
    And that DeLorean is flying.
    Out with the Flux Capacitor, in with an LS V8!! 😉

  • @dixinears8004
    @dixinears8004 Před 5 lety +13

    This is absolutely brilliant! I would love to see Chris Harris drive this.

  • @connorbesson488
    @connorbesson488 Před 5 lety +6

    I'd love to see a video series on the process of this or pictures/descriptions of what was done because this is sweet and so clean

  • @paulgordon5822
    @paulgordon5822 Před 3 lety

    How come this has only just popped up on my YT feed. That is absolutely outstanding work, original airbox, and coolant reservoir still in place. Other than the bulged engine cover it's factory. AMAZING! 👌🏼

  • @southofheaven123
    @southofheaven123 Před 4 lety +2

    Superb work Craig, absolutely spot on!

  • @stiantiger
    @stiantiger Před 4 lety +1

    This is one of the smartest LS swaps I have ever seen.. Good job..!!

  • @Topsnap_Podcast
    @Topsnap_Podcast Před 5 lety +1

    Great Video.. The Topsnap Podcast digs your work..the video and the man doing the LS3 project!

  • @truthseeker8483
    @truthseeker8483 Před 5 lety +2

    Very nice work, very impressive....my new favourite channel

  • @cllris
    @cllris Před 5 lety +1

    That garage has some gems in the works! What a treasure trove.

  • @porscheguy09
    @porscheguy09 Před 5 lety +2

    Looks like a nice clean swap. Great workmanship. 👍

  • @TheTexasOiler
    @TheTexasOiler Před 5 lety +2

    The best cayman swap I've seen while still retaining factory

  • @scousepie2
    @scousepie2 Před 5 lety +9

    I love it, The sound is awesome. I would be temped to glass panel the engine cover... like the R8... wow

  • @Kennedy_tattooist
    @Kennedy_tattooist Před 5 lety +3

    Very talented guy ! Well done Craig

  • @22ron81
    @22ron81 Před 5 lety +2

    Great work man!

  • @HiyasuJ
    @HiyasuJ Před 5 lety +6

    That's one original build. Hats off

  • @bo_matt
    @bo_matt Před rokem +1

    I’m super jealous. This thing is crazy cool. I love it.

  • @neilkasher
    @neilkasher Před 5 lety

    great video loved hearing Craig explain things

  • @Jotomoz
    @Jotomoz Před 2 lety +1

    Craig is the man. Loving the RX8 LS in the background too

    • @427TTM6
      @427TTM6 Před rokem

      You should see my old LS2 RX8 it was max effort besides the bottom end build. I have videos of it in my channel.

  • @MightyMushroo0m
    @MightyMushroo0m Před 5 lety +1

    What a crazy mix of cars in that shop !!!

  • @jamesdills6720
    @jamesdills6720 Před 5 lety +15

    PLEASE do a proper drive video with the car. What a great combination of unparalleled Torque and HP for the $ with great handling.

  • @drblast
    @drblast Před 4 lety +1

    incredible work, brilliant!

  • @kirshcrete
    @kirshcrete Před 5 lety +1

    Simply genius! That car deserves an LS3!

  • @JDFelda
    @JDFelda Před 5 lety

    Subscribed for this build and Craig the legend

  • @bigkev10101
    @bigkev10101 Před 5 lety

    Awesome work!

  • @racer193wr
    @racer193wr Před 5 lety +1

    Best part is it doesn't sound like an ls. This thing is probably going to be a blast to drive.

  • @jimsoulman
    @jimsoulman Před 5 lety +7

    The man is a genius 👌

  • @dingjs1969
    @dingjs1969 Před 4 lety

    Always loved these type of conversions since seeing a Porsche 924 with a Rover V8 in Car and car conversions magazine 30+ years ago. The US company that does the kits is Renegade Hybrids and although they sell it as a kit that can be done a home, watching the video's of people converting theirs it is a LOT of work, proving i'm not up to it and with insufficient funds to pay someone to do it for me.. The conversion in this video by Dyno Torque looks as good as it gets. Fantastic engineering.

  • @JifeLacket
    @JifeLacket Před 5 lety +4

    This is amazing. I mean we have all seen LS swapped Miata's etc, but a mid-engine Porsche?! Definitely the coolest thing I have seen in a while. I would keep this car forever if I built this, I'm sure it would be a dream to drive especially since you kept the Porsche gearbox etc. We need to see a video of it cruising around! Edit: My father-in-law has an older 2007 Boxster S and the sound of the engine RIGHT behind you is pretty cool, this LS must sound incredible!

    • @UsRanger
      @UsRanger Před 9 měsíci

      I have a(05) 987.1 S. Boxster. I Would love to do something like this if my engine goes..

    • @fxlltxtsearch
      @fxlltxtsearch Před 2 měsíci

      ⁠@@UsRangerhave you reached out to renegade hybrids? They quoted me same car. Wont put the price out there but not bad. Might be better to do the swap before the engine blows cause you can sell it.

  • @DanielSadjadian
    @DanielSadjadian Před 5 lety +2

    This is so cool. I wish Porsche would make a 911 with a V8. Still the rumoured Panamera V8 Coupe could be interesting in that respect.

  • @codemy666
    @codemy666 Před 5 lety +4

    It felt wrong having an LS in a porsche or a V8 in general but when i heard it, it's actually really nice... i kinda want one now...

  • @konigvonpreuen8065
    @konigvonpreuen8065 Před rokem

    More conversion details would be greatly appreciated. This swap is so nicely done!

  • @frankirvine316
    @frankirvine316 Před rokem

    Great job Craig I have a 928 that is going to have an engine change 6.0 GTO engine will be fun when finished cheers Frank😊

  • @actontreadway1168
    @actontreadway1168 Před 5 lety

    I really like this one. this could be a future project for me.

  • @carlickio
    @carlickio Před 5 lety +11

    What does a conversion like this cost around?

  • @JC7119
    @JC7119 Před 5 lety +2

    Love this. Reminds me of the Renegade Hybrid cars but with out the need for a pesky stock ECU to pass US Emissions.

  • @PatrickPeterVlogs
    @PatrickPeterVlogs Před 5 lety +1

    Think I need to get on Dynotorques waiting list as I bet its a long one.

  • @iAMJordanJones
    @iAMJordanJones Před 5 lety +1

    Craig is a modern Einstein 🧐🧐🤓🤓 love his work

  • @v88dicky32
    @v88dicky32 Před 5 lety +16

    Having owned a RHD car with an LS engine (clue; it was Australian 😉), all I can say is,
    SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!! 😂😂👌🏼👍🏻💪🏼

  • @bernardwarr4187
    @bernardwarr4187 Před rokem +1

    Great build.

  • @lilj1148
    @lilj1148 Před 2 lety +1

    looks amazing

  • @DetachedGarage
    @DetachedGarage Před 5 lety

    Fantastic!!!

  • @richardwilliams5842
    @richardwilliams5842 Před 5 lety +2

    Years ago a friend of mine put a small block 350 Chevy engine in a 350 SEL MB and it ran smooth as silk. the conversion wasn't as hard as I thought it would be

  • @ryansmithza
    @ryansmithza Před 5 lety

    Wow! Amazing!

  • @leeroymccormick430
    @leeroymccormick430 Před 4 lety

    sounds amazing

  • @brianbob7514
    @brianbob7514 Před 5 lety

    Great build

  • @melvin5818
    @melvin5818 Před 3 lety

    Very clean set up very nice

  • @TomSheldrake
    @TomSheldrake Před 4 lety

    Incredible work on this, it looks immaculate.
    Seeing the red E46 makes me want to start saving for an ls motor for mine! Be interested to see a video on that if you have one

    • @driftworks
      @driftworks  Před 4 lety

      Thanks! We'll see if we can do a video on the red M3 next time it' in.

  • @pavlusf
    @pavlusf Před 5 lety

    Beautiful mechanical masterpiece

  • @chrishoggett1375
    @chrishoggett1375 Před 5 lety +1

    That must have been one expensive build ! Great job!

  • @jtsams79
    @jtsams79 Před 5 lety +1

    Built right, nice work! are you able to get cruise control to work as well?

  • @997GURU
    @997GURU Před 5 lety

    Beautifull work, as he say; its difficult to make it looking Nice, brilliant solutions

  • @jacksmith3189
    @jacksmith3189 Před 5 lety +1

    Good information
    Thanks

  • @jeffhall92
    @jeffhall92 Před 5 lety +2

    I'm interested in knowing what is required to mate up the LS3 to the Porsche gear box. PDK in particular.

  • @amindnew527
    @amindnew527 Před 5 lety

    wicked bit of kit!

  • @ABQ87
    @ABQ87 Před 5 lety +7

    Please make a vid of you driving this.
    👍

  • @lifeofbengyn
    @lifeofbengyn Před 5 lety +3

    First the LT4 M3, and now this!! This guy is a legend! I hope he makes a kit for both!

  • @finlay230
    @finlay230 Před 5 lety

    love it!

  • @josephfriedling9190
    @josephfriedling9190 Před 5 lety

    How does the ac work - do you use a GM compressor or Porsche compressor etc.?

  • @sxrory
    @sxrory Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent work again bet that goes like stink!

  • @BurpleRX7
    @BurpleRX7 Před 5 lety +2

    Everyone doing the CZcamsr / American comparisons for dynotorque and the genius that is Craig and Colum and asking for a collab with Tavarish but I think you boys should all get together with bad obsession and project binky, I think you would truly break the internet with whatever mad build you come up with,
    Even if it did take 5 years and counting

  • @fritzmeynejr2983
    @fritzmeynejr2983 Před 5 lety +1

    Two brands meet for all of the correct reasons! LS engines are marvels of less is more compared to the very complex Porsche engines! I know I own both!

  • @docbrockyt
    @docbrockyt Před 5 lety +1

    Very cool.

  • @Tony-es6em
    @Tony-es6em Před 5 lety

    Really nice

  • @singlespeedman
    @singlespeedman Před 5 lety

    Very impressive.

  • @wadebradley7388
    @wadebradley7388 Před 5 lety

    You can LS swap anything! Awesome!

  • @JD2ndcity
    @JD2ndcity Před 5 lety

    Great insight. Dyno run next time!

  • @jamesford3549
    @jamesford3549 Před 5 lety +3

    Would be great to see a review type video when it’s finished.

  • @SimonsShop
    @SimonsShop Před 5 lety +2

    How much did moving the firewall affect the seating position? I have a cayman as well and really interested in the swap but have heard the same issue about axles wearing out fast and breaking with the "kit" they sell. Would love to see some underside shots

    • @driftworks
      @driftworks  Před 5 lety +1

      That's one I wondered about when I watched this video. I'll see if I can ask Craig today about it.

  • @turbovarg3552
    @turbovarg3552 Před 5 lety

    Glorious. Take that new Cayman with a turbo 4

  • @Paris.Kalachnikov
    @Paris.Kalachnikov Před 5 lety

    Very good

  • @robiekasey6533
    @robiekasey6533 Před rokem +1

    Love that

  • @robbush2630
    @robbush2630 Před 5 lety

    Just nuts. I bet that thing is a hoot to drive!

  • @connoisseuroftigolbitts
    @connoisseuroftigolbitts Před 5 lety +2

    I wonder 🤔
    Does it have cooling issues

  • @martiniv8924
    @martiniv8924 Před 5 lety

    Awesome 😎

  • @bladerunner6282
    @bladerunner6282 Před 4 lety

    remarkable!

  • @jryalls
    @jryalls Před 5 lety +1

    Sick

  • @kjracing007
    @kjracing007 Před 5 lety +1

    wow! genius!

  • @jws2
    @jws2 Před 5 lety +3

    LSx conversions are GREAT! No one builds better trouble free and maintenance cheep engines then GM. I have a 89 944S2 with a LS3 and I can drive it anyware and not worry about not making it home. I also smoke allot of so called supercars in straight line and when it comes to curvy roads just forget it I'm gone. I've got a buddy that has 1st generation Lotus Turbo Espit with a LS conversion and it just marvellous car. LS is the way to go if you drive a car with unreliable engines.

    • @twentysevenlitres
      @twentysevenlitres Před 5 lety

      That 944 isn't the red one I saw on CZcams (ordinary or everyday car reviews or something?) the other day is it?

  • @curvetrcalinga
    @curvetrcalinga Před 5 lety

    The center of gravity is now a little higher but I’m sure it will still handle good. The snap oversteer has now been elevated, I hope it’s easy to catch.

  • @shatfield725
    @shatfield725 Před 4 lety

    True artist

  • @chazoclock
    @chazoclock Před 5 lety

    A test drive video would be great 👍🏻

  • @steveandstaciepoythress4204

    LOVE!

  • @DavidTYork
    @DavidTYork Před 8 měsíci

    I had to stop watching as I felt sea sick. Looks like an awesome build.

  • @Dolby109
    @Dolby109 Před 5 lety

    Very cool! Maybe I missed it, but what transmission is this using? Still have a Tremec?

    • @driftworks
      @driftworks  Před 5 lety +1

      Yep, stock with an adapter plate.