944 Engine Swaps: Beyond the V8
different engine. A clearer plan. A 944 you will want to finish.
Thinking about a VW/Audi 1.8T, VW 07K or Honda K-series conversion for your 944? Before buying a donor or ordering a kit, compare the complete projects behind those engine names.
In 944 Engine Swaps: Beyond the V8, enthusiast Martin Henry helps you weigh engine character, available support, conversion scope and ownership compromises in a friendly, practical guide for UK and US readers.
Inside the guide:
- Ten chapters comparing the three routes and the decisions behind them.
- Three illustrated engine introductions and a manual-944 drivetrain schematic.
- Seventeen comparison tables covering options, scope, costs and responsibilities.
- Questions to take to a conversion supplier or workshop.
- Six planning sheets covering the car and donor, alternatives, package contents, budget, unresolved questions and handover.
- UK and US ownership considerations, terminology and a consolidated source directory.
This is a conversion comparison and planning guide, rather than an installation manual. It does not supply universal fabrication dimensions, torque settings or wiring pinouts. The starting comparison is a sound manual 944 retaining the front-engine, torque-tube and rear-transaxle layout. Automatic cars and major architecture changes require their own assessment.
Your purchase includes two digital formats:
- 95-page PDF: includes the front cover, illustrations and print-friendly planning sheets. Read on a larger screen or print the sheets for personal use.
- EPUB: reflowable text and linked navigation for compatible reading apps. Record worksheet answers separately; the EPUB is not an interactive form.
Digital download only. No physical book is supplied. Author: Martin Henry. Publisher: Retro Outlaws. Research cutoff: 18 October 2026; confirm current supplier details and local requirements for your project.
An independent enthusiast publication, not affiliated with or endorsed by Porsche AG or the suppliers discussed.