Porsche 996/997 Honda K Series Conversion
Intro
So here we have it! Bayside Fabrication is proud to announce the Honda K Series to Porsche 996/997 Engine mount kit. After originally designing this kit and testing a 550hp setup for the good part of a year and it is time to let you all get in on the fun. This kit allows you to bolt in the Honda K series power plant directly to the stock Porsche transaxle. The stock Porsche M96 power plant is a great motor when functioning properly but as many of you may know there are giant flaws that can lead to catastrophic engine failure. So that leaves you with a few options once that happens.
1: Is to rebuild the stock motor at a approximate cost of $18k
2: Buy a used motor for $8k and roll the dice again.
3: Swap the motor with something cheaper, lighter more reliable and has a significantly greater power potential. As well as a extensive network of almost endless aftermarket support.
Seems pretty easy choice to me. I have pushed the limits of the stock Honda K series and have documented my entire journey with the swap which you can see on YouTube.
Benefits of the Honda K Series Platform
Arguably one of the best motors ever built with the potential for huge power. A quick google search will confirm this as there are plenty of 1,000hp cars around and on any given night a 600hp K series car is car is simply common place now a days.
416 lbs fully dressed in turbo form including adapter plate, flywheel, wiring harness, AC, turbo + all plumbing making 500+hp. My personal stock m96 dynod at 256hp where my K series made 500hp+
Cheap motors! Did I say cheap? The motor is actually the cheapest part of the swap. A stock JDM k24a can be purchased for around $900 all day long and can take about 450hp. A forged bottom end can run you around $2,500 and can handle 700+hp. Being a very popular motor the aftermarket support is huge on these. I would compare it to the GM LS platform as far as aftermarket support. You can buy just about anything you want for whatever modification you want. With only 4 injectors, 4 coils, 4 pistons, etc etc compared to the LS platform you spend half as much for the same parts.
K24 Honda Bolt In Kit Includes
1- K Series Engine Bracket
1- Low Profile Lower Crossmember
2- 1” Aluminum Transaxle Spacers
2 - 1/2” Aluminum Lower Brace Spacers
2 -M10x90mm x 1.5 Bolts
2- M10x45mm x 1.5 Bolts
3- M10x35mm x 1.25 Bolts
3- M10x50mm x 1.25 Bolts
$975
Optional Equipment
Interior Inspection Panel - $150
Turbo Manifold - $1,200
Powder Coating - TBD
Important Required Additional Parts
Skunk 2 magnesium valve cover (Drag cartel billet low profile cover will likely fit but have not personally confirmed)
Kennedy Engineering Products adapter plate and flywheel kit
How To Order
The best way to order is to email me at ben.sipson@gmail.com We can then establish a dialog and come up with a game plan for your swap. I will consult you as to what your best options are based on your specific circumstances and we can come up with the best way to tackle this project.