In a message dated 3/9/02 1:14:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, rich@xxxx writes: << As for the Porsche 928 V8 engine, this is an aluminum block V8 ranging from early 4.5L with 220hp (US) and 300hp (Euro spec) to the later model 5.4L with 345hp (using the same external dimension size block). Although this is an aluminum block engine, it is by no means lighter than Ford or Chevy V8 engines. >> Funny, but one of the things I've seen 928 owners do is swap out the stock 928 engine for a Chevy V8. One of the reasons is cost to keep the 928 V8 going. They're trying to get rid of it and some of us have had thoughts of putting it in!