5k: Porschamaro: 1988 Porsche 944 with LS1 V8

The Porsche 944 (1982-1991) was a continuation of the 924 platform, but it was equipped from the factory with better engines and wicked fender flares.  The 944 will forever be held in contempt by the rear-engined aircooled fanatics, but the Turbo 951 version was just as competent on a race track as any 964, if not better.  If you want to further embarrass a 911 on a track, ditch the turbo four and stuff an alloy V8 under the hood.  Find this 1988 Porsche 944 with LS1 V8 for sale in Daveport, IA currently bidding for $5,000 reserve-not-met on ebay with 1 day to go.

?k: Corveetle: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle with GM LT1 V8

For better or worse, the Volkswagen Beetle is a motoring icon with a 65 year production life and 21 million units sold - unmatched in quantity by any other single vehicle platform.  The original flat-4 is both the biggest asset (reliable, simple to fix, cheap) and problem (low on power, noisy, unrefined) with the original Beetle, so swapping something else into the back isn't a bad way to go.  Find this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle with GM LT1 V8 for sale in Philadelphia, PA for an undisclosed sum of money via craigslist.   Tip from David K.

15k: ZedVette: 1997 BMW Z3 with LS1 V8

The Z3 was BMW's first foray into the mass manufacture of a roadster product, although BMW had sold a few notable roadsters in the past, including the crazy drop door Z1 and hauntingly beautify 507.  The non-M Z3 earned an undeserved reputation as being a bit of a hairdresser's car, so you might understand why someone would want to shove a Corvette sourced V8 under the hood and go looking for trouble.  Find this 1997 BMW Z3 with LS1 V8 for sale in Santa Monica, CA for $15,000 via craigslist.

DTO: LS911: 1999 Porsche 911 C4 with Chevy LS3 V8

Back in September we stumbled upon a Chevy V8 swapped 996 generation Porsche 911 that was a bit ragged around the edges but mechanically sound.  Another one popped up the other day, but in a much cleaner body.  Find this 1999 Porsche 911 C4 with Chevy LS3 V8 for sale in Plano, TX for $37,500 via craigslist.  Daily Turismo Omologato (DTO) is where we showcase cars that are above the standard DT price range, but are unique and worthy of a feature. 

15k Only A Matter of Time: 2004 Mazda RX-8 with Turbo GM V8

We seem to find V8 powered  RX-7s about as often as ex-Disney kid stars instagram n00d selfies (not sure what any of the three preceding words mean) to each other, which is apparently quite often.  It probably has something to do with the rotary engines spinning themselves into oblivion like a pill popping early twenties ex-teen star; you know, idle hands and all....  The RX-8 generation superseded the RX-7 in 2003 and at ten years old the early ones are just starting to be worth less than a good engine rebuilt costs.  Cue the torch wielding engine swappers like paparazzi armed with fuel injected cameras at a Miley Cyrus pajama party.  Find this 2004 Mazda RX-8 with LS1 V8 for sale in Norfolk, VA for $16,000 via craigslist.