Could you put an air cooled porsche 911 engine in a 944?

Question

I am thinking of a newer model 911 circa '02 to '06 engine into a 1989 944?

Answer 1

You could do it, certainly. I am helping a buddy put a 351 windsor into a 65 Comet. I did help a fella put a 327 Chevy into a Vega, also put a 1956 Ford Caterpillar Backhoe motor into a 1985 Ranger.
If any ask you why, just nod like you are agreeing with them, scratch your head and walk away happy in the fact that you accomplished something.

Answer 2

I've seen demented engine swaps before, like a Ford 2.3 in an Opel GT or a Buick V6 in a late '80s Pontiac LeMans where the back seat used to be. But this one's going to be next to impossible. The flat six is much wider than an inline four, so I doubt it will fit under the hood. And making sure it gets sufficient airflow to cool it will be a nightmare.

You'd have an easier time putting in a V8 from a 928 - or for that matter, from a Corvette.