New 996 Owner - Project Started
09-19-2016, 10:32 AM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
New 996 Owner - Project Started
I recently acquired a 99 996 for specific track day use.... I've been tracking my 997 cab for a while now and have progressed to the point of needing to make some choices about the future of that car (for safety reasons).
That said - I picked up a 66k mile 99 996 with the motor dropped 56 miles ago, ARP studs put in, RMS, IMS, ect.... so basically a very strong running motor with a well done refresh... .
That said - the old girl is rough. She really needed a good cleaning. I didn't care about the seats being in rough shape because Sparco's are going in anyway... I was amazed that the rear's looked brand new... anyway - took them out today along with the seat belts.
First order of business:
- X74 Suspension package (I got REALLY lucky with this) to hold me over until I make a coil over decision (I may build it to Spec996 standards - which would mean JRZ's). Until then - the X74 will have to hold me over. (SWEET)
- I have a Safety Devices 6 point bolt in cage coming that is going to be put in.
- Sparco Ergo II seats (IF my local race / track support shop doesn't have something that I can use).
- FVD Deep Sump oil pan with X51 baffles
- Center radiator kit
- New OEM rotors and track pads (I run PFC's now on the 997 and really like them - but I may consider Pagid or Ferodo's).
I'll get this stuff done and assess what needs to be done next.... will take pics along the way.
That said - I picked up a 66k mile 99 996 with the motor dropped 56 miles ago, ARP studs put in, RMS, IMS, ect.... so basically a very strong running motor with a well done refresh... .
That said - the old girl is rough. She really needed a good cleaning. I didn't care about the seats being in rough shape because Sparco's are going in anyway... I was amazed that the rear's looked brand new... anyway - took them out today along with the seat belts.
First order of business:
- X74 Suspension package (I got REALLY lucky with this) to hold me over until I make a coil over decision (I may build it to Spec996 standards - which would mean JRZ's). Until then - the X74 will have to hold me over. (SWEET)
- I have a Safety Devices 6 point bolt in cage coming that is going to be put in.
- Sparco Ergo II seats (IF my local race / track support shop doesn't have something that I can use).
- FVD Deep Sump oil pan with X51 baffles
- Center radiator kit
- New OEM rotors and track pads (I run PFC's now on the 997 and really like them - but I may consider Pagid or Ferodo's).
I'll get this stuff done and assess what needs to be done next.... will take pics along the way.
09-19-2016, 01:26 PM
#3
Rennlist Member
Nice! Great choice on the roll cage. 
FYI, there is a proposed change for 2017 to add motion control NR 2ways to the Sp996 list. We should know pretty soon if it's going to be approved.
Can't wait to see pictures of your build.
FYI, there is a proposed change for 2017 to add motion control NR 2ways to the Sp996 list. We should know pretty soon if it's going to be approved.
Can't wait to see pictures of your build.
09-21-2016, 09:03 PM
#4
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Still acquiring stuff.
Seats are (Drivers) OMP HTE Carbon full halo and the passenger side is the OMP WRC fiberglass. 6 point harnesses will be here on Friday - OMP 804 Legerra's.
The Safety Devices 6 point cage bought from Slakker showed up yesterday exactly as expected - and the X74 suspension is getting installed next week. I need to drop 10 pounds IMMEDIATELY to comfortably fit in the HTE Carbon.
I have the seat mounts, sliders, and adapters coming by the end of the week as well....
Pics of stuff tomorrow - but it's coming along....
Seats are (Drivers) OMP HTE Carbon full halo and the passenger side is the OMP WRC fiberglass. 6 point harnesses will be here on Friday - OMP 804 Legerra's.
The Safety Devices 6 point cage bought from Slakker showed up yesterday exactly as expected - and the X74 suspension is getting installed next week. I need to drop 10 pounds IMMEDIATELY to comfortably fit in the HTE Carbon.
I have the seat mounts, sliders, and adapters coming by the end of the week as well....
Pics of stuff tomorrow - but it's coming along....
10-22-2016, 10:24 PM
#7
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Quick update - pics should be coming next week....
The X51/deep sump pan from FVD is in.
I have RSS LCA's here and installing on Monday along with
Tarett front and rear adjustable sway's
Adjustable drop links
and of course, the X74
I'm turning my 997 back to stock - so I will try to transfer the Numeric Racing shifter to this car. I'm on the fence with exhaust. Thinking cat delete and Fisters, or cat delete and Burns Stainless race pipes... .
The X51/deep sump pan from FVD is in.
I have RSS LCA's here and installing on Monday along with
Tarett front and rear adjustable sway's
Adjustable drop links
and of course, the X74
I'm turning my 997 back to stock - so I will try to transfer the Numeric Racing shifter to this car. I'm on the fence with exhaust. Thinking cat delete and Fisters, or cat delete and Burns Stainless race pipes... .
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11-11-2016, 10:54 AM
#9
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Well, the car is back now after a bunch of work.... still more to go - but the progress so far is:
FVD deep sump X51 oil pan with skip pan
New oil piston and spring
X74 Suspension
Tarett front and rear adjustable sways
Tarett adjustable drop links
New steering rod ends
Still to go
Wheel spacers on all 4 corners
Numeric Short shifter
Safety Devices Cage install
OMP Seats & Harnesses
3rd radiator
Exhaust
Steering wheel / explosives delete
FVD deep sump X51 oil pan with skip pan
New oil piston and spring
X74 Suspension
Tarett front and rear adjustable sways
Tarett adjustable drop links
New steering rod ends
Still to go
Wheel spacers on all 4 corners
Numeric Short shifter
Safety Devices Cage install
OMP Seats & Harnesses
3rd radiator
Exhaust
Steering wheel / explosives delete
11-11-2016, 01:04 PM
#10
Rennlist Member
Great build so far. I'll be interested to hear your impressions of the x74 suspension.
11-11-2016, 05:50 PM
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11-15-2016, 10:24 AM
#15
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Unfortunately - I'm still sidelined with some oil pressure issues.
After changing the spring and piston they improved and did so with the help of Motul 5W40 as well.
At cold start and temps not quite up to full operating - it was getting 4.5 bars...
After about an hour or so of stop and go traffic, some fairly 'routine' driving, ect - I could never get the oil pressure above 3 bars at any RPM. At idle - it was less than 1/2 bar and when backing into the garage - I got the dreaded oil pressure light (again).
Going to try and oil pump next and see what the results are.
It's been a frustrating ride so far - but I am hoping to get this squared away at some point.
After changing the spring and piston they improved and did so with the help of Motul 5W40 as well.
At cold start and temps not quite up to full operating - it was getting 4.5 bars...
After about an hour or so of stop and go traffic, some fairly 'routine' driving, ect - I could never get the oil pressure above 3 bars at any RPM. At idle - it was less than 1/2 bar and when backing into the garage - I got the dreaded oil pressure light (again).
Going to try and oil pump next and see what the results are.
It's been a frustrating ride so far - but I am hoping to get this squared away at some point.