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Old 03-22-2018, 12:32 AM
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Default 2006 Cayman M96 or M97 engine
I was doing a little research. It appeared that 2006 Caymans could have either the M96 or the M97 engine. I would suppose the earlier construction dates would have the M96 and a mid year change was implemented. Can anyone confirm?
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Old 03-22-2018, 09:04 AM
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There was a pretty early build 2006 Cayman on Bring-a-Trailer recently and it was confirmed an M97 by the engine number. I believe all Caymans got the M97.
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I heard only the early build 2005 Boxsters and 997's got the M96. By the time the Cayman came out in 2006 the were only installing M97's .
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@tenaciousD I belive I bought the car you are referring to. The attached photo shows the actual engine casting # for my 2006.

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Originally Posted by Cosmo Kramer
I heard only the early build 2005 Boxsters and 997's got the M96. By the time the Cayman came out in 2006 the were only installing M97's .
The Cayman got an M97 at launch, but the '06 Boxster got the M96. I think this may be true for '06 911s too.
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