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Old Jul 30, 2023 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudyr
The GTS engine is more about the power delivery and the slightly higher redline. Not 100% sure, but it might also be the most powerful NA engine you can get w/ a manual in the 991.1
The 991.1 Porsche 911 R had 4.0L NA flat six with 500HP and came with manual.
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Originally Posted by IXLR8
I think you got your answer already and 400 HP is all you need as that is all I had at the track this past weekend in a 992 S or 4S. And when a professional instructor/racer takes you on a hot-lap around the track, you'll quickly realize that the best MOD in a car is driver training. That instructor can run circles around 99.99% of drivers on Rennlist.

Really pointless going though all the trouble and expense for a piddly 30HP. Plus other mods, find out where the power and torque increases are.
a counter point to your very reasonable point

More is better.
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