993 Engine Drop - First time lessons learned
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Great post for the original topic of dropping the engine.
Now for the added discussion that just showed up about "more power/ torque". I just sold my 997.2 stickshift coupe (very hard to find ) for a one owner local in the neighborhood 993. The 997.2 is crazy fast, does everything perfectly, all the comfort and luxury that anyone could ever want. At 100,000 miles is was bulletproof and was just perfect. However (here is that word), it is bigger and is not as engaging or spry feeling as the smaller and shorter wheelbase as the 993. If you came up thru the Porsche ranks of 356 and early 911's then you have the feel of the heritage of these cars whether you like it or not. My background is pre A speedster, 911E soft window targa then the 997.2. Driving the 993 is like being "back home". Fast is only good if you are obsessed with lap times or your standings at track day. The fun of these cars is the fun of the original formula. the water cooled cars have done a great job of trying to maintain the DNA of the cars we loved so much but had to give up too much to fit in the "modern car " marketplace. The lady bought the 993 new in early 1994 in Santa Barbara and it has never been out of state or over 80 MPH. Lot of miles (so what) but I just prefer driving it rather than my 997.2. The 993 is the pinnacle of the 911 if you signed up for that look/feel and enjoyment.
Now for the added discussion that just showed up about "more power/ torque". I just sold my 997.2 stickshift coupe (very hard to find ) for a one owner local in the neighborhood 993. The 997.2 is crazy fast, does everything perfectly, all the comfort and luxury that anyone could ever want. At 100,000 miles is was bulletproof and was just perfect. However (here is that word), it is bigger and is not as engaging or spry feeling as the smaller and shorter wheelbase as the 993. If you came up thru the Porsche ranks of 356 and early 911's then you have the feel of the heritage of these cars whether you like it or not. My background is pre A speedster, 911E soft window targa then the 997.2. Driving the 993 is like being "back home". Fast is only good if you are obsessed with lap times or your standings at track day. The fun of these cars is the fun of the original formula. the water cooled cars have done a great job of trying to maintain the DNA of the cars we loved so much but had to give up too much to fit in the "modern car " marketplace. The lady bought the 993 new in early 1994 in Santa Barbara and it has never been out of state or over 80 MPH. Lot of miles (so what) but I just prefer driving it rather than my 997.2. The 993 is the pinnacle of the 911 if you signed up for that look/feel and enjoyment.
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Great post for the original topic of dropping the engine.
Now for the added discussion that just showed up about "more power/ torque". I just sold my 997.2 stickshift coupe (very hard to find ) for a one owner local in the neighborhood 993. The 997.2 is crazy fast, does everything perfectly, all the comfort and luxury that anyone could ever want. At 100,000 miles is was bulletproof and was just perfect. However (here is that word), it is bigger and is not as engaging or spry feeling as the smaller and shorter wheelbase as the 993. If you came up thru the Porsche ranks of 356 and early 911's then you have the feel of the heritage of these cars whether you like it or not. My background is pre A speedster, 911E soft window targa then the 997.2. Driving the 993 is like being "back home". Fast is only good if you are obsessed with lap times or your standings at track day. The fun of these cars is the fun of the original formula. the water cooled cars have done a great job of trying to maintain the DNA of the cars we loved so much but had to give up too much to fit in the "modern car " marketplace. The lady bought the 993 new in early 1994 in Santa Barbara and it has never been out of state or over 80 MPH. Lot of miles (so what) but I just prefer driving it rather than my 997.2. The 993 is the pinnacle of the 911 if you signed up for that look/feel and enjoyment.
Now for the added discussion that just showed up about "more power/ torque". I just sold my 997.2 stickshift coupe (very hard to find ) for a one owner local in the neighborhood 993. The 997.2 is crazy fast, does everything perfectly, all the comfort and luxury that anyone could ever want. At 100,000 miles is was bulletproof and was just perfect. However (here is that word), it is bigger and is not as engaging or spry feeling as the smaller and shorter wheelbase as the 993. If you came up thru the Porsche ranks of 356 and early 911's then you have the feel of the heritage of these cars whether you like it or not. My background is pre A speedster, 911E soft window targa then the 997.2. Driving the 993 is like being "back home". Fast is only good if you are obsessed with lap times or your standings at track day. The fun of these cars is the fun of the original formula. the water cooled cars have done a great job of trying to maintain the DNA of the cars we loved so much but had to give up too much to fit in the "modern car " marketplace. The lady bought the 993 new in early 1994 in Santa Barbara and it has never been out of state or over 80 MPH. Lot of miles (so what) but I just prefer driving it rather than my 997.2. The 993 is the pinnacle of the 911 if you signed up for that look/feel and enjoyment.
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Great post for the original topic of dropping the engine.
Now for the added discussion that just showed up about "more power/ torque". I just sold my 997.2 stickshift coupe (very hard to find ) for a one owner local in the neighborhood 993. The 997.2 is crazy fast, does everything perfectly, all the comfort and luxury that anyone could ever want. At 100,000 miles is was bulletproof and was just perfect. However (here is that word), it is bigger and is not as engaging or spry feeling as the smaller and shorter wheelbase as the 993. If you came up thru the Porsche ranks of 356 and early 911's then you have the feel of the heritage of these cars whether you like it or not. My background is pre A speedster, 911E soft window targa then the 997.2. Driving the 993 is like being "back home". Fast is only good if you are obsessed with lap times or your standings at track day. The fun of these cars is the fun of the original formula. the water cooled cars have done a great job of trying to maintain the DNA of the cars we loved so much but had to give up too much to fit in the "modern car " marketplace. The lady bought the 993 new in early 1994 in Santa Barbara and it has never been out of state or over 80 MPH. Lot of miles (so what) but I just prefer driving it rather than my 997.2. The 993 is the pinnacle of the 911 if you signed up for that look/feel and enjoyment.
Now for the added discussion that just showed up about "more power/ torque". I just sold my 997.2 stickshift coupe (very hard to find ) for a one owner local in the neighborhood 993. The 997.2 is crazy fast, does everything perfectly, all the comfort and luxury that anyone could ever want. At 100,000 miles is was bulletproof and was just perfect. However (here is that word), it is bigger and is not as engaging or spry feeling as the smaller and shorter wheelbase as the 993. If you came up thru the Porsche ranks of 356 and early 911's then you have the feel of the heritage of these cars whether you like it or not. My background is pre A speedster, 911E soft window targa then the 997.2. Driving the 993 is like being "back home". Fast is only good if you are obsessed with lap times or your standings at track day. The fun of these cars is the fun of the original formula. the water cooled cars have done a great job of trying to maintain the DNA of the cars we loved so much but had to give up too much to fit in the "modern car " marketplace. The lady bought the 993 new in early 1994 in Santa Barbara and it has never been out of state or over 80 MPH. Lot of miles (so what) but I just prefer driving it rather than my 997.2. The 993 is the pinnacle of the 911 if you signed up for that look/feel and enjoyment.
