Prices on 996's coming down fast
02-05-2007, 08:15 PM
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GT3 tranny is tried and true G50 pretty much with oil to water cooler. As far as RMS, the block is more like the 993 than the 996 but they tried to improve the seal so RMS failure is a little higher on the GT3. Not high really, and most of the time is cured with a 993 style RMS. For most owners, it is an opportunity to install a LWF if the RMS is being repaired under warranty...
02-05-2007, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jdistefa
Can I assume the GT3s have none of these problems, ie tranny/RMS?
02-05-2007, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by viperbob
Jim - There are more places starting to rebuild them. It is not the same as a G50, and the parts at this point are limited. And Porsche offers ZERO support and parts info for this effort. I know Patrick was one of the first to start with this. As far as Porsche is concerned, no one other than the factory can open and repair them.
I agree with all of that although the 996 tranny is strong and rebuilding has been the norm for several years. I haven't touched mine but it's my understanding that many G50 parts can be used. My point, cheap 996s make great track cars. If I wasn't on the 993 board I'd say they make much better track cars than 993s but I won't.
It only makes sense to take advantage of the low prices and great assortment of race parts available for the 996. Hell you could buy my old 996 for not much over $50k and beat up on all but the very fastest 993RSCSs and 993TTs. And, you'll give them a good run.
Dollar for dollar, 996s are a real steal. Just not pretty.
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02-05-2007, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JimB
Dollar for dollar, 996s are a real steal. Just not pretty.
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02-05-2007, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jdistefa
Thx guys. Yes, I understand that the GT3 block/crankcase is similar to the 993/GT1 design, in other words, good.
02-05-2007, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by viperbob
the parts at this point are limited. And Porsche offers ZERO support and parts info for this effort.
Porsche is now (actually since early fall but I don't think it was publicized) providing replacement parts and info for rebuilding the 996 transmissions.
Originally Posted by viperbob
As far as Porsche is concerned, no one other than the factory can open and repair them.
02-05-2007, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jdistefa
Jim, you nailed it. The problem really isn't mechanical, because every car has those. It's just that we all have an aesthetic fetish!
02-05-2007, 11:53 PM
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if a guy could buy a 996 with some serious engine issues for the right monies, could a 993 driveline be mated to it without a lot of re-engineering? just curious...
02-06-2007, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by faster
if a guy could buy a 996 with some serious engine issues for the right monies, could a 993 driveline be mated to it without a lot of re-engineering? just curious...
02-06-2007, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by faster
if a guy could buy a 996 with some serious engine issues for the right monies, could a 993 driveline be mated to it without a lot of re-engineering? just curious...
No, but a few people have done the reverse. Article in Excellence about one such car, I think the total build was well over $500k.
02-06-2007, 11:44 AM
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Other than the diff, what else can be used from a G50??
Originally Posted by JimB
I agree with all of that although the 996 tranny is strong and rebuilding has been the norm for several years. I haven't touched mine but it's my understanding that many G50 parts can be used.