If you could get a 997s 3.8L in your 993, would you?
10-29-2010, 11:41 PM
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Straightforward question with a couple of possible interpretations and answers. If the question is would I like to have another 100hp in my 993? The answer is yes, that would be nice. If the question is to be taken literally...would I like to put a 997S engine in my 993? The answer would have to be no.
Aknowledging that there are different ways to get another 100hp in a 993 my preference would be to have Steve Weiner or 9m build a nice 3.8 litre naturally aspirated monster motor. Don't get me wrong. I've driven a variety of Porsche turbos and found them all to be entertaining for different reasons. In fact, I've been lucky enough to drive almost all of Porsches models over the years and found them all to be pretty fun. The only exception was the Cayenne...I'm just not an SUV fan. Porsche is a business first and foremost. If they need to capitalize on a market opportunity so they can keep evolving the 911 then more power to them. The fact that some Cayenne customers may not know or even care about 911s or sports cars in general is kind of irrelevant...just like how I don't care about SUVs.
In the end, different strokes for different folks, there is no wrong answer and we're all free to have our opinions.
Aknowledging that there are different ways to get another 100hp in a 993 my preference would be to have Steve Weiner or 9m build a nice 3.8 litre naturally aspirated monster motor. Don't get me wrong. I've driven a variety of Porsche turbos and found them all to be entertaining for different reasons. In fact, I've been lucky enough to drive almost all of Porsches models over the years and found them all to be pretty fun. The only exception was the Cayenne...I'm just not an SUV fan. Porsche is a business first and foremost. If they need to capitalize on a market opportunity so they can keep evolving the 911 then more power to them. The fact that some Cayenne customers may not know or even care about 911s or sports cars in general is kind of irrelevant...just like how I don't care about SUVs.
In the end, different strokes for different folks, there is no wrong answer and we're all free to have our opinions.
10-29-2010, 11:44 PM
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997 3.8L - not a chance ... 993 forever ... 
10-30-2010, 12:34 AM
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997 engine in 993 - nope, i would have bought a 997 instead.
Just realized that I never think to wave to a Cayenne driver. They probably don't think to wave at me either.
The only exception was the Cayenne...I'm just not an SUV fan. Porsche is a business first and foremost. If they need to capitalize on a market opportunity so they can keep evolving the 911 then more power to them. The fact that some Cayenne customers may not know or even care about 911s or sports cars in general is kind of irrelevant...just like how I don't care about SUVs.
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10-30-2010, 01:03 AM
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If I had a 997, I'd replace the engine with this:
14 real world horsepower at a screaming 2200rpm, that genuine aircooled smell and sound and no IMS/RMS issues, "fake" or otherwise.
14 real world horsepower at a screaming 2200rpm, that genuine aircooled smell and sound and no IMS/RMS issues, "fake" or otherwise.
10-30-2010, 02:21 AM
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11-04-2010, 10:10 PM
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As you can see from my lack of posts, I don't really get involved. I haven't owned either car, but have driven them both. Some things are consistent...steering is great, noise is great, visibility is great, usability is great, etc.
That being said, cars are getting better in every statistical category (except weight). They are faster, more comfortable, cleaner, more efficient, contain more driver conveniences, and so on. The next gen car will be better and so it continues. The choice boils down to personal preference and the "it" that gets you excited and passionate. For me, it's the 993. Would I swap, no.
That being said, cars are getting better in every statistical category (except weight). They are faster, more comfortable, cleaner, more efficient, contain more driver conveniences, and so on. The next gen car will be better and so it continues. The choice boils down to personal preference and the "it" that gets you excited and passionate. For me, it's the 993. Would I swap, no.
11-04-2010, 10:39 PM
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What a thread! Here goes my 2 cents...................
996, capable, not very attractive, funky stuff inside.
997, more capable, attractive, just too much stuff inside.
993, capable, the most attractive, and just what I need inside.
JMO
996, capable, not very attractive, funky stuff inside.
997, more capable, attractive, just too much stuff inside.
993, capable, the most attractive, and just what I need inside.
JMO
11-04-2010, 10:43 PM
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on balance if you took the money you would have spent on this conversion and plowed it into the 993 engine i'm sure you'd get your extra 100hp without chopping up the car?
11-05-2010, 10:19 AM
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Lots of IMS/RMS mentions. Saw this related & recent post by a RLer on Total911.com:
Originally Posted by Philip Raby
This video explains clearly the issues surrounding IMS (intermediate shaft) failure on Porsche 996 and 997 engines.
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