3.6 Turbo vs 993
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I helped friend find a 1994 3.6 Turbo 8 years ago. I was at his house the other day and took it for a spin. It's been about 8 years since I drove I drove it last. He has done a few upgrades to the motor, probably around 400 hp.
The Big question is, would I prefer a 993 over a 3.6 Turbo?? Yes....
Power - Advantage 3.6. 993 has more bottom end, but my gosh once the turbo kicks in, hold on for dear life.
Handling – Advantage 993. The 3.6 felt like the front end was loose and the back end wanted to come out in the corners. My 993 felt more balanced and neutral.
Looks - Advantage 993. Looks are subjective but our 993s are the best look 911s ever produced. The 3.6 has the best wheels ever on a 911, but the overall car look very dated.
I would like to own a Black/Black 3.6 Turbo one day, but only as an addition not replacement of my 993.
The Big question is, would I prefer a 993 over a 3.6 Turbo?? Yes....
Power - Advantage 3.6. 993 has more bottom end, but my gosh once the turbo kicks in, hold on for dear life.
Handling – Advantage 993. The 3.6 felt like the front end was loose and the back end wanted to come out in the corners. My 993 felt more balanced and neutral.
Looks - Advantage 993. Looks are subjective but our 993s are the best look 911s ever produced. The 3.6 has the best wheels ever on a 911, but the overall car look very dated.
I would like to own a Black/Black 3.6 Turbo one day, but only as an addition not replacement of my 993.
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I'm not arguing which is a better 911, I would love to have a 3.6 Turbo, But I like the looks and drivability of a 993 more that a 964 Turbo.
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Biggest drawback for me now in 2011 is that the 964 Turbos are CIS engines. Yeah, you can do a Motec conversion or something, but then you're kinda killing the value. I recently had an old, old, old customer have me take a look at a 930 I did the engine on almost 20 years ago. Wow. I know there will always be the mad scientists around to keep the old spec stuff running, just not me.
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Yep. Avoiding CIS (garbage IMHO) and semi trailing arm rear suspension are the main reasons I chose my 993 over a 964T back in 1998. I haven't regreted this decision once since then.