Need more power
08-26-2012, 06:52 PM
#34
RL Technical Advisor
FWIW,......
When my clients ask about wanting more power, they are simply telling me they want improved acceleration,...
The numbers really mean very little; its all about 0-60 & 0-100mph and for that, you cannot do better than re-gearing the 993.
The stock, OEM gear ratios are the single biggest performance liability these cars have (unlike the 993 TT which strangely enough, has very good gearing). Install a gear stack something like the G50/32, the RS Clubsport, and you now have a totally different car.
Add the RS LWF kit, some good software, for a MUCH better driving experience.
Night & Day, really.
Its not cheap to do, but far far less $$$$ than the 3.8 conversion with far better results.
One can even move your current 5th gear into 6th's position to save $1K and still give decent cruise speeds.
Call me for more details.
When my clients ask about wanting more power, they are simply telling me they want improved acceleration,...
The numbers really mean very little; its all about 0-60 & 0-100mph and for that, you cannot do better than re-gearing the 993.The stock, OEM gear ratios are the single biggest performance liability these cars have (unlike the 993 TT which strangely enough, has very good gearing). Install a gear stack something like the G50/32, the RS Clubsport, and you now have a totally different car.
Add the RS LWF kit, some good software, for a MUCH better driving experience.
Night & Day, really.
Its not cheap to do, but far far less $$$$ than the 3.8 conversion with far better results.
One can even move your current 5th gear into 6th's position to save $1K and still give decent cruise speeds.
Call me for more details.
Last edited by Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems; 08-26-2012 at 10:10 PM. Reason: Edited for clarity
08-26-2012, 08:58 PM
#36
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
I did attend a DE event a few weeks ago. I had a great time. Steve pretty well summed up my feelings. I have noticed that 6th is really unnecessary. It helps the fuel economy but 5th is plenty for top speed. Hell, 4th can get me a ticket.
Seems re-gear may be on the list next Christmas.
Seems re-gear may be on the list next Christmas.
08-26-2012, 09:15 PM
#37
Burning Brakes
FWIW,......
When my clients ask about wanting more power, they are simply telling me they want improved acceleration,... The numbers really mean very little; its all about 0-60 & 0-100mph and for that, you cannot do better than re-gearing the 993.
The stock, OEM gear ratios are the single biggest performance liability these cars have (unlike the 993 TT which strangely enough, has very good gearing). Install a gear stack something like the G50/31, the RS Clubsport, and you now have a totally different car.
Add the RS LWF kit, some good software, for a MUCH better driving experience.
Night & Day, really.
Its not cheap to do, but far far less $$$$ than the 3.8 conversion with far better results.
One can even move your current 5th gear into 6th's position to save $1K and still give decent cruise speeds.
Call me for more details.
When my clients ask about wanting more power, they are simply telling me they want improved acceleration,...
The numbers really mean very little; its all about 0-60 & 0-100mph and for that, you cannot do better than re-gearing the 993.The stock, OEM gear ratios are the single biggest performance liability these cars have (unlike the 993 TT which strangely enough, has very good gearing). Install a gear stack something like the G50/31, the RS Clubsport, and you now have a totally different car.
Add the RS LWF kit, some good software, for a MUCH better driving experience.
Night & Day, really.
Its not cheap to do, but far far less $$$$ than the 3.8 conversion with far better results.
One can even move your current 5th gear into 6th's position to save $1K and still give decent cruise speeds.
Call me for more details.
08-26-2012, 09:44 PM
#38
^You do not like my numbers? They are the real deal.You can get quotes for a regearing anywhere between 6K to 12K. The high side were talking apples to apples not a three gear compromise.
Steve, a G50-32 is for the RS Clubsport and a G50-31 is for the Basic RS. There is also a G50-33 Basic version for Switzerland.There are only three versions listed in Porsche's Service Information Technik 96' 911 Carrera RS ( booklet part number WKD 499 620).
Steve, a G50-32 is for the RS Clubsport and a G50-31 is for the Basic RS. There is also a G50-33 Basic version for Switzerland.There are only three versions listed in Porsche's Service Information Technik 96' 911 Carrera RS ( booklet part number WKD 499 620).
08-26-2012, 10:06 PM
#39
RL Technical Advisor
08-26-2012, 10:10 PM
#40
RL Technical Advisor
Yessir,..you are absolutely correct. I simply used that to show one of several good options. Further, Guard makes 40+ gear ratios that allow one to precisely tailor the gear stack to one's requirements.
08-27-2012, 03:05 AM
#43
RL Technical Advisor
08-27-2012, 03:41 AM
#44
Another data point. I've got 2 993s. A mostly stock 97 and a 95 with varioram, light weight flywheel and a G50/31. The 97 feels dead in comparison to the 95. Of course the 95 is not GT3 fast - and it will never be - but the difference in the cars is significant. Think of it as an improvement of a quarter of the way between a stock 993 and a GT3.
08-27-2012, 04:51 AM
#45
Burning Brakes
Sounds like the thing to do..... I just love everything about the 993 but having the latest really hurts the 993 driving experience..... Between the 993 and gt3, I prefer the 993 only because of everything but the hardcore drive.....